Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) through NNPC Foundation, its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, is set to launch a free cancer screening campaign to address Nigeria’s rising cancer cases. The campaign tagged “Cancer Awareness and ZSX Screening” will provide, not just free cancer screening to indigent Nigerians, but also health education, workshops, and consultations with healthcare professionals aimed at empowering individuals to recognise early symptoms, adopt preventive health measures, and better understand the importance of regular screenings. The campaign which will be organised in collaboration with local health authorities and expert healthcare providers is targeted at reaching…

US President Joe Biden has assured President Bola Tinubu of American support for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, lauding Nigeria’s leadership role in Africa and its global peacekeeping efforts. Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar revealed details of the conversation while briefing State House Correspondents on Tuesday. Tuggar reported that Biden and Tinubu spoke for about 30 minutes about mutual interest, underscoring Biden’s support for Nigeria’s inclusion in the Security Council. Tuggar quoted Biden as saying, “The United States is committed to seeing Africa having two permanent seats” and that there is “no…

Vice President Kamala Harris might have just sealed her fate in Pennsylvania — just not in the way she intended. After publicly agreeing with a heckler accusing Israel of genocide, the vice president signaled a desperate attempt to placate Arab American voters in a state where discontent with Democrats’ support of Israel has been growing and is likely irreversible. And in doing so, Harris continued to alienate another key demographic: Jewish voters. And it’s in Pennsylvania where she may pay the ultimate price. At a campaign event in Wisconsin, a heckler yelled at Harris about Israel’s alleged war crimes, and…

Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday says his predecessor, Godwin Emefiele used a whole lot of unorthodox methods to grow Nigeria’s economy. Cardoso, who was appointed CBN governor by President Bola Tinubu in September 2023 made the remarks during his keynote interview at the ongoing Financial Times Africa Summit tagged ‘Driving Sustainable Growth Across Africa’ in London, United Kingdom. While identifying investor confidence as a major challenge he faced when he assumed office, Cardoso said the CBN under his leadership will use orthodox methods and will do everything it takes to manage inflation. “Really…

The Federal Government has bemoaned non-sharing of classified information and intelligence among law enforcement agencies, saying such development could hinder efforts to reduce crime. It, however, cautioned all the security agencies against the approach, warning that the country could not afford to continue employing such a strategy with the present insecurity affecting many parts of the country. Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, handed down this warning at a three-day workshop in Abuja on Tuesday. The workshop is aimed at fostering inter-agency collaboration on information sharing among law enforcement agencies. Daily Trust reports that there have been clashes among different…

Dr. Bukola Saraki, former President of the Senate, has called for stricter measures to protect electricity infrastructure in Nigeria. The former Kwara State governor, while sympathising with millions of businesses that have been affected by the power outage in parts of northern Nigeria, said the development has led to severe hardship for families and businesses as a result of economic losses, calling on the government to evolve measures to protect power facilities from vandals. Also, Dr Saraki, while speaking through his X handle, called for greater investment and reforms in the electricity sector in order to ensure steady power supply.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, amid allegations of anti-party activities.  In a resolution submitted to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr Umar Ganduje, the party accused Aregbesola, a former Osun governor, of creating divisions by establishing a splinter faction. The Osun APC claims that Aregbesola’s actions undermine party cohesion and unity, particularly during a critical period in the state’s political landscape.  Party leaders have expressed concerns that his influence over certain groups has exacerbated internal discord, prompting this decisive action to address perceived disloyalty.

President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the 2025 Armed Forces of Nigeria Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund. He performed the ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday. The Day recognizes the vital role of the Armed Forces in safeguarding the nation. During the ceremony, Tinubu expressed gratitude for the military’s commitment as the first line of defense against threats to national security. He praised their recent successes in combating various challenges, emphasizing that peace and development cannot be achieved without a secure environment. The president highlighted the Armed Forces’ dedication to Nigeria’s unity, stability, and progress, reaffirming their…

Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said it is insensitive for anyone to demand a new aircraft for Vice President Kashim Shettima following a recent incident in the United States. Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkareem Lawan, had claimed that Shettima’s life ‘is at risk due to the faulty presidential aircraft he is using to represent President Bola Tinubu in official engagements across the globe”. Obi, however, said the speaker was unconcerned about the prevailing economic hardship confronting Nigerians, including the electricity sector crisis. “I just read a disturbing comment…

Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr said on Monday that he will keep on fighting racism even if his activism is what led to him not winning the Ballon d’Or, sources close to the player told Reuters. Vinicius took to social media after finishing second in the prestigious award voting behind Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri. “I will do it 10 times if I have to. They’re not ready,” Vinicius posted on X after his LaLiga side Real Madrid cancelled their plans to attend the ceremony in Paris, boycotting it in anticipation of the Brazilian not winning the men’s…