Author: TheScrutinyNG

As part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the mining sector, the federal government has charged suspected illegal miners arrested in Kogi and Ondo states during a recent operation led by the Mining Marshals to court.The operation, code-named “Operation Hayakin Kogo,” took place in the Ikah Community of Ankpa LGA, Kogi State resulting in the arrest of two (2) Chinese nationals and a Nigerian for mining activities in violation of existing mining regulations.In a related development, the Mining Marshals also raided an illegal gold mining site in the Ogunlepa, Oluwa Forest Reserve, Odigbo LGA of Ondo State, where four suspects were…

Francisca Owumi, the Nigerian reality TV star, is dead. Her family announced her demise on social media, with the caption: “A daughter and sister. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.” The reality star was said to have passed on after a brief illness. Owumi was the first runner-up on the inaugural season of Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) in 2006. Known for her energetic dance moves, she was in the house with contestants such as the winner Katung Aduwak, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Gideon Okeke, Maureen Osuji, Ify Ejikeme, and the late Joseph Ada, among others. In 2012, she briefly ventured into…

A Canadian-Nigerian woman is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 2, 2024, following her arrest by Toronto Police for allegedly making hate-motivated threats against the Nigerian community. Amaka Sonnberger, 46, was apprehended on Sunday following an investigation into online content she reportedly posted on August 25, threatening violence against specific members of the Nigerian community. Charged with uttering threats, Sonnberger will face a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice. The case is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence, with the Toronto Police Hate Crime Unit involved in the investigation. Toronto Police Service, in a Sunday statement…

The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) at the weekend held its WOMEN OF GRACE (WOG) inaugural convention at its Egbe-Ikotun international headquarters. With pomp and pageantry the Women of Grace filled the church to the brim in from within and outside the country to celebrate the virtues of womanhood in Christ Jesus.A colourful and electrifying event ladened with plethora of local dances, career talks, drama sketches, Bible quiz, motivational talks on ‘building a godly home inter alia, all encapsulated and thematised in the WOG’s choristers special song titled “No Jesus no life”.Prominent speakers drawn from successful women Christian entrepreneurs…

The Federal Government has been called upon to give more time before enforcing the 18 years age restriction policy for West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) and Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination candidates. This appeal was made by Comr. Jude Obiemenyego, Chairman, Delta State chapter of Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN) in a statement in Asaba, he said there is reason to delay the enforcement of the policy.While noting that reasons adduced by Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister for Education for the planned implementation of the age restriction policy were not out of place,…

By Augustine AkhilomenThe city of Manchester will be literary on standstill as Manchester United host Liverpool in today’s Premier League blockbuster clash at Old Trafford.The Red Devils will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways after losing 2-1 to Brighton last weekend. While Liverpool will be eager to maintain their unbeaten run at the start of the league.Manchester United have remained in chaos mode in the early days of the 2024/25 season thus far. The Red Devils have shown their best and worst qualities throughout this month, troubling Manchester City in the Community Shield tie yet losing the game. They…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over “the failure to end the apparently unlawful practice by the National Assembly of fixing its allowances and running costs, and the failure to account for the monthly running costs paid to members.”Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas are sued for themselves and on behalf of all members of the National Assembly.According to reports, former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently alleged that the lawmakers fix their own salaries and allowances, contrary to the recommendation of the…

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…