Author: Temidayo Akinsuyi

A former National Legal Adviser of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Muiz Banire (SAN) has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against moves to return Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. While in the United States, Obasa, representing Agege Constituency 1 was on January 13 removed by 33 out of the 40 lawmakers that make up the House on grounds of alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. He was replaced by his deputy, Mojisola Meranda. Upon his return to the country, the former speaker faulted the process for his removal, saying that it did not…

Immigrants should only be able to apply for British citizenship after being in the UK for 15 years rather than the current six, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said. Making one of her first policy announcements since becoming leader, Badenoch also said indefinite leave to remain – which paves the way for citizenship – should not be granted to those who have criminal records or who had claimed benefits or social housing. Speaking to the BBC, she said citizenship was a privilege, not just a right and should be for those with a “meaningful connection to the UK”. Labour minister…

The immediate past Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has kicked over the Assets’ Verification report submitted to Governor Monday Okpebholo.  Obaseki who spoke through his media aide, Crusoe Osagie alleged that the report is filled with deliberate falsehood and malicious data to malign his administration. The former Governor said: “It has come to our notice that the Assets’ Verification Committee set up by the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led government has completed its report and handed same to the state government”. “We have been able to decipher some of the points raised in the report, all of which have revealed that…

Immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan has urged Senator Samuel Anyanwu to abide by the decision of the party hierarchy affirming Sunday Ude- Okoye as the National Secretary of the party. The battle over the National Secretary position intensified after the South-East PDP nominated Ude-Okoye to replace Anyanwu, who left in order to contest the in the 2023 Imo State governorship election. Despite the Court of Appeal’s ruling in December 2024 affirming Ude-Okoye as the substantive national secretary , Anyanwu resisted the decision and resumed office last month, leading to tensions within the…

President Bola Tinubu refused to grant audience to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu following the fall-out that trailed the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, TheScrutinyNG has gathered. While in the United States, Obasa, representing Agege Constituency 1 was on January 13 removed by 33 out of the 40 lawmakers that make up the House on grounds of alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. He was replaced by his deputy, Mojisola Meranda. Upon his return to the country, the former speaker faulted the process for his removal, saying that it did not…

Chuks Akunna, a former Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to former Anambra state governor, Dr. Chris Ngige has hailed former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori for his consistency in mourning the death of Chief Aminasoari ‘Kalla’ Dikibo. Dikibo, then National Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South zone, was assassinated by unknown gunmen at Ndokwa in Delta State on February 7, 2004. He was on his way to Asaba, the state capital, in company of his driver and police orderly, to attend a meeting of the South-South governors, speakers and leaders of the zone forum when…

Prince Kassim Afegbua, a former Commissioner for Information in Edo state says Governor Monday Okpebholo has brought joy and hope to the people of Edo state since assumption of office. In a piece titled ‘Akpakomisa – Off to a good start’, Afegbua said Governor Okpebholo has been working assiduosly to rewrite the ugly narratives left behind by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. “Most unassuming, practical and down-to-earth; his looks convey grit that is ordained. His words are measured in tone as mellow as an innocent new breed politician trying to imprint his footprints on a political landscape that had become anathema,…

Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi on Tuesday debunked reports that the body is mounting pressures on members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to return former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa to his position. Obasa, representing Agege Constituency 1 was on January 13 removed by 33 out of the 40 lawmakers that make up the House on grounds of alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. He was replaced by his deputy, Mojisola Meranda. The former speaker has however faulted the process for his removal,…

A former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh has said he expects Nigerians to reelect President Bola Tinubu for another four-year term in 2027. Speaking in an interview with The Nation, Ikoh said the president should be allowed to finish the reforms he has started which has put Nigeria on the path of greatness. His words “I expect Nigerians to revalidate President Tinubu’s tenure for a second term. He needs to finish the reforms and unleash the country to the path of continued prosperity and greatness. Politicians should play by the rules and avoid heating…

Renowned activist, lawyer and pro-democracy campaigner, Deji Adeyanju has faulted the continued stay of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun in office despite attaining the retirement age of 60 years. Many Nigerians have been calling on Egbetokun to honourably retire from office having clocked the mandatory 60 years for retirement and allow other police officers to rise. Some have also described him as an ‘illegal IGP’. However, The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has affirmed Egdespite’s continued stay in office, saying it is legal. In a statement he signed and released on…