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By Ifeanyi Ejiofor I Saturday, Jan.10.26 ABUJA, Nigeria – The kidnapping and brutal murder of Barrister Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo in Abuja represents far more than a tragic criminal act. It is a stark symbol of a system that is failing in its most basic responsibility,the protection of human life. Abuja was conceived as the secure heart of the Nigerian Federation,a city insulated from the everyday anxieties of insecurity that plague other parts of the country. Yet, recent events suggest that this promise has eroded.bFear, lawlessness, and organised criminal syndicates operating under the now-infamous “one-chance” phenomenon have steadily reclaimed the…
BY OUR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT IN MARRAKESH VICTOR OSIMHEN proved exactly why he is the King of African football last night, dismantling Algeria to fire Nigeria into the AFCON semi-finals. The Galatasaray goal-machine was the star of the show in Marrakesh, scoring a trademark header and turning provider as the Super Eagles cruised to a 2-0 win over the shell-shocked Desert Foxes. After a cagey first half where Nigeria dominated but couldn’t find the breakthrough—even seeing a Calvin Bassey effort cleared off the line in a controversial VAR call—the game exploded into life just two minutes after the restart. It…
The US DOOMSDAY NUCLEAR PLANE TAKES OFF FROM PENTAGON for the first time By SCM REPORTER January 10, 2026 – FEARS of a global conflict have reached fever pitch after the US military’s infamous “Doomsday Plane” was caught on camera taking off for what experts claim is the first time in its 51-year history. Terrifying footage captured by Rapid Report shows the massive Boeing E-4B Nightwatch—a flying command centre designed to survive a nuclear blast—roaring into the skies. The high-stakes flight comes as tensions boil over following the dramatic US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, sparking fears…
BY OUR MAN IN RABAT THE Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium was less of a football ground and more of a furnace last night as Morocco turned the heat up to boiling point on Cameroon. In a Rabat atmosphere that would make a rock concert feel like a library, the Atlas Lions didn’t just beat Cameroon—they bullied them. The hosts roared into the AFCON semi-finals with a 2-0 victory that left the Indomitable Lions looking toothless in front of a deafening wall of Moroccan red. From the first whistle, the 68,000-capacity cauldron in Rabat was shaking. Every touch from a…
By SCM Staff Writer MOSCOW has sensationally denied blasting the Qatari embassy in Kyiv, blaming the damage on a “wonky” Ukrainian air defence missile instead. The Kremlin’s top brass today insisted they had “no targets” anywhere near the diplomatic mission during their latest blitz on the Ukrainian capital. Instead, Putin’s spin doctors are pointing the finger at President Zelenskyy’s own defenders, claiming a malfunction sent a Kyiv interceptor crashing into the building. The Foreign Ministry in Moscow barked: “There were no designated targets near the Qatari mission. It was a Ukrainian air defense malfunction that caused the damage.” Ukrainian…
By SCM News Desk JERUSALEM — ISRAELI PM Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a chilling warning to the West, claiming Islamist fanatics are “eating the hearts” of victims while they are still alive. In a graphic address, the veteran leader described a level of “fanaticism” that he insists poses an existential threat not just to the Middle East, but to the streets of London and beyond. Mr. Netanyahu claimed that during acts of terror, militants had “cut open the chest” of a person while they were “still alive” before proceeding to “eat the heart.” The Prime Minister used the stomach-churning…
By SCM Reporter JERUSALEM — ISRAEL is preparing to “taper off” its reliance on billions of dollars in American military aid, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed. In a bombshell interview with The Economist, the Israeli leader declared that his country’s economy has finally “come of age” and is ready to stand on its own two feet. Netanyahu predicted that Israel’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is on a rocket-path to hit the staggering $1 trillion mark—a milestone that would cement its status as a global economic powerhouse. ‘Incredible Capacities’ The Prime Minister signaled a historic shift in the…
By OUR MAN IN MOROCCO ILIMAN NDIAYE was the hero in the heat of Tangier as Senegal marched into the AFCON semi-finals with a gritty 1-0 win over ten-man Mali. The Lions of Teranga made the Stade Ibn Batouta their personal fortress, securing their spot in the final four in front of a raucous 65,000-capacity crowd at the stunning coastal venue. While the football was often as fiery as the Moroccan sun, it was a horror show from Mali keeper Djigui Diarra that gifted Senegal the only goal they needed. TANGIER TEARS In the 27th minute, Diarra—usually the…
By OUR MAN IN MOROCCO ILIMAN NDIAYE was the hero in the heat of Tangier as Senegal marched into the AFCON semi-finals with a gritty 1-0 win over ten-man Mali. The Lions of Teranga made the Stade Ibn Batouta their personal fortress, securing their spot in the final four in front of a raucous 65,000-capacity crowd at the stunning coastal venue. While the football was often as fiery as the Moroccan sun, it was a horror show from Mali keeper Djigui Diarra that gifted Senegal the only goal they needed. TANGIER TEARS In the 27th minute, Diarra—usually the…
Admin I Friday, January 08.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s U20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have resumed camping in Abuja ahead of their forthcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against their Senegalese counterparts. The team opened camp on Saturday, January 4, 2026, at the Westpoint Hotel, marking the start of an intensive preparation programme. A total of 17 players are currently in camp, with additional invited players expected to arrive in the coming days to complete the roster. Training activities have commenced in earnest, focusing on team cohesion, tactical organization, and physical conditioning, as the technical crew…
