Author: TheScrutinyNG

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.…

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The UDHR was the first document in history to explicitly define what individual rights are and how they must be protected. The Preamble of the document outlines the rights of all human beings: “Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom…

The All Progressives Congress and the opposition parties have welcomed on the proposal by the Independent National Electoral Commission to phase out the use of Permanent Voter Cards for election and to also introduce Diaspora voting. While APC wholeheartedly welcomed the proposed innovations, the opposition parties, however, harped on sincerity of purpose on the part of INEC. Last Thursday, INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, explained that the reforms, if implemented, would improve the country’s electoral system following lessons learnt from the 2023 general elections and subsequent off-cycle polls. Yakubu added that the commission would soon present the proposals and a…

Tope Temokun, the lawyer to the detained activist, Dele Farotimi, has dismissed the insinuation in some quarters that Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, was sent to beg Afe Babalola on behalf of Farotimi in the ongoing defamation case. Farotimi, who was arrested and is in detention, is charged with defamation following a petition filed by Babalola. Expressing optimism that his client would defeat the present challenges, Temokun disclosed that the activist never sent anyone to beg Babalola on his behalf. “He (Farotimi) said if anybody who is very familiar with his…