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Admin I Wednesday, April 01.26 AWKA, Anambra – Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has condemned Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State for addressing grieving constituents from within the confines of an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC). In a statement titled “WEDNESDAY MUSINGS: BLOOD ON THE PLATEAU — GOVERNANCE FROM WITHIN ARMOURED SHELLS, WHILE CITIZENS BLEED IN THE OPEN,” issued on Wednesday, Ejiofor questioned whether the governor’s decision was driven by credible security intelligence or by an excessive display of caution. Ejiofor, who holds the traditional title of Dunu-Ezeugosinachi, described the governor’s action as deeply troubling, characterizing it as both poor…
Emmanuel Ukudolo I Wednesday, April 01.26 PORT HARCOURT – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised an alarm over the activities of fraudsters targeting Nigerian youths with a fake N50,000 monthly stipend under its Youth Internship Scheme. In a disclaimer issued on Wednesday by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the Commission warned the public to be wary of messages circulating on social media platforms requesting account details for the purported scheme. The Fraudulent Scheme According to the Commission, the scammers are luring unsuspecting individuals by promising a monthly payment of N50,000 to “all Nigerian youths.” The…
Admin I Wednesday, April 01.26 PORT HARCOURT – The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced a Performance Management System Training to strengthen the capacity of its key personnel, equip them with essential skills, and provide a structured roadmap for cascading the Performance Management System, PMS, in the Commission. Speaking during a three-day Performance Management System training for Directors and Change Champions in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr Patterson Ogon, stated that the training marks the start of a series of sessions aimed at enhancing overall efficiency and accountability in the Commission. He…
Admin I Wednesday, April 01.26 LAGOS – The Okpe Union has inaugurated a new board of trustees (BoT). The event was held on Sunday at the Okpe Union headquarters in Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital. Top Okpe leaders, including the President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe, attended the inauguration. ‘’We are gathered here today, at the National Headquarters and Registered Office of the Okpe Union, No. 65, Moshalashi Street, Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos State, to appoint new Trustees for the Incorporated Trustees of Okpe Union, as ordered by the Federal High Court, Lagos. On behalf of the National…
…Declares Another Record Dividend of ₦12.76k; Re-affirming Unrivalled Capacity to Creating Value Admin I Wednesday, April 01.26 LAGOS – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group reported profit before tax of ₦1.23trillion underpinned by strong growth in core earnings, with interest income and fee income increasing y-o-y by 23.2% and 25.9%, respectively. The performance reaffirms its capacity to generate sustainable earnings and builds on the momentum from 2024,…
BY OUR FOREIGN DESK FOUR Israeli heroes have been killed in a bloody close-quarters battle with Hezbollah terrorists, the IDF confirmed today. The elite troops—including a young Captain—were cut down during a ferocious firefight in the “western sector” of Southern Lebanon as Israel’s ground offensive turns into a meat-grinder. The fallen brave, all aged just 21 and 22, were named as Captain Noam Madmoni, Staff Sgt. Ben Cohen, Staff Sgt. Maxsim Entis, and Staff Sgt. Gilad Harel. Military sources say the unit from the Nahal Reconnaissance Brigade stumbled upon a hornet’s nest of gunmen hiding in wait. In a “face-to-face”…
NBA Star Sensationally Cut After Slamming ‘Unrighteous’ Pride Month By SCM SPORT REPORTER, Chicago, Illinois THE NBA was rocked to its core last night after the Chicago Bulls sensationally axed star guard Jaden Ivey following a series of explosive “anti-LGBT” remarks. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the sporting world, the Bulls front office terminated Ivey’s contract with immediate effect, citing a “fundamental breach of team values.” The 24-year-old sparked a firestorm of controversy after publicly turning on the league for its support of Pride Month, claiming the NBA is “promoting unrighteousness.” ’Unrighteousness’ The fallout began when…
Three UN Peacekeepers Dead After Two Days of Horror in Border Zone By SCM REPORTER THREE United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in a series of brutal attacks in Southern Lebanon, sparking international outrage and a high-level investigation. The fallen soldiers, all members of the Indonesian contingent serving with the UNIFIL mission, were caught in the crossfire of the escalating conflict gripping the border region. The bloodshed began on Sunday when a projectile slammed into a UNIFIL position near the village of Adshit al-Qusayr. One Indonesian peacekeeper was killed instantly as the base came under fire. Tragedy struck again…
By SCM Foreign Desk SPANISH PM Pedro Sanchez has launched a blistering attack on Israel, condemning a controversial move to approve the death penalty for Palestinians. In a move set to ignite a fresh diplomatic firestorm, the Spanish leader branded the proposal “asymmetrical” and “deeply unjust.” Speaking from Madrid, Sanchez did not hold back, suggesting the law is designed to target one side of the conflict while shielding the other. ”This is an asymmetrical measure that would not be applied to Israelis who committed the same offenses,” Sanchez declared. The Spanish PM argued that the legal double standard undermines…
By SCM REPORTER 31 March 2026 DESPERATE Iran has sparked fresh global fury by slapping a “passage tax” on the world’s most important oil route. Tehran’s hardline parliament today green-lit a shock bill to charge every commercial vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz—the narrow chokepoint that keeps the planet’s lights on. Under the new law, which takes “immediate effect,” ships will be forced to pay transit fees in Iranian Rials to the Revolutionary Guard. In a move that will send shockwaves through the City of London, the bill also explicitly bans all British, American, and Israeli-linked vessels from the…
