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By SCM REPORTER I Tuesday, Jan.05.26 ABUJA – A PLEA for urgent protection has been issued by the United Nations today after a wave of “grave” attacks swept through Nigeria, leaving a trail of death, kidnappings, and charred ruins. In a horrifying start to the New Year, more than 30 people are feared dead after ruthless assailants stormed a busy village market in Kasuwan Daji, Niger State. Witnesses described scenes of absolute carnage as the gunmen opened fire on shoppers before turning the market into an inferno, torching stalls and nearby family homes. An unknown number of villagers…
By SCM Sports Writer Cesc Fabregas’ Como 1907 didn’t just win at the Arena Garibaldi last night—they staged a hostile takeover. In a performance dripping with the kind of A-list glamour usually reserved for the red carpets of Lake Como, the visitors dismantled Pisa 3-0 to prove they are no longer just a “project,” but a powerhouse. While the locals were hoping for a leaning tower of strength, they got a total collapse as Como’s galaxy of superstars turned the Serie A encounter into a personal playground. The masterclass began with the man of the moment, Nico Paz.…
The embattled Russian Tanker By SCM Staff Writer MOSCOW – Vladimir Putin’s henchmen have sparked a diplomatic firestorm after accusing NATO of “stalking” a Russian tanker in the middle of the ocean. The Kremlin is fuming over what they call an “abnormal situation” involving the civilian vessel Marinera, which has been shadowed for days by US and NATO military assets. Despite the ship being more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away from American shores, Moscow claims Western warships are hovering like hawks in a tense high-seas standoff. A spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told state-controlled…
By Emmanuel Ukudolo I Tuesday, January 05.26 ABUJA, Nigeria — For years, the promise of Nigeria’s digital economy has been hampered by a stubborn reality: despite having one of the world’s fastest-growing mobile markets, the average user experience has often been defined by dropped calls, sluggish data speeds, and erratic connectivity. In a newly released strategic outlook for 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signaled a shift from simply expanding access to aggressively policing the quality of that access. The Executive Vice Chairman NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, characterized the year ahead as a turning point where…
Young Palestinian gunned down by the Yellow Line by Israeli forces By SCM REPORTER ISRAELI forces have been accused of gunning down a young child near a controversial “no-go” zone in northern Gaza. The youngster was reportedly shot on Tuesday in Beit Lahia, a town reeling from months of heavy bombardment. Local reports suggest the child was fired upon after wandering too close to the so-called “Yellow Line”—a deadly boundary imposed by Israel following the October ceasefire. Witnesses claim the victim was targeted by snipers stationed along the perimeter, despite posing no visible threat. The “Yellow Line” has…
Admin I Tuesday, Jan.05.26 TEHRAN – STARK-STAVING Tehran has issued a blood-curdling warning to the West, vowing a “decisive” response to any meddling in its affairs. In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, the Iranian Defense Council declared that the country’s security and independence are “red lines” that will be defended at any cost. The council’s outburst comes as international pressure mounts on the regime, with Western leaders ramping up calls for change within the Islamic Republic. But the hardline council hit back today, snarling that any “hostile course” taken by foreign powers would be met with an immediate…
Police in India extract a thief from vent By SCM Reporter INDIA – A hapless housebreaker in India learned the hard way that he isn’t quite as nimble as Father Christmas after getting wedged solid in a family’s ventilation shaft. The red-faced rogue was discovered dangling like a lost parcel when a family in Rajasthan returned home from a day out. Expecting to find their living room exactly as they left it, the homeowners were instead greeted by a pair of legs kicking frantically from the ceiling. Local police were called to the scene, not to give chase,…
Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan Tackles Udogun Okpe, Sapele Okpe Community leaders By Admin I Tuesday, Jan.05.26 SAPELE – The Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, has asserted that all the demands of the Orodje in Council should be discountenanced as the said claims are unfounded in historical facts and law. ‘’The land where PPL 220 is situated belongs to Abigborodo Community’’ He also stated that Ajaji, Ugwo, Ajimele, Aji-Dore, Obotie and Irakpa are Itsekiri communities. ‘’The only existing communities known in Sapele from time immemorial are all Itsekiri communities. Sapele was never an Okpe Community. Rather it…
BY OUR FOOTBALL CORRESPONDENT IN FEZ VICTOR OSIMHEN and Ademola Lookman proved they are the undisputed Kings of Africa as Nigeria’s superstars tore Mozambique to shreds in a 4-0 demolition. The Super Eagles didn’t just win; they delivered a statement of intent that will be heard from Lagos to London. In a ruthless display of attacking football at the Stade de Fès, Nigeria’s “Big Three” turned the Round of 16 clash into a personal playground, securing a spot in the quarter-finals with terrifying ease. The carnage began in the 20th minute when former Everton man Alex Iwobi—pulling the strings…
By our man in Morocco THE Egyptian King reigned supreme in Morocco last night as Mohamed Salah produced a moment of pure magic to break Benin hearts. Liverpool’s talismanic forward struck in the dying seconds of extra time to secure a 3-1 win for the Pharaohs, but only after the seven-time champions were given the fright of their lives. For long periods in Agadir, it looked like the upset of the century was on the cards as plucky Benin refused to follow the script. Manchester City’s new sensation Omar Marmoush was the man causing chaos early on, dancing…
