Author: Temidayo Akinsuyi

Professor Mike A. A. Ozekhome, SAN INTRODUCTION Few days ago, the Court of Appeal held a capacity building workshop for Justices of the Court of Appeal and members of Election Petition Tribunals nation-wide. No doubt, the Nigerian Judiciary is a major player in holding any credible elections, being the third arm of government that resolves disputes and interprets the law. My Ozekpedia (modeled after Wikipedia, Legalpedia, Encyclopedia, Europedia, Glottopedia, Physiopedia, etc) once described the Judiciary’s recent role in election matters as  “Judocracy – form of government where presidents, governors, Senators, House of Representatives members, House of Assembly members, chairmen of local government, Councilors, etc., are…

By TheScrutinyNG Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has invited 23 players for the upcoming  2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic. The Super Eagles confront South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, 7th June (8pm Nigerian time) and will fly to Abidjan to tackle Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Monday, 10th June starting from 4pm CIV time (5pm Nigeria time). Among the players invited are invited are Ademola Lookman, Europa League winner and Atalanta player; Victor Osimhen; African Player of the Year and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Also selected are…

Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former Minister of Works and Housing has urged the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to get a good lawyer and face his trial. Kanu, who is facing a seven- count treasonable felony charge preffered against him by the federal government, last week, faulted his trial as illegal, arguing that that going by the provision of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, he could no longer be tried by any court in Nigeria. However, speaking with TheScrutinyNG, Ogunlewe said Kanu’s legal team should avoid using delay tactics and allow the trial…