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BY SCM ONLINE REPORTER ITuesday, May 19, 2026 THE stunning West African nation of Togo has pulled off a historic first by scrapping visa requirements for every single African citizen. In a blockbuster move aimed at turning the country into a booming hub for travel and trade, anyone holding a valid passport from an African nation can now rock up to the border and get up to 30 days of visa-free entry. Government officials hailed the massive shake-up as a “historic step forward” for the continent. A spokesperson confirmed the country’s President of the Council is determined to transform…
Admin I Tuesday, May 19.2026 LAGOS, Nigeria– Lagos State Government on Monday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to end the “culture of blackouts” and establish a 24-hour electricity market driven by private sector investment, smart metering and independent power generation across the state. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, where he presented the achievements and strategic direction of the ministry under the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. Ogunleye said the state had commenced aggressive reforms following the implementation of the Lagos State Electricity Law…
BENJAMIN OMOIKE I Tuesday, May 18.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has reaffirmed its commitment to governance that is guided by evidence, coordination, and measurable impact. At the heart of this approach is a simple goal: using reliable data to ensure that development efforts truly improve the lives of residents across the State. Speaking at the Annual Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Governor on SDGs, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, emphasised that Lagos is strengthening how it tracks progress and delivers results…
Titus Eleweke, South East Editor AWKA, Anambra – Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has formally petitioned relevant Nigerian security and law-enforcement agencies to immediately investigate the alleged inflammatory utterances and conduct of Akin Fapohunda. Ejiofor gave the authorities 72 hours to commence an investigation into what he described as hate-filled and ethnically intimidating remarks allegedly made by Fapohunda, warning that he would institute legal action should the agencies fail to act within the stipulated period. In a statement titled, “Monday Musings: When Political Threats Echo Rwanda:…
By International Desk KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — A rapidly intensifying outbreak of the Ebola virus in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 130 lives, the country’s health minister announced on Tuesday. At least 2 others were killed in neighbouring Uganda, bringing the death toll to 132. The sharp rise in fatalities comes as total recorded infections spiked to 513, signaling a dangerous acceleration of a crisis that global health authorities warn could spiral across Central Africa. The Congolese Health Minister, Dr. Samuel-Roger Kamba, confirmed the grim milestone during a press briefing, painting…
Admin I Tuesday, May 19.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reinforced its commitment to community welfare and sustainable development with the distribution of food packs to over 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos state. The outreach, executed under the Bank’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative, was carried out in partnership with the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs and the Sodiq Abiodun Ogundare (SAO) Foundation. Speaking during the event, Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island/Lekki, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Edekobi, represented by the Branch Leader, Adeola Odeku Branch, Fidelity Bank Plc,…
By Technology News Staff OAKLAND, Calif. — A federal judge on Monday formally dismissed Elon Musk’s high-stakes, $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership, adopting a unanimous advisory jury verdict that found the billionaire waited too long to sue his former partners over the company’s transition from a non-profit to a commercial behemoth. The decision, delivered by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in an Oakland federal courtroom after a dramatic three-week trial, caps—at least for now—one of the most fiercely watched legal battles in the history of Silicon Valley. However, Mr. Musk immediately signaled that the…
By SCM Staff Writer SAN DIEGO — Five people were killed today in a shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center, authorities said, an attack that has shattered a local community and ignited fierce political outrage over public safety and leadership. Police confirmed that two gunmen opened fire inside the center, killing three victims at the scene. Two other individuals later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total death toll to five. Law enforcement officials, alongside reporting from NBC, have identified the two suspects as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18. Both teenagers are currently in custody.…
By Tife Ayodele I Monday, May 18.26 EJIGBO, Osun – As the Osun State governorship election approaches, the good people of Osun State are preparing to make a choice that will shape their future for years to come. In politics, leaders can sometimes become cold or disconnected from the struggles of everyday people. However, AMBO has always been a humanist. Even when he was working in the private sector, far from the cameras, he was busy helping others. He didn’t start helping people because he wanted to run for office; he helped them because it is his nature…
Admin I Monday, May 18.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Olam Agri’s wheat-milling business, Crown Flour Mill (CFM) Limited, has officially unveiled new wheat flour and semolina brands, Mama’s Choice Flour and Mama’s Pride Semolina, as part of its continued drive to capture evolving consumer needs. The unveiling events, held in Lagos on May 12 and 13, 2026, attracted distributors, dealers, bakers, confectioners from across segments, underscoring anticipation and enthusiasm for the new products. Mama’s Choice Wheat Flour delivers higher yields, consumes less oil, and produces finer, whiter finished products, attributes that help users reduce production costs while increasing profitability.…