Author: TheScrutinyNG

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…

Most Rev. Isaac Ayo Olawuyi, Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria (Lagos), has made appeal for a Muslim to be the governor of Lagos State come 2027. He also urged Nigerians to be merciful to one another in line with God’s instruction. This is as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, also urged Nigerians not to despair as the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to resolve the country’s challenges. Both men spoke at the Lagos State House of Assembly’s 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Service and the End of the Year Party on…

First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has recommitted to leading advocacy against tuberculosis, saying she was still agonised losing one of her trusted staff to death because he won’t disclose that he was suffering from the disease due to fear of stigmatisation. According to a statement by her media aide , Busola Kukoyi, she made the recommitment at the Political Leadership to End TB 38th board meeting, stressing the urgency of eradicating the disease. She stated that ignorance and fear, especially on the part of the ordinary man, remained a major setback. “Most of us don’t even know we still have…

An early morning fire outbreak at Rangaza Community of Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State has claimed the lives of a couple. Sixty-seven-year-old Muhammad Uba and his wife, Fatima Muhammad were said to be trapped by the smoke of fire that engulfed their apartment. The spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Yusif Abdullahi, confirmed the incident in a statement yesterday, explaining that the incident happened around 1:45am. He said the service received an emergency call for assistance from one of its staff members, Ahmed Abubakar, who informed the control room. “Crew on duty from Bompai fire station were…

Lt. Changfe Maigari has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigerian Navy since its inception in 1964. Maigari, who is married with a daughter, hails from Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State but was born in Kaduna. Her journey began in 2016 when she graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy and was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant. Subsequently, she served aboard the Nigerian Navy Ship Unity. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Maigari was presented with the ‘Pilot Wing’ award during the 2024 NN Ceremonial Sunset at the Naval Training Command Headquarters (HQ NAVTRAC)…

The Federal Government, through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on Thursday, disclosed that it has issued six Sovereign Sukuk worth N1.1 trillion ($657.6M), to finance 124 federal road projects covering over 5,820 kilometers across the six geopolitical zones of the country. The commission said this in a statement in Abuja, by it’s Director General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, at the ongoing 2nd International Islamic Capital Market Conference in Karachi, Pakistan. Dr. Agama said the success rate makes the Islamic Capital Market, ICM, stand out as a resilient and innovative tool for mobilizing resources. He described the issuance of sovereign Sukuk…