The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has assured the public that passport applications will continue to be processed despite the temporary unavailability of A and B Series passport booklets on the eCitizen portal. In a statement, the Ministry acknowledged the challenges faced by applicants who were unable to complete online submissions due to the missing booklet options. Officials said they had already implemented measures to prevent delays and ensure that passport services continue without interruption. “The disruption will not affect the overall issuance of passports,” the Ministry said. “Systems are in place to manage applications while efforts to restore The post Government Responds to Passport Glitch Affecting eCitizen Users appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to force the government to refund motorists for the road maintenance levy on fuel, ruling that the State followed constitutional procedures for public participation before implementing the increase in July 2024. The court found the process reasonable and rejected the public interest litigation, which aimed to halt the levy hike and mandate refunds. The move that would have created a multibillion-shilling shortfall in the national roads maintenance budget. The case was filed by Haki Yetu Organisation against the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, the Kenya Roads Board, the Energy and Petroleum The post High Court Upholds Fuel Levy, Rejects Calls for Refund to Motorists appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has dismissed viral social media claims suggesting it has been releasing mosquitoes in Kenya. In a statement, the foundation clarified that it does not conduct mosquito release activities in Kenya or anywhere else. “The Gates Foundation is aware of social media posts claiming that we release mosquitoes in Kenya. This claim is false,” the foundation said. It further explained that it neither operates laboratories that release mosquitoes nor runs vector-control programs in Nairobi or other parts of the country. “The Gates Foundation does not release mosquitoes, operate laboratories that do so, or run vector-control The post Gates Foundation Refutes Mosquito Release Allegations in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya aims to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, but tracking gaps and survival challenges raise questions about the real progress on the ground.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Team Nigeria on securing qualification to the Davis Cup World Group II after a commanding 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. The NSC sent the congratulatory message in a statement posted on its X handle. “This historic achievement was delivered through the collective effort [...] The post NSC Salutes Team Nigeria On Qualifying For Davis Cup World Group II appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nyore Madzianike-Senior Reporter THE country’s provinces registered notable economic growth and visible infrastructure transformation during the implementation of National Development Strategy 1 between 2021 and 2025, with mining and agriculture… The post PROVINCES SURGE . . . Mining, agric drive NDS1 economic growth appeared first on herald.

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro-Business Reporter THE International Monetary Fund says the staff-level agreement on Harare’s economic policy framework and reforms will strengthen milestones the country has achieved. The IMF said on Friday… The post IMF agreement marks new era for economic reforms appeared first on herald.

Theseus Shambare ZIMBABWE’s food insecurity levels have dropped sharply to 15 percent of the population following an improved 2024–25 agricultural season, marking a huge recovery from last season’s El Niño-induced… The post Food insecurity drops to 15pc after strong harvests appeared first on herald.

Sikhumbuzo Moyo PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has donated 51 smartphones to traditional leaders in Matabeleland North Province in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots leadership through modern communication tools and improving service… The post Mat North traditional leaders get smartphones appeared first on herald.

Herald Reporter THE Zimbabwe Newspapers Group, the country’s largest diversified and integrated media company, is set to partner with Mary Mount Teachers College in the production, printing, distribution and marketing… The post Zimpapers, Marymount mull book production project appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter SADC will today convene an Extraordinary Virtual Meeting of Ministers responsible for Tourism to assess the developments regarding the implementation of the SADC Tourism UNIVISA. In a… The post Sadc convenes to debate Univisa appeared first on herald.

Joseph Madzimure-Zimpapers Politics Hub ZANU PF will not tolerate indiscipline and will investigate disturbances that rocked a Manicaland Provincial Executive Committee meeting yesterday, senior party officials have said. The meeting… The post Zanu PF to probe Manicaland chaos appeared first on herald.

