Author: Temidayo Akinsuyi

Andrew Wynne, the British national declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, Andrew has said he won’t be turning himself in because he feared for his life in the hands of the police. The police had on Monday declared Wynne and one Lucky Obiyan, a Nigerian, wanted and placed N20m bounty on them for allegedly trying to overthrow President Bola Tinubu by allegedly financing the recent #EndBadGovernance or #Hunger protest in the country. Wynne had denied the allegations and accused the police of not extending an invitation to him. But reacting on Tuesday, the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, insisted that…

Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday says a serious National Assembly would have summoned President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing fuel scarcity and price increase announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Speaking on Channels Television programme ‘Politics Today’, Sowunmi said the NNPCL MD, Mele Kyari should have been sacked long ago. According to him, the National Assembly as the true representative of the people would have summoned President Bola Tinubu, who is also the Petroleum Minister to do some explanation over the recent revelations by the NNPCL that it is owing…

Rev. Yemi Davids, Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos State chapter on Wednesday said it is not right for the federal government to tell Nigerians how to protest when they are faced with hardship and hunger.  Davids who was a guest on Arise Television’s programme ‘ The Morning Show’ also said he took active part in the #EndSARS protest in 2020 before it was hijacked. According to the founding pastor of Global Impact Churches, people have different ways of responding to hardship and voicing out their protest. While some will remain silent, others may shout and take to the…

Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), former Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Commitee Against Corruption (PACAC) says the lingering fuel scarcity coupled with hike in petrol price at a time the Dangote Refinery begins the sale of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol looks suspicious. President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday presented the first sample of petrol on Tuesday during a broadcast at his refinery located in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. Speaking with TheScrutiny, Sagay says he will wait to see how much Dangote sells his petrol to Nigerians before determining whether the whole scarcity is arranged…

The production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Premium Motor Spirit, will eliminate all fuel queues in Nigeria, Aliko Dangote has said. He also said the quality petrol produced at the refinery will improve people’s health as well as bring much needed relief to those currently experiencing excruciating petrol scarcity in towns and cities across the country. Speaking while addressing newsmen at the site of the refinery in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos on Tuesday, Dangote said “This represents a very historic, monumental achievement”. “I must congratulate the people of Nigeria and the…

Dr. Yunusa Tanko, Interim National Coordinator, Obidient Movement Worldwide has called on all Nigerians who are desirous of a better future for the country to join the movement. Speaking in a chat with TheScrutiny, Tanko who was appointed by Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections says going forward, Nigeria will witness a well-coordinated Obidient Movement. “What we are trying to build is a physical structure with human and capital development, politically and socially enriched leadership across the states. Once a such structure is being built, you will have a well-coordinated and more stable Obidient…

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will recover all the monies stolen by Governor Godwin Obaseki in the last eight years. Speaking in an interview with TheScrutiny, Prince Kassim Afegbua, Director of Media, Edo APC Campaign Organisation said the people of Edo who are fed up with Obaseki’s abysmal performance will overwhelmingly vote the APC and its candidate, Monday Okpebholo in the September 21 governorship election. According to Afegbua, Obaseki has killed the political economy of Edo and has run the state aground since taking over from Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in 2016. “As we speak,…

Arise Television anchor,  Reuben Abati on Thursday says the TV station is ready to conduct interview with Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state in local Benin Language if he finds it difficult to speak English. Abati made the remarks when Emperor Jarett Tenebe, the APC state chairman appeared on The Morning Show to speak on the party’s chances ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo state. Addressing Tenebe, Abati said “Please do us a favour. We hope that after this interaction with you, we hope that your candidate, Senator…

Prince Kassim Afegbua is the Director of Media, Edo APC Campaign Organisation. In this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI, he speaks on allegations that the party’s governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo has shunned several invitations to grant interview on Arise Television. He also shares his thoughts on developments in Edo state ahead of the September 21 governorship election. Excerpts: There are talks on social media that your candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo has refused several invitation by Arise Television for an interview while the governorship candidate of the PDP, Asue Ighodalo appeared on the TV station on Monday. What is your reaction to…

The Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday said 80 percent of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s family members have endorsed its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo ahead of the September 21 governorship candidate in the state. Speaking in an interview with TheScrutiny, Prince Kassim Afegbua, Director of Media, Edo APC Campaign Organisation said Obaseki’s family members publicly distanced themselves from the governor and declared their support for Okpebholo at the APC rally in Oredo local government. “Let them continue to blackmail Okpebholo. Here is a man who has had engagements with several stakeholders in Edo, including lecturers of…