Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024 as a public holiday to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, in a statement on Friday, said Dr Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah and, by extension, Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience. “While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the…

Popular Nigerian singer, Patrick Okorie, better known as Patoranking, has lost Chioma, his sister and brother-in-law. DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesman of the Command in the state told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday that the incident occurred on August 25. Ukandu said that preliminary investigation showed that the Chioma and George Onuabuchi, her husband died from gas explosion. “It happened on waterworks axis in Abakaliki on August 25. The residents living around the scene called the attention of our personnel who visited the place but the couple has already been taken to hospital. “It’s very unfortunate that both…

Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, the Biafra agitator and founder of Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), has said that the most-sought-after separate nation can only be achieved through non-violence means. This is as he also said that exiled Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based self-acclaimed prime minister of Biafra in exile, is not fighting for the independence of Biafra, but he is only confusing the land. Vanguard reports that Uwazuruike, who stated this during the 25th anniversary of the MASSOB/BIM in Aba, said Ekpa cannot be the prime minister of Biafra when he is preaching violence and not in touch with the situation at home.…

The Federal Government has said that the devastating Maiduguri flooding was not caused by overflow of Alau Dam, but by the overflow of the Ngadda River. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Joseph Utsev, made the clarification at a briefing in Abuja on Friday. According to the minister, the Alau Dam, located in Maiduguri, Borno State, remained intact. The minister said: “We didn’t actually envisage that the water level this year will be of this magnitude. “Because of climate change, the downpour was in excess, and the rivers could not actually contain the water. “So, more water than…

Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a milestone, reaching 1 billion followers across all his social media platforms. Ronaldo shared the news with fans via a post on Thursday night, marking a historic moment in his career. “We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This is more than just a number – it’s a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond,” Ronaldo wrote. Reflecting on his journey from his humble beginnings in Madeira to becoming one of the most recognized athletes in the world, Ronaldo expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of his…

The Edo State Government has flayed Kassim Afegbua, the spokesperson of the APC Gubernatorial Campaign Council in Edo State, over his utterances after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) refused to sign the Peace Accord ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. In a press statement by Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser, Media Projects, to Governor Godwin Obaseki, the state government said Afegbua was becoming the mouthpiece of the police in the run up to the election. The statement read; “The Edo State Government has read the childish and infantile attempt by the Director of Media of Edo…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye, a prominent member of the main opposition party, over alleged anti-party activities. According to a letter to this effect on Friday, the suspension was made by the ward party executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 after reviewing the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate Melaye’s actions. It appears that Melaye’s recent actions were deemed detrimental to the PDP’s interests and unity, prompting the suspension. This move is not unprecedented, as the PDP has taken similar actions against other members accused of anti-party activities. For instance, Peter Babalola,…

American coach, Randy Waldrum, has resigned as the coach of the Super Falcons after a mixed performance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and Paris Olympics. In a letter dated September 12, the American cited health issues with his wife as the reason why he’s resigning from the job. “It’s been a very difficult few weeks following the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that come with that. “After much thought and consideration, I am hereby resigning my position as Head Coach of the Super Falcons. This will allow the NFF ample time to find the next…

Barrister Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, might have held firm his grip on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) endorsed the the Rivers State Congress he indirectly orchestrated. Wike’s loyalists within the PDP NWC not only secured the approval but also postponed the National Executive Committee meeting, originally set for September 26, to October 24, which could have overturned the decision. The PDP NWC, led by acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, made this decision during a meeting at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Thursday. The NWC meeting…

About four hundred Nigerians deported from the United Arabs Emirates have arrived from the country to Abuja, according to a report relayed by the Nigerian Television Authority, Punch reports. The deportees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, the National Emergency Management Agency, and other relevant stakeholders. “Four hundred Nigerians, including 90 females and 310 males, have been deported from the United Arab Emirates back…