Author: Austine Akhilomen

In a bid to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the state as it strives to become a smart megacity, the Lagos State Government will organize a landmark physical planning summit. Slated for October 15 and 16, respectively, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, the summit is proposed to proffer solutions to teething challenges as well as create a forum for stakeholders to rub ideas on making Lagos physical planning space work.The summit, which has been tagged ‘Lagos, Africa’s Model Mega City: Issues and Prospects,” will aim to provide solutions for effective governance and policy frameworks for…

…As Sterling Makes Shock Move To Arsenal Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen’s proposed move from Napoli to Chelsea has collapsed.The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to the Blues, despite keen interest from Al Ahli.However, Osimhen was not able to reach an agreement with the Premier League.This leaves the Nigerian striker’s future up in the air, as he has been frozen out by Antonio Conte in Naples.Conte has also brought in Romelu Lukaku to lead his attack this season.There is little hope that Osimhen could yet leave Italy, as the transfer window in Saudi Arabia closes on Monday, September…

By Augustine AkhilomenIn what could be a big slap in the face of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Bruno Labbadia has turned down the job of the senior national team.Recall that earlier this week, it was announced that the German tactician has been appointed to replace Finidi George.However, Thescrutinyng learnt that Labbadia has rejected the role just days before the Super Eagles clash against Benin and Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.It was also gathered that the NFF reportedly failed to reach a contractual agreement with the former Germany international striker…

Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu has been buried.The 72-year-old music star was buried on Friday in a private and solemn ceremony at the Ebony Vaults and Gardens in Ikoyi, Lagos, following her wishes.Recall that Onwenu collapsed at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okoli, founder of Emzor Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company on July 30.She was confirmed dead at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.Her service of songs was held on Friday, August 30, at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, and was attended by dignitaries.

By Augustine Akhilomen The Confederation Of Africa Football (CAF) have appointed Egyptian referee, Amin Mohamed Omar for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier clash against Benin.The game is expected to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International, Uyo next week Saturday.Omar will be in company with compatriots, Mahmoud Abouelregal (Assistant Referee 1), Ahmad Hossam Taha (Assistant Referee 2) and Ahmed ElGhandour (Fourth Official) as the three-time African champions confront a team coached by former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr.Ghanaian official, Munkaila Nassam Adam will serve as match commissioner, with Fatou Gaye from Senegal to serve as referee assessor,…

By Adebimpe Joseph In a tragic incident, suspected bandits invaded Zone A, behind the Primary School in Ushafa, a community within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), killing a man identified as Mr. Felix Chuks and abducting his entire family.The attack occurred around midnight on Thursday, with the assailants unleashing heavy gunfire that rattled the community.According to a resident who spoke on the condition of anonymity, efforts to contact the local vigilantes during the assault were unsuccessful, as the men on duty failed to respond to calls, likely due to the intense gunfire. While the exact reason for Mr. Chuks’ death…

By Augustine AkhilomenThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has confirmed that the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company will be handed to a private sector for proper management.NNPCL confirmed this development via their official X handle on Friday.Recall that The Warri refinery located at Warri in Delta State was commissioned in 1978. Warri is a complex conversion refinery with a nameplate distillation capacity of 6,250,000 MTA (125,000 bpd). The refinery complex includes a petrochemical plant commissioned in 1988 with production capacities of 13,000 MTA of polypropylene and 18,000 MTA of carbon black. The refinery…

By Augustine Akhilomen Three students have been killed, while one person injured as gunmen suspected to be Boko haram terrorists attacked Faudiya Islamic boarding School in Geidam, Yobe.The accident which took place on Friday, was confirmed by the spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force in the state, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim.It was lewrnt that the attackers arrived at the school on motorcycles, armed with AK47 rifles around 4.00 am shooting sporadically.“Yes, there was an attack on Faudiya Islamic School in Geidam the headquarters of Geidam local government area. The school belongs to the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (Shi’ite)”“When Police received the…

By Augustine AkhilomenNigerian afrobeat star, Rema has received a royal plaque from the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.The Special gift from the Benin Monarchy was presented by Princess Oghogho Ewuare to Rema. This is indeed an honor for any Edo man and like he said in his song Benin boys … He just got his medal from our great Oba Of Benin. Oba GHATO KPERE, Iseeeeee.Earlier, Rema joined the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, for the groundbreaking ceremony of Edo Arena.The governor announced that the 6,000-capacity arena would be called Rema Dome in honour of the singer.Rema,…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, is deeply saddened about the loss of two prominent Senior Police Officers, AIG Philip Sule Maku (rtd.), and CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara.Retired AIG Philip Sule Maku, fwc, served as Commissioner of Police in Bauchi and Ebonyi States before retiring as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Force Headquarters, on 12th December, 2021. He unfortunately passed into glory on 23rd August, 2024.CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara, served in various capacities including as DCP State Criminal Investigations Department, Lagos State, before his posting as the Commissioner of Police in…