Author: TheScrutinyNG

Crusoe Osagie, the media aide to former Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of being jittery and resorting to smear campaign against the immediate past administration following an exposure of massive rigging in the last election by Athena Centre. A press statement by Osagie read; “The independent analysis by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, a non-partisan research institute, of the sham of an election that installed Monday Okpebholo as governor of Edo State clearly threw the governor-select and his godfathers into a frenzy yesterday. “Channels TV, in their show, Politics Today, had the…

Governor Babaganaru Umara Zulum of Borno State has said the Federal Government’s proposed Tax Reform Bill would completely destroy the northern part of the country if implemented. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has expressed strong opposition to the tax reform bills sponsored by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, warning that their implementation would be detrimental to the northern region and other parts of the country. The proposed legislation, which seeks to prioritise the location of consumption as the basis for sharing Value Added Tax (VAT), has faced widespread resistance, particularly from northern stakeholders, including governors, traditional rulers, and the…

Osita Chidoka, the Minister of Aviation under former President Goodluck Jonathan, has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He made this disclosure during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. The former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) stated that he is stepping away from politics to dedicate his efforts to the Athena Centre, a non-profit organization he founded, aimed at collaborating with fellow Nigerians who are committed to reforming Nigeria’s political system. He said, “I sent a letter to my ward in Anambra State resigning officially from the PDP. I am…

On Friday, 29th of November, 2024, Osita Chidoka decided to throw his toys around, on behalf of the Peoples’ Democratic Party as bad losers do. In a well-orchestrated plot hatched by the delusional Peoples’ Democratic Party, in connivance with a serial defector featherweight politician from Anambra State, Osita Chidoka, tried to bully and blackmail the judiciary into circumventing the will of Edo people. The shameful display, which was unfortunately aired on a once-respected national television, Channels TV, reeled out numbers purchased from ‘Oluwole market,’ and impetuously concluded that the 21st September governorship election in Edo State was rigged. Unfortunately, Osita…

The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalized, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC)Ltd, has said. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement on Friday, explained that the products being sold originated from Dangote Refinery and included applicable NMDPRA fees. “Currently, the products we are selling originate from the Dangote Refinery and include applicable NMDPRA fees,” the statement read. He further explained that the products from PHRC were exclusively for NNPC retail store, adding that the company its pricing was…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has charged bank customers to report difficulty in getting cash at banks or Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) effective Sunday December 1, 2024. The charge to bank customers is premised on the fact that the festive period is fast approaching and that there would be the need for cash for customers. The apex bank said it would as part of its Payment System 2025 goals, be reviving the eNaira to foster cross border payments. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso speaking at the 2024 Bankers Dinner said banks face stringent penalties if they fail to make cash…

It will be the gathering of high profile gospel minister as Osinachi (Sinach) of Way Maker fame and Mercy Chinwo, as well as other gospel greats will be on hand to entertain worshippers on Friday, December 6, 2024 in Lagos. Other great music ministers, include Ebuka Songs, Dunsin Oyekan, Bidemi Olaoba, Moses Bliss along with their American counterparts, award winning singer, Israel Houghton, Travis Greene to name a few will Lift Up The Name of Jesus in worship at this year’s “The Experience”. Tagged as the largest gathering of persons for a music and miracles concert, thousands will gather under…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has charged the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to take advantage of their stay at the Lagos State Orientation Camp to network and synergise. This is as the governor promised to deliver the NYSC permanent orientation camp at Agbowa, Ikorodu, before 2024 ends. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at the swearing-in of the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 corps members on Friday. The event held at the NYSC temporary orientation camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu was represented by the state Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende. According to the governor, the…

Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS, has made a shocking revelation (as per INTERPOL) that the West African sub-region in general and Nigeria in particular are now destinations for stolen vehicles from Europe. The Customs boss said this while addressing journalists at the Federal Operations Unit, Ikeja, Lagos, on stolen vehicles from Canada while handing over the 21 exotic cars worth over N1.8 billion to the Canadian Government. Adeniyi lamented that Nigeria has become a preferred destination for internationally stolen vehicles which not only tarnishes Nigeria’s international image “but also impacts our economy through…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, on reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Okonjo-Iweala, it would be recalled, was unanimously reappointed by the WTO’s General Council for a second term. The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation-member WTO. Her first term as the seventh Director-General of the WTO will expire on August 31, 2025, while the second term begins September 1. In a Friday statement signed by presidential…