Author: TheScrutinyNG

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…

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…