Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down from his role following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England. The review found that Justin Welby, 68, “could and should” have reported John Smyth’s abuse of boys and young men to police in 2013. In a statement, Mr Welby said that “it is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility” for his response after he was first told about the abuse. “I believe that stepping aside is in the best interests of the Church of England.” “I hope this…

Only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar was being expected as Nigeria’s juggernaut rolled sturdily into the much-familiar environment of Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday, with 22 players set for the team’s first training session ahead of a potentially-explosive Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against neighbours Benin Republic on Thursday. “We have 22 players, with only one person to join the team in the early hours of Wednesday. It has been a particularly great atmosphere here in Abidjan, and we are all very positive going into the first training session ahead of the match,” Coach Augustine Eguavoen told thenff.com on Tuesday.…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a former member of the House of Representatives over alleged diversion of funds meant for school facilities in Benue State. Premium Times reports that the ICPC arraigned John Dyegh, who previously represented Gboko and Tarka Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, before the Federal High Court in Makurdi, Benue State. The anti-corruption agency shared details of the proceedings in a statement posted via its official X on Tuesday, Mr Dyegh was arraigned on five counts of corruption, abuse of office, and money laundering. The statement disclosed that…

Former Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State granted pardon to a 77-year-old man and 15 others on death row in the Nigerian Correctional Service before he handed over to Senator Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Benin, by Aminu Suleman, the Public Relations Officer (PRO), Nigeria Correction Service (NCoS), Edo command. According to Mr Suleman, Mr Obaseki signed the warrants for the inmates’ release, exercising powers conferred on him by Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended) and other enabling laws. The command spokesperson said that…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has promised to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.  Okpebholo was inaugurated as the governor of the state in a ceremony at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday, about two months after winning the poll. “Today, you have officially given me the mandate to preside over our dear State as Governor for the next four years,” Okpebholo said during his swearing-in. “We will not betray this confidence you have reposed in me and the Deputy Governor, Rt. Honourable Dennis Idahosa.” The governor thanked the people of…

A powerful explosion has rocked the hitherto peaceful city of Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities.  Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area, reports The Punch.  Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities.  The extent of the damage remains unclear, but witnesses described scenes of destruction and chaos.  “I was nearby when I heard a loud bang,” said an eyewitness. “I saw people running and screaming. It was terrifying,” added Gyang Buba,…

A former National Secretary of the Caretaker Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC), John Akpanudoedehe has been honoured with a “Distinguished Alumni Award” by his alma mater – the University of Uyo, (Uniuyo). The university’s vice-chancellor, Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, presented the award to Mr Akpanudoedehe on Tuesday at the university’s main campus in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event tagged “Alumni Homecoming” preceded the 29th and 30th convocation of the institution which begins on Thursday. In his remark, Mr Akpanudoedehe, a former senator and 2023 governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Akwa Ibom, urged the alumni to institute…

Senator Monday Okpebholo has been inaugurated as the governor of Edo, marking an end to the eight-year stint of Godwin Obaseki at the helm of affairs in the South-South state. The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched the ticket to the Dennis Osadebay House. Okpebholo took his oath of office alongside his running mate Dennis Idahosa. The ceremony was attended by some dignitaries including the Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo among others.

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…