Nigeria Targets Strong Start In Accra The 24th African Senior Athletics Championships get underway today in Accra, Ghana, with Nigeria aiming to make a winning start as they bid to reclaim the top spot that has eluded them since they emerged overall best in Porto Novo, Benin Republic, in 2012. On Tuesday, Nigeria will present [...] The post Accra 2026: Nigeria Eyes Early Gold Rush At African Senior Athletics Championships appeared first on Complete Sports.

National Police Service faced tough questions from lawmakers over the new budget line and its impact on service delivery at police stations.

Chelsea forward Estêvão will miss the 2026 World Cup after being left off the 55-player preliminary list submitted by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday, though Neymar was included in the expanded squad, ESPN reports. Estêvão’s status for the tournament had been in serious doubt after he suffered a muscle injury to his right thigh [...] The post Chelsea Star To Miss 2026 World Cup With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Theseus Mauruki Shambare THE National Plant Protection Organisation of Zimbabwe (NPPOZw) will tomorrow (Tuesday) join the global community in commemorating the International Day of Plant Health, with calls for stronger…

Bongani Ndlovu in BEIJING, China THE Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Zhemu Soda on Tuesday toured the Beijing Performing Arts Centre as part of his ongoing visit…

Following Sean Strickland’s split-decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 on Sunday, former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has disclosed that Russian-Emirati professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler may be less invincible in subsequent bouts. Before the fight, Usman predicted on his podcast with Henry Cejudo that Strickland’s tricky defensive style and inability [...] The post UFC: Why Chimaev May Be Less Invincible In Subsequent Bouts –Usman appeared first on Complete Sports.

The State Dinner served as a pre-inauguration diplomatic gathering, offering leaders an opportunity to engage.

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has declared support for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships. The competition will start in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday (today). Nigeria will be represented by 41 athletes at the six-day continental championships. Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, charged the athletes to compete with confidence, [...] The post CAA 2026: NSC Drums Up Support For Amusan, Usoro, Others appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nqobile Bhebhe in Beijing, China THE Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Zhemu Soda on Monday held high-level talks with China’s Minister of the National Radio and Television…

UEFA has chosen German referee Daniel Siebert to officiate the Champions League final between Paris Saint-German and Arsenal in Budapest on May 30. Siebert’s appointment marks his first time officiating a UEFA club competition final, capping over a decade as an international referee since 2015. The 42-year-old has overseen nine Champions League games this season, [...] The post Germany’s Siebert To Officiate Arsenal Vs PSG Champions League Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Motorists and pedestrians were advised against driving or walking through flooded sections.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has described Arsenal’s David Raya as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Raya has been a revelation since making the move to Arsenal in 2023 from Brentford. The Spaniard has been one of the reasons the Gunners are close to clinching a first Premier League title since 2004 [...] The post Raya Is Definitely One Of The Best Goalkeepers In The World –Liverpool Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.

Analysts say the significance of these emerging structures lies in their attempt to standardize and price agricultural risk in ways institutional investors can understand.

Under the revised package, all registered beneficiaries will now access free delivery services at Level 2 and Level 3 health facilities on a walk-in, walk-out basis.

Otto Addo has been selected as a member of the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Addo, who was recently dismissed from his role as Ghana’s head coach, previously led the Black Stars at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Under his guidance, Ghana recorded a group-stage win against South [...] The post Otto Addo Appointed to FIFA 2026 Technical Study Group appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The suspect was arrested on Monday at around 12:00 noon following investigations into the killing of 20-year-old Education student Alice Riang’a, also known as Sabina.

Engineers and technical experts have been deployed to the site to conduct comprehensive assessments of the remaining structure.

Treasury CS Mbadi said leaders from Gikomba Market approached the Treasury seeking a simpler and more predictable tax structure for mitumba imports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action for the Unity Cup later this year, and their opponents are already announcing their squads for the competition, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria are the defending champions. And this year, their challengers are Zimbabwe, India, and Jamaica. ​However, they will only get to face the Zimbabwean Warriors and […]

Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after Chad’s military launched air strikes on Boko Haram militants in the Lake Chad region, a local fishermen’s leader has told the BBC. Abubakar Gamandi Usman, chairman of Lake Chad Basin Fisheries Association of Nigeria, said several of the union’s members were missing and estimated more than 40 […]

The renewed commitment was highlighted during a high-level engagement at EACC headquarters.

