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By SCM Political Desk I Wednesday, August 05, 2026 OSOGBO — Political tension reached a fever pitch in Osun State on Wednesday following reported early-morning raids by operatives of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on the Osogbo and Ilesa residences of Hon. Ibukun Ishola Fadipe, popularly known as IBK, the Accord candidate for the Osun East Senatorial District. The coordinated operation, which reportedly threw residents of both communities into panic, has triggered accusations of political witch-hunting and state-sponsored intimidation aimed at weakening opposition forces ahead of the upcoming election. According to top party chieftains…
By SCM International Desk I Wednesday, August 05, 2026 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage collided with the lunar surface at seven times the speed of sound, carving a fresh 100-foot crater across the dusty gray terrain and leaving behind a stark reminder of humanity’s expanding footprint in deep space. The high-speed impact unleashed energy equivalent to approximately three tons of TNT upon collision. While the kinetic blast delivered a powerful localized shockwave to the lunar crust, scientists confirmed that the resulting impact structure remains far too small to be seen from Earth with…
By SCM Sports Desk I Wednesday, August 05, 2025 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Major League Soccer fixture Inter Miami CF has suspended global icon Lionel Messi and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul indefinitely following serious allegations of workplace misconduct and racial harassment, club co-owner David Beckham announced. The disciplinary action was triggered after multiple Black staff members employed by the club came forward with formal internal complaints. The allegations specify that both Messi and De Paul engaged in repeated verbal harassment directed at club personnel. In a formal statement released by the organization, Beckham emphasized that management moved swiftly once…
By Emmanuel Thomas l Wednesday, August 05, 2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidential Renewed Hope Media Tour has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its remarkable progress in advancing local technology development, describing the Agency as a key driver of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Nigeria’s industrial transformation. Speaking on behalf of the team, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Communication, Information and Strategy, described the visit as “impressive, impressive, impressive,” noting that NASENI’s achievements demonstrate the capacity of Nigerian youths to excel when supported by purposeful leadership.…
By SCM Correspondent l Aug. 5, 2026 LONDON — Metropolitan Police officers executed a weeklong intelligence-driven surge across South London, arresting nearly 300 people and seizing dozens of weapons as part of a targeted effort to suppress a recent flare-up in youth gang violence. The targeted operation focused heavily on the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark, areas long at the epicenter of London’s struggle with knife crime and organized street syndicates. Over seven days, tactical teams, plainclothes detectives, and armed patrol units executed search warrants, conducted targeted street stops, and swept public spaces. In total, police arrested 297 individuals,…
,By SCM Correspondent l Wednesday, August 05, 2026 OSOGBO — With barely 10 days to the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised an alarm over reported plans by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze all official bank accounts belonging to the state government. The governor also alleged that the anti-graft agency is targeting the personal accounts of key state government functionaries in what he described as a calculated attempt to paralyze administrative operations and destabilize the state ahead of the crucial poll. In a statement issued in Osogbo by the…
By SCM International Desk I Wednesday, August 05, 2026 JERUSALEM — Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, drew severe condemnation on Tuesday after posting video footage of female Palestinian prisoners in distress, accompanied by a caption boasting about the harsh conditions imposed under his tenure. The clip, shared across the ultra-nationalist minister’s official social media accounts, showed several Palestinian women held in an Israeli detention facility appearing visibly upset and weeping. Accompanying the video was a statement from Ben-Gvir: “If they’re crying, it means I’m doing a good job.” The post marked the latest in a series of…
Admin I Wednesday, August 05, 2026 AWKA, Anambra – Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged all Nigerians to deploy lawful and constitutional means to halt the country’s relentless cycle of violence before more communities are plunged into irreversible devastation. According to the human rights lawyer, Nigeria owes its citizens not merely condolences after tragedy, but the unwavering protection that every sovereign nation is duty-bound to provide. Ejiofor made the call in his weekly sermon titled, “MIDWEEK MUSINGS: THE ESCALATING TIDE OF GENOCIDAL ATROCITIES: MASS BURIAL…
By SCM Entertainment Desk I Wednesday, August 05, 2026 LAGOS — The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has once again been plunged into deep mourning following the tragic passing of popular Yoruba actress and film producer, Temitope Osoba. The talented film star died at the age of 40. The heartbreaking news of her death broke on Wednesday morning, August 5, 2026, leaving colleagues, fans, and the wider entertainment community in a state of shock. The Announcement and Social Media Tributes Her death was officially made public by fellow Nollywood actor Alesh Sanni, who took to his verified Instagram…
By Maxwell Ajibola I Wednesday, August 05, 2025 IJEBU-JESA, OSUN, NNigeria – Walk down the bustling streets of Osogbo, stop by a local market in Gbongan, or sit under a tree with farmers in igeIkire, and you will hear people talking about one thing: the August 15 election in Osun State. Everyone wants a better life, and when people gather to gist and say, “If you ask me”, they are simply trying to figure out who can truly change our story for the better. AMBO speaks the language of numbers, balance sheets, and proper planning. But he also…