Author: TheScrutinyNG

In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned the Federal Government to use the occasion to reset its democratic ethos, saying the government should not continue to circumvent the principles of democracy in the country. In a statement by its President Joe Ajaero to workers and other Nigerians on the country’s 64th Independence anniversary, the congress stressed that it was sad that “the leading political elite are not ready to do the right thing”.  The statement reads: “On the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary celebration, we congratulate all Nigerians, especially the workers, for…

Darius Ishaku, former governor of Taraba State, was, on Monday, arraigned before Justice S. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged misappropriation of N27 billion state funds. Ishaku, alongside former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, are facing a 15-count charge of criminal breach of trust, conspiracy and conversion of public funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which brought the charge, accused Ishaku and Yero of diverting N1.138 billion from the 2.5 percent contingency fund, belonging to the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Taraba State, between…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, some state governors, and others have felicitated with Nigerians on the 64th Independent Day celebration. Vanguard reports that the eminent Nigerians called for national unity in tackling the current challenges facing the country. JONATHAN: Goodluck Jonathan in his Independent Day goodwill message urged Nigerians to remain optimistic and resilient, and never lose hope in the dream of building a great and prosperous nation, despite the challenges the country currently faces. In a statement issued by Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, his spokesman, Dr. Jonathan said: “We have recorded perceptible growth in our economy and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration is moving with its fiscal policy in order to stimulate productive capacity and create jobs, among so many other policies. The president said this in his Independence Day broadcast to the nation, saying Nigeria would remain “a strong, united, and viable sovereign nation”, despite the many challenges that buffeted it. The president said he assumed leadership of the ”at a critical juncture. The economy faced many headwinds, and our physical security was highly impaired. We found ourselves at a dizzying crossroads, where we must choose between two paths: reform for progress…

The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity has charged the Federal Government to address rising hunger, out-of-school children and other problems facing the nation as the country marks 64th nationhood anniversary. The group also emphasizes the need for President Bola Tinubu to tackle the pervasive issues of insecurity, poverty, bad roads, and out-of-school children. In their Independence Day message, titled “Nigeria@64: Walking on Tightrope,” NAS, through its Capn, Dr Joseph Oteri, warned that the worsening economic conditions could trigger social unrest if left unaddressed. He warned that arresting protesters and charging them with terrorism is not the solution to the…

NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing Nigerian football, assuring the public of concerted efforts to push the sport forward. Celebrating his second year in office on Monday, Gusau highlighted several significant achievements under his administration since his election in 2022. One of the major successes, according to Gusau, is the stability within Nigerian football, which has contributed to the improved performance of both the men’s and women’s national teams on the international stage. He noted the Super Eagles’ close call at the 2024 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, where they narrowly missed clinching the title. “We…

Joint security forces in Anambra State have killed a member of a secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and seized several items, including police uniforms. Among the recovered goods were a Prado jeep, two AK-47 rifles, a pump-action gun, two magazines filled with live ammunition, and 15 live cartridges. Reports indicate that other gang members escaped with gunshot wounds, while a few security personnel sustained injuries. The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday along the Uga-Ezinifite axis in the Aguata local government area. Anambra State Police Spokesman, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the event but stated that no security…

Residents of Kano State have been warned against being part of the planned October 1 protest. The warning was handed down by the state police command which said it would not condone residents being part of the protest, vowing to deal decisively with any person or group of persons that violated the order. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, gave the warning while parading some arrested criminals at the Command’s headquarters in Bompai Kano on Monday. He said that the police will not allow a repeat of the violence witnessed in the state during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. “On the…

A Taliban court publicly flogged a woman in Afghanistan’s northern province of Faryab for having an illegitimate relationship and running away from home. In a statement, the Taliban’s Supreme Court announced on Monday, said that the woman received a punishment of 30 lashes and was sentenced to six months in prison. In Afghanistan, any kind of sexual relationship outside marriage is illegal. Girls running away from home in most cases face severe punishment by the family. In a separate case over the weekend, two individuals in the southern Kandahar province were publicly whipped for committing sodomy, the court said. Both received 30…

There are indications that ahead of the October 1 protest by some Nigerians, police commands of various states have deployed personnel to some of the flashpoints. The protest will be the second time in two months that angry Nigerians would hit the streets in disapproval of the hardship in the country occasioned by the hike in petrol price and electricity tariff and the floating of the naira by President Bola Tinubu’s government. According to the organisers, the #FearlessOctober1 demonstration is a continuation of the #Endbadgovernance protest, which took place from August 1 to 10. They added that the latest demonstration…