Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia has discharged and acquitted five Biafra agitators in a judgement described as very pleasing. Reacting while revealing this in a post on his X handle, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, one of the counsels to detained Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who was also counsel to the detained quintet, he said the agitators were accused of conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms and membership of unlawful group. He said; “An Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia has today, the 19th day of December, 2024, discharged and acquitted 5 (five) Biafrans who were arrested on 20th July,…

The House of Representatives on Thursday announced plans to submit the sum of N704.91m for the use of vulnerable Nigerians owing to the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of subsidy from petrol on December 31, 2024, to President Tinubu. Recall that on July 18, the House resolved to slash 50 per cent of their salaries for six months to address the challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians, following the adoption of a motion moved during a plenary session. Addressing his colleagues during Thursday’s plenary, Mr Speaker said, “If you recall, about five months ago, we decided to contribute half of…

BY CRUSOE OSAGIE It is curious to see an article by Sulaiman Aledeh, the Managing Director of the Edo State Broadcasting Service (EBS), a renowned broadcast journalist who should understand the weight of facts and the sanctity of truth, riddled with inaccuracies, falsehoods and half-truths. To begin with, Aledeh needs to know that the position of Managing Director is unknown to the law that makes EBS a corporate entity. This means, in essence, that every action he has taken since his appointment as MD is illegal, null and void. So, in my opinion, this is the point where I believe…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih, who had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application on the grounds that it was filed prematurely, in her ruling on Thursday, acknowledged that his alleged offence was a bailable one and granted the ex-governor bail in the sum of N500 million, with three sureties in like sum. The sureties must be notable Nigerians with landed property in Maitama, Jabi, Utako, Apo, Guzape,…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) product to N899.50k per litre. This was announced in a statement, on Thursday morning. The company said the decision was taken to “provide much-needed relief for Nigerians ahead of the holiday season”. “Africa’s first privately-owned oil refinery, which previously lowered the price to N970 per litre on November 24, has now announced a new price of N899.50 per litre. This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period,” read the statement signed by the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. He added…

Troops of the Nigerian Army 6 Division have announced the deactivation of 42 illegal refineries and the arrest of 29 suspects in its sustained fight against oil theft and illegal bunkering. Reporting on its operations conducted between December 9 and 15, 2024, the army also announced the confiscation of 197,000 litres of stolen petroleum products and the demobilisation of 32 boats, 12 vehicles, and eight motorcycles used for economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region. A statement by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said that troops conducted several operations around Biseni…

Nigeria’s opposition political parties, under the umbrella of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), have raised a serious alarm about a clandestine scheme to frame the coalition’s spokesman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. According to the coalition, the alleged plot involves framing him with accusations of bribery of judicial officers, criminal defamation, treason, and other fabricated offences, in an attempt to silence and blackmail him. At a press conference held in Abuja, the coalition’s central leadership, joined by CUPP secretary-general Peter Ameh, CUPP co-spokesman Comrade Mark Adebayo, and several pro-democracy advocates, issued a stern warning of dire consequences should their spokesman…

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius, 24, took the 2024 prize — which is voted on by a combination of national team coaches and captains, journalists, and fans — with 48 points, ahead of Manchester City midfielder Rodri who earned 43 points and Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham with 37 points. It comes after Rodri beat Vinícius to the Ballon d’Or, which is organised by France Football and UEFA, leading Real Madrid to boycott the ceremony in protest. “Today I write to the child who has seen so many idols lift that trophy,” Vinícius posted on Instagram. “His time has come.…

The Federal Government has been urged to declare state of emergency on the out-of-school children menace. The Executive Director of Seed Care and Support Foundation, Mrs. Olanrewaju Oniyitan, said this while also calling on the authorities to declare emergency in Nigeria’s educational sector over the alarming numbers of out-of-school children. Oniyitan made this known at the launch of Seed Care & Support Foundation and the inaugural conference held recently in Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking to newsmen on plans put in place by the foundation to ensure that all Nigerians get education, the founder said: “One thing we need to note, accept,…

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce have arrested 27 persons for alleged unlawful act of street begging. State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed this in a post he shared on his X handle @tokunbo_wahab, yesterday. Wahab said that the agency carried out the operation on Tuesday. “The task force monitored and carried out a special purpose operation against persons constituting public nuisance across the metropolis. “Twenty-seven persons, including 15 minors, involved in the unlawful act of street begging in the middle of vehicular traffic/hold-ups were apprehended during the operation. “Major routes raided include Awolowo…