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‘Second Republic opens leadership spaces for women’
Ray Bande   Senior Reporter   THE Second Republic’s stance on opening opportunities for women in leadership positions is a progressive posture that will expedite development initiatives in the country, the chairperson…
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Gem Boys regain lost lustre
Ray Bande Senior Reporter Manica Diamonds have gone three Castle Lager Premiership fixtures without defeat after beating TelOne 2-1 at Ascot Stadium in Gweru today. The away victory, their first…
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Household Air Pollution Claims 27,000 Lives Annually as Lawmakers Push for Clean Cooking Revolution
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 — Household air pollution caused by the widespread use of firewood, charcoal and other biomass fuels is killing an estimated 27,000 people in Kenya every year, health researchers and energy experts warned at a regional climate forum in Nairobi. The warning comes as lawmakers called for urgent investments in clean cooking […]
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Super Eagles watch: How Kelechi Iheanacho helped Celtic to 56th Premiership title after Hearts-break
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has won the Scottish Premiership title with Celtic, following a dramatic 3-1 victory over Hearts at Celtic Park on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Hoops welcomed title rivals Hearts to Glasgow for their final game of the season on Saturday. The stakes couldn't have been higher, with the match serving as […]
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Okoye Earns Serie A Player Of The Month Nomination
Maduka Okoye has been shortlisted for the Serie A Player of the Month for May, Completesports.com reports. Okoye kept two clean sheets in two league appearances during the month. The Zebras defeated Cagliari 2-0 away in their first game of the month. Read Also:Iheanacho’s Celtic Wins Scottish Premiership Title Kosta Runjaic’s side followed up with [...] The post Okoye Earns Serie A Player Of The Month Nomination appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Crazy Season For Me –Boniface Reacts After Leaving Werder Bremen
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has described his 2025–26 loan spell at Werder Bremen as a crazy and challenging experience, following a difficult period marked by injuries, failed high-profile transfers, and a significant dip in form. The Nigerian forward experienced a severe goal drought, failing to score in 11 Bundesliga appearances for Bremen after leaving [...] The post Crazy Season For Me –Boniface Reacts After Leaving Werder Bremen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Semenyo’s Superb Strike Inflicts Fourth Straight FA Cup Final Defeat On Chelsea
Manchester City kept alive their hopes of winning a domestic treble as Antoine Semenyo’s brilliant second-half finish broke Chelsea’s resolve to settle the FA Cup final 1-0 at Wembley. Chelsea have now lost their last four appearances in the FA Cup final, while City halted a run of back-to-back loses in the final. The win [...] The post Semenyo’s Superb Strike Inflicts Fourth Straight FA Cup Final Defeat On Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: 11 Data-Driven Storylines That Defined the 2025/26 NWFL Regular Season
The 2025/26 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) regular season never really settled into one predictable pattern. Traditional powers stayed consistent and some teams dominated from the first whistle of the campaign. Others faded badly after strong starts and a few teams survived almost entirely on home form. Debutants and newly promoted sides once again felt [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: 11 Data-Driven Storylines That Defined the 2025/26 NWFL Regular Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bundesliga: Tella Missing As Bayer Leverkusen Hold Hamburger
Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella was missing in action as Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 1-1 draw by Hamburger in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. The Nigerian international, who has made 17 appearances, has scored one and bagged six assists this season for Leverkusen. Recall that Tella was nursing a muscle injury and was left off [...] The post Bundesliga: Tella Missing As Bayer Leverkusen Hold Hamburger appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Finally! Kelechi Iheanacho Secures First League Title
Celtic clinched the league title on the final day of the season after defeating Heart of Midlothian 3-1 in a dramatic encounter. Coming into the match, Celtic needed a victory to secure the title, while Hearts only required a draw to become champions. Hearts looked set to frustrate Celtic after taking the lead in the [...] The post Finally! Kelechi Iheanacho Secures First League Title appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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African Legislators Commit to United Front on Climate and Methane Negotiations as Nairobi Forum Ends
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 – African parliamentarians have committed to strengthening coordination among African legislatures, governments and regional institutions to advance a unified continental position in global climate and methane negotiations. The legislators have insisted that international climate frameworks and financing mechanisms must reflect Africa’s development priorities, food security concerns and national realities. The commitment […]
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Iheanacho’s Celtic Wins Scottish Premiership Title
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has won the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership title with Celtic following the club’s 3-1 comeback victory against Hearts at Paradise on Saturday. Celtic secured their 56th league crown after fighting back from a goal down to defeat Hearts in front of their home fans. Michael Steinwender put Hearts ahead in the [...] The post Iheanacho’s Celtic Wins Scottish Premiership Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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STJD Reduz Pena De Abel Ferreira, Mas Técnico Do Palmeiras Segue Suspenso Por Quatro Jogos
Todos sabem o quão intempestivo o treinador português pode ser. É recorrentemente expulso e é sempre visto visivelmente irritado em jogos do Palmeiras, sobretudo aqueles que perde. Isso trouxe-lhe algumas consequências. Tudo começou com 8 jogos, mas após o recurso, essa “pena” foi reduzida para 4 jogos. Isto vai dar ao mister algum tempo extra [...] The post STJD Reduz Pena De Abel Ferreira, Mas Técnico Do Palmeiras Segue Suspenso Por Quatro Jogos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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What Kenya Can Learn From Zambia’s Solar-By-Constituency Model As Africa Recasts Climate Policy Around Development
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16 — As African lawmakers push back against climate policies they say overlook the continent’s development realities, Zambia is emerging as an unlikely model for how African countries can tackle energy poverty while pursuing climate goals. At a regional parliamentary forum in Nairobi focused on methane reduction and climate action, Zambian policy […]
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“A lot happened” – Victor Boniface’s first words after confirmation of Werder Bremen exit
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface will leave Werder Bremen and return to Bayer Leverkusen following the conclusion of his loan deal, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The past year has been grueling for Boniface. Last summer, he was on the verge of joining AC Milan, but the move collapsed at the eleventh hour due to a failed medical. […]
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Nigeria vs Senegal: Super Falcons revive old rivalry in two crucial WAFCON warm-up ties
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will continue with two international friendlies against Senegal next month, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the Super Falcons’ build-up to the tournament in Morocco. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed via the SFShow that both matches will be played in Ikenne on […]
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Ndindi Nyoro proposes tax cuts and subsidies to bring down fuel prices
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Nairobi CBD Walkway Upgrade Transforms Pedestrian Experience Under Sakaja Plan
The facelift forms part of the broader “Let’s Make Nairobi Work” initiative aimed at transforming the capital through improved urban planning.
