Author: TheScrutinyNG

Italian outlet Gazzetta has reported that English Premier League leaders Liverpool are keen on signing Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, whose future at Anfield remains uncertain. Both players have a lot in common and apart from being in impressive forms for their various clubs, their futures are shrewd with uncertainties. Salah has been the Reds’ most decisive player so far this season, scoring 13 goals and providing 11 assists in 20 appearances. However, he is ‘more out than in’ at Anfield as he nears the final months of his contract. Just like Salah, Lookman…

The Benue State Government and the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have traded words over the governance of the state under Governor Hyacinth Alia. The PDP alleged that Governor Alia was running the state like a “Church Parish,” undermining democratic principles and disregarding transparency and accountability. In a statement, the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, accused the Alia administration of prioritizing “white elephant projects” over critical issues like infrastructure decay, lack of basic services, and erosion of public trust. The PDP also demanded that the Governor clear the backlog of salary arrears, pensions, and gratuities. However,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increment for members of Nigeria’s armed forces. This was disclosed on Friday by Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, through a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike. The government also approved the payment of three months’ salary arrears. Additionally, he has released funds to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements owed to retired military personnel. The minister confirmed that alerts for the three-month salary increase have begun reaching military personnel, signalling a significant morale boost for the armed forces. He lauded Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to both serving and retired members of…

The Kano State Government has fingered the Federal Government in the sealing of Kano Emir’s palace on Friday. Recall that armed police and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had blocked the entrance to the palace, creating a tense atmosphere. Reports said Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was billed to address some economists on the controversy generated by the tax reforms bills before the National Assembly. The emir was also scheduled to accompany his newly appointed district head Munir Sanusi to Bichi. The security operatives sealed the entrance to the palace while the emir was holding court at the…

The Ondo State Police Command said its operatives have arrested two notorious kidnapers identified as Abubakar Umar and Mohammed Shehu who were allegedly responsible for abduction and killing of one Alaba Abe, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe was the coordinator of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation in Supare Akoko community. Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state last April. The spokesperson for Ekiti Police Command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, in a statement on Friday explained that the two suspects were arrested following a voice note which was sent to the phone of Sheu after the…

The suspension placed on Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, the chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has been quashed by an Abuja Appeal Court. A three-member panel of justices, in the lead judgment read by Justice Umaru Fadawu on Friday, also ordered that the matter be re-assigned to another panel of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Justice Fadawu, in the verdict, agreed with the arguments of Magaji’s counsel, Mr Adeola Adedipe, that the tribunal’s order was prejudicial and amounted to his client’s denial of fair hearing. Recall that the CCT…

Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has declared that competent leadership is the critical missing component for Nigeria to fulfill its full potential. On the ‘Elevate Africa Convos’ podcast, Davido stated that Nigeria can thrive but suffers from poor government, which impedes advancement. “I tell people, if you can survive in Nigeria, you can survive anywhere,” Davido stated. “I just feel the only thing missing is the right leaders to guide us. Once we get that right, I believe there’s nothing that can stop us.” Recall that Davido recently created controversy by advising Americans against considering relocating to…

Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced his fifth studio album, 5IVE, set for release in 2025. In a post on X on Thursday, the ‘Awuke’ crooner revealed that a single from the album, titled Funds, will be released at midnight. The track features Odumodublvck and Chike. Describing the album, Davido said it reflects his personal journey and growth as an artist. He tweeted, “My People! THE JOURNEY CONTINUES in 2025 with my new album, 5IVE!! This one is straight from the heart – my story, my truth, my growth. ”WE NOT WAITING THOUGH! Tonight at…

Police officers, equipped with advanced gear, took over the Emir of Kano’s palace as early as 6 a.m. on Friday sealing the palace. At the time of filing this report, the reasons for the sealing of the palace remained unclear. However, a source within the palace suggested it might be related to plans by Emir Muhammad Sanusi to address an economic summit involving key stakeholders. Another source hinted that the situation could be tied to Emir Sanusi’s intention to appoint a district head for Bichi town, a position previously nullified by the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. As of this…

The FCT Directorate of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated alcoholic beverages in sachet and PET bottles in Wuse Market, Abuja. NAFDAC’s Director of FCT directorate, Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, said after the operation on Thursday that several sachets of alcohol and in small bottles, including 30ml and 100ml packs, were discovered and confiscated. Azikiwe, therefore, urged distributors and retailers to desist from the sale and distribution of the banned products, urging them to return any remaining stock to NAFDAC. He said “we want to appeal to manufacturers to respect the ministerial ban and the…