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Honour for Iwobi on occasion of 100th cap for Nigeria Admin I Wednesday, June 10. 2026 LEIRA – The Super Eagles showed great form, confidence and praiseworthy fighting spirit despite losing 1-2 to FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal in an explosive friendly match in Leiria on Wednesday night. Just before kick-off, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko and NFF Executive Committee member Sharif Rabiu Inuwa presented a special framed shirt to midfielder Alexander Iwobi to mark the occasion of his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles. Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest individuals to have…
By SCM Online Correspondent WASHINGTON — The fragile pause in hostilities in the Middle East shattered on Wednesday as United States and Israeli forces resumed coordinated air strikes against targets inside Iran, prompting Tehran to rapidly activate its air defense networks across the country. The resumption of the military campaign, visually codified under the Pentagon designation Operation Epic Fury, marks a volatile escalation following a brief ceasefire that commanders now openly admit was used to prepare for a more devastating second wave of attacks. Speaking from the steps of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Tampa, Florida, Secretary of…
By Blaise Udunze I Wednesday, June 10. 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Findings show that the United States owes more than $36 trillion while Nigeria owes over N159.28 trillion, with external debt now standing at approximately $51.8 billion. At a first glance, when comparing the debt profiles of the world’s largest economy and Africa’s largest economy, it may though seem misplaced. America can borrow almost indefinitely because it issues the world’s reserve currency. Borrowing can be justified when it funds projects that expand economic output. Investments in power generation, transport infrastructure, agriculture, industrialisation, technology, and education can create long-term…
By Emmanuel Thomas LAGOS — The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has found itself at the center of a raging political storm following its decision to appoint controversial social media personalities Theo Abu Agada and Brian Dennis to lead its Media and Communications Department. The appointments have triggered an immediate and ferocious rebellion from the “Obidients”—the formidable, youth-driven support base of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi—who view the move as a direct declaration of war against their movement. In a series of coordinated responses, key factions of the Obidient structure formally rejected the appointments, warning that the…
By SCM Correspondent LAGOS, Nigeria – In a decisive move to crack down on traffic illegality and bolster national security, the Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to citizens—including friends and relatives of high-ranking officers—to strictly comply with laws prohibiting unregistered vehicles and covered license plates. The warning was delivered via a blunt, uncompromising public statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi. DCP Adejobi made it explicitly clear that the law will be enforced without fear or favor, pre-emptively warning his own inner circle that he will…
Admin I Wednesday, June 10, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs), positioning itself as a trusted partner beyond traditional banking and financing. This commitment was reiterated by the bank’s management during a keynote address delivered by the Executive Director, South, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, at the recently held SME Quarterly Business Forum in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Forum, themed “Scaling Trade and Distribution of Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry experts and customers for…
Admin I Wednesday, June 10,2026 PORT HARCOURT – The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has charged beneficiaries of its 2026/2027 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme to strive for academic excellence, maintain good character, and avoid social vices, particularly drug abuse, while studying abroad. Speaking during the pre-departure briefing for the 200 scholarship beneficiaries, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, urged the scholars to be worthy ambassadors of the Niger Delta region and Nigeria, stressing that the scholarship was a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that would contribute to the region’s development. Ogbuku noted that beneficiaries of previous…
By Special Correspondent WASHINGTON — The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared on the brink of total collapse on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump threatened to launch immediate, punishing airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, accusing Iranian negotiators of dragging out peace talks while “playing us for suckers.” Yet, in a characteristic display of split-screen diplomacy, Mr. Trump simultaneously insisted that the two nations remained “really close” to a grand security bargain. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Mr. Trump stated that the U.S. military was prepared to hit Iran “very hard” later in the…
A house committee cited illegal political interference by the leftist leader ahead of a critical June 21 runoff, drawing sharp legal challenges By SCM Foreign Desk BOGOTA, Colombia — In a move that has plunged Colombia into an unprecedented constitutional crisis, a legislative investigative body on Wednesday ordered the temporary suspension of President Gustavo Petro from his executive duties. The extraordinary directive, issued by the House of Representatives’ Commission of Investigation and Accusation, orders the leftist leader stripped of his presidential powers until June 21, 2026. The decision has immediately ignited a fierce legal and political battle over…
By SCM Correspondent ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a sharp warning on Wednesday, declaring that Israel’s ongoing military campaigns in Syria and Lebanon have breached regional boundaries and now pose a “direct threat” to the national security of Turkey. Speaking to lawmakers in Ankara, Mr. Erdoğan framed Israel’s military strategy as an uncontained hazard to global stability, labeling the country an obstacle to peace. His remarks mark a significant escalation in rhetoric, explicitly linking Turkey’s own defense to the territorial integrity of its war-torn southern neighbors. ”The Israeli regime has crossed all boundaries and has…