Afrobeats star, Asake has admitted his father, Fatai Odunsi, to a specialist hospital in Ikoyi, where Chinese experts are currently attending to him, a source has confirmed. When Sunday Scoop contacted one of Odunsi’s neighbours, who had earlier led our correspondent to Asake’s childhood home in Iga Idunganran, Isale Eko, during a visit last Saturday, she confirmed that Odunsi was receiving medical care at the unnamed facility.

Speaking in the local Isale Eko parlance (now translated into English), she stated, “Call me again around 6:30 pm. By then, I should have gone to their house, so I would be able to give you more information on what you asked.” When our correspondent reached out to her again around 7 pm, she confirmed the news, saying, “I have confirmed from his (Odunsi’s) wife that he has been admitted to a specialist hospital in Ikoyi where Chinese experts are currently attending to him.”

Also speaking to Sunday Scoop on condition of anonymity, a reliable source in the artist’s management described the entire saga as an oversight. The source confirmed that, to the best of his knowledge, Asake has started fulfilling his financial commitments to both his father and his daughter, Zeenat, but claimed to not know whether Asake would be resuming his relationship with Zeenat’s mother or provide any form of financial support for her.

“The entire thing was an oversight, but all has been sorted. He has reunited with his family and promised to give them whatever they would need to keep him going. To the best of my knowledge, he has begun fulfilling the promises he made and that is why there is now calm. I have no knowledge of what has or will happen to the baby mama; what I know is what I have told you”, the source said.

Recall that while updating the public on the situation of things, Odunsi, in a viral video disclosed that following their reconciliation, Asake committed to purchasing a new house for him and cover his medical expenses. He also confirmed that real estate agents were actively searching for a suitable property. He added that, Asake also agreed to take full responsibility for his 11-year-old daughter, Zeenat. However, he was silent on any discussions about Asake resuming a relationship with Zeenat’s mother or providing support for her.

Shortly after the withdrawal of Police escorts from embattled Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda on Thursday and in a dramatic turn of events, the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, arrived at the Assembly complex in company of a team of heavily armed security operatives.

Obasa, who was removed from office last month, stormed the Assembly complex with more than 11 police officers and proceeded directly to the Speaker’s office, ignoring his colleagues who were seen gathered in the Assembly’s garden deliberating on the ongoing crisis.

The development followed reports that the security details of his successor in office, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, have been withdrawn.

According to reports, the police escorts assigned to Meranda, as well as those securing the Assembly complex, were relieved of their duties with immediate effect.

The abrupt withdrawal of security aides has left both the Speaker and the legislative building vulnerable, raising concerns over the stability of the Assembly. With Obasa reclaiming the Speaker’s office despite his impeachment, the situation has remained tense, and the next course of action by lawmakers remained uncertain.

As the power struggle unfolds, all eyes are on the Lagos State Assembly for further developments in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes political showdown.

Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term.

This unprecedented return follows his first term as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

The swearing-in ceremony took place indoors at the US Capitol, a departure from tradition due to extremely cold weather conditions.

First, JD Vance, United States Vice President-elect, who represented Ohio in the US Senate from 2023 to 2025, took his oath of office.

Subsequently, Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to Trump at 12 p.m. ET, with First Lady Melania Trump by his side during the ceremony. TheNigerian Online followed the inauguration live on CNN.

The event was attended by a limited audience due to the indoor setting, with approximately 700 guests present, significantly fewer than the anticipated 250,000.

Donald Trump’s oath

Meanwhile, Trump took his oath with his left hand on a bible held by Melania and his right hand raised.

The oath he took was: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help my God.”

Trump, in his first speech after being sworn in as president, started by thanking the crowd, Vice President JD Vance, and other politicians and justices.

“The golden age of America begins right now,” he says.

He says America will be “the envy of every nation.”

“We will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. I will, very simply, put America first.”

Revolution of common sense

In his inaugural address, Trump outlined an ambitious agenda for his second term, emphasising immediate executive actions aimed at tightening immigration policies, reversing previous border policies, and implementing new tariffs.

He stated, “Our mission is clear: to secure our borders, grow our economy, strengthen our military, and protect the rights of every citizen.”

His administration has signalled plans to enact a series of executive orders on his first day, focusing on immigration, energy policies, and economic measures, AP reports Monday.

In his inauguration address, Trump plans to call for a “revolution of common sense.”