Author: TheScrutinyNG

In line with Governor Godwin Obaseki’s commitment to raising the minimum wage starting from May 2024, the Edo State administration has initiated the payment of the new ₦70,000 minimum wage to its workers. The announcement of the wage increase was made by Governor Obaseki during the recent inauguration of the Labour House in Benin City, the state capital, as a measure to alleviate the economic challenges faced by the people of the state. Confirming this development, Chris Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, stated in a Sunday statement that the state government has disbursed May salaries to workers,…

The Labour Party’s National Working Committee has criticized the suspension of its National Chairman, Julius Abure, by the Edo State chapter, asserting that the action was taken without proper adherence to the party’s constitution. According to the committee, the Edo State chapter lacks the authority to suspend Abure without following the procedures outlined in the party’s constitution. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of LP, Obiora Ifoh, the suspension was deemed illegal and unconstitutional. Ifoh cited Article 17 Subsection 1 of the 2019 Labour Party constitution, which stipulates that only a national convention convened specifically for the…

By Emeka Ugwunali The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated 100 desks to Community Secondary School, Rumuekini, in Obio/Akpor local government area of the state. In the school, which has become a death trap, over 70 per cent of the student population sit on bare floor to learn due to lack of desks. Speaking while presenting the desks on Friday, the member representing Rivers State in the NDDC Board, Chief Tony Okocha, said he was moved to make the donation after paying an unscheduled visit to the school. Okocha said: “One morning, I took a walk to this school,…

Police have initiated a murder investigation following a stabbing incident that occurred at Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth on Friday night, leaving two women injured. The authorities responded to the scene at 11:42 pm, where they found a 34-year-old woman from Poole deceased, and a 38-year-old woman, also from Poole, suffering from severe injuries. No arrests have been made as of yet, and the police have informed the next of kin of both women. Superintendent Gavin House of Dorset Police expressed condolences to the deceased woman’s loved ones and assured the public of a thorough investigation. The beach area has…

Kano State’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, has accused former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of orchestrating chaos in the state by allegedly utilizing the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to facilitate the return of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Speaking to journalists at the Emir’s palace on Saturday morning, Gwarzo alleged that Ganduje, with backing from the NSA’s office, arranged for the dethroned Emir to be flown into the state via a chartered flight. “It is unfortunate that the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, is using the National Security Adviser to create tension in the state by…

Nigerians will soon be able to receive their passports at their doorstep, eliminating the need to visit immigration offices. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this development during his inspection of the electronic gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s new terminal in Abuja on Friday. Tunji-Ojo explained that the home delivery service, set to commence in June, will initially cover select locations to prevent system overload and damage. The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) will roll out the service in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Abuja. Additionally, Nigerians in the diaspora, particularly in the United States and the United…

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has claimed the fans have “no sense of reality” amid their 11-year Premier League title. Ten Hag stated this in an interview on the day of United’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. Speculations are rife that the Dutchman will be sacked after the game at Wembley on Saturday, after two seasons in charge. Under Ten Hag, the Red Devils have stumbled to their worst-ever Premier League finish in eighth, and European football next term is dependent on Saturday’s outcome. Speaking to Dutch outlet VI, Ten Hag said: “Manchester United won the league for…

City Boss Backs Burnley Manager Kompany For Future Success Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has made a bold prediction regarding former captain Vincent Kompany’s future, suggesting that he will eventually manage the Premier League side. Guardiola’s remarks came in response to news of Kompany’s anticipated move from Burnley to Bayern Munich. “Vincent Kompany will become a future Man City manager, mark my words. Yeah, it will happen for sure. You will call me when this is going to happen,” Guardiola confidently stated. He also praised Kompany’s abilities, emphasizing his high regard for the Belgian despite his recent experience of relegation…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called upon President Bola Tinubu to utilize his initial year in office as an opportunity to make his assets declaration form public. In a statement released on Sunday by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged the President to “use the anniversary of your first year in office as an opportunity to demonstrate your oft-expressed commitment to democracy, accountability, and openness in government by immediately publishing your asset declaration form.” Furthermore, SERAP encouraged Tinubu to “to encourage your Vice-President Kashim Shettima, ministers, and state governors to also widely publish their asset declaration…

The Federal Government has initiated legal action against the governors of all 36 states at the Supreme Court, alleging misconduct in the administration of local government areas (LGAs) and seeking full autonomy for LGAs as the third tier of government. In the suit marked SC/CV/343/2024, filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the FG specifically requests an order prohibiting state governors from unilaterally dissolving democratically elected local government leaders. The FG also seeks an order for funds credited to local governments to be directly channeled to them from the Federation Account,…