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By Segun Orija I Thursday, June 04.2026 IBOKUN, Osun – The upcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State is not just another routine change of leaders, it is a major test for the state’s future. Elections in our state are rarely just about party logos; they are a deep agreement between the people and the government on how things should be run. Today, the state is suffering under a leadership style that cares only about appearances rather than real work. We are seeing a dangerous shift where superficial dancing and displays have replaced clear financial and…
By Emmanuel Thomas KYIV, Ukraine — In a striking and highly personal shift in diplomatic strategy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an extraordinary open letter directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling for an immediate ceasefire and a face-to-face summit in a neutral third country to end the war. The letter, which marks a significant departure from Kyiv’s long-standing refusal to negotiate directly with Mr. Putin, arrives as the conflict enters its fifth year of full-scale devastation. Combining blunt assessments of Russian battlefield vulnerabilities with an explicit appeal to Mr. Putin’s historical legacy, Mr. Zelensky framed the…
Drives ‘Meaningful Legacy’ For Women In Leadership Amidst Evolving Global Landscape Ben Omoike I Thursday, June 04.2026 NIGERIA: As part of its ongoing commitment to inspire, empower, and influence women on the global stage, Women in Management, Business & Public Service (WIMBIZ), a pan-African organisation dedicated to advancing women’s leadership, will host its 4th London Conference, under the theme “Meaningful Legacy: Power, Positioning, and Influence in a Changing World”. The conference, scheduled to take place on Friday, 26 June 2026, at One Great George Street at The Institution of Civil Engineers, London, will convene distinguished global leaders, senior…
Admin I Thursday, June 04.2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has trained 50 women in Kano State on inverter and battery technologies through its She-Powers Energy Initiative. The three-day programme, held at the Technology Incubation Centre, Farm Centre, Kano which ended yesterday, was designed to equip participants with practical renewable energy skills, promote women-led enterprises, and enhance sustainable livelihoods. The initiative forms part of NASENI’s broader commitment to empowering women, creating economic opportunities, and expanding participation in Nigeria’s growing clean energy…
By SCM Reporter A METROPOLITAN Police officer has been sacked in disgrace after launched a shocking assault on a handcuffed detainee in a hospital ward. PC Omar Campedelli was booted off the force following a fast-tracked misconduct hearing on Wednesday, June 3, after standard-bearing colleagues bravely blew the whistle on his violent outburst. The shamed bobby—who was tasked with guarding a vulnerable suspect receiving medical treatment—lashed out and slapped the man across the head. The Sun can reveal that the drama unfolded on December 1, 2025, while Campedelli, of the Met’s Central West Basic Command Unit, was on…
BY SCM ONLINE REPORTER IRAN’S powerful parliament speaker has issued a menacing warning to the United States, declaring that Washington “must pay the price” for Israel’s escalating military campaign in Lebanon. In a fiery statement that has dramatically ratcheted up regional tensions, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that America is directly complicit in alleged war crimes. Taking to social media platform X, the hardline Iranian politician warned ominously: “Every choice has a price, and the bill comes due. It will all fall into place.” The chilling threat comes as hopes for peace in the region lie in tatters.…
Admin I Thursday, June 04.2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, and Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, today announced a collaboration, wherein Interswitch will adopt Temenos technology to enhance its digital banking capabilities, supporting its growth and expanding access to modern financial services across the continent. Interswitch will use Temenos solutions – across core banking, digital banking, payments, wealth management and financial crime – to provide cloud-hosted and on-premises managed services to banks and financial institutions across Africa. This will enable institutions to progressively transform their banking…
By SCM Foreign Desk WASHINGTON — Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire aimed at halting months of intense border conflict, conditioned on the complete withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from southern Lebanon, regional officials and Lebanese broadcaster LBCI reported on Wednesday. Under the terms of the fragile, U.S.-mediated agreement negotiated at the State Department, all Hezbollah operatives and hardware must pull back north of the Litani River, which sits roughly 20 miles north of the Israeli border. In a significant shift intended to guarantee the truce, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) are slated to move into the…
By SCM Staff Writer ABUJA – Following intense political speculation, frontline Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial aspirant under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has broken her silence on the outcome of the party’s primary election, declaring that she never withdrew from the race despite what she described as a heavily subverted process. In a strongly-worded statement titled “On the Record: NDC Primaries… A Better Abuja Is Inevitable,” the advocate-turned-politician pushed back against rumors that she dropped out before the conclusion of the exercise. She maintained that she stayed in the contest until the very end to…
Admin I Thursday, June 03, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games (NIG), tagged ‘Lagos 2026’. Governor Sanwo-Olu charged the LOC members to approach the assignment with dedication, professionalism and a clear sense of purpose. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Marina, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the Local Organising Committee’s responsibility as a significant step towards advancing sports development in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the National Intermediate Games will provide a…