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TI-Kenya Condemns Court Decision Upholding Obado Plea Bargain in Sh73.4mn Graft Case
The organizations maintained that corruption cases involving large sums of public money should be handled transparently and decisively.
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OFFICIAL: Lewandowski To Leave Barcelona End Of Season
Newly crowned La Liga champions, Barcelona, have announced that Polish striker Robert Lewandowski will leave at the end of this season. Barcelona confirmed Lewandowski’s departure in a statement on their official website. “Robert Lewandowski will bring his time as an FC Barcelona player to an end at the close of the season,” the club stated. [...] The post OFFICIAL: Lewandowski To Leave Barcelona End Of Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Transport alliance declares strike over fuel price hike
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Super Falcons To Face Senegal In Double-Header International Friendly Games
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Senegal in a double-header international friendly encounter. This was revealed on the Super Falcons Show X handle on Saturday. It is gathered that the two matches will take place inside the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State on June 5 and 8, 2026. The ties will serve as [...] The post Super Falcons To Face Senegal In Double-Header International Friendly Games appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tella Doubtful For Bayer Leverkusen Vs Hamburg
Nathan Tella is a major doubt for Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga home clash against Hamburg due to injury, Completesports.com reports. Tella missed last weekend’s 3-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart due to a muscle strain. According to Kicker, Bayer Leverkusen are sweating on the fitness of the Nigerian international, and striker Christian Kofane. Kofane, a Cameroonian sustained [...] The post Tella Doubtful For Bayer Leverkusen Vs Hamburg appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nyoro Pushes for Recall of Parliament Over Fuel Price Reduction Debate
Recent fuel price adjustments have pushed pump prices to record levels in several towns, increasing pressure on households and businesses.
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ODPP Strengthens Fight Against Human Trafficking Through New Crime Scene Management Guidelines
The initiative was highlighted during the launch and Training of Trainers on the Standard Operating Procedures.
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Govt Extends NGO Transition Period Under Public Benefit Organisations Act
Murkomen says the extension takes effect from May 14, and is intended to ensure a smooth and structured shift into the updated regulatory system governing public benefit organisations.
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Ida Hits Back at Mbadi Over ‘Post-Raila Era’ Comments
In a reflective and emotionally charged address, she noted that the late ODM leader continues to dominate public discourse and national debate on a daily basis.
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Nigeria: Jamaica explain real reason behind cancelled Super Falcons tie in England
Super Falcons' preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have suffered another setback after Jamaica pulled out of a planned international friendly against Nigeria in England, Soccernet.ng reports. The match was expected to take place during the Unity Cup activities in the United Kingdom later this month and would have given […]
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NEW: Minister Muchinguri-Kashiri hails Prevail Group for promoting financial inclusion
Online Reporter DEFENCE Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has hailed Prevail Group of Companies for driving financial inclusion through the newly launched Talk and Pay Microfinance. Officiating at the launch in Harare…
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Ruto Pledges Level 6 Hospital Upgrade for Bungoma at State House Meeting
President Ruto assured the leaders that the government was committed to strengthening the health sector.
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NEW: Local diamond industry under threat from synthetic alternatives
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter THE local diamond industry is under threat from laboratory-grown diamonds, which have led to a drop in prices of naturally occurring diamonds. This was said by…
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NEW: The Middle East reset: Between fragile ceasefires and economic corridors in a region still anchored by the Strait of Hormuz
Tinashe Nyamushanya THE language of geopolitics is shifting in the Middle East. Where the region was once defined almost exclusively by war, proxy conflict and ideological confrontation, a new vocabulary…
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Magaya lawyers argue Con Court referral bid
Zvikomborero Parafini PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader, Walter Magaya, who is facing rape allegations says it is within his rights to challenge his prosecution as it has emerged that…
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Iheanacho Targets Scottish Premiership Title In Hearts clash
Kelechi Iheanacho will be aiming to clinch the Scottish Premiership title when Celtic face Hearts in a winner-takes-all title showdown on Saturday (today), reports Completesports.com. Celtic trail leaders Hearts by one point on the league table, and must overcome the visitors to clinch the title. Hearts, meanwhile, are eager to bring an end to their [...] The post Iheanacho Targets Scottish Premiership Title In Hearts clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Government Heightens Ebola Surveillance After DR Congo Outbreak
However, the Ministry assured Kenyans that no Ebola case had been detected in the country as of May 16.
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Paul Onuachu: Super Eagles star nears historic feat with Trabzonspor
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is closing in on a major milestone with Trabzonspor ahead of their final Turkish Super Lig match of the season against Genclerbirligi, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has been in superb form throughout the campaign for the Black Sea Storm and has played a key role in their push for a return […]
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