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By SCM International Desk I Sunday, August 30, 2026 KYIV, Ukraine — Rescuers worked around the clock in the village of Myla, just west of Kyiv, clearing rubble and neutralizing unexploded ordnance following a deadly Russian strike that left at least 38 people dead, Ukrainian officials announced on Sunday. The attack, which triggered subsequent detonations across the area, injured 20 others—including two children—and left four people missing. First responders managed to extinguish most of the fires resulting from the bombardment, but authorities warned that the site remains heavily contaminated with explosive hazards. Emergency service crews are expected to remain…
By SCM Sports Desk I Sunday, August 30, 2026 FORT LAUDERDALE — If anyone in the Sunshine State thought Lionel Messi was slowing down, they were served a reality check of seismic proportions on Saturday night. The Argentine maestro put on an absolute masterclass, smashing home four goals and assisting another as Inter Miami utterly destroyed CF Montreal 7-1 at Chase Stadium to record the biggest victory in the club’s history. Entering the clash on a dismal five-game winless streak, the Herons desperately needed their galaxy of superstars to shine. They did not disappoint. In front of a raucous…
By SCM SPORT REPORTING TEAM IT WAS sheer heartbreak on the South Coast as Everton skipper James Tarkowski popped up in the 91st minute to hammer home a sensational late equalizer, denying Bournemouth their first Premier League victory of the new campaign. The Cherries thought they had done enough to secure all three points after star midfielder Alex Scott scored a beautifully crafted counter-attacking opener right before half-time. But just as the home supporters at the Vitality Stadium began to celebrate, Tarkowski powered past the Bournemouth defence following a late corner, striking a dagger directly into the hearts…
By Our Man I Saturday, August 29,2026 COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA — Coventry City’s long-awaited Premier League homecoming turned into an absolute nightmare as substitute Liam Millar came off the bench to hand Hull City a dramatic 1-0 victory. Despite Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues dominating territorial play and commanding 69% of overall possession, Sergej Jakirovic’s pragmatic Tigers proved that clinical counter-attacking and elite goalkeeping trump heavy pass counts. The defeat leaves Coventry empty-handed after two matches, while Hull City maintain a flawless start to their Premier League campaign with back-to-back wins. The opening forty-five minutes saw Coventry pin…
By The SCM Sports writer I Tottenham Hotspur Stadium TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR suffered a major early-season reality check in front of their home supporters as a ruthlessly efficient Newcastle United staged a masterclass in counter-attacking football to claim a stunning 2-0 victory in North London. The blockbuster Saturday evening encounter saw Spurs dominate huge swathes of possession, yet it was the visitors from Tyneside who walked away with all three points. On a night where star power was promised, it was Newcastle’s dangerous attack that stole the spotlight. Anthony Elanga turned the game on its head just after the hour…
By SCM Sports Desk I Saturday, August 28, 2026 ANFIELD HAS NOT SEEN chaos quite like this in a very long time! On a afternoon of pulse-racing Premier League drama, Andoni Iraola’s home debut as Liverpool manager dissolved into pure madness, featuring £100m superstars, a broken electronic substitution board, and an 82nd-minute thunderbolt from new boy Víctor Muñoz to salvage a 2-2 draw against a rampant Nottingham Forest. The headline story belonged to £34.5m summer signing Muñoz, who arrived from Osasuna and instantly etched his name into Anfield folklore. With the Reds staring at a nightmare defeat,…
Benjamin Omoike I Saturday, August 29, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State is set to deploy 220 newly acquired compactor trucks as part of efforts to strengthen waste collection and improve environmental management across the state, Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat has said. Hamzat disclosed this on Saturday during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Festac, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, saying the additional trucks would complement the existing Private Sector Participation (PSP) waste collection system. He said the move became necessary as the state grapples with rising volumes of waste generated by its rapidly growing population. According to him,…
Admin I Saturday, August 29, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – The Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc (“Access Holdings” or “the Company”) has approved the Group’s Audited Interim Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2026. The financial statements were considered and approved by the Board at its meeting held on 27 August 2026 and will now proceed through the required regulatory process, including approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”). Following receipt of the CBN’s approval, Access Holdings will publish the audited financial statements through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX”) and make them…
By SCM Reporter I Saturday, August 29, 2026 LEKKI, LAGOS — Tragedy struck the heart of Lagos’ entertainment district on Friday night, August 28, 2026, when a violent attack at the popular Filmhouse IMAX Cinemas in Lekki left two people dead and sparked mass panic among moviegoers. The incident unfolded when a man armed with a machete and a knife attempted to force his way into the cinema complex. According to eyewitnesses, the assailant—who appeared to be under the influence of illicit substances—became aggressive after security personnel denied him entry to the venue. The situation escalated…
By SCM International Desk I Saturday, August 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. / ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has filed a fresh legal challenge in a United States Federal Court to prevent American law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Department of Justice (DOJ), from releasing sensitive records linked to historical allegations of drug trafficking. The legal intervention was revealed in a 16-page court document submitted on Friday, August 28, 2026, before Judge Beryl A. Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The case stems…