Author: Festus Adeloye

There was chaos at the meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the North- East, on Sunday, after Comrade Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman of the ruling in the North-East, failed to mention the name of Vice-President Kashim Shettima while endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The meeting, which was held in Gombe State, was attended by virtually all ministers, lawmakers, and governors of the party from the region. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the APC, also led some key personalities to the event. When it was the turn of Salihu to speak, he endorsed Tinubu…

Former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman displayed a commanding performance on Saturday, besting Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Atlanta at State Farm Arena. The victory marked the end of Usman’s three-fight losing streak and was his first win since 2021 in a five-round welterweight main event. The fight was scored 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 in favour of Usman, 38, and the Nigerian could barely contain his emotions after the encounter. “It’s been a while. I needed to get that monkey off my back. I know I’m still able to do this at the highest…

Irate youths in Benue State took to the streets to protest on Sunday, blocking the Abuja-Makurdi highway in an expression of anger over the incessant killings in the state by suspected herdsmen. Dressed in black and wielding palm fronds and placards with various inscriptions, the demonstrators barricaded the busy road, disrupting the flow of traffic while demanding an end to the bloodshed. The protest resulted in panic among commuters as vehicles were prevented from passing the route. The development comes 24 hours after a deadly attack was launched by suspected herdsmen on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, resulting…

The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, has died after a prolonged illness. His death, which has plunged the council and its community into mourning, was announced in a statement posted on Facebook on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele. “Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area is in mourning following the passing of its Executive Chairman, Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa,” the statement read. “Prince Asafa, a respected politician, leader and dedicated public servant, succumbed to a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of service and commitment to the people he…

Following backlash over its planned prayer sessions to achieve food security for Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has suspended its earlier directive for prayer and fasting sessions ‘for God’s guidance and success in supporting the government’s efforts to achieve food security.’ A leaked internal circular, dated June 11 and signed by the Ministry’s Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Adedayo Modupe O., had invited top-level staff, including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and value chain desk officers, to participate in a series of weekly spiritual gatherings at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The prayer initiative, tagged…

Former England football captain and global fashion icon, David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport and charity, with The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman also receiving the honour. Beckham, who played 115 times for England as well as for some of the world’s most high-profile clubs including Manchester United and Real Madrid, will now be known as “sir” and his wife Victoria, a former member of the Spice Girls pop group, will be known as Lady Beckham. The 50-year-old, who has long been in the running for a knighthood, was appointed an officer of…

The presidency has refuted reports that former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori was granted presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu on June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration. There were viral reports that Ibori who is a strong ally of the president was granted presidential Pardon but the presidency did not want to make it public. Speaking with TheScrutinyNG, a media aide to the president said there was nothing of such. ” There was nothing like that. All the names of those given national honours were published, including those pardoned. Even when errors were made in the names of the…

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has nominated 12 commissioners to serve in the state executive council. In a Thursday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed that the names of the nominees have been forwarded to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The nomination was conveyed in a letter addressed to Speaker of the House, Hon. Olamide Oladiji on Thursday. The commissioner-nominees are Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Engr Aycrinde Abiola Olawoye, Hon. Ayodele Akande, Engr Alabi Johnson, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu and Mr. Idowu Ajanaku. Others are Dr Oluwaseun Abosede Osamaye, Dr…

President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government, and the people of the Republic of India following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the ill-fated flight carried two pilots, 10 cabin crew members, 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and offered prayers for the families of the victims, the injured, and the entire Indian nation during this…

An Air India Limited Boeing Co. 787 aircraft, travelling from Ahmedabad en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, has crashed. Local media on Thursday reported that Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff. The police authorities stated that the flight was carrying approximately 242 passengers and crew. Further analysis of the incident indicated that the aircraft had reached an altitude of 625 feet at a speed of 174 kilometres per hour, before crashing into accommodation  used by doctors. There were 169 Indian nationals on the flight, as well as 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals, Air India says Tracking website Flightradar24…