The campaign also extended to West African leaders, including Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire, Joseph Boakai of Liberia and Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone

The agitated learners abandoned lessons and trekked several kilometres from the school to Ojola Trading Centre

NAIROBI, Kenya May 12 – Investment in Africa’s digital economy has been identified as a critical driver in unlocking cross-border trade and accelerating innovation across the continent. Speaking during a side event at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said Africa possesses immense potential to develop digital solutions capable […]

The cause of the collapse has not yet been established.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi clarified why the government might struggle to eliminate taxes for Kenyans earning up to Ksh30,000 or reduce the overall Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) burden. During an address on Monday, May 11, the CS noted that fulfilling these promises would immediately create a Ksh30 billion deficit in the national budget. “We have not dropped the issue of PAYE. What my team is currently doing is running simulations. The initial simulation shows we could lose about Ksh 35 billion in revenue annually, so we are reviewing the broader economic situation. We are looking at the economic situation as it The post Mbadi Explains Why Govt Cannot Yet Scrap PAYE for Low Earners appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya and France have taken their bilateral relationship to a new level, sealing 11 wide-ranging agreements that span transport, energy, digital infrastructure, trade, and health, in what both governments are calling a transformative moment for the partnership between Nairobi and Paris. Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron signed the deals at State House, Nairobi, following high-level bilateral talks held alongside the Africa Forward Summit – a historic gathering that marks the first time in over fifty years the summit has taken place outside France or a Francophone African nation. President Ruto called the choice of venue a powerful statement, noting The post Kenya Is Getting Nuclear Power, a New Rail Line, and French Billions – Here’s the Full Breakdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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President William Ruto moved decisively on Monday, signing three landmark pieces of legislation into law at State House, Nairobi: the Income Tax Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill, in a sweeping effort to reposition Kenya as a premier destination for global investment and technological innovation. State House said the new laws signal a significant shift in Kenya’s economic strategy. By refining its regulatory framework and building a more efficient, predictable business environment, the administration is sharpening the country’s competitive edge at a time when the race for foreign direct investment across Africa has never been The post Ruto Signs Three Laws That Could Change How Kenya Does Business Forever appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

One of Nairobi’s most anticipated road projects is in its final stretch. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo confirmed on Monday, May 11, that the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road flyover at Junction Mall is nearing completion, and when it opens, it is expected to cut the commute from Ngong Town to the Nairobi Central Business District from nearly two hours down to approximately 25 minutes. Construction crews have already finished the steel superstructure and the primary structural framework. Work now focuses on the final phase: deck slab installation, asphalt surfacing, and line marking to prepare the road for live traffic. Teams are The post Ngong Road Flyover Almost Done – Your 2-Hour Commute to Nairobi CBD Is About to Become 25 Minutes appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced a four-month closure of a section of Eldoret Road in Nairobi, starting May 18, 2026, at 6 am. The road will remain inaccessible to motorists until September 18, 2026, at 6 pm. This scheduled shutdown allows crews to construct a new vehicular bridge across the Nairobi River, a strategic move to slash traffic congestion and better link surrounding neighborhoods. During the construction period, KURA urges motorists to use the alternative routes detailed in the agency’s official traffic sketch. To maintain a smooth flow of vehicles and minimize delays, traffic police and marshals The post New Nairobi River Bridge Forces 4-Month Eldoret Road Closure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua used the funeral service of Reverend Julius Ndumia on Monday, May 11, to launch a pointed attack on the investigation into the clergyman’s killing, alleging that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations is sitting on CCTV footage that captured the murder and refusing to release it to the public. Speaking at the service for Rev Ndumia, who was killed on the night of May 3, 2026, after attackers broke into the PCEA Tabuga Church in Nakuru, Gachagua claimed that investigators already know what happened. and that the footage shows the killers spent three full hours inside The post Gachagua Claims DCI Is Hiding CCTV Footage in Rev Ndumia Murder Case appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will legally challenge a report that has paved the way for parliament to consider impeachment proceedings against him over the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm. A Constitution Court ruling last week found that parliament acted unconstitutionally when it voted against establishing an impeachment […]

The government’s controversial proposal to impose a five percent presumptive tax on second-hand clothing (mitumba) imports has been dropped from the Finance Bill 2026, but Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is not letting the idea go quietly. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, May 11, CS Mbadi confirmed that the National Assembly had cut the mitumba tax measure from the bill, effectively killing it for this legislative cycle. “On the taxation around mitumba, I have noticed that it has been dropped out of the final bill that has come from the National Assembly,” he said. “Of course, the final The post Why CS Mbadi Still Wants a Mitumba Tax Even After MPs Killed It appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka dismissed the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, arguing that Kenya secured the hosting rights due to divisions among Francophone nations rather than its own merit. Speaking at the Seed of Hope Church in Donholm on Sunday, Kalonzo urged President William Ruto to temper his celebrations. He contended that while Kenya projects an image of a peaceful democracy to the world, the internal reality involves public distress, human rights violations, and the active suppression of political opposition. Kalonzo suggested that the public should not over-glorify Kenya’s selection as host. He noted that Francophone nations The post Why Kalonzo Says Kenya Has No Business Celebrating the Africa-France Summit appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Huduma Kenya has introduced new media services at its centers across the country to improve the accessibility of government resources. In a notice released on Monday, May 11, the agency detailed a partnership with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to offer advertising and announcement services directly through Huduma outlets. This rollout enables citizens to manage various media needs, such as placing funeral announcements, purchasing advertising slots, and submitting promotional or community messages, without the need to travel to KBC offices. “Kenyans can now access KBC services at select Huduma Centres, making it easier to place funeral announcements and buy media The post How Huduma Kenya’s New KBC Services Will Save Kenyans Time and Travel appeared first on Nairobi Wire.