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heBy Adeola Babajide I Friday, May 29.26 OMUO-EKITI – As the countdown begins towards the June 20, 2026, governorship election, an unfamiliar atmosphere hangs over Ekiti State. For anyone steeped in our political history, the current landscape presents a striking paradox. The political pendulum has traditionally swung wildly between competing forces, driven by an independent-minded and highly literate populace. Ahead of the June polls, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has set an aggressive target: mobilizing a minimum of 500,000 votes across the state’s 2,445 polling units Historically, the “Fountain of Knowledge” has been an intellectually volatile,…
PBy SCM Correspondent TEHRAN — Senior Iranian officials have firmly rejected demands regarding the external transfer of the country’s enriched uranium reserves, declaring that the Islamic Republic has absolutely no plans to ship its stockpile abroad. Emphasizing that Iran’s domestic nuclear materials will remain explicitly under Iranian sovereign control and within its geographical borders, authorities made clear that any future decisions concerning the atomic program will be guided solely by the nation’s security priorities and strategic interests. The definitive statements come at a critical juncture as indirect diplomatic channels continue between Tehran and Washington. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a…
By SCM Reporter ABUJA — Marking the third anniversary of his administration today, May 29, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) delivered a comprehensive national address, declaring that the difficult economic and structural choices made by his government have successfully stabilised Nigeria and prevented a looming fiscal collapse. Reflecting on a tumultuous but ultimately redemptive three-year journey, the President empathised with citizens over the steep cost-of-living adjustments triggered by his policies. He firmly assured the nation, however, that these sacrifices have yielded a stronger, more competitive, and sustainable economy. Choosing Long-Term Recovery Over Political Convenience Reminding Nigerians of the…
By SCM Correspondent The political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections shifted significantly on Thursday as the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, officially dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a swift reaction to their defection, the national leadership of the NDC announced that it had granted express waivers to both political heavyweights, clearing the path for them to contest the Delta Central and Delta North Senatorial district seats, respectively, under its…
By SCM Staff Writer PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sweeping immigration directive ordering African nationals currently residing in the country under temporary visa waiver programs to exit the country by May 31, 2026. Foreign nationals who fail to comply with the order face immediate arrest, steep financial penalties, and prolonged custodial sentences. The official directive, issued by Cambodia’s General Department of Immigration under the Ministry of Interior, specifically targets citizens from several African nations, including Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and Uganda. According to the public notice, special temporary immigration arrangements and legal waivers…
By SCM Reporter In a major political realignment ahead of the upcoming general elections, the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, and the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, have officially dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The high-profile defections were confirmed in a statement on Friday by the National Chairman of the NDC, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa (HSD), who warmly received the political heavyweights into the party’s fold. In a swift move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Delta…
By SCM Staff Writer TEHRAN — In a major geopolitical move that reshapes regional commerce, the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, has issued strict executive orders directing Omani officials to clear hurdles and aggressively increase the volume of trade and economic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The directive marks a highly coordinated effort by Muscat to position itself as Tehran’s primary economic gateway. According to regional trade sources, Omani authorities have already initiated practical measures to facilitate this shift, including replacing the heads of specific domestic banking branches to drastically accelerate the processing times and financial transactions…
By SCM Reporter THEY spent millions on a three-continent fairytale wedding, but the fairytale is officially over. Billionaire heiress and L’Oréal ambassador Temi Otedola has sensationally filed for divorce from her hitmaker husband, Mr Eazi, following a devastating baby bombshell. The Sun can reveal that the 30-year-old fashion influencer called time on her marriage to the Afrobeats star after discovering he had secretly fathered a son with another woman outside of their marriage. And in a brutal move that will leave the charts-topping singer feeling the pinch, Temi’s tycoon father, Femi Otedola, has moved swiftly to reclaim…
By SCM Reporter LONDON — A dramatic, unprecedented border lockdown has been launched across North America just weeks before the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off, as host nations scramble to protect the tournament from a terrifying Ebola outbreak. In a chilling joint directive, the governments of the United States, Canada, and Mexico have united to enforce strict, “aligned” public health travel restrictions. The sweeping security dragnet takes direct aim at travellers arriving from high-risk African regions currently battling the deadly virus, threatening to plunge tournament logistics into absolute chaos. The joint trilateral statement, released simultaneously by…
Admin I Thursday, May 28. 2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Access Bank Plc has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance and sustainable community impact. The Bank received the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026 The awards, conferred by Cambridge IFA under the Global Good Governance Awards (3G Awards) platform, are based on rigorous, independent research and evaluation conducted throughout the nomination process. The award ceremony was held on April 28, 2026, in Singapore, attracting over 300 high-level participants from…