Author: TheScrutinyNG

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih, who had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application on the grounds that it was filed prematurely, in her ruling on Thursday, acknowledged that his alleged offence was a bailable one and granted the ex-governor bail in the sum of N500 million, with three sureties in like sum. The sureties must be notable Nigerians with landed property in Maitama, Jabi, Utako, Apo, Guzape,…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) product to N899.50k per litre. This was announced in a statement, on Thursday morning. The company said the decision was taken to “provide much-needed relief for Nigerians ahead of the holiday season”. “Africa’s first privately-owned oil refinery, which previously lowered the price to N970 per litre on November 24, has now announced a new price of N899.50 per litre. This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period,” read the statement signed by the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. He added…

Troops of the Nigerian Army 6 Division have announced the deactivation of 42 illegal refineries and the arrest of 29 suspects in its sustained fight against oil theft and illegal bunkering. Reporting on its operations conducted between December 9 and 15, 2024, the army also announced the confiscation of 197,000 litres of stolen petroleum products and the demobilisation of 32 boats, 12 vehicles, and eight motorcycles used for economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region. A statement by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said that troops conducted several operations around Biseni…

Nigeria’s opposition political parties, under the umbrella of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), have raised a serious alarm about a clandestine scheme to frame the coalition’s spokesman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. According to the coalition, the alleged plot involves framing him with accusations of bribery of judicial officers, criminal defamation, treason, and other fabricated offences, in an attempt to silence and blackmail him. At a press conference held in Abuja, the coalition’s central leadership, joined by CUPP secretary-general Peter Ameh, CUPP co-spokesman Comrade Mark Adebayo, and several pro-democracy advocates, issued a stern warning of dire consequences should their spokesman…

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius, 24, took the 2024 prize — which is voted on by a combination of national team coaches and captains, journalists, and fans — with 48 points, ahead of Manchester City midfielder Rodri who earned 43 points and Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham with 37 points. It comes after Rodri beat Vinícius to the Ballon d’Or, which is organised by France Football and UEFA, leading Real Madrid to boycott the ceremony in protest. “Today I write to the child who has seen so many idols lift that trophy,” Vinícius posted on Instagram. “His time has come.…

The Federal Government has been urged to declare state of emergency on the out-of-school children menace. The Executive Director of Seed Care and Support Foundation, Mrs. Olanrewaju Oniyitan, said this while also calling on the authorities to declare emergency in Nigeria’s educational sector over the alarming numbers of out-of-school children. Oniyitan made this known at the launch of Seed Care & Support Foundation and the inaugural conference held recently in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking to newsmen on plans put in place by the foundation to ensure that all Nigerians get education, the founder said: “One thing we need to note, accept,…

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce have arrested 27 persons for alleged unlawful act of street begging. State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed this in a post he shared on his X handle @tokunbo_wahab, yesterday. Wahab said that the agency carried out the operation on Tuesday. “The task force monitored and carried out a special purpose operation against persons constituting public nuisance across the metropolis. “Twenty-seven persons, including 15 minors, involved in the unlawful act of street begging in the middle of vehicular traffic/hold-ups were apprehended during the operation. “Major routes raided include Awolowo…

Following the devastating effects of plastic wastes, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Environment, has launched the Implementation Guidelines for the National Policy on Plastic Waste Management. Developed in collaboration with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and supported by Japan, this initiative marks a major step toward reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly practices. During the unveiling at the ministry in Abuja recently, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, highlighted the severe impact of plastic waste on oceans, health, and the environment, urging decisive action to address the crisis caused by single-use plastics. Some of…

Indications of halting the devastation and wastages in gas flaring emerged as a bill known as the Anti-Gas Flaring (Prohibition and Enforcement) bill, which seeks to prohibit the flaring and venting of natural gas, except in strictly regulated circumstances, has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The Bill, sponsored by Hon Babajimi Benson, seeks to also encourage the utilisation of gas resources to foster economic growth and energy generation. The lawmaker had argued on December 5 on the floor of the Assembly that the proposed law will mitigate the environmental, health, and economic impacts of gas flaring and…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has alerted the public to the sales and distribution of counterfeit Paludex tablets and suspensions across Nigeria. In a statement on its X handle on Wednesday, NAFDAC said that the Paludex Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets (80mg/480mg), were manufactured by Impact Pharmaceutical Ltd, No. 33A/33B Standard Industrial Layout Emene- Enugu State. It said that the counterfeit drugs were being marketed by MD Life Sciences Ltd, Emene Industrial Layout also in Enugu State. The statement disclosed that NAFDAC also found a Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension (180mg/1080mg) for paediatric use in circulation.…