Author: TheScrutinyNG

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has urged Nigerians to familiarise themselves with the nation’s laws, emphasising that they are easily accessible to all. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi highlighted that Nigeria operates under two major criminal laws — the Criminal Code for the South and the Penal Code for the North — alongside other miscellaneous acts. He wrote: “Know the law: Nigeria operates two major criminal laws, the criminal code, for the south, and the penal code for the north. “There are other acts, the ones we refer to as miscellaneous…

By Kassim Afegbua At the point of ex-Governor Obaseki’s descent from his elevated stature, he set up adhoc executives who were vested with various responsibilities, chief of which was to execute propaganda assignments to mislead the public. They were specifically given an assignment to saturate the Edo political media space with Goebellian instincts and expropriatory remarks that would help to wangle the unsuspecting public into thinking that Asue Ighodalo still had a chance to be the Lord of Osadebe Avenue. Since after he left, his rottweilers and vuvuzelas have been upbeat, with vaunted hoopla, working hard to galvanize public discourse…

On-air personality, Reuben Abati has questioned the source of the cash donations made by First Lady Remi Tinubu to disaster victims. While giving his commentary on the What’s Trending segment of Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday, February 6, Abati, while applauding her generosity, also sought clarity on the source of her funds. He also highlighted the geographical bias concerns raised over her recent ₦100 million donation to victims of a tanker explosion in Niger State, noting that victims of a similar disaster in Enugu remain stranded. He said in an excerpt of the video; “Mrs Tinubu, yes, we applaud…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has arrived at the Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja to attend Dr. Kayode Fayemi’s 60th birthday celebrations.  Atiku shared his arrival on his social media accounts, stating, “I just arrived at the Transcorp Hilton to celebrate my dear brother, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as he marks his 60th birthday. I am honoured to join his family, friends, and dignitaries for the symposium and institute launch.” He said. Fayemi, the former Governor of Ekiti State, is hosting a commemorative symposium and launching the Amandla Institute for Policy and Leadership Advancement. Fayemi had announced the week’s events, starting…

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of former Ondo State governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has revealed how eliminating starchy foods played a key role in her 27-year battle with breast cancer. In a post on World Cancer Day on Wednesday, she shared her “mixed grill of triumph and lately of grief” journey, crediting lifestyle changes, medical treatment, and research for her survival. Akeredolu explained how she avoided foods like eba, amala, akpu, and pounded yam. “If stopping drinking coke and other minerals, swallowing eba, pounded yam, amala and akpu would prolong my life knowing that starchy foods and sugar fuel the growth of cancer,…

Nigerian economic experts have expressed mixed reactions following the Federal Government’s decision to raise the 2025 Appropriation Bill from N49.7tn to N54.2tn, driven by additional revenue from key government agencies. Economist Marcel Okeke criticised the last-minute adjustment, warning that the budget, which should have been effective from January 1, 2025, was still undergoing changes. “This is not how to run a country. The figures released in December have already been circulated globally,” Okeke stated. “The government should have waited and introduced a supplementary budget instead.” Paul Alaje, Chief Economist at SPM Professionals, raised concerns over the impact of the increased…

Monday Onyekachi Ubani (SAN), has been appointed as the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Electoral Reform Committee. Ubani was also appointed as a Co-opted Member of the NBA’s National Executive Council (NEC). NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN confirmed Ubani’s appointment for the 2024-2026 term in a letter dated 4th December 2024. The appointment, effective from 7th November 2024, will last until August 2026, aligning with the current administration’s term. “Your appointment recognises your vast experience and commitment to the development of the NBA. As a co-opted member, you are expected to attend NEC meetings and other gatherings where…

In a bid to escape Nigeria’s worsening socio-economic challenges, many young Nigerians embark on journeys abroad, only to encounter harsh working conditions and, in some cases, tragic deaths, Uthman Salami writes. As the Nigerian government grapples with providing employment opportunities for its citizens and creating an environment conducive to securing decent jobs, many young Nigerians leave the country in droves, taking on jobs abroad that the locals in those countries might not consider engaging in. The number of Nigerian students studying abroad has also steadily increased over the years, as many seek to escape the challenges of poor governance and…

Patrick Doyle, a seasoned Nigerian actor and broadcaster, has criticised Mercy Chinwo’s ongoing dispute with her former manager, EeZee Tee. He called her actions “a big blot on Christian ethics.” In a post on Facebook, Doyle described Chinwo as “a vile and manipulative person” with “less than noble” intentions. Doyle also pointed out the aggressive PR campaign Chinwo and her team have launched to salvage her image. “She and her handlers have embarked on a PR blitz aimed at bolstering her besmudged image and destroying the reputation of her former record label boss,” he said. However, Doyle warned that such…

By Magnus Onyibe, President Donald J. Trump is active­ly reshaping the global political landscape, navigating the tension between globalisation and frag­mentation to establish a new order in the United States and, by extension, the world. Before delving further into this discus­sion, I must disclose that I am an unapol­ogetic supporter of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. My support stems from my belief that he is undeniably a catalyst for change. Many, including Democratic presiden­tial candidate Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris, have accused Trump of seeking to dismantle democra­cy. However, a more accurate…