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Free Bible study programme to be offered worldwide throughout September By SCM News Desk I Monday August 31, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 9 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will launch a global campaign in September aimed at helping people discover practical ways to find greater happiness, hope and meaning in life through the Bible. As part of the month-long campaign, Jehovah’s Witnesses will offer the public a free, interactive Bible study programme and distribute copies of Enjoy Life Forever!, a three-lesson publication designed to introduce readers to practical Bible principles. The publication uses illustrations, discussion…
Titus Eleweke South East Editor, August 31, 2026 AWKA, Anambra – The renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has condemned the alleged illegal harvesting of human organs, particularly kidneys, from vulnerable young Nigerians. According to Ejiofor, in a statement titled “Monday Musings: When Healers Become Harvesters: The Shameful Commerce in Organ Harvesting and the Betrayal of Medical Ethics,” the reported acts are profoundly disturbing and demand the strongest possible condemnation. The human rights lawyer called for an independent investigation and the prosecution of anyone found to be…
By SCM Sports Desk I Monday, August 31, 2026 PORT HARCOURT — Finidi George’s star-studded Rivers United made a thunderous statement to kick off their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign, powering past Plateau United in a convincing 2-0 victory at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. The Pride of Rivers wasted no time proving why they are tipped as heavy title contenders this season. From the opening whistle, the hosts asserted total domain over the midfield, controlling tempo and dictating play. The electric atmosphere inside the stadium turned rapturous in just the 6th minute when star forward Abdulrasheed…
By SCM Sports Desk I Monday, August 31, 2026 CITY SHINE IN OPENING DAY COMEBACK Ikorodu City kicked off their campaign with an emphatic statement, coming from behind to claim a 3-1 victory over newly promoted Ranchers Bees. Despite an early setback, the Lagos side rallied in front of a rocking crowd, powered by standout performances from their key attackers who controlled the rhythm and took complete charge of the match. The visitors silence the home supporters early in the contest when C. Okorie struck in the seventh minute to put Ranchers Bees ahead. Stunned by the early…
By SCM Sport Reporter I Monday, August 31, 2026 BARAU FC kicked off their new season with a sensational statement performance, blowing away Nasarawa United 3-1 in a high-octane encounter that had the fans purring. It was a proper match of two halves, but when the big moments arrived, Barau’s star players stepped up to deliver pure class. Chief among them was the unplayable Joseph Atule, who dominated proceedings from start to finish, opening the scoring and causing relentless head-aches for the Nasarawa defence. The host side started on the front foot, taking control early through sheer intensity and…
By SCM Sport Reporter at Elland Road Dominic Calvert-Lewin proved his worth as the headline act once again, pouncing late to rescue a deserved 1-1 draw for Leeds United against a fiercely stubborn Brentford side in front of 35,971 roaring fans at Elland Road. The spotlight shone brightest on the star forward, who produced the defining moment of magic with just twelve minutes remaining. Trailing to Kevin Schade’s well-taken first-half opener for the Bees, Leeds were desperate for a spark. Up stepped captain Ethan Ampadu, who delivered an exquisite, defense-splitting cross. Substitute Lukas Nmecha showed supreme composure to…
By SCM Sport Reporter I Monday, August 31, 2026 WILSON ISIDOR emerged as Wearside’s ultimate hero after coming off the bench to shatter Fulham’s heart with a sensational late strike at a roaring Stadium of Light. The Frenchman turned match-winner in the 75th minute after replacing Brian Brobbey, latching onto a brilliant setup from fellow substitute Habib Diarra to secure a hard-fought 1-0 Premier League victory for Régis Le Bris’ resilient side. For long spells, Marco Silva’s Londoners controlled the tempo of the afternoon, stroking the ball around with confidence and controlling 57 per cent of total match…
By SCM Sports Desk I Monday l, August 31, 2026 STAMFORD BRIDGE — In one of the most chaotic, heart-stopping Premier League encounters in recent memory, Chelsea scraped past a dogged Brighton & Hove Albion in a sensational 4-3 thriller. Xabi Alonso’s Blues blew the roof off West London, blitzing into a three-goal cushion inside 32 blistering minutes before holding on by their fingernails against a relentless Seagulls revival. The afternoon belonged to Chelsea’s star-studded frontline, none more so than former Seagull João Pedro, who produced an unforgettable rollercoaster performance against his old club. The Brazilian talisman found himself…
By SCM Sports Desk I Monday, August 31, 2026 BRUNO FERNANDES delivered a breathtaking captain’s performance to pull Manchester United out of early trouble and inspire a roaring 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at a rain-soaked Old Trafford. Following last week’s shocking opening-day setback at Hull City, pressure was mounting on Michael Carrick’s men to respond in emphatic fashion. Yet it was Ipswich Town who stunned the Stretford End on 29 minutes. Wing-wizard Abdul Fatawu cut down the flank before setting up Leif Davis, who silenced the home crowd by beating Senne Lammens with a clinical, composed finish…
By Emmanuel Thomas l Monday, August 31, 2026 AWKA — THE Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fiercely condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body and its officials of unlawfully replacing its officially nominated candidates with unauthorized individuals in the published candidate list for the State House of Assembly elections. The opposition party raised the alarm over what it described as a deliberate attempt to subvert the democratic process, particularly targeting constituencies in Anambra State—the home state of the party’s presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi. According to a press statement released by the…