Author: TheScrutinyNG

Men of the Nigeria military have neutralised 212 terrorists, apprehended 317 suspects and rescued 152 kidnapped hostages through a well executed operation across the country in the last one week. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.- Gen. Edward Buba, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Buba said that the troops were on high alert and had increased readiness to protect the country from further terrorist aggression, particularly during the yuletide. ”Accordingly, robust operations targeted at terrorist leadership are being conducted across the various theatres of operations. ”Significantly, a high profile terrorists identified as Hamisu Sale (aka Master)…

The Nigerian Army has elevated its senior officers comprising 35 Major Generals and 73 Brigadiers Generals, among others. A statement by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Public Relations said, “A total of 35 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General, while 73 Colonels have also been elevated to the rank of Brigadier General accordingly. Major-Generals “Those promoted to the rank of Major General include, Brig Gen A Garba Acting Provost Marshal Nigerian Army, Brig Gen UM Alkali Deputy Chief of Administration, Directorate of Veteran Affairs (Army), Brig Gen AGL Haruna, Acting General Officer Commanding 7…

The Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, has granted N30 million bail to the human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, over the alleged defamation suit against him. The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun while granting the bail application from the defence counsel on Friday said the defendants must provide two sureties with one of them a house owner in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The court also held that the defendant should submit his international passport and refrain from granting media interviews both electronic or print pending the determination of the substantive suit… Details later……..

Oluwole Adegboruwa, a Nigerian, aged 54, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a court in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, for drug trafficking and money laundering. According to a statement released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ), US District Court judge, Jill N. Parish imposed the sentence on November 14. Adegboruwa, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was also ordered supervised release for life and the forfeiture of over $20 million. In May, a jury found Adegboruwa and his co-defendant Enrique Isong, 49, of Los Angeles, California, guilty of multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to distribute oxycodone…

Bandits terrorizing Zamfara State have reportedly abducted over 40 persons from communities in Maru Local Government Area during various attacks over the past two weeks. A resident of Maru town, Alhaji Umar Abdullahi, Daily Post reports, told newsmen in a telephone interview on Thursday that the situation has become deeply concerning for many community members in the local government area. According to him, the bandits have been carrying out a series of attacks in the local government headquarters and surrounding communities, abducting residents from their homes. “Just last week, the bandits stormed our town and conducted house-to-house searches, starting from…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State command, said it has destroyed a six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Alaka village of the state. The command added that four suspects were arrested in connection with the illicit cultivation, and investigations into the case were ongoing. This was disclosed by the state commandant, Tijani Rabe, in a press conference held in Abeokuta on Thursday. Rabe, while maintaining that the conference is focused on the agency’s 2024 performance report, added that 675 drug offenders were arrested within the year. He stated that the command also confiscated 9.7 tons of solid drugs…

Renowned activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, arrived at the Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday morning amidst a heavy presence of police officers and other law enforcement agents. The court premises were fortified with tight security as the much-anticipated hearing involving Farotimi unfolded. Farotimi’s arrest was prompted by a petition filed by Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), a prominent lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The case, with suit number MAD/1,476.C/2024, lists the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police as the complainant and Farotimi as the defendant. Some of the charges read, “That you Dele Farotimi ‘m’ sometimes in 2024 authored, published and…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the stampede that occured in Ibadan, Oyo State. This is as he also commiserated with families of the victims. In a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu also condoled with the Government and people of Oyo State and the grieving families. Tinubu said he stood in solidarity during this time of mourning, offering prayers for the souls of those who perished in this unfortunate event. Tinubu directed relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. He underscored the necessity of determining whether…

Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has stated that curses and criticism from Nigerians would not stop him from his commitment to advancing tax reforms bills in the country. Speaking at the presentation of a technical committee report by the League of Northern Democrats (LND) in Abuja on Thursday, Oyedele revealed the extent of backlash he and his family have faced while working on the tax reform bills. “Even on social media, you need to see the number of people cursing me and my family. “I don’t take it personally. I just go…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has deployed 1,700 personnel across the state. The command said the development was to ensure a hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state. The state Commandant, Comdt. Abdullahi Adamu Kambra said the deployment was aimed at providing adequate security coverage before, during, and after the celebrations. He emphasised that the deployment is also intended to protect critical national assets and infrastructure in the state. In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Command, DSC Abubakar M.R Muti and made available to Journalists on Thursday in Minna,…