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By Ahmed Musa | Asiwaju Media Team Abuja, Nigeria — A scheduled meeting between the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and a team of lawyers representing the Director General of the Asiwaju Media Team, Prince Emorioloye Owolemi, ended inconclusively on Wednesday following the absence of the Director in charge of the Freedom of Information (FOI) unit. The meeting, convened by the Attorney General of the Federation, followed a formal petition submitted by the legal team alleging violations of the Freedom of Information Act by two federal institutions; the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the West…

By Dada Ayoola | Asiwaju Media Team Abuja, Nigeria – Multiple allegations of financial impropriety, contract fraud, forgery and irregular academic credentials against the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, have triggered sustained pressure from civil society, political figures and legal experts across Nigeria. Rather than directly addressing these mounting claims, the minister’s prolonged silence has fuelled criticism, with stakeholders describing the situation as an embarrassment to both the Ministry of Interior and the Federal Government. At the heart of the controversy are assertions that Tunji-Ojo, a key figure in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration entrusted with national internal security, has…

By Dr Olukayode Ajulo OONSAN In a landmark ruling delivered on December 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria addressed the contentious scope of presidential authority under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 18, 2025. This 6-1 decision, with Justice Mohammed Baba Idris, JSC, delivering the majority judgment and Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya dissenting, has sparked intense debate across Nigeria’s political landscape. Having examined the 14-page summary of the judgment, supplemented by in-depth legal analyses, media reports, and expert commentaries,…

SPECIAL REPORT | PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY & RULE OF LAW By Ilesanmi Durojaiye| Asiwaju Media Team Ogun Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Bar. Usani, has strongly condemned what he described as an open display of atrocities in the handling of serious allegations against a serving federal minister, warning that Nigeria’s democratic institutions are being dangerously undermined by selective silence and institutional compromise. Speaking against the backdrop of allegations surrounding alleged ₦2 million cash distributions by a minister, alongside unresolved claims of forgery, public misconduct, and financial impropriety, the respected legal practitioner expressed deep concern over what he called the apparent inaction of…

By Agbabiaka | Asiwaju Media Team Correspondent In Nigerian politics, integrity remains a non-negotiable pillar of public service. One issue that has once again brought this principle to the fore is the ongoing controversy surrounding the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate of the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. As a prominent public office holder, his position naturally demands a high level of accountability, particularly on matters that touch on eligibility and credibility. The NYSC certificate is more than a routine document; it is a nationally recognised symbol of service and a statutory requirement for many public offices in…

By Olanipekun Ademola | Asiwaju Media Team Nigeria’s democracy is anchored on the rule of law, institutional accountability, and the integrity of public office holders. When serious allegations arise against a serving minister, particularly one entrusted with internal security, such issues transcend partisan debate and enter the realm of national concern. This is the context within which the unresolved allegations surrounding the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, must be examined. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme is, by law, a one year mandatory national service for eligible Nigerian graduates. In the history of Nigeria, there is no known…

By Asiwaju Media TeamAkoko, Ondo State | December 15, 2025 Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday commenced a statewide “Thank You” tour of local government areas, beginning with the four Akoko councils, as he expressed gratitude to residents for their support and pledged sustained development across the state. The tour covered Akoko North-West, Akoko North-East, Akoko South-East and Akoko South-West Local Government Areas, where the governor also mobilised grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Oke-Agbe, headquarters of Akoko North-West Local Government Area, Governor Aiyedatiwa dismissed…

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTORATE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT | CALL FOR SKILLED YOUTHS The Asiwaju Media Team hereby invites qualified, skilled, and creative youths across Ondo State for immediate engagement into our expanding media organization, aimed at delivering online news articles, digital content, studio interviews, and online radio broadcasting. AVAILABLE POSITIONS / SKILLS REQUIRED APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested applicants are to: Download the employment application form Print and complete the form Submit the completed form at: Asiwaju Media Team Local Government designated Office, OR Our Main Offices in Akure or Igbokoda Applicants may also submit scanned copies of completed forms via email to:info@asiwajumediateam.com…

By Ahmed Musa | Asiwaju Media Team Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has formally affirmed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in the state, citing the party’s long standing internal structure and constitutional practice. Yilwatda disclosed that he personally directed the Rivers State APC Chairman, Tony Okocha, to issue membership card number 001 to Governor Fubara, a move he described as consistent with the party’s standing order. “I instructed my State Chairman in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, to issue 001 membership to Governor Fubara,” Yilwatda said. According to…

By Babatope Durojaiye | Asiwaju Media Team Nigeria is facing renewed public scrutiny over issues of integrity in high office following growing national concern about unresolved allegations relating to the academic records, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) status, and alleged contract irregularities involving the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. At a time when the Federal Government continues to emphasise transparency, accountability, and institutional reform, critics argue that the minister’s prolonged failure to publicly and comprehensively address these allegations has deepened public unease and fuelled speculation. Central to the controversy are conflicting claims surrounding Hon. Tunji-Ojo’s educational qualifications and NYSC…