Author: TheScrutinyNG

Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo has harped on the need for the government to invest massively in public transportation as one of the sure ways out of the current petroleum crisis in the nation. Adebayo, a lawyer by training, similarly. advised the federal government to start treating the issue of fuel supply and energy as national security, just the way the United States of America, Russia and United Kingdom are doing. While frowning at the current petroleum hardship being faced nationally by Nigerians, coupled with the ever increasing pump…

The Federal Government has sought more support and assistance of the United Nations Systems in its quest to achieve food security in the country. Senate Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, stated this in Abuja when Dr. Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General to Nigeria visited the headquarters of the Ministry to discuss the mutual partnership Nigeria has with the United Nations in the Agriculture and Food Security Sector. Kyari said: “As you know, with our large population and growing demand for food security, Nigeria’s partnership with the United Nations is critical to meet the attendant huge consumption…

President Bola Tinubu has said Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources. Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for mutual development and prosperity. ”The African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness, peace, and stability for our people. We are in this journey together. We believe that we share common interests, which are investments…

—Why Akoko Edo is special to me — Obaseki…. Obaseki, PDP have done well for Akoko-Edo — Omobayo, Akogun…. We ‘ll develop Akoko-Edo mineral resources for good — IghodaloEdo State Governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, on Tuesday stormed Akoko-Edo in continuation of his campaign for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. Obaseki who was accompanied by the party’s candidate,Dr Asue Ighodalo and his running mate Osarodion Ogie Esq, and other top party chieftains, was received by an enthusiastic mammoth crowd at the Igarra Open Field in the oldest local government in Nigeria.The…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing, China. Disclosing this in a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said both leaders announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership. According to the statement, the duo agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community with a shared future.   “This is an important visit for Nigeria and the rest of Africa, as I arrive in my capacity as the Chairman of ECOWAS. I thank you for the high-level of honour accorded to…

Newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma Adetshina, has expressed her gratitude to Nigerians for their support and love, stating that she will not take it for granted. She made this statement during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri, in Lagos. Adetshina, who was recently crowned Miss Universe Nigeria amidst controversy surrounding her dual citizenship, acknowledged the warm reception she has received from Nigerians. She promised to use her platform to promote Nigerian culture and values globally. During the visit, Dabiri urged Nigerians with dual citizenship to appreciate and utilize their…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the two Mines Resistant Armored Personnel Carriers (MRAPs) shown in a recent video released by terrorists in Zamfara State were deliberately demobilized by troops after getting stuck in a swamp during an operation.The move was to ensure that the terrorists could not make use of the vehicles.The MRAPs became immobilized while troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Zurmi, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, were conducting a fighting patrol on August 29, 2024.The patrol aimed to dislodge a gathering of terrorists at Kwashabawa Village. However,…

Ahead of the meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the All Progressive Congress (APC) slated for September 12, the APC North Central Forum has alleged that some individuals and groups have been bribed and recruited by some enemy forces to betray the North Central region by endorsing the embattled National Chairman,  Abdullahi Ganduje. In a statement issued to newsmen in Jos the Plateau State capital on Tuesday by the forum’s chairman, Alhaji Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, the forum  Chairman alleged that  the desperation of the dark forces of the North Central region is already showing through their greed and…

By Augustine Akhilomen The Federal government has distance itself from reports circulating in the media that the Ministry of Petroleum directed NNPCL to sell fuel at N1000, above the approved pump price.In a statement issued and signed by Nnemaka Okafor, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Petroleum Resources, she refuted the report, noting that it was concocted and ill-conceived to sow discord and confusion in the oil industry.“The Federal Government is compelled to address the outright falsehoods currently being circulated on social media, which claim that the Honourable Minister for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken…

Dangote Refinery has commenced the rollout of its first Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from its 650,000 barrels per day Lagos-based refinery.The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, disclosed this during a press conference with journalists on Tuesday.He stated that the company’s petrol will substitute import dependence, bring down inflation, and stabilize the Naira against the dollar.According to him, the petrol will hit the Nigerian market as soon as discussions are finalized with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.“The quality will match that of anywhere in the world.“It is a day of celebration. It is a day to give thanks to…