Author: TheScrutinyNG

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN RULE OF LAW The President promised to pursue the rule of law but you all know the state of the rule of law in Nigeria presently. No doubt there were major landmark policy decisions made by the President, such as increase in the retirement age of judges and increment in their salaries and allowances. But the major problem still remains that of funding, inadequate infrastructure and lack of independence and autonomy for the judiciary. In many States of the federation, the executive is still in charge of the budget of the judiciary, whereby houses are built…

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN I was a guest speaker at Plenary Session V of the 70th Anniversary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch, along with Dr. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru and Dr. Segun Sowunmi, to dissect the above topic. This particular session was to discuss the state of the nation and it was organized in honour of late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, CON, SAN, former Governor of Ondo State and former President of the NBA. It was chaired by Honourable Justice Bayo Taiwo on behalf of Chief Charles Akinlolu Olujimi, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Delta State have challenged the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori to come clean on rumours of his planned defection to All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP leaders under the aegis of Concerned Leaders of PDP, in an open letter, accused the governor of secretly romancing President Bola Tinubu’s chief of staff, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila and the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in order to secure a second term as Delta governor. While they urged the governor to provide a prompt response to their questions, they noted that they will not accept to be…

National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu; a Nigerian-born British politician and leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch; and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), have been recognised among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported. The list which was released on Sunday, by Reputation Poll International (RPI), in partnership with the Global Reputation Forum, had the names of other notable Nigerians and African leaders. The list featured men and women from diverse sectors across the continent that had excelled in technology, creative industries,…

A popular socialite and businesswoman, Princess Khadijat Abikee Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as Cash Madam, is dead. She died at the age of 89 on Sunday evening in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. According to a release by the family, the deceased would be buried at her residence in Abeokuta, by 4.00 pm, according to Islamic rites. The statement reads, “With deep gratitude to Allah for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Princess Kadijat Abike Adebisi Edionseri (née Elegbede), who returned to her Creator on 5th January 2025 at the age of…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation this week as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal Party, newspaper The Globe and Mail reported Sunday. Citing three anonymous sources knowledgeable of internal party matters, the Globe said Trudeau’s announcement could come as early as Monday. The announcement would likely come before a national Liberal Party caucus on Wednesday, according to the Globe’s sources. It remained unclear if Trudeau would remain in an interim capacity while the party sought new leadership, the Globe reported. Trudeau’s popularity has waned in recent months, with his government narrowly surviving a…

Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has refuted claims that he has left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a post on his X account on Sunday, responding to the speculation, El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, described the report as ‘patient lies,’ adding that he has directed his lawyers to pursue legal action against those disseminating the false information. He wrote, “Please disregard the patent lies and rumours about my political affiliation. I have referred the lead peddlers of the fake news for further action by my lawyers,” El-Rufai posted…

The Ondo State Government has declared a three-day mourning and prayers in honour of the Secretary to Government (SSG), Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who led members of the State Executive Council on a condolence visit to the wife of the late Oluwatuyi and members of his family, in Akure, declared this while also promising to support the family. The governor declared the three-day mourning and prayers, from 5-7, January, in honour of the late SSG. According to him, the late SSG “lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts on many people.” Oluwatuyi died on Saturday while receiving…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted reports that it plans to destroy uncollected permanent voter cards (PVCs). Speaking in a statement on Sunday, INEC called the reports making the rounds false and urged members of the public to disregard them. “Our attention has been drawn to a newspaper report that the Commission is contemplating the destruction of over six million uncollected Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) going back to the 2015 voter registration. “The report is incorrect. At no time did the Commission contemplate the destruction of uncollected PVCs. The public is advised to discountenance the story,” it said.…

Police operatives are hunting for gunmen who killed the Katsina Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Surajo Leader and two others in Kusada Local Government Area of the state last Saturday night. The gunmen who invaded Mai Rana community in Kusada LGA also abducted two of the deceased wives and his daughter who is an undergraduate student. The deceased has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites amidst apprehension in the area. The Katsina Police Command spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, who confirmed the incident, said that police operatives responded and engaged the gunmen in…