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By SCM International Desk I Monday, August 31, 2026 LUANDA, Angola — In a sharp escalation of diplomatic rhetoric between two of Africa’s largest economies, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima declared that his country will no longer tolerate the dehumanization or mistreatment of its citizens in South Africa, calling on Pretoria to urgently curb anti-immigrant violence. Speaking as he concluded engagements at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Luanda, Shettima emphasized that South Africa must fundamentally rethink its stance on xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting foreign…
By SCM International Desk I Monday, Monday, 31, 2026 MUSIC legend Lionel Richie has been rushed to hospital and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit following a dramatic health scare during a live performance. The 77-year-old pop icon was admitted to a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, shortly after taking to the stage at The Muny in Forest Park. Fans watched in concern as the Easy singer reportedly struggled to push through the end of his hit-filled set. Witnesses revealed that during his iconic closing track, All Night Long, Richie was forced to ask stage crew to bring…
Admin I Monday, August 31, 2026 ABUJA — In a decisive move to purge the country’s premier anti-graft agency of compromise and internal decay, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed over 40 of its staff members for corruption and financial malpractice over the past three years. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, made this disclosure on Monday during a comprehensive press briefing held at the commission’s headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, where he outlined the operational achievements and institutional reforms recorded under his leadership. Olukoyede revealed that the agency is not stopping at administrative…
Admin I Monday, August 31, 2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – Five-time world champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria continued their preparation for the WAFU-B U17 Championship by defeating Simonben Academy 4-0 at the FIFA Goal Project pitch inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday. It was an exciting affair in the first half with the Eaglets going into the break with a lone goal, despite creating more chances that would have resulted in more goals. The resistance of the visitors from Kaduna was completely broken in the second half when the Coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere-tutored side ran riot scoring three additional…
Admin I Monday, August 31, 2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme has charged the Nigeria U20 women’s team, Falconets, to put in their very best against their Korea Republic counterparts in a friendly match on Tuesday, in order to sustain the win-mentality they had established in Friday’s defeat of hosts Poland in another friendly game. Mary Mamudu scored in first-half stoppage time to steer the two-time World Cup runners-up to victory at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg, and the Falconets go up against the Asians in their final warm-up…
Admin I Monday, August 31, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Pathway Advisors Limited, the Transaction Sponsor, Financial Adviser, Lead Issuing House and Lead Arranger, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Pivot Integrated Energy Services Limited’s (“Pivot”) maiden ₦100 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper (“CP”) issuance under its ₦300 billion Commercial Paper Programme. The landmark transaction marks Pivot’s first entry into Nigeria’s debt capital market and was met with strong demand from institutional and sophisticated investors, resulting in the issuance being oversubscribed at ₦100.08 billion. The outcome represents a significant vote of confidence in Pivot’s business model, management team,…
By SCM Sport Reporter I Monday, August 31, 2026 LIONEL MESSI has officially hung up his boots for Argentina in a devastating farewell statement that marks the end of international football’s greatest-ever fairytale. The 37-year-old maestro—who finally fulfilled his lifelong obsession by lifting the World Cup in Qatar—confessed the heartbreaking decision “hurt deep inside” but insisted he has “nothing left to give” to his beloved country. In an emotional message that triggered a wave of tears from Buenos Aires to Barcelona, Messi revealed he actually penned his farewell letter just 48 hours after his final tournament match in July.…
By Emmanuel Thomas l Monday, August 31, 2026 ABUJA, Nigeria — In a stern critique targeting the highest office in Africa’s most populous democracy, Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, issued a scathing statement admonishing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for using foreign legal proceedings to withhold records concerning his academic past. Reflecting on the trajectory of the nation following Sunday prayers, Obi expressed profound sadness and embarrassment over the leadership’s ongoing efforts to block public scrutiny. Without naming the president directly, the former governor and opposition figure addressed the high-profile legal battles in United States…
By SCM International Desk I Monday, August 31, 2026 JERUSALEM — Facing an intense domestic political campaign, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly touted his leverage over American public opinion and Washington’s leadership, claiming credit for coaxing the United States into direct military conflict with Iran. Speaking to domestic audiences in Hebrew over the weekend, Mr. Netanyahu boasted that his relentless campaign on U.S. media networks laid the groundwork for American military involvement. “It took a long time to get the U.S. to come to its senses,” Mr. Netanyahu said. He asserted that direct joint action…
Content now available in about 26 Nigerian languages, including Nigerian Sign Language and West African Pidgin By SCM News Desk I Monday, August 31, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – As the world prepares to mark International Translation Day on September 30, Jehovah’s Witnesses are highlighting their ongoing efforts to make Bible-based information accessible to people across Nigeria in the languages they speak every day. Through jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Bible publications and educational content are currently available in about 26 Nigerian languages, including Nigerian Sign Language and West African Pidgin. The initiative is part of a…