Author: TheScrutinyNG

T Nigerian man living in the UK has reportedly backed out of a marriage proposal due to an expensive and demanding traditional bride price list presented by the woman’s family. The story, shared by social media user Princess Adeola on her X handle, highlights the man’s emotional turmoil and has stirred debates around cultural practices that might discourage potential suitors. The bride price list, intended to honour the bride’s family, included various items such as drinks, livestock, clothing, and cash gifts for extended family members, amounting to approximately N3.5 million. VANGUARD reports that despite being deeply committed to the woman…

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled that the Nigeria Government is accountable for the unlawful detention and mistreatment of Nigerian student Glory Okolie, even as the court awarded N10 million in compensation. The court gave this ruling on Thursday 21 November 2024 and issued directives to safeguard human rights of the student, a statement issued by the Communication Division of the court, said. The case arose from the detention of Glory Okolie on 13 June 2021, by Nigerian police authorities without judicial authorisation. According to the Applicants, Okolie, along with One Love Foundation and Incorporated Trustees of Behind Bars…

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has been given a lifetime achievement award for his service to humanity. This is just as an institute was named after him at the University of Ibadan (UI). The Prestige, Integrity, Nobility and Knowledge (PINK) Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Professor Soyinka on Tuesday at the Wole Soyinka Theatre in UI during the plays that marked the end of the university’s 2024 Convocation and 76th Foundation Day ceremonies. The convocation play was based on Wole Soyinka’s new play, ‘Canticles for a Pyre Foretold’. The organisers of the PINK Award disclosed that the recognition was…

The governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have given the Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum and his National Working Committee (NWC) to organize the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party on or before February 2025. The governors rose from their meeting on Saturday to hand down the deadline for NEC meeting. The NWC has kept postponing the NEC expected to discuss some issues bedevilling the party and present a substantive National Chairman of the party who will take over from Damagum and complete the tenure of the suspended Iyorchia Ayu.…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced plans to borrow ₦408.9 billion to finance the state’s proposed 2025 budget. Sanwo-Olu made this disclosure while presenting the budget, valued at ₦3 trillion, to the State House of Assembly on Thursday for approval. The budget, titled “Budget of Sustainability,” includes anticipated revenue of ₦2.6 trillion, leaving a deficit to be covered through borrowing. The proposal allocates ₦1.24 trillion to recurrent expenditure, while capital projects will receive ₦1.77 trillion. Earlier, Sanwo-Olu stressed Lagos’ vulnerability as a coastal state and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to combating climate change. He highlighted the Lagos State Climate Adaptation…

Arsenal got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday as Chelsea moved up to third by beating Leicester 2-1. Manchester City, on the other hand, suffered a 0-4 home loss to Tottenham Hotspurs, adding to their previous four-game losing streak. Arsenal were expected to be contenders to take City’s crown after finishing second in each of the past two seasons. The Gunners had failed to win in their previous four league games to start the weekend nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool, who travel to bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Sunday. Martin…

The governors elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have urged the Federal Government to revisit what they called harsh economic policies as Nigerians continue to suffer under hardship in the country. Speaking under the aegis of PDP Governors Forum, the main opposition governors expressed empathy with Nigerians suffering from the current economic difficulties in the country. The PDP Governors’ Forum, in a communique at the end of a two-day meeting held in Jos, the Plateau State capital, ahead of its National Convention also expressed concerns about the integrity of recent elections, particularly in Edo and…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured the people of the South East of enhanced security in the region. The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru gave the assurance while addressing officers/personnel of 82 Division/Joint task force South East Operation Udoka during his operational visit to Enugu State. This is contained in a statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, on Saturday in Abuja. Badaru said that a secure environment was crucial for business growth and prosperity and urged the officers/personnel to intensify efforts at combating insecurity in the region. According to him, without…

Barrister Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has explained why he is not bothered by criticisms that have trailed the ongoing building of houses for judges and justices in FCT. Wike had, on October 21, inaugurated the construction of the 40 housing units for judges and justices of the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court and FCT High Court. The minister, however, came under criticism, as some Nigerians said the move was a scheme to influence the judiciary. But speaking when he inspected the ongoing construction of Judges Quarters and access road to the quarters from…

Super Falcons of Nigeria will face their counterparts from Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana in Group B at the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Morocco next summer. The Falcons will surely relish another meeting with Algeria’s Green Ladies, whom they defeated 2-0 and 4-1 respectively in two friendly matches in Nigeria last month. Botswana eliminated Gabon in the qualifying series and Tunisia were quarter-finalists at the last edition also hosted by Morocco. At the draw conducted on Friday evening at the Technical Centre of the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Sale, outside Rabat, host nation Morocco,…