Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned deposit money banks that it would impose a fine of N150 million per branch of any bank which engages or facilitates illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers of dubious agents. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular issued on Friday, December 13, 2024, signed by the Acting Director of the Currency Operations Department, Mohammed Olayemi. The circular revealed that the CBN is concerned about the increasing prevalence of mint naira notes being traded by hawkers, a practice the bank described as impeding efficient and effective cash distribution to…

Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made dislodging the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State one of the party’s main targets in the 2027 general elections. Ganduje stated this while inaugurating the newly elected executive committee of the party in the state, led by Chief Tony Okocha in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Saturday. He said though the South-South geo-political zone is largely controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party, the APC is making inroads in the zone, with Cross River and Edo states already taken by the ruling party. While congratulating the…

Road accident has claimed the lives of two female students of Kogi State. The two female students — one from the Federal University, Lokoja and another from the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja — lost their lives in a motor accident that occured in Lokoja on Friday. It was gathered that a heavily loaded articulated vehicle heading for Abuja along the Felele axis of the state capital (where the two schools are located) lost control and rammed into a tricycle popularly referred to as Keke NAPEP, that was carrying passengers heading to the main town. A source added that the two…

Tobi Adegboyega, a Nigerian pastor based in the United Kingdom, has dismissed claims that he was about to be deported from his current base. Adegboyega, who recently lost his battle against deportation from the UK over an alleged £1.87 million fraud, said the allegations levelled against him are baseless and should be dismissed. In December, an investigation by the UK Charity Commission found “serious misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration” of his church. An immigration tribunal ruled that Adegboyega should be deported to Nigeria after investigations exposed the misuse of funds by his church. In an interview with the BBC…

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, with the opposition declaring a “victory of the people”. The vote took place as hundreds of thousands took to the streets of Seoul in rival rallies for and against Yoon, who launched a failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3.Out of 300 lawmakers, 204 voted to impeach the president on allegations of insurrection. 85 voted against. Three abstained, with eight votes nullified.With the impeachment, Yoon has been suspended from office while South Korea’s Constitutional Court deliberates on the vote. Prime…

Following the controversies that have trailed the proposed Abia State Airport project, with some citizens questioning the necessity of the facility given that airports surround the state, Governor, Alex Otti has clarified that the project is primarily a Federal Government initiative, with the state government contributing through runway upgrades. During his monthly press briefing on Friday night, Otti also revealed that his administration has finalised measures to ensure a secure 2024 yuletide season for residents and visitors. He highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance the state’s security architecture to tackle emerging crime trends in certain areas. The governor assured the people…

Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles and Chippa of South Africa goalkeeper, has reacted to his omission from the list of final nominees for the 2024 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year. CAF announced the final nominees for the award on Thursday. Ronwen Williams, Yahya Fofana and Andre Onana are the three shot stoppers that made the shortlist. Nwabali was a surprise omission following his spectacular performance for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 28-year-old kept four clean sheets at the competition. Reacting to his omission, Nwabali wrote on X: “We move!!!

The Appeal Court in Abuja has set aside all orders barring the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing funds to the Rivers State Government. The three-member panel, presided by Justice Hamman Barka, ruled that the subject matter was not within the jurisdiction of the court relating to the revenue of the state. The appellate court, while allowing the appeal of the Rivers State Government, also set aside all the orders made by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, stating that it was unconstitutional for her to make orders restricting Rivers State Government to receive funds…

Seun Kuti, afrobeat singer, has urged African governments to prevent Kemi Badenoch, the head of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, from visiting the continent following her statements regarding Nigeria. Badenoch has maintained her controversial stance on Nigeria despite Vice President Kashim Shettima and others saying she denigrated the nation. Badenoch allegedly portrayed her background in Nigeria as one of dread and instability in a corrupt nation. Kuti responded during a recent Instagram live session by calling for the head of the UK’s Conservative Party to be barred from entering Africa. “Many have been praising this woman [Kemi Badenoch]; someone who…

Veteran actress, Rita Edochie, has expressed frustration over the recurring death rumors surrounding her colleague, Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw. The actress lamented that she had recently encountered rumors of Pawpaw’s death twice. She noted that some fans, surprisingly, believed the fake news and mourned in the comment section. In an Instagram post, Edochie expressed concern about the excessive amount of news regarding the deaths of actors. She highlighted that such news was erroneously reported about her as well, noting that a photo of her on a movie set was used to spread the false information. She wrote, “This…