Author: TheScrutinyNG

US President Joe Biden sought to calm a divided nation Sunday after his rival Donald Trump survived an assassination bid, saying in a rare Oval Office address that it was time to lower the temperature of America’s hostile politics. “It’s time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that,” Biden said in a televised address following the attack in which Republican Trump was injured in the ear and a bystander was killed by gunfire. As the country reeled from images of a bloodied Trump waving his fist after the gunman opened fire at a campaign rally…

Former US president Donald Trump on Sunday told the New York Post he was “supposed to be dead” after surviving an assassination attempt which he described as a “very surreal experience.” “I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” Trump told the New York Post in an interview aboard his plane en route to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention where he is set to be confirmed as the party’s presidential candidate. It was a “very surreal experience” he said with a white bandage covering his right ear, the paper said. A gunman hit him on Saturday…

Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — his fifth goal of the tournament. The win was the third straight major tournament title for Argentine following their 2021 Copa victory and their triumph in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There were tears before the celebrations though with Argentina captain Lionel Messi going off injured in the 66th…

By Tahir Ibrahim Tahir Talban Bauchi A protest is defined as a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. Mayhem is a rowdy and violent disturbance. A riot is a noisy violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd or persons. The inflation that has set in, has brought about the nationwide condemnation of government policies, followed by the slow speed in which counter measures to reduce inflation and cushion the effects of the high cost of living are being implemented. The Nigerian people have lost their patience and a lot are of the opinion that…

Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, popularly called Rude Boy of Psquare, has surprised his wife, Ivy Ifeoma, with a new Range Rover SUV as a ‘push gift’. The excited husband took to his Instagram stories to share a photo of the ride, captioning it, “My baby, use this baby to push the other baby very well.” The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the post has garnered thousands of likes and comments, with fans congratulating the couple on their new addition and praising Rudeboy’s thoughtful gift. Ifeoma, who is currently in the United States, also shared the good news on her…

A fire outbreak occurred at the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi, situated at Gidan Rumfa, reportedly on Friday night around 11 pm. The incident, allegedly ignited by unidentified individuals, caused significant damage to the section of the palace known as Kofar Kudu, where the Emir traditionally holds court sessions every Monday. According to sources familiar with the situation, the perpetrators forcibly entered the palace, set the fire, and subsequently locked the door behind them. This deliberate act resulted in the destruction of the throne, air conditioning units, and other valuable items housed within the palace’s…

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said that the State Government has not received funds from the Federal Government for the implementation of the N35,000 wage award. Otti said this during a meeting in Abia with labour leaders, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint Negotiating Council in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. He said :”There has been misleading stories all over the place that the Federal government gave monies to the state governments for the implementation of the wage award. “Last time I checked, there were no such monies. This state has not…

By Daniel Bwala There is a common cliché that, it is always painful where one expects wisdom and discernment to prevail, it is indiscretion that take order. In recent times, I have taken my time to observe happenings within the polity. I have been vociferous, many times, against people’s views, especially those who have had the rare opportunity to occupy one position of authority or the other in the country but have had little or nothing to their name. I have had cause to call people out including but not limited to governors, National Assembly members as well as other…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Friday, re-arraigned Binance Holdings Limited on four-count charge bordering on tax evasion allegations. Nigerian representative of Binance, Ayodele Omotilewa, who was docked, took a plea on behalf of the company before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court, Abuja. He pleaded not guilty to the four counts. The re-arraignment before Justice Nwite followed the discharged of the cryptocurrency firm’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, and his fleeing colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla, from the alleged offence in the last adjourned date. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Nwite, in a ruling on June…

Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has approved the appointment of eight permanent secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the state. Information about the approval is contained in a statement issued by the state’s Head of Service, Alhaji Muhammad Dagaceri, on Friday in Dutse. He stated that the appointment is purely on merit, competence, personal integrity and seniority. Dagaceri added that those appointed were substantive directors elevated to the position of permanent secretaries. He listed those appointed as Abdullahi Sa’idu, Yusha’u Muhammad-Jaji, Lawan Muhammad-Haruna, Labaran Adamu, Dahiru Lawan, Sagir Muhammad-Sani, Ahmed Isah and Muhammad Yahaya-Jabo. The head of service added that…