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By Emmanuel Thomas l Saturday, May 30.26 ABUJA — The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has unanimously affirmed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The major political development unfolded on Saturday under dramatic circumstances, following a heavy security lockdown at the original venue of the party’s Special National Convention in Abuja. The PDP faction, led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, revealed that it had fully paid for the ‘A Class Event Centre’ in Abuja and formally notified both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and relevant security agencies. However, the event took…
By Titus Eleweke I Saturday, May 30.26 AWKA, Anambra – Nigeria’s human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the May 30 remembrance by Ndi Igbo as not merely a date on the calendar, but a solemn memorial reflection day. We remember the young men and women whose dreams were extinguished before they had the opportunity to blossom. We remember the innocent children whose fragile lives were consumed by hunger, disease, displacement, and the devastating consequences of war In a statement titled, “May 30: A Day of Remembrance,…
By Oluseyi Olonade I Saturday, May 22026 IKEJA, Lagos – Every political epoch produces individuals whose entry into the arena fundamentally alters a state’s trajectory. For Osun State, currently caught at a critical socioeconomic crossroads, the political landscape is undergoing a necessary realignment. He belongs to that distinct tradition where leadership is earned through measurable competence and personal accountability. Oyebamiji’s political philosophy is anchored on technocratic pragmatism. For him, governance is never a stage for political performance; it is a serious mechanism for structural transformation It is within this shifting tide that the emergence of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola…
Admin I Saturday, May 29. 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individuals and corporations – in acquiring properties in the United Kingdom. Fidbank UK which provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including trade finance, personal and business banking, treasury services, commercial lending, and private banking, is set to deliver tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) seeking to invest in the UK real estate market through its FidBank Buy-to-Let product. This announcement was made at an exclusive product…
By abiodun KOMOLAFE I Saturday, May 29.26 “The legal practitioner lives for the direction of his people and the advancement of the cause of his country.” – Christopher Sapara Williams (November 1888) IJEBU-JESA, Osun – Decades ahead, a fastidious, dispassionate scholar will cast his gaze upon one of those who kept his reputation unblemished and acknowledge him in remembrance of times past. A key factor in the choice of subject will be tracing how a man distinguished himself without becoming mired in the quicksand of a society enmeshed in moral decline during the very epoch in which he operated and…
Admin I Saturday, May 30. 26 IBADAN, Oyo – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Saturday issued a follow-up statement to express deepening concern over the continued captivity of the pupils and teachers abducted during the tragic attack on schools in the Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities precisely in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. “Days after our initial public outcry, the situation has grown even more distressing following the emergence of another disturbing video released by the abductors, showing our colleagues in traumatic conditions soliciting for their unconditional release from the den of their abductors”, NUT said…
By our in Turkey IRAN sent out a massive World Cup warning last night by brushing aside a rocky first half to utterly smash Gambia 3-1. The Persians proved they are ready to rock the upcoming tournament in North America—even if their off-pitch travel plans are currently a total mess. Team Melli have been forced to pitch up camp in Mexico while they sweat over delayed US visas due to Middle East tensions. But out on the pitch in sunny Antalya, it was Gambia causing the early geopolitical tremors. The African underdogs tore up the script just before the…
By Emmanuel Thomas I Friday, May 29.2026 We are officially two weeks away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a historic, sprawling tournament hosted across three massive nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. When I finally got to the front of the line, the only tickets left were ‘Premium Fan Experiences’ that cost more than my entire garage. Now, on the resale sites, a basic seat two weeks out is going for $2,000 USD. For two grand, the player should come over and personally give my son a piggyback ride around the pitch On…
By SCM Correspondent ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to owners of event centres, hotels, and public buildings within the nation’s capital to desist from leasing out their facilities to illegal organizations. The administration cautioned that land allocations in the FCT are strictly granted for lawful purposes, declaring that the title documents of any property found hosting unauthorized or illegal gatherings will be summarily revoked. This directive was contained in a press statement issued on Friday, May 29, 2026, by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social…
By SCM Staff Writer A DISGRACED former Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for 15 months after launching a sickening sexual assault on a teenage boy in a Heathrow hotel room. Predatory Grant Fulker, 32, used his position as a volunteer police cadet leader to target, manipulate, and groom young lads who trusted him. The beast was hauled before Southwark Crown Court yesterday (Thursday) where a judge caged him for his calculated abuse of power. The court heard how the sleazy ex-cop sent a barrage of sexualised WhatsApp messages to his teenage victim while acting as a trusted…