Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The financial crisis facing the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, NESI, shows no sign of easing soon, as electricity distribution companies, DisCos, remitted just N21.95 billion (or 9.33 percent) to the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc for N235.09 billion worth of electricity off-taken from the National Grid in the month of March, 2024. Industry documents sighted by Vanguard indicated that due several policies by the Federal Government, the DisCos were issued an actual invoice of N22.26 billion for total energy off-taken from the grid while the government undertook to pay for the balance N212.8 billion out which nothing was paid. The…

An All Progressives Congress, APC, member in Rivers State, Sir Joe Korka-Waadah, has said plans are in progress to adopt Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the consensus candidate for re-election in the 2027 poll. Korka-Waadah said those making the move were concerned about Nyesom Wike’s attitude towards Fubara, adding that a new political movement has emerged in Rivers. His words: “Due to the litany of political missteps of Nyesom Wike, a new political movement has emerged in Rivers state. His overbearing attitude has compelled a new wave of political force to emerge. “Stakeholders of all political strides have come together. Reconciliation…

Actress Yvonne Jegede has revealed details about her unsuccessful marriage to actor Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole. In a teaser for the next episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Jegede discussed the reasons for their divorce, pointing to financial differences and an age gap as significant factors. Jegede confirmed that she was the main provider in the marriage, stating that she was “bringing in more of the money.” She also regretted prioritising love over financial stability, saying, “I would have gone for money instead of love.” The actress disclosed that her ex-husband’s sensitivity to jokes and their age difference played a role…

Following the importance of what Nigerians consume daily as food and drink, the Nigerian Government and the United States of America, USA, Friday, partnered to inaugurate four inter-sectoral Technical Working Groups, TWGs, on food safety. The TWGs were inaugurated by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, FMHSW, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, in commemoration of World Food Safety Day in Abuja. Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, represented by the Permanent Secretary, FMHSW, Daju Kachollom, said: “As we gather to mark the 2024 World Food Safety Day, we…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed and raided two popular nightclubs and lounges in Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday. Following the operation, the anti-graft agency reportedly arrested 50 suspected internet fraudsters, including a groom-to-be who was celebrating his bachelor’s eve at one of the clubs with his friends. The personnel, who stormed the highbrow Alagbaka axis of the Akure metropolis in different cars around 1:00 a.m., shot sporadically into the air. Vehicles, laptops, sophisticated phones and other items were confiscated. CCTV at the scenes was allegedly removed by the operatives during the operations. Meanwhile, the Chairman…

‘What We Pay Monthly Here Is Higher Than Our Annual Rent In Nigeria’ Nigerians who recently relocated to the United Kingdom (UK) have listed accommodation as the major challenge they are facing in the country. Other challenges those who spoke with our correspondent listed are getting Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) which will enable them extend their stay, lack of social life and low chances of getting professional jobs which match their qualifications. Aside that, those who spoke with TheScrutinyNG said “the decision to leave Nigeria for UK, though stressful and financially demanding was worth it, especially when you consider good…

Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has hailed the Supreme Court judgement, which overturned the Federal High Court’s 2018 decision regarding an alleged N3.5 billion fraud case against Melrose General Services Limited. Saraki said the judgement vindicates his earlier stance that the case was politically motivated and a veiled attempt to witch-hunt him because he emerged as President of the Senate against the wishes of certain forces during the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The former Senate President stated this on Friday, June 7, in a statement signed by his Head of Media, Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonu, and made available to newsmen in…

Akin Osuntokun, Director-General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 general elections, is set to dump the Labour Party (LP) in a matter of days. Credible sources said Osuntokun, a former media aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is in talks to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his original party before defecting to the LP in August 2022. Osuntokun replaced former DG of the Obi-Datti Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe in December 2022 , after he (Okupe) announced his resignation following a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja that convicted him of violating the Money Laundering Act.…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, revealed yesterday that no fewer than 10 suspects were in custody over the recent killing five soldiers at Obikabia Junction in Aba, Abia State. Otti made this known during a visit to the Forward Operation Base (FOB) of the 144 Battalion in Ngwa High School, Osisioma Local Government Area of the state. The Abia State governor also said the N25 million bounty placed on the killers of the soldiers had been increased to N30 million. Otti said: I’m aware that some people have been picked up before now, but when I spoke with the…

MultiChoice Nigeria, the company behind DSTV and GoTv, has said it will appeal Friday’s ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal in Abuja, which awarded a N150m fine against it for challenging the court’s jurisdiction. Earlier on Friday, the tribunal had fined the company the sum of N150m for disobeying its orders, which restrained the pay-TV company from increasing its monthly subscription pending the determination of the suit brought before it by an Abuja-based lawyer, Festus Onifade. The tribunal also ordered the pay-TV company to provide its Nigerian customers with a one-month free subscription to its DStv and GOtv…