Author: TheScrutinyNG

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala, the spokesman for Atiku Abubakar in the last presidential election, as a Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House). According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), the president also approved three other appointments. The statement read: “The president has approved the appointment of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies and one special adviser on Public Communications and Media.” The new appointees are: (1) Mr. Olawale Olopade — Director-General, National Sports Commission (2) Dr. Abisoye Fagade — Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations even before the fifth of their six-match schedule. This is sequel to the 1-0 defeat of Rwanda by Libya. With the result, neither Libya, sill last placed and the third placed Rwada can overtake Nigeria’s 10-point haul even if they win their last matches. Libya will host Benin Republic on Monday. If Libya wins, the team  will get to seven points. If Rwanda beat Nigeria in Uyo on Monday, Rwanda’s maximum will be eight. Only Benin Republic can overtake the Super Eagles if they win this…

Major General Adamu Laka, Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has assured Nigerians that the threats posed by the” Lakurawa” terrorist group in the North West would soon be neutralised. Laka gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the activities of the group on Thursday in Abuja. He said the recent wave of terrorism in Sokoto State and parts of the North West by the Lakurawa terrorists was being tackled under the coordination of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Laka said that much had been achieved in their collective…

The Deputy Comptroller of Corrections of the custodial facility in Suleja, Niger State, Ibrahim Yau, has revealed that the current economic situation in the country is making it difficult to provide decent meals to inmates under their custody. Yau noted this in a statement during a visit by officials of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria to the facility as part of efforts to improve the conditions of inmates and provide free legal services. SaharaReporters reports that the Deputy Comptroller lamented the poor daily feeding allowance which, according to him, is insufficient to provide decent meals for the inmates, adding…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced that it has deployed staff to monitor the conduct of police officers on election duty in the November 16 Ondo governorship election. The commission stated that its staff, who will be present across various local government areas, will ensure that police officers comply with the rules of engagement. In a statement released on Thursday, the commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, noted that the commission’s chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, urged police officers to maintain good conduct. He said, “Police Service Commission Staff Monitors have arrived in Ondo State to monitor the conduct of police…

Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has expressed his unwavering optimism that the government will successfully meet its ambitious target of generating 6,000 megawatts of electricity by December 2024, despite the numerous challenges currently affecting the power sector. PUNCH reports that the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, conveyed this assurance at the fourth edition of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s annual workshop, themed “Ending the Talk, Moving the Action,” held on Thursday in Abuja. Nigeria’s power generation currently ranges between 3,500 and 4,000 MW for a population of approximately 200 million people. For instance,…

The service of songs in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has commenced in Abuja, the nation’s capital. In attendance are top military brass including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun among others. Also, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele is among dignitaries at the occasion.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Disaster Relief Fund to strengthen Nigeria’s humanitarian response system. Shettima made this known at the launch of the Humanitarian Supply Chain Management – Partnership for Localisation Project, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Vice-President was represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia. The Vice-President explained that the fund would provide immediate assistance to disaster victims nationwide with a view to complementing the broader…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. The agency, in a post on Wednesday on Facebook, noted that the factory, located at Amina Plaza, was producing hazardous, unregistered herbal mixtures. “NAFDAC has dismantled an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, near the Federal Capital Territory. Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, a team led by Tamanuwa Andrew, Deputy Director of Investigation & Enforcement Directorate, discovered the production of hazardous, unregistered herbal mixtures capable of causing severe health issues, including liver cirrhosis and kidney…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented a budget of N678.06 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, tagged, “Budget of Stabilisation”  to the House of Assembly for approval. The capital expenditure is N343 billion, which represents 50.6 percent while the recurrent expenditure is N335 billion, representing 49.4 percent of the total budget. Makinde said infrastructure development would take the largest allocation of N152 billion, representing 22.4 percent of the budget. The governor stated that N145 billion was earmarked for the education sector, accounting for 21 percent, while N59 billion was for the health sector, representing nine percent of…