Author: TheScrutinyNG

Nigeria’s Flamingos will be gunning for their second win at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they take on debutants Ecuador on Saturday (today). The Group A encounter will hold at the CFC Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros. The Flamingos opened their Dominican Republic campaign with a bang on Wednesday, handing New Zealand a 4-1 defeat. Debutants Ecuador opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Dominican Republic. Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere has already highlighted the importance of going all out for a win against the South Americans. “Our tournament strategy is to focus on the next…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has slammed a N5.5 billion defamation suit against a group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for allegedly making false claims that officials of the agency invaded the  Abuja office of the group. In the suit, filed in the names of two of its officials – Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele – the DSS stated among others, that the alleged false claim by SERAP has negatively impacted on its reputation and that of the two officials involved. The suit, marked: CV/4547/2024 and filed on October 17, 2024, by DSS’  legal team, led by…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Bolaji Olugbenga, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station.  CSP Olugbenga reportedly collapsed in his office on Thursday evening and was later pronounced dead.  Confirming the report, the Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Benjamin Hundeyin, during a press briefing on Friday night did not provide specific details about the officer or the circumstances surrounding his death. Reports indicate that the DPO collapsed in his office and passed away before he could be transported to a hospital on Thursday night.…

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, has confirmed the killing of two persons over cult-related matters. The commissioner confirmed the killings during a press conference on Friday, at the police headquarters in Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo. The incidents, the commissioner noted, occurred  in a clash between rival cult groups in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.   The victims, identified as Paul Eyo and Ekpe, were killed in a bloody confrontation.   It was gathered that Paul Eyo, suspected to be a member of one of the cult groups involved, was killed, while Ekpe, the principal…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has explained the arrest and detention of the Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, in an uncompleted building with a married woman. The board’s Director General, Dr Abba Sufi, confirmed the arrest of Sankara with the married woman on Friday evening. He said the arrest was made possible through intelligent tracking after receiving a series of complaints of his nefarious acts with the married woman by her husband’s younger brother. He said “Yes it is true we have arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa Commissioner, with a married woman in an uncompleted…

Influential northern leaders have initiated efforts to convince former President Goodluck Jonathan to enter the 2027 presidential race, presenting a significant challenge to Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid as dissatisfaction with his leadership continues to grow. According to sources as per PoliticsNigeria, a governor from the North East and a retired general from the North West are leading this campaign. Their argument hinges on the 1999 Constitution, which permits a maximum of two four-year terms for presidents, making Jonathan an appealing candidate since he is eligible for only one more term, having previously served as president. Jonathan’s extensive experience, proven leadership…

The death toll in the recent petrol tanker explosion which occurred on Tuesday has exceeded 70. This is according to Jigawa State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Deputy Superintendent Lawan Adam, in a statement on Friday, noted that 70 others were still critically injured in different hospitals. He said, “The death toll in the petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA has risen to 170. The police spokesman noted that the injured were receiving intensive care at the Federal Medical Centre, Azare, Bauchi State, Nguru, Yobe State and Birnin Kudu in Jigawa State. Other hospitals where injured people are…

The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee for the implementation of cashless tolling system for Abuja-Keffi Highway, and dualisation of Keffi-Akwanga-Markurdi road. The inauguration was done by the Minister of works, David Umahi, who also faked them to submit a report within two weeks. The minister speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry’s headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja on Friday, stated that the cashless tolling system was a strategic programme under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI) aimed at promoting a strong and sustainable transportation ecosystem. He said “This is one of the cardinal strategies of President Bola Ahmed…

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has promised to pay N85,000 minimum wage to the workers in the state. He stated this when he met with the state labour leaders on Friday. Before then, the Rivers State chief executive officer had met with members of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, led by His Majesty King Chike Anderson Worlu. Fubara, started this on his X handle where he appreciated the support of the royal fathers in his drive to lift the state. Fubara tweeted; “Grateful for the visit from the esteemed Rivers State Council Of Traditional Rulers, led by…

Data released by the World Bank reveals that over 129 million Nigerians are currently living in poverty. The World Bank made this statement in its recently published Nigeria Development Update report. According to the global institution, rising headline inflation has driven millions of Nigerians into hunger. As a result, the official percentage of Nigerians living in poverty has increased from 40.1% in 2018 to 56% in 2024. It said, “With growth proving too slow to outpace inflation, poverty has risen sharply. Since 2018, the share of Nigerians living below the national poverty line is estimated to have risen sharply from…