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By SCM REPORTER LONDON – KEMI BADENOCH today launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer, branding him “too weak” to stand up to the Chinese dragon. In a fiery press conference in Central London, the Tory leader warned that the Prime Minister is flying into a trap as he arrives in Beijing for high-stakes talks. Mrs. Badenoch accused the Labour chief of having “no clear agenda” for the trip and warned that Britain risks being “in hock” to a regime that actively undermines British democracy. Speaking to reporters earlier today, Mrs. Badenoch didn’t pull her punches. She…
By SCM Business Team BEIJING — Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the first visit by a British leader to China since 2018. Accompanied by a heavyweight delegation of nearly 60 corporate executives, the Prime Minister is attempting a delicate “reset” of a relationship that has been defined for nearly a decade by mutual suspicion and economic cooling. Speaking upon his arrival, Sir Keir vowed to bring “stability and clarity” to the UK’s approach to the world’s second-largest economy. He criticized the “inconsistency” of previous administrations, arguing that a pragmatic partnership is essential for British…
By SCM Entertainment Reporter LEKKI, Lagos – NOLLYWOOD star Angela Okorie has been sensationally arrested following a bitter feud with fellow screen icon Mercy Johnson, The Sun can reveal. The drama-magnet actress was snatched by specialist cops from the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre during a high-stakes raid at her plush Lagos home. Sources say the glamorous star spent a night in the cells at the notorious Yaba Panti station because officers couldn’t get her on a flight to the capital quick enough. Earlier today, Okorie was hauled onto a plane and flown to Abuja under guard. She is expected…
By SCM REPORTER PRESIDENT Donald Trump has broken his silence on the wave of violence sweeping America, sensationalising the unrest as a “paid insurrection” by professional agitators. Speaking in an exclusive interview on the Will Cain Show on Tuesday, the President appeared to pivot from his previous “law and order” rhetoric, claiming he now wants to “de-escalate” the spiralling tensions in Minnesota. The shift comes after the “unfortunate” killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old hospital nurse who was shot dead by federal agents during a chaotic confrontation in Minneapolis on Saturday. ”I want to de-escalate,” the President told…
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury By SCM Religious Desk LONDON – In a ceremony steeped in 1,400 years of tradition yet defined by a modern milestone, the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE will today be legally confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. The “Confirmation of Election” service is holding this morning at St Paul’s Cathedral, officially transitions Mullally from her role as the Bishop of London to the most senior position in the Church of England. She becomes the first woman to hold the office since the See of Canterbury…
By Our Man in Italy FLORENCE was supposed to be the city of art, but it was Cesc Fabregas’ Como who painted a masterpiece at the Stadio Artemio Franchi last night. In a Coppa Italia display that sent shockwaves from Tuscany back to the lakeside, the visitors didn’t just win—they sparkled. The 1-3 scoreline barely told the full story of a night where Fiorentina’s “Purple Reign” was unceremoniously ended by a galaxy of rising talent and seasoned pros wearing Como blue. While the Viola looked stuck in the mud, Como’s stars operated on a different frequency. Here is how…
Mike Ozekhome, SAN Titus Eleweke, South East Editor AWKA, Anambra, Nigeria – Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the charges brought by the Federal Government against Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, as part of the heavy price activists often pay for strengthening democratic institutions and standing firmly on the side of justice. Ejiofor made this assertion in a statement titled “Wednesday Musing: Activism, the Price of Conscience, and the Theatre of Persecution — When a State Puts History on Trial and Calls It Justice,” in…
Admin I Wednesday, January 28.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, and The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (together, “Standard Bank”) have successfully achieved financial close on a landmark USD 250 million financing facility for Aradel Energy Limited (“Aradel Energy” or the “Company”). The facility was structured to support Aradel Energy’s strategic growth agenda, including the acquisition of an additional 40% equity interest in ND Western Limited (“ND Western”) from Petrolin Trading Limited, the refinancing of existing loan facilities, and the funding of increased production from the Company’s existing asset base. Aradel Energy is a…
By SCM Staff, January 28, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS — Breaking a period of relative political silence, former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a blistering condemnation on Tuesday of recent federal law enforcement actions in Minneapolis, describing the escalation of government tactics as a “betrayal” of the nation’s core principles. The remarks come in the wake of a month of rising tensions in the Twin Cities, punctuated by the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti and the death of Renee Good during federal operations. The incidents, involving agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other…
By SCM AUTOMOTIVE REPORTER GERMAN car giant Volkswagen has been forced to recall more than 44,000 of its flagship electric vehicles after a series of terrifying battery fires. Safety chiefs in the US issued the urgent alert for the popular ID.4 model, warning owners that their pride and joy could go up in flames while parked or even while charging. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that the high-voltage batteries in the affected SUVs—built between 2023 and 2025—suffer from a “thermal event” risk. This is a polite way of saying the batteries can overheat uncontrollably, leading to…
