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By SCM Foreign Correspondent BEIRUT, Lebanon — Hezbollah’s top leader on Thursday forcefully rejected a newly proposed, U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, branding the direct negotiations a “farce” and a “humiliation” that would strip Lebanon of its sovereignty. In a defiant televised address, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem shattered brief hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough, warning that the militant group would not disarm or abandon the battlefield. His remarks came less than 24 hours after Lebanese and Israeli diplomats in Washington had tentatively agreed to a phased truce aimed at halting the devastating border war.…
By SCM ONLINE REPORTER A FEMALE politician in Nigeria has been thrown behind bars after allegedly staging her own armed kidnapping to pocket cash for her personal debts. Grace Ogunleye—the deputy chief of a local government council in Nigeria—sparked a massive military and police manhunt when her car was found abandoned on a lonely road last month. Cops and soldiers launched a dramatic rescue mission, eventually “saving” her after a day of intense searches. But detectives soon smelled a rat. Now, a court has ordered the high-flying politician to be remanded at a top-security correctional facility after police uncovered…
By SCM Reporter A TECH-SAVVY fraudster who allegedly used a sophisticated fake voice of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to dupe “gullible” targets has been hunted down and arrested by an elite police squad. Ifechukwu Dennis was captured by an unstoppable “crack team” operating under the direct orders of Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) following a high-stakes intelligence operation. The suspected audio trickster had been on the run before police cornered him in Benin City, the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. Specialist officers believe Dennis managed to manipulate audio to sound exactly like President Tinubu. He then…
Admin I Thursday, June 04, 2026 PORT HARCOURT – The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed empathy towards players and officials of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt who sustained minor injuries in a road accident while heading to Awka, capital of Anambra State for a 2026 President Federation Cup Round of 16 game against Nasarawa United of Lafia. “The NFF received with shock the news of the road accident involving your players and officials around Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt while on the way to a President Federation Cup Round of 16 match…
By Segun Orija I Thursday, June 04.2026 IBOKUN, Osun – The upcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State is not just another routine change of leaders, it is a major test for the state’s future. Elections in our state are rarely just about party logos; they are a deep agreement between the people and the government on how things should be run. Today, the state is suffering under a leadership style that cares only about appearances rather than real work. We are seeing a dangerous shift where superficial dancing and displays have replaced clear financial and…
By Emmanuel Thomas KYIV, Ukraine — In a striking and highly personal shift in diplomatic strategy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an extraordinary open letter directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling for an immediate ceasefire and a face-to-face summit in a neutral third country to end the war. The letter, which marks a significant departure from Kyiv’s long-standing refusal to negotiate directly with Mr. Putin, arrives as the conflict enters its fifth year of full-scale devastation. Combining blunt assessments of Russian battlefield vulnerabilities with an explicit appeal to Mr. Putin’s historical legacy, Mr. Zelensky framed the…
Drives ‘Meaningful Legacy’ For Women In Leadership Amidst Evolving Global Landscape Ben Omoike I Thursday, June 04.2026 NIGERIA: As part of its ongoing commitment to inspire, empower, and influence women on the global stage, Women in Management, Business & Public Service (WIMBIZ), a pan-African organisation dedicated to advancing women’s leadership, will host its 4th London Conference, under the theme “Meaningful Legacy: Power, Positioning, and Influence in a Changing World”. The conference, scheduled to take place on Friday, 26 June 2026, at One Great George Street at The Institution of Civil Engineers, London, will convene distinguished global leaders, senior…
Admin I Thursday, June 04.2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has trained 50 women in Kano State on inverter and battery technologies through its She-Powers Energy Initiative. The three-day programme, held at the Technology Incubation Centre, Farm Centre, Kano which ended yesterday, was designed to equip participants with practical renewable energy skills, promote women-led enterprises, and enhance sustainable livelihoods. The initiative forms part of NASENI’s broader commitment to empowering women, creating economic opportunities, and expanding participation in Nigeria’s growing clean energy…
By SCM Reporter A METROPOLITAN Police officer has been sacked in disgrace after launched a shocking assault on a handcuffed detainee in a hospital ward. PC Omar Campedelli was booted off the force following a fast-tracked misconduct hearing on Wednesday, June 3, after standard-bearing colleagues bravely blew the whistle on his violent outburst. The shamed bobby—who was tasked with guarding a vulnerable suspect receiving medical treatment—lashed out and slapped the man across the head. The Sun can reveal that the drama unfolded on December 1, 2025, while Campedelli, of the Met’s Central West Basic Command Unit, was on…
BY SCM ONLINE REPORTER IRAN’S powerful parliament speaker has issued a menacing warning to the United States, declaring that Washington “must pay the price” for Israel’s escalating military campaign in Lebanon. In a fiery statement that has dramatically ratcheted up regional tensions, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that America is directly complicit in alleged war crimes. Taking to social media platform X, the hardline Iranian politician warned ominously: “Every choice has a price, and the bill comes due. It will all fall into place.” The chilling threat comes as hopes for peace in the region lie in tatters.…