Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Delta State Government, on Monday, approved a budget proposal of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. The state Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sunny Ekedayen, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Ekedayen who was flanked by the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr. Charles Aniagwu and Commissioner for Directorate of Riverine Infrastructural Development, Chief Ebikeme Clark, said the budget proposal would be transmitted to the State House of Assembly. He said: “The principal makeup is;  recurrent,…

Federal lawmakers have called for the inclusion of local contractors in the country’s construction industry to foster national development. The lawmakers were drawn from the Senate and the House of Representatives. PUNCH reports that the lawmakers made the call in Abuja at a summit on local contractors organised by the National Assembly Committee on Works in collaboration with Optimum Horizon Limited. The theme of the summit was ‘Empowering Local Contractors for National Development: Bridging Gaps and Building Partnerships’. Addressing participants at the event on Monday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Barinada Mpigi, highlighted Nigeria’s vast and diverse…

A mining site in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State has collapsed killing at least 13 persons. Dr Joshua Riti, the Chairman of the LGA, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of deaths recorded, said that the incident occurred last Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collapsed mining site is located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South and Jos North LGAs. Riti said seven of the deceased hailed from Bassa LGA. “This is an unfortunate incident, these young people were only out in search of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned a Nigerien national, Ibrahim Mohammad, his family, and other guests, over alleged naira abuse at his wedding to Amina Babagana Zannah, in Kano. The invitation follows a viral video depicting individuals spraying naira notes at the event, drawing public attention and backlash as part of the agency’s ongoing campaign against currency abuse. A statement issued by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, confirmed the commission’s response to the incident. Initial reports mistakenly attributed the naira-spraying incident to the wedding of Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Ondo State has received ‘sensitive’ materials Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state. The balloting materials were conveyed by the Nigeria Airforce to Akure, the state capital, yesterday. Disclosing this on its X handle, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said: “Sensitive materials for the Ondo State Governorship election, scheduled for Saturday 16th November 2024 have arrived in Akure, the State capital, and received by officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The materials were conveyed to Akure by the Nigeria Air Force.” This happened as the National Peace Committee led by former Head…

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun has said that contrary to the “mischievous narrative” being peddled in the media by certain groups, the Nigerian Police Force did not arrest any minor for protesting during the #EndBadGovernance protest in the country, rather the Police arrested criminal elements, who were committing arson, burning down properties, public facilities, breaking into and looting shops, supermarkets, among other offences. He further disclosed that Policemen, who were found providing escort duties to foreigners (100 Chinese and Malaysians) arrested for cyber criminality and fraudulent acts in Abuja, were performing illegal duties and have been…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, admitted that Nigerians are experiencing difficulties, but assured that the situation will soon change for the better. While Tinubu insisted that his administration was on track, he also noted that solutions to the prevailing situation cannot be an instant one. On his part, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described the current leadership as tough men working to get Nigerians through the prevailing difficulties. Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Lagos governor spoke at the 70th birthday of the Overseer of Citadel Global Community, Pastor Tunde…

There have been subtle projections for the Lagos state governorship election in 2027. Unfortunately, these early promptings seem to lack the requisite intellectual rigour for the dynamic politics and leadership demands of the state of acquatic splendour. Shola Oyeyipo writes.  A general build-up to the 2027 national elections can no longer be dismissed as “too early” again, given the current provisions of the nation’s electoral laws. By the letters of these laws, elected officials can hardly savour two years at a stretch to deliver on their promises, before campaign distractions commence. Sections 76(2), 116(2), 132(2) and 178(2) of the Constitution…

The late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja will be buried in Abuja on Friday, his family has announced. Immediate elder brother to the deceased, Moshood Lagbaja, disclosed this in Osogbo, the Osun State capital during a condolence visit by the St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA). Moshood said the military could not release Lagbaja’s remains to the family but assured the visitors that he would be given a befitting burial in Abuja on Friday. Speaking on behalf of SCOBA during the condolence visit, the leader of the delegation, who is also the first…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has conducted a major raid on wine shops in Mararaba Market and the New Nyanya and Masaka areas of Nasarawa State. According to a post via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the operation targeted counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits, resulting in the seizure of products valued at over ₦41.2 million. NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement team was actively investigating the importers or manufacturers behind the counterfeit drinks. NAFDAC, therefore, urged consumers to remain vigilant and report suspicious products to the nearest NAFDAC office for immediate action.