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino believes Spurs have the qualities to be challenging for the Champions League and Premier League titles. Pochettino spent five years at Spurs, overseeing a runners-up finish in the league, as well as taking the north London club to their first Champions League final, where they suffered defeat to Liverpool in [...] The post Pochettino: Spurs Should Be Challenging For Champions League, Premier League Titles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Micah Richards has warned Arsenal the title race is ‘back on’ and ‘something is happening’ after Manchester City came from behind to defeat Liverpool on Sunday. The Gunners had looked on course to finish the weekend with an imperious nine-point advantage after Dominik Szoboszlai struck home an unstoppable 30-yard free-kick to open the scoring at [...] The post Premier League Title Race Back On –Ex-Man City Star Warns Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Leading coach Patrick Mouratoglou has disclosed that Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is not motivated enough to win his 25th Grand Slam title. Recall that the 38-year-old Serbian has reached two Grand Slam finals since his last major triumph, losing to Alcaraz at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and the 2026 Australian Open. In a video [...] The post Djokovic Not Motivated To Win 25th Grand Slam Title –Mouratoglou appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigeria international Juwon Oshaniwa has expressed sympathy for Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey following the defender’s difficult return to Fulham after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Bassey, who was a key figure for Nigeria during their AFCON campaign, has struggled for minutes since rejoining Fulham. The centre-back is yet to start a match [...] The post Former Super Eagles Reacts to Calvin Bassey’s Bench Role After AFCON appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Akwa United have announced the signing of five new players ahead of the start of the second stanza. The new signings are; Dada Oladimeji, Nsikak Raphael, Kingsley Uduak, Aniebiet Sunday, and Melvin Ebitimi. The players have already started training with their new teammates. Read Also:NPFL: Amapakabo Explains Abia Warriors’ Failure To Break Down 10-Man Rangers [...] The post NNL: Akwa United Bolster Squad With Five New Signings appeared first on Complete Sports.

Maureen Mmadu, a former Nigeria international and ex–Super Falcons assistant coach, has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, will overcome Senegal to secure a place in the final qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. Speaking exclusively to Completesports.com, Mmadu said she has no fears ahead [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Will Overcome Senegal, Seal Final Qualifying Round Spot — Mmadu appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has expressed his desire to manage Real Madrid in future, reports Completesports.com. Chelle enhanced his reputation as one of the best home grown coaches on the continent after guiding Nigeria to third position at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 48-year-old has been linked with a number of [...] The post Chelle Eyes Future Coaching Role At Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo has disclosed that the Citizens must up the standard of their football if they are to catch up with Arsenal and win trophies this season. Semenyo made this known after the team came back from a goal down to overcome Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in Sunday’s Premier League to keep [...] The post Semenyo: Why Man City Must Catch Up With Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rivers United suffered a heavy 4–1 defeat to Pyramids at the weekend in their CAF Champions League Group Stage Matchday Five encounter, further compounding a difficult continental campaign for the Nigerian side. Reacting after the match, head coach Finidi George admitted his side struggled to cope with the intensity of the game, particularly in the [...] The post CAF CL: Finidi George Concedes Rivers United Not Good Enough appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

FC Porto head coach Francesco Fariolli has provided a fitness update on Terem Moffi ahead of his side’s Primeira Liga clash with Sporting Lisbon, reports Completesports.com. Moffi is lacking match fitness with his last competitive appearance for OGC Nice against Lorient last November. The Nigeria international started training with the Dragons last week Tuesday after [...] The post Porto Boss Provides Fitness Update On Moffi Ahead Sporting Lisbon Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Alex Iwobi’s impact for club and country has long divided opinion, often judged through a narrow lens of goals and assists rather than the broader demands of modern midfield play. As tactical roles evolve and data increasingly shapes football analysis, a deeper look at Iwobi’s numbers this season reveals a player whose influence lies in [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Iwobi – Reassessing Midfielder’s Role For Club and Country This Season Through Data appeared first on Complete Sports.

