Author: TheScrutinyNG

Former presidential media aide and Arise TV anchor, Dr. Reuben Abati on Thursday disclosed how a former Minister of Information, the late Chief TOS Benson was denied the opportunity of buying a land in Igboland simply because he is a Yoruba man. Abati, said the late Minister, who was married to an Igbo woman, publicly made the remarks in Lagos at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA). While reacting to the statement by Senate President, Gosdwill Akpabio that Igbos build houses and establish businesses in any state they reside across Nigeria, Abati wondered why the Igbos can’t reciprocate the…

The Police Command in Ogun has confirmed the death of one Sunday Abidoye, whose lifeless body was discovered in one of the rooms at Creestar Hotel in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday. Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday. She said the hotel’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), who preferred to be addressed as Oluwole, reported the incident regarding the discovery of the deceased customer to the police. “On receiving the report, a team of detectives visited the scene and on arrival found the body of the deceased already placed inside a car outside…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards tackling hunger and improving education. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, gave the reaffirmation, saying the process would be driven   through innovative programmes and policies. The presidential aide reiterated this position during her address at the G20 Summit side event organized by the Global Alliance Against Hunger in Brazil. In her presentation, the SSAP-SDGs outlined the government’s ambitious plans under the Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding Programme, scheduled for relaunch in November 2024. The initiative aims to provide 20 million children…

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged Governor Monday Okpebholo to make open the bidding process and procurement ahead of the proposed flyover construction at Ramat Park, Benin City, accusing the new Edo State chief executive of using the project awarded in a hurry to settle political debts. Recall that Governor Okpebholo had on Tuesday flagged-off the flyover bridge, with the construction lasting 18 months. The Edo PDP in a statement on Wednesday by the Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, challenged the Governor to make public the procurement procedure for…

Indigenous car manufacturing giants, Innoson Group, has announced plans to build an automobile engineering center and hostel at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam, Anambra. The announcement was made by Lady Chiamaka Ibekwe, a representative of Innoson Ciara Automobile Academy at the opening ceremony of the University’s 5th International Conference on Economy Adaptation and Policy Reforms for Industrial Development (ICEAPRID2024), held at the School ETF Auditorium, on Tuesday. Ibekwe said the centre was part of the Company’s contribution towards making Anambra State a better place for all Nigerians. According to her the centre is meant for practical training of fresh…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to challenge in court the high nomination cost for the upcoming local government election in Katsina State. Under the ‘Peoples Democratic Party Chairmanship Candidates Forum for the upcoming Local Government Election in Katsina State’s, the party has directed its legal team to begin the process of challenging the exorbitant nomination fees imposed by the state Independent Electoral Commission. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Abdullahi Usman Tumburkai and made available to the Nigerian Tribune on Thursday noted; “This unified stance reflects our commitment to ensuring a fair and inclusive electoral process for…

Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of army Staff (COAS), has promised to prioritise the welfare of troops of the Nigerian Army, as well as the protection of Nigeria and Nigerians. The Ag COAS made these remarks on Wednesday during the official handing over of the Infantry Corps to his successor Major General Abdulkalifa Ibrahim in a regimented ceremony at the Headquarters Infantry Corps Jaji, Kaduna State. Recall that until his appointment, the Ag COAS was the 56th Commander Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army.Speaking further during the handing-over ceremony, Gen Oluyede described his successor as a competent senior…

The Senate has raised the alarm that the emerging and dreaded Lakurawa are terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso who have now invaded the northern states of Sokoto, Kebbi and Kaduna, among other states in the region. The alarm came barely days after the House of Representatives, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and other northern leaders and traditional rulers raised a similar alarm. Consequently, the Senate asked the military to set up early warning mechanisms to forestall further incursions as well as maintain presence and vigilance in the affected communities to halt the activities of the terror group from spreading further…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended all market unions and associations in the state with immediate effect. The governor has also ordered the police and other security agencies in the state to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended unions and associations without any delay. The decision of the governor was contained in a communication notice issued by the Secretary to State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and dated November 19, 2024. The governor said the decision was informed by the disturbing activities of market unions in the state. He said reports abound that the executives of the unions…

Months after appointment of key officials to manage the affairs of federal agencies and parastatals by President Bola Tinubu, the boards of these agencies are yet to be inaugurated while others are yet to be properly constituted. This is already causing ripples and disquiet in the ministries as the current situation of non-functional boards is a violation of the laws setting up those agencies and it gives room for abuse, corruption and irresponsibility. Those advocating for the inauguration of the boards have also argued that running the agencies without their boards is against the principle of corporate governance as the…