Author: Temidayo Akinsuyi

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Monday Onyekachi Ubani on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu not to expect any assistance from newly sworn-in US President, Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with TheScrutiny, Ubani also said he is in support of the statement made by a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi that President Tinubu should avoid any altercation or confrontation with Trump. While urging Tinubu to concentrate his efforts on building Nigeria’s economy and addressing insecurity and other challenges, Ubani said Nigerians will be wasting their time if they think they can get any help from the Trump…

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa was given a chance to honourably resign from office but he snubbed the offer, a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) confided in our correspondent on Tuesday. Obasa, who represents Agege Constituency I, was impeached in absentia on Monday by more than two-thirds of the 40- member legislative house while he was in Atlanta, United States over multiple allegations of fraud. His deputy, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, was immediately elected the new Speaker, becoming the first female to take charge of the legislative body in the South-West state. Governor…

A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Olusegun Olulade has said the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly was not surprising. Speaking on TVC News, Olulade, Executive Director, Customer Centricity & Marketing, Galaxy Backbone however said he was surprised because the same lawmakers who impeached Obasa recently passed a vote of confidence on him. “It is very surprising to some of us that the lawmakers can take this bold step as a House. When the House speaks, it is Lagosians that have spoken. I will say that I was surprised…

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached by 32 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. This development comes amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against the speaker. According to reports, the embattled Speaker was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office. Obasa has been accused of spending N17 billion on a gate to the assembly complex, which critics argue is excessive and fraudulent. There have also been allegations of mishandling constituency funds and projects.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally approved the selection of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State. According to the commissioner, a statement to this effect has been issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, who said that the announcement has put to rest, all the socio and legal bickerings that have…

Brilliant indigent students from Delta State who are underprivileged can now apply for scholarships through Otemu Educational Foundation (OEF). The initiative was launched in November 2024 by former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori. Checks by TheScrutinyNG revealed that the website of the foundation www.otemueducationalfoundation.org is now very active and applications are already being received. Speaking during the launch, Ibori, who governed Delta State from 1999 to 2007 said the foundation is  aimed at transforming the educational landscape for underprivileged students in the region. According to him, the foundation is committed to supporting bright, talented youth from Delta State…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during an interview on TVC’s Breakfast Show on Transforming Lagos State, broadcast on Monday, speaks on infrastructural projects, local government autonomy, forthcoming council elections, and the Tax Reform Bill, among other issues We have been speaking about some of the things happening in Lagos and how you have been ensuring the transformation that you have promised for Lagos State. Let us hear from you directly.  Thank you for having me, and I want to say Happy New Year to all of you. You have a wonderful space here. This is the real Lagos. You have…

Immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians. He also argued that Nigerians are undergoing the worst of stress since the return of democratic government in 1999 as President Bola Tinubu’s reforms are impacting negatively on the lives of the people. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, the PDP chieftain argued that almost two years since assumption of office, the renewed hope promised Nigerians by the president during the electioneering campaign is yet to manifest. He cited the…

A House of Representatives member from Rivers State, Solomon Bob has exonerated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike in the ongoing political crisis in the state. Speaking in an interview with TheNation, Bob who represents Ahoada East/Abua/Odual federal constituency says Wike who was the immediate past governor of Rivers state is only taking steps to protect himself from being killed by the man he helped to succeed him as governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking further, Bob a ranking member in the House of Reps said Governor Fubara couldn’t have won a local government election on his own…

Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), former Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), has counseled Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister to be humane in his approach to the controversial land disputes in Abuja. Speaking in a chat with TheScrutiny on Tuesday, Sagay said the brash manner the Minister is carrying out demolitions without caring about the well-being of the occupants, especially pregnant women and children may have a negative consequences for the minister and the federal government in the future. According to Sagay “From what I read, one has to be very careful because of what Rita…