Author: TheScrutinyNG

Barely two weeks after the swearing-in of Monday Okpebholo as the governor-select of Edo State,  there are strong indications that the State faces an impending financial crisis as its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is set to nosedive from N8 billion to N2 billion monthly. The anticipated revenue slump is linked to the ongoing turf wars over revenue collection by thugs said to be hired by Okpebholo and used to rig the 2024 governorship election who are now embroiled in a fierce battle for control of the various State’s revenue points for settlements. The immediate past State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki,…

 US and British authorities have announced the arrest of one of FBI’s most wanted terrorists in Wales after more than 20 years on the run. The arrest happened on Tuesday. Daniel Andreas San Diego, who has ties to animal rights extremist groups, is wanted by US authorities for his alleged involvement in two 2003 bombings in the San Francisco area. Britain’s National Crime Agency said on X that the 46-year-old was detained on Monday in an operation supported by UK counterterrorism police and North Wales police. He now faces extradition to the US to face charges. FBI Director, Christopher Wray…

Lawyer to the EFCC, which is currently prosecuting former Governor Yahaya Bello off Kogi State, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), opposed a bail sought for the former governor by his lawyer, Joseph Daudu, saying the bail condition for the former governor expired since October. Recall that the former governor and his co-defendants on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former governor, who is the 1st defendant, denied the allegations before Justice Maryann Anenih of Abuja High Court as the court registrar reeled out the counts. After taking their…

Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has appeared at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Wednesday over fraud allegations amounting to N110 billion. Bello, who was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in April 2024, presented himself to the EFCC on Tuesday and was brought to face charges of criminal breach of trust and other related offences. Recall that upon presenting himself to the anti-graft agency at its office in Abuja on Tuesday, Yahaya Bello was taken into custody for his appearance in Court on Wednesday (today). The case, marked FCT/HC/CR/778/24, involves…

Billboard has officially named American singer Beyoncé as the greatest pop star of the 21st century, a recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the music industry and beyond. With a historic 99 Grammy nominations and the most Grammy wins of all time, Beyoncé’s influence on music and pop culture remains unmatched. Her groundbreaking albums, including Dangerously in Love, B’Day, Beyoncé, Lemonade, and Renaissance, have produced countless chart-topping hits. Beyond music, Beyoncé has left an indelible mark on business and entertainment, cementing her status as a global powerhouse. Sharing the top 10 list with icons like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Drake, and Lady Gaga,…

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah began on Wednesday after United States President Joe Biden announced that both sides accepted an agreement brokered by America and France. This is as gunfire could be heard across Beirut after the ceasefire took effect. Although it was not immediately clear if the shooting was celebratory, as gunfire had also been used to alert residents who may have missed evacuation warnings issued by Israel’s military. Streams of cars carrying people displaced from southern Lebanon by Israeli strikes in recent months began heading back to the area after the ceasefire, according to Reuters.…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has revealed that petrol from the recently reopened Port Harcourt Refinery is ₦75 per litre more expensive than the product supplied by the Dangote Refinery. This disclosure was made by PETROAN’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, during the official reopening of the refinery, which resumed operations on Tuesday with a daily production capacity of 60,000 barrels. Dr. Obele, a former chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at the Port Harcourt Depot, commended the federal government for revamping the refinery but expressed concern about the pricing…

Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano as their new head coach, the Major League Soccer club  has announced. Mascherano, who will coach his former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at the club, replaces Gerardo Martino who stood down last week due to ‘personal reasons’. The 40-year-old has most recently worked as coach of the Argentine Under-20 and the Olympic team which competed in the Paris Olympics. He made 203 appearances for Barcelona and as well as playing alongside Messi, he was a team-mate of current Inter Miami players Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez. In his job with…

President Bola Tinubu has said he shared many special moments with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar when the latter was still a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu described Atiku as a founding APC member, saying they were united in the mission to build a better future for Nigerians. The president stated in a statement commemorating Atiku on the occasion of his 78th birthday. The former vice president and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Tinubu and Atiku had…

The Edozie Njoku-led All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) over a judgement delivered by Justice J.K Omotosho on the leadership crisis rocking the party. Founder and chairman of Board of Trustees (BOT) of the party, Chief Chekwas Okorie, disclosed this at a press briefing in Enugu. Okorie noted that Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja delivered a verdict on the leadership tussle in the party on November 20, 2024 when a similar case was still pending at the Supreme Court. He added that in the judgement, the Justice ordered the Independent National…