Author: TheScrutinyNG

Mason Greenwood is due to have a medical before completing a permanent move from Manchester United to Marseille. Sources have said forward Greenwood has agreed personal terms, with a fee, including add-ons, of more than 30m euros (£25.2m) in place around a contract that is set to run to 2029. United have negotiated what they regard as a significant sell-on clause. Marseille were criticised by the city mayor last week when their intentions became apparent. However, it appears they are undeterred and Greenwood is now expected to become part of Roberto de Zerbi’s squad for the coming campaign. Greenwood has…

Renowned singer, Kizz Daniel, has caused a stir on social media with a controversial post about relationships and breakups. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the post, which has since been deleted, has left many of his fans and followers speculating about the status of his marriage. In the post, Kizz Daniel stated: “If you won breakup with me, no problem just pay me my PENSION For all the things I don do My airtime, My Gifts, The F**k etc then you can leave – BALACLAVA .” While Kizz Daniel did not explicitly mention his wife, Mjay Anidugbe,…

The Argentina national team’s celebrations after winning the Copa América included a partially live-streamed rendition of a racist chant from the 2022 World Cup, aimed at the France national team’s players. That video, posted by Chelsea’s own Enzo Fernández, has earned them fairly universal condemnation, just as it should — including a terse and strongly worded response from Wesley Fofana. Chelsea are also said to be looking into this incident, “treating the matter seriously” and expected to “handle it accordingly”. It’s not yet clear what that might entail as far as Enzo’s concerned, but for now, the 23-year-old has posted…

King Charles III will read out Labour’s first programme for government in a decade and a half on Wednesday when the UK parliament formally reopens following the July 4 election. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will put turbocharging economic growth at the heart of his legislative plans as Labour runs the UK for the first time in 14 years. “The legislation set out at the King’s Speech will build on the momentum of our first days in office and make a difference to the lives of working people,” said Starmer, who led his party to landslide win over the Conservatives. Despite…

France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s government on Tuesday, which will now serve only in a caretaker capacity, the presidency said. French politics have been in gridlock since an inconclusive snap election earlier this month, with parties in the National Assembly scrambling to put together a governing coalition and no successor to Attal in sight. The outgoing premier and his team would “handle day-to-day business until a new government is named”, the Elysee Palace said. “For this period to come to an end as quickly as possible, it is up to republican…

The Kano Government on Tuesday filed fresh charge against former governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. In the charge sheet with case No. K/143c/24, the state government accused Ganduje and erstwhile Commissioner for Justice, Musa Lawan, of criminal conspiracy and misappropriation contrary to Section 308 and punishable under Section 309 of the Penal Code (as amended) CAP 105, Vol. 2, the Laws of Kano State of Nigeria. The offence, the state government said, is contrary punishable under Sections 97 and 315. The state government accused Ganduje and Lawan of abuse of office. In the charge sheet, the state government…

Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager after his side lost a second Euros final in a row. In a post on X, the official England account said: “After 102 games and almost eight years in charge, Gareth Southgate has announced he is to leave his role as manager of the #ThreeLions.” Writing a statement, Southgate said: “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. “But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter.…

The House of Representatives is saddened to announce the passing of a dear member of the 10th Assembly, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams (LP, Kaduna), who died early Tuesday, at the age of 39. Rep. Adams was a dedicated public servant, passionate sports administrator, and kind philanthropist who, until his demise, chaired the House Committee on Sports. He was a first-term member of the House of Representatives, representing the good people of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State. The dear departed lawmaker was a kind and gentle humanitarian, loved by all who knew him. His dedication to the development of grassroots…

By Bayo Onanuga The Supreme Court judgement on July 11, granting financial autonomy to the 774 local councils and recognising them as the third tier of Nigeria’s governance architecture, was truly historic. It was perhaps the most remarkable judgement ever delivered by the apex court in recent times, as it used its power to interpret the law to give a different meaning to Section 162 of the Constitution. Since 1999, governors have used this section to withhold and tamper with the funds federally allocated to the councils, using a joint account that has proven to be a honeypot of abuse.…

Republican candidate Donald Trump has selected Ohio senator JD Vance as his running mate in the 2024 US elections. The former president made the announcement on the social media platform, Truth Social, on Monday evening. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio,” Trump wrote.