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…Appoints Oladiti As New State Coordinator Admin I Thursday, August 06.2026 OYO, Nigeria – The City Boy Movement (CBM) has removed Ahmed Ajibola as its Oyo State Coordinator following disciplinary proceedings over allegations of gross misconduct, insubordination and conduct deemed prejudicial to the interests of the movement. Ajibola’s removal comes barely two months after the Movement issued him a formal notice to show cause, demanding that he respond to several allegations contained in a petition submitted against him. On the 2nd of June, 2026, a notice signed by the Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Hon.…
Admin I Thursday, August 06,2026 Cup-holders, Super Falcons of Nigeria put up a sensational attacking masterclass at the Stade Moulay Hassan on Wednesday night, overpowering Egypt 6–2 to set up a heavyweight WAFCON 2026 quarter-final encounter against Cameroon. Nigeria set the tone early in the contest, taking the lead in the 21st minute when Asisat Oshoala coolly converted a penalty following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) handball check. Substitute Gift Monday doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time, finishing off a brilliant short-corner routine involving Toni Payne and Rinsola Babajide. Egypt pulled one back shortly after to send the…
Admin I Thursday, August 06, 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – FOR Independent oil and gas players in Nigeria to optimize the value of their assets, boost returns on investments and ensure resilient systems, they must get asset integrity right, fix obsolescence in their operations and consciously work on life extension of their assets, the CEO Seplat Energy, Engr.Effiong Okon has said. Engr. Okon said this during the Panel Session Two (2) of the 49th Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Lagos themed “Building Resilient Energy Systems in a Rapidly Evolving…
By Emmanuel Thomas l Thursday, August 05, 2026 LAGOS — Astronomy enthusiasts and skywatchers across the globe are gearing up for one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena: a total solar eclipse scheduled for Wednesday, August 12. While the path of totality—where the Moon completely covers the face of the Sun—will sweep across select regions of the Northern Hemisphere, space agencies and astronomical observatories are ensuring no one misses out. A global live broadcast will stream the event in real time, bringing both the dramatic visual views and the scientific breakdown directly to screens around the world. The official…
By SCM International Desk I Thursday, August 05, 2026 SANA’A, Yemen — Houthi-aligned Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Thursday that they had executed a large-scale, coordinated military strike targeting Saudi military mobilizations and affiliated brigade camps along the eastern border region. The statement, issued from Sana’a, marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric and kinetic action in the ongoing conflict that has strained the Arabian Peninsula for over a decade. According to the official statement released by the military command in Sana’a on August 6, 2026 (corresponding to 23 Safar 1448 AH), Houthi forces deployed a barrage of ballistic…
By SCM Correspondent l Thursday, August 05,2026 JERUSALEM — The Israeli military launched a wave of retaliatory airstrikes across southern Lebanon after an explosive device detonated during a search operation in a border village, killing two Israeli reserve soldiers and severely wounding four others. The fallen soldiers were identified by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as Major (Res.) Harel Birenstock, 34, a company commander from Nokdim, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33, a combat soldier from Eilat. Both were serving in Battalion 2855 of the 55th Reserve Paratroopers Brigade. The fatal blast occurred in the southern Lebanese village…
By SCM Correspondent l Thursday, August 05,2026 ABUJA — In what has been described as the largest single-day rescue mission in recent security operations, joint Nigerian security forces have successfully rescued over 300 hostages abducted by armed bandits and jihadist elements across North-Central and North-West communities. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally welcomed the freed citizens, hailing the intelligence-driven joint operational synergy between the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), and the Nigeria Police Force. According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, a total of 308 victims were safely extracted during…
By Akintunde Adewoye I Thursday, August 05, 2026 OSOGBO, Osun – Power is not just a tool to boss people around or a simple office job; it is a sacred trust. The words a leader uses show the kind of government they are running. Words from a leader should build confidence, calm fears, and show respect. But when leadership turns into loose talk, messy political deals, and embarrassing outbursts, the office loses its value, and public trust begins to break. When people offer better ideas or alternative plans for the economy, a true leader responds with…
By Emmanuel Thomas l Thursday August 05, 2026 LAGOS – In a major development for Nigeria’s corporate debt capital market, investment banking firm Pathway Advisors Limited has officially announced the launch of Zeenab Foods Limited’s Series 3 Commercial Paper issuance of up to ₦25 billion. The financial move, which is currently open to institutional and high-net-worth investors, represents a critical step in providing non-bank capital to strengthen Nigeria’s real sector, specifically the agro-processing and commodity export industries. The Series 3 offer is being issued under Zeenab Foods’ existing ₦50 billion Commercial Paper Programme. According to official transaction details provided by…
By Emmanuel Thomas l Thursday, August 05, 2026 OSOGBO — As the August 15 Osun State governorship election draws near, Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a passionate appeal to the electorate, charging them to resist any attempt by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to drag the state back into what he described as an era of hardship, unpaid wages, and socio-economic stagnation. Speaking ahead of the crucial off-cycle poll, Governor Adeleke accused the previous administration of deliberately weaponizing poverty against the citizens, particularly civil servants and pensioners, through the infamous half-salary policy and neglect of basic welfare.…