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abiodun KOMOLAFE I Saturday, August 29, 2026 IJEBU-JESA, Osun – The 2026 Osun State governorship election has come and gone. A winner has emerged and the rest is now history. Through it all, may God’s name be praised! Be that as it may, Osun APC needs to reexamine its modus operandi. A detailed examination of the election results indicates that many of those who “lost out” in the selection method sat out the election. On the surface, they “danced like David danced” with the party, but deep down, an unhealed grievance held sway; and as human beings,…
By SCM Sports Desk I Saturday, August 28, 2026 SELHURST PARK erupted under the Friday night lights, but it was Manchester City who turned South London into their personal playground with a ruthless 4-1 demolition of Crystal Palace. In front of a rowdy home crowd, Enzo Maresca’s unstoppable Machine claimed top spot in the Premier League table, powered by world-class firepower from double-act Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland. The champions meant business right from the opening whistle. In the 17th minute, City hitman Erling Haaland opened the scoring in style. Antoine Semenyo drifted wide and whipped an inch-perfect…
Titus Eleweke South East Editor, Saturday, August 28, 2026 AWKA, Anambra – Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has challenged the newly elected NBA President, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, to move beyond the euphoria of her historic emergence and confront the deep-seated problems confronting the Nigerian legal profession. Ejiofor said the new administration must enforce discipline without fear or favour, defend judicial independence while demanding accountability, tackle lawyers’ welfare concerns and undertake serious institutional reforms,warning that the Bar cannot preach accountability to society while shielding…
Admin I Friday, August 28, 2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – Not less than two hundred and fifty (250) indigenes of Asaga, Ohafia in Abia State benefited from the on-going National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Sustainable Empowerment Programme (NSEP), which took place on Thursday, 27th August, 2026 in the state. NASENI through NSEP is providing relevant skills, tools and renewable technologies including NASENI Home Solar Solutions (solar fan, panel, power bank), Cookstoves, etc. that would help beneficiaries become more productive, build sustainable livelihoods and participate meaningfully in the growing innovation-driven economy. In his welcome address, the Executive Vice…
By Emmanuel Thomas l Friday, August 28, 2026 BENIN CITY – The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has flagged off the reconstruction of Benin-Sapele Expressway being undertaken by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC in Delta State. Speaking during the Flag-Off of the Reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele Expressway at Amukpe Roundabout, Governor Oborevwori stated that the NDDC had demonstrated considerable partnership with the governors of the nine Niger Delta states, noting that the Commission had executed projects that reflect the aspirations of the people of the Niger Delta region since the inception of the governing…
Admin I Friday, August 28, 2026 Head Coach Hakeem Busari has invited 25 players to the camp of the Nigeria U17 women national team, Flamingos, as preparations commence for their participation at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to be staged by Morocco, 17th October – 7th November. The Flamingos defeated their counterparts from Bénin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualification campaign to book a ticket to the global finals. Since the competition was launched in New Zealand in 2008, Nigeria has only been missing from one edition of the global…
Admin I Friday, August 28, 2027 Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, on Friday defeated their Poland counterparts, 1-0 in a friendly match played at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg, Poland, as part of the team’s final preparations for this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Mary Mamudu scored the only goal of the match in added time of first half, as the charges of Coach Moses Aduku gained much-needed winning mentality and morale ahead of their first match of the competition against Spain on Monday, 7th September. The two-time World Cup runners-up will play their second and final friendly game…
By SCM Sports Desk I Friday, August 28, 2026 ABUJA – The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). This comes on the day the new season kicked off with the star match at the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan between Nigeria’s CAF Confederation Cup flag-bearers Shooting Stars and newly-promoted Inter Lagos FC. Abdulrahaman, who holds a doctorate degree in sports administration, comes into office with a rich experience and deep understanding of football organisation and administration, having worked across the various Leagues. NFF’s interim General…
By Blaise Udunze | Friday, August 28, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria — Five months after the Central Bank of Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation window closed, Nigerians are justified in asking an uncomfortable question: What exactly did the N4.65 trillion raised by the banks buy for the Nigerian economy? Five months on, the banks have certainly demonstrated their ability to make money. First HoldCo—which reported a sharp drop in full-year financials for 2025 compared to the previous year—staged a comeback, making a profit before tax of N653.54 billion in H1 2026, up 83.5 per cent from N356.15 billion in H1…
By SCM International Desk I Friday, August 28, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria — An escalating epidemic of mass kidnappings in northern Nigeria has spilled into a international crisis, forcing at least 2,000 villagers to flee across the border into neighboring Benin following a coordinated assault on mosques in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State. The cross-border displacement follows a Friday raid by heavily armed gunmen who surrounded houses of worship in the Dekara district of the Borgu local government area during afternoon prayers. Hundreds of worshippers—including women, children, and elderly residents—were seized and marched at gunpoint into dense forest corridors. The assault…