Author: TheScrutinyNG

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…

By Augustine Akhilomen The wait is finally over as Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen stormed Istanbul airport today and was welcomed by a mammoth crowd.Tutto Napoli reports that around 50,000 fans gather at the airport around midnight to greet the new signing.Recall that Napoli and Galatasaray have finalised a deal for the 25-year-old, who will join the Turkish club on a dry loan until June 2025.As part of the agreement, Galatasaray will fully cover Osimhen’s salary during his time in Turkey. Before the move, Osimhen’s contract with Napoli will be extended until 2027.This transfer comes after a proposed move to…

Two staff of Keystone bank Limited, Ebele Bernardine Okpala and Perpetua Onyeto, have been arraigned before a Lagos Federal High Court, on charges bordering on alleged conspiracy, theft, money laundering and obtaining the sum of N35 million by false presence. The two bankers were arraigned by the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police, Ikoyi, Lagos. The prosecutor, Barrister Eliot Ejie, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) told the court that the two bankers committed the offences sometimes in July 2023. CSP Ejie told the court that the first defendant, Ebele Bernardine Okpala, in connivance with the second defendant, Perpetua…

The #EndBadGovernance protesters have been arraigned and remanded in prison by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Their bail application is scheduled to be heard and ruled on September 11, 2024.The defendants pleaded not guilty to the six-count charge of terrorism brought against them by the Nigerian government.Their bail application was opposed on the grounds that some charges carry capital punishment.The judge ruled that they should be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center in Abuja, with the female defendant to be remanded at the Keffi Correctional Center in Nasarawa state.The court adjourned till September 11 for the ruling on their…

By Augustine Akhilomen A former Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organization, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has described those criticizing him for backing President Bola Ahned Tinubu’s economic recovery plan as ignorant.In a statement issued on Monday, Okupe stated that he volunteered to be an elder statesman and private adviser to the President.He slammed those criticizing him and noted that his attackers were mere political urchins with a penchant for insulting those who knew more than them.“Except we join hands together to move this country forward, we will be doing the future generations a huge disservice and adding to the sufferings…