Author: TheScrutinyNG

By Kassim Afegbua To keep it honest about the North’s quest for the top job in Nigeria come 2027, is in our collective interest. Equity and fairness have to be upheld. While I quite appreciate that politics is an industry that thrives in the North, the equity thereof must be cogitated as we pursue our aspirations. With twenty eight years in active politics under my belt, I am in position to speak to this issue; and over the years , I have seen broken promises, curious scenarios and faulty permutations. To my mind, without the South, there is no way…

Anxiety has gripped the Ugbo Kingdom in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State following rumours about the death of Oba Frederick Enitiolorunda Akinruntan, Okoro Ajija I, the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom. The 75-year-old monarch, a prominent oil magnate and founder of Obat Oil, has reportedly been ill for some time. Sources suggest that he was flown out of Nigeria late last year for medical treatment, but his current status remains uncertain. “We heard that he was flown out of Nigeria last year because of his sickness. But maybe because he is king, they are trying to keep his…

Nigerian comedian Isaac Aloma, popularly called Zicsaloma, has unveiled his new look following a recent rhinoplasty surgery in Turkey, urging his critics to “wait for the final result.” Zicsaloma’s decision to undergo the surgery had sparked a mix of reactions online, with some netizens expressing disapproval and urging him to embrace his natural appearance, while others eagerly awaited the final outcome. Despite the backlash, the comedian has confidently shared his post-surgery transformation, assuring fans that he is still recovering and will reveal the final outcome in due time. In a video posted to his YouTube page on Sunday, Zicsaloma documented…

Emerging information has suggested that last Saturday’s meeting between former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, may have been a strategic move by Kwankwaso to assess his political options in the South-West ahead of the 2027 elections. The two political heavyweights held a closed-door meeting at Aregbesola’s residence in Lagos. While details of their discussion were not made public, the encounter has fuelled speculation about a possible coalition or alignment. A source within the Kwankwasiya camp told Newsmen that Kwankwaso is seeking to leverage Aregbesola’s influence, especially given…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says the seeming fights among politicians are not real but only to entertain Nigerians. Speaking during his 60th birthday thanksgiving service at St. Martins’ Catholic Church, Isan Ekiti, on Sunday, Fayemi downplayed the perception of animosity between political figures, emphasising that many of the supposed rivalries exist only on social media. “So, all these things you read on social media are for your entertainment,” he said. “Many will wonder why Governor Segun Oni is here. During his birthday, I spent the entire day with him, and Governor Ayodele Fayose too would have…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has warned the Federal Government that “claims of animals such as snakes, termites, gorillas and monkeys swallowing public funds must never be the fate of the funds budgeted for the critical sector of health in the 2025 budget.” In a statement on Sunday, Atiku urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to provide transparency on how the intervention fund would be allocated. The former Vice President emphasised the importance of accountability, stressing that every kobo must be properly utilised to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system. He said, “In recent years, there have been bizarre claims of animals being…

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, has said notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, is desperately scrambling for escape, following the relentless military onslaught against terrorists in Zamfara State. He also said the elimination of two of his top commanders, Kachalla Gwammade and Kachalla Shehu on Thursday night had sent shivers down the spine of Turji. Musa spoke at the closing ceremony of the CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja on Friday. “In a follow-up operation, troops advanced into Tufan and Mashima villages, further dislodging armed groups and pushing them deeper into the forest. He said,…

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…