Author: TheScrutinyNG

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…

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…