Author: TheScrutinyNG

Fire gutted the Lagos Blue Rail Line on Saturday following a fire outbreak on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite NEPA Station by Eko Bridge inward Apogbon. According to findings, no casualty was reported and there was no train service at the time of the incident. Confirming the fire incident, the Head, Corporate Communication of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Kolawole Ojelabi, said that the fire incident was caused by a cable spark. In a statement by LAMATA, the agency said that passenger operations on the Blue Line were disrupted due…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two people in a fatal auto crash along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Saturday. The Unit Commander of the FRSC, Williams Manga, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the accident occurred at 7:10 a.m. near the Mammy Market Barracks axis of the expressway. One other person sustained some injuries. “Our personnel were alerted about the accident immediately, and we got to the scene at exactly 7.15. a.m. “The Toyota commercial bus with registration number MHY 165 YH collided with a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number LAAR 313 VP…

The Presidency on Saturday faulted The Guardian newspaper’s lead story of Oct. 25, which had the title: “Calls for military intervention: misery, harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices.” Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, said that the story “openly incited unrest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and advocated regime change under the guise of journalism”. He said the inflammatory headline and content deviated from responsible reporting. “The Guardian’s agenda was unmistakable from the cover illustration to the article. “In attempting to create a balanced veneer, the author condemns military rule while…

In line with the vision of the President Bola Tinubu administration, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has commenced verification of the approved 18 degree programmes for the take-off of the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu (FUAHSE). It could be recalled that President Tinubu had on March 15, 2024 approved the conversion and upgrade of the former Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy to the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, for robust human resources development in the health and social welfare sector. Consequently, the university in its inaugural senate, approved 22 programmes in five allied healthcare…

Following the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s decision pertaining the cancelled Africa Cup of Nations second leg qualifier against Nigeria, the Libya Football Federation (LFF), will appeal the decision to rule in favor of Nigeria. A source revealed to Brila.net that the LFF is preparing to contest the ruling, believing it does not accurately reflect the circumstances surrounding the forfeited match. The source indicated that Libya’s appeal is likely to be filed within the stipulated three-day window and will be handled discretely, without media fanfare. “They will respond to CAF with a special lawyer without any media show,” the source…

Super Eagles head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has invited 35 players to the home-based Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying match against Ghana. The Eagles have been absent from the last two editions that were held in Cameroon and Morocco, respectively. This list includes Remo Stars wingback Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars forward Zikifilu Rabiu, and Enugu Rangers attacking midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye. The 35-man list was drawn from 17 teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with Remo Stars having the largest contingent of five players. Rivers United, Nasarawa United, Enugu Rangers, and El-Kanemi Warriors…

Manchester City are back at the top of the English Premier League table after beating struggling Southampton 1-0 at home on Oct 26. With the victory, Pep Guardiola’s men have 23 points from nine games, two ahead of Liverpool who travel to Arsenal on Oct 27 as the title race heats up in this early part of the season. City got off to a bright start as early as the fourth minute, when Ruben Dias found himself in space and fired in a fantastic shot from distance that was saved by Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. That was the warning sign…

The convener of Bring Back Our Girls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has described popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, as a product of Fela’s indiscipline. Aisha stated this while reacting to Seun’s recent remarks about her advocacy for women’s freedom in Nigeria. The singer had earlier disagreed with Yesufu following her stance on women’s freedom, saying “liberate yourself from your Hijab first”. Reacting to Seun’s comments in a series of posts on her X handle, Yesufu said: “Seun Kuti wants to trend with my name as his karaoke business no make him blow alongside those wey dey do music. “I don’t blame…

The Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps (NAOC) on Friday pulled out five retired Major Generals in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the officers bade the army farewell at the headquarters of NAOC, Abalti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos. The reviewing Officer, Maj.-Gen Omotomilola Akintade, who spoke on behalf of the other four, said that the journey was a tough one, noting that there were periods of pain, strength, weaknesses, war and peace. Akintade, however, said that “these experiences, which characterise our noble profession, were not unanticipated during training at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)”. He also said that it…

Super Eagles Captain, William-Troost Ekong, is excited over the punishment meted out to Libya  by the Confederation of African Football for maltreating the Nigerian national football team. CAF in a ruling made known on Saturday had awarded points and three goals to the Nigerian teams in the AFCON 2025 qualifying series. The African football ruling body also fined Libya 50,000 USD which much be paid within 60 days. Taking to his X handle, Troost Ekong in reaction to the ruling wrote: “JUSTICE: CAF awards three points and three goals to Nigeria. Libya fined $50,000. “Plane was diverted 300km from scheduled…