Author: TheScrutinyNG

Israel announced Sunday its troops had found six dead hostages in a Gaza tunnel, while Israeli police said a “shooting attack” in the occupied West Bank killed three officers.The deadly shooting near the city of Hebron added to surging violence in the West Bank, which is separated from Gaza by Israeli territory and where Israeli has pressed on since Wednesday with a large-scale military operation that has sparked international concern.In the besieged Gaza Strip, “humanitarian pauses” in the nearly 11-month war between Israel and Hamas were set to take hold on Sunday to facilitate a massive polio vaccination drive which…

Chidinma Adetshina representing Taraba State has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, beating out 24 other contestants for the coveted title.Adetshina clinched the coveted crown at the grand finale of the beauty pageant held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday night.The 23-year-old beauty queen, who recently made headlines for her withdrawal from the Miss South Africa pageant due to a controversy over her Nigerian heritage, proved to be a fan favorite throughout the competition after accruing the highest number of votes.As the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidinma will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, scheduled…

By Augustine Akhilomen …Urges Him To Cut Down Cost Of GovernanceA faction of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to proffer solutions to the lingering economic hardship ravaging Nigerians.In a statement issued by Afenifere Deputy Leader, Oladipo Olaitan, and Deputy Secretary General, Alade Rotimi-John, they decried some of the Tinubu administration’s “profligate predilection or inclination to waste resources,” stating that “$100 million or N240 billion as the purchase price for an Airbus A330 as a jet for the President and a further $50 million to retrofit is uncalled for.”Afenifere also noted that the majority of…

By Raji Adebayo A Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has called on the federal government to review its policy of pegging the minimum age for candidates to write West Africa School Certificate Examinations (WASCE) at 18 years, saying that may delay the progress of millions ot children who are already at Senior Secondary School, (SSS1) and (SSS2) and who are going to be at SSS 3 at ages below 18 years.It could be recalled that Professor Tahir Mamman, Nigeria’s minister of education, recently announced a policy setting the minimum age for writing the…

By Kassim AfegbuaIt is trite that Reuben Abati is partisan; he has failed woefully at masking it. He is a full blown PDP card carrying member, who ran election in 2019 for Deputy Governor with Buruji Kashamu, the late alleged drug baron. The pair gave meaning to curiosities around town. Indeed, he ran elections after he was granted bail from the EFCC dungeon after a while as an inmate. He was arrested for alleged fraud while he served as spokesman to President Jonathan. Hitherto, he had always held himself out with bombastic sanctimonious appellations and deportment until the EFCC named…

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai took to his official X handle over the weekend to share his personal thoughts on what he termed ‘envy’ among Nigeria’s political class.His lamentation follows allegations of corruption and misappropriation of government funds during his eight years as governor of Kaduna State.The Kaduna State House of Assembly had claimed that his eight-year administration allegedly siphoned ₦432bn, leaving the state with huge debt liabilities.Earlier in June, the ad hoc committee set up by the state Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded under the El-Rufai administration submitted its report to the House.The chairman…

…As Sterling Makes Shock Move To Arsenal Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen’s proposed move from Napoli to Chelsea has collapsed.The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to the Blues, despite keen interest from Al Ahli.However, Osimhen was not able to reach an agreement with the Premier League.This leaves the Nigerian striker’s future up in the air, as he has been frozen out by Antonio Conte in Naples.Conte has also brought in Romelu Lukaku to lead his attack this season.There is little hope that Osimhen could yet leave Italy, as the transfer window in Saudi Arabia closes on Monday, September…

By Augustine AkhilomenIn what could be a big slap in the face of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Bruno Labbadia has turned down the job of the senior national team.Recall that earlier this week, it was announced that the German tactician has been appointed to replace Finidi George.However, Thescrutinyng learnt that Labbadia has rejected the role just days before the Super Eagles clash against Benin and Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.It was also gathered that the NFF reportedly failed to reach a contractual agreement with the former Germany international striker…

Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu has been buried.The 72-year-old music star was buried on Friday in a private and solemn ceremony at the Ebony Vaults and Gardens in Ikoyi, Lagos, following her wishes.Recall that Onwenu collapsed at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okoli, founder of Emzor Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company on July 30.She was confirmed dead at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.Her service of songs was held on Friday, August 30, at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, and was attended by dignitaries.

By Augustine Akhilomen The Confederation Of Africa Football (CAF) have appointed Egyptian referee, Amin Mohamed Omar for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Benin.The game is expected to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International, Uyo next week Saturday.Omar will be in company with compatriots, Mahmoud Abouelregal (Assistant Referee 1), Ahmad Hossam Taha (Assistant Referee 2) and Ahmed ElGhandour (Fourth Official) as the three-time African champions confront a team coached by former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr.Ghanaian official, Munkaila Nassam Adam will serve as match commissioner, with Fatou Gaye from Senegal to serve as referee assessor,…