Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Nigerian military Joint Task Force (Northwest) has addressed recent reports regarding an alleged bombing of civilian structures by a military fighter jet in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. In a statement on Wednesday, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre for Operation Fansan Yamma, clarified that all military actions are based on thorough intelligence and reconnaissance missions. He emphasised the importance of these operations, especially when targeting groups like the Lakurawa terrorist organisation, to ensure precision and safeguard civilian lives. Abdullahi urged the public to rely only on confirmed information to…

The office of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO) was gutted by fire on Thursday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown and it reportedly started around midnight on Christmas Day and continued till the early hours of Boxing Day. It was gathered that officials of the Lagos State Fire & Rescue Service were on site to quell the inferno which proved to be a challenge. Property worth millions were reportedly destroyed but fortunately, there was no loss of lives as of the time of filing this report. The firefighters battled to stop the fire from spreading…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that enhanced security measures have been put in place to safeguard citizens during the festive period. Shettima said this in a Christmas message to Nigerians, assuring citizens of the Federal Government’s dedication to improving their lives. According to the vice president, the festive season is an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood. “As we approach a new year, I want to reassure you that President Tinubu’s administration remains fully dedicated to improving the lives of all Nigerians. “We are committed to tackling economic transformation and enhancing the welfare of every citizen. “Our nation’s…

A Nigerian delegation, headed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is in Riyadh to enhance economic ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. According to a statement on the Ministry of Finance’s official X handle, the delegation represents President Bola Tinubu and the Presidential Economic Coordination Council. It has initiated a series of strategic meetings with key Saudi institutions and government officials to strengthen bilateral cooperation. During talks with the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank), the delegation explored mechanisms for export credit and insurance to boost trade and investment opportunities. The Saudi EXIM…

Protests have erupted across Syria after masked gunmen set fire to a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah, a Christian-majority town near Hama. The incident sparked outrage among religious minorities and raised questions about the security of Christians under the new Islamist leadership. A video shared on social media showed two masked men burning the tree in the town’s main square on the eve of Christmas celebrations. The arson attack, which was widely condemned, prompted thousands of demonstrators to take to the streets, demanding protection for religious minorities. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist faction that recently took power after toppling President…

The first Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria. According to presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, all television and radio stations are requested to hook up to the broadcast.

The ongoing fundamental rights case filed by Olamide Thomas, a female human rights activist, against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has been adjourned to January 6, 2025. The case, which was being heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja, before Justice Abdullahi Liman. Thomas, who has been at the forefront of advocacy for civil liberties in Nigeria, filed the lawsuit after she claimed her rights were violated following how she was ‘abducted’ by the police in Lagos and subsequently taken to Abuja. The legal action, filed under Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1892/V/2024, raises concerns over the unlawful arrest…

A renowned traditional ruler in Imo State, HRM Eze Shelkh Abdulfatah Chimeze Emetumah, has joined other thoughtful Nigerians in urging President Bola Tinubu to grant Nnamdi Kanu freedom as a Christmas gift to the Igbo people. The monarch of the Ancient Umuofor Autonomous Community in Oguta Council Area of Imo State made this appeal during his speech after receiving the prestigious Leadership Luminary Award from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in Owerri over the weekend. He also called on the President to listen to the pleas of notable Nigerians and release the IPOB leader. In his speech, he expressed…

A N5 million reward has been announced for anyone who recovers the missing phone of Nigerian singer, Wizkid. The phone reportedly went missing on Saturday during the singer’s surprise performance at the Nativeland concert held at Sol Beach, Elegushi, Lagos. In a viral video from the event, DJ Tunez made the announcement from the stage, explaining that Wizkid’s phone had fallen during his performance. He also pledged a reward of N5 million to anyone who returns it. “When my brother Wizkid was performing, he dropped his cell phone. Anybody that finds Wizkid’s cell phone, N5 million. It is my boss’s…

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco, title-holders the Ivory Coast and the Super Eagles of Nigeria are likely to be among the top seeds when the draw for the 2025 tournament is made in Rabat on January 27. A Confederation of African Football official told AFP on condition of anonymity as he is not an official spokesperson that the latest world rankings “would almost certainly determine the seeds”. CAF have used the FIFA rankings to seed nations for AFCON and World Cup draws, and are likely to use the December 2024 listings as the next rankings will only be published…