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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…
By Foreign Desk I Wednesday, August 05.2026 KYIV, Ukraine — Russia unleashed a heavy overnight barrage of ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and jet-powered drones on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding region, leaving at least 17 people dead and 44 injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The bombardment severely damaged non-military commercial infrastructure, ripping through distribution hubs, construction material warehouses, a brewery, and a passenger platform at a regional railway station. The scale and intensity of the strike exposed critical vulnerabilities in Ukraine’s air defense envelope, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to issue a sharp appeal to Western allies. Zelenskyy…
By SCM Online Desk I Wednesday, August 05,2026 WASHINGTON — In recent weeks, viral video clips across social media platforms have claimed to capture a dramatic geopolitical rupture: Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, declaring an end to the kingdom’s decadelong security partnership with the United States. Accompanying captions quoted the Foreign Minister as asserting that “the era of relying on the United States is over” and asking how former President Donald J. Trump could protect Gulf partners when he “can’t even protect his own country.” The statements swept across X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and…
Enugu State Governor, HE Peter Mbah and Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida By Emmanuel Thomas l Wednesday, August 05,2026 ENUGU, NIGERIA – In a major boost for Nigeria’s regional digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formalized an agreement with the Enugu State Government for the operational lease of the NCC Digital Industrial Park and the NCC Learning Centre in Enugu. The landmark agreement signing was witnessed by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, who led a…
Admin I Wednesday, August 05,2026 LAGOS – As MSMEs across the South-East seek opportunities for growth, market expansion and cross-border trade, Stanbic IBTC, in partnership with the iAnambra State Government, convened the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour in Onitsha to equip businesses with practical solutions for sustainable growth. The summit, organised in collaboration with the Anambra State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, brought together government officials, business leaders, trade associations, development partners and entrepreneurs to explore practical pathways for economic growth, business sustainability and increased participation in local and international trade. Speaking at the event, which took…
By SCM Foreign Desk WASHINGTON — A fresh wave of geopolitical friction and information warfare erupted across the Persian Gulf as Iranian military sources claimed to have detained American special operations forces in the Strait of Hormuz—an assertion immediately and categorically denied by the Pentagon. The dispute began after outlets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that Iranian naval units had intercepted a foreign craft carrying up to 50 U.S. personnel, including troops assigned to Joint Special Operations Command and Central Command (CENTCOM). According to statements attributed to Iranian military representatives, the personnel were seized…
By SCM Foreign Desk AN 81-YEAR-OLD French grandmother has jilted traditional retirement plans by flying thousands of miles to West Africa to meet her 24-year-old fiancé. The smitten OAP, whose names are still kept secret made the journey to Senegal to spend time with her youthful husband-to-be before bringing him back to France for a whirlwind September wedding. Despite a massive 57-year age gap, the jet-setting retiree insists she has found true love with the West African youngster, who is less than a third of her age. The pair are now packing their bags to return to France…
By Adesegun Adeshi Gbenga I Tuesday, August 04.2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian banks have moved swiftly to contain the effects of a sophisticated global cyber campaign sweeping across sectors and continents, with industry sources assuring the public that the nation’s financial system remains strong, resilient and secure. The campaign, described by analysts as one of the most coordinated waves of attacks in years, is neither peculiar to Nigeria nor limited to finance. Organisations in telecommunications, healthcare, government, energy, technology and corporate registries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa have been targeted by the same wave of intrusions, underscoring…