Udinese forward Keinan Davis has described Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. Davis made this known in an interview with Ratings, where he lauded the Nigerian international for always coming to the rescue of the team in some games in Serie A. Read Also:Moffi Set For FC Porto [...] The post Okoye Is An Outstanding Goalkeeper –Davis appeared first on Complete Sports.

If the past couple of years have taught operators anything, it is that speed is necessary to survive in the iGaming industry. You snooze, you lose! In 2024, you saw the buzz around cryptocurrency integration. Last year, it was about who was the first to welcome AI into their space. Now, control and efficiency are [...] The post Turnkey iGaming in 2026: The Next Rising Force in iGaming appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has reflected on Valencia’s loss to Real Madrid in Sunday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international, who came on as a second-half substitute, told Sporty TV that facing Real Madrid was a special moment. “Football is about going up and waking up again. Read Also:Moffi Set For FC Porto Debut [...] The post Sadiq: Playing Against Real Madrid Is Always Difficult Game appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s men’s tennis team has written a new chapter in the country’s sporting history, qualifying for the Davis Cup World Group II for the first time in nearly three decades after a hard-fought 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan in Lagos. The decisive World Group II Playoffs tie was staged over two days at the iconic Lagos [...] The post THIRTY YEARS LATER! How Nigeria Stunned Uzbekistan to Clinch Historic Davis Cup World Group II Promotion appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

If you missed the electric Tiger Beer Watch party in Port Harcourt between Manchester United and Arsenal, here’s your chance to be where the action truly lives. The next big watch party lands in Aba (Oris Lounge) and  Anambra (La Caverna Lifestyle, Awka) on Tuesday, 10th February, as Manchester United face West Ham United — [...] The post 5 Moments That Will Define Manchester United VS West Ham Watch Party Experience In The East, Headlined By Tiger Beer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria striker Terem Moffi will look to make his debut for FC Porto in tonight’s league clash with Sporting Lisbon, Completesports.com. Moffi linked up with Porto from French club, OGC Nice on loan last month. The 26-year-old is expected to feature for Porto against Sporting Lisbon. Read Also:‘We Stay Positive’ — Lookman Reacts To Atletico [...] The post Moffi Set For FC Porto Debut Against Sporting Lisbon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Imama Amapakabo, Abia Warriors head coach, has explained why his side failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage against 10-man Rangers in Sunday’s 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 25 clash in Aba, Completesports.com reports. Rangers were reduced to 10 men midway through the second half, but Amapakabo’s men could not make their superiority count. The former Nigeria [...] The post NPFL: Amapakabo Explains Abia Warriors’ Failure To Break Down 10-Man Rangers appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield to stay in the Premier League title race, but only after a dramatic finale provided by VAR. City came from behind to win 2-1 and complete a league double over their rivals in chaotic and confusing fashion. Dominik Szoboszlai smashed Liverpool ahead with a stunning long-range free-kick yet ended [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 63: Liverpool vs Manchester City Review appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Falconets will travel to Dakar on Tuesday for the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal, reports Completesports.com. Moses Aduku’s side won the first leg 1-0 at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta last Saturday. Kindness Ifeanyi scored the winning goal in the 51st minute. Read Also:U-20 WWCQ: [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Head To Dakar Tuesday For Senegal Return Leg appeared first on Complete Sports.

Greek-Nigerian athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined the ownership group of Chelsea Women, partnering with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in the latest high-profile U.S. investment into English football. The NBA superstar becomes the newest global sports icon to invest in the women’s game, following a growing trend of American athletes and entertainers backing British clubs. NFL [...] The post Nigerian-born Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Chelsea Women Ownership appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Fidelis Ilechukwu, Rangers International Head Coach, has offered a clear explanation as to why the Coal City Flying Antelopes refused to retreat into a defensive shell after being reduced to 10 men in Sunday’s 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 25 clash against Abia Warriors at Enyimba Stadium Aba, Completesports.com reports. Rangers Finish Oriental Derby With Ten Men [...] The post NPFL: Rangers Coach Ilechukwu Explains Attacking Gamble After Red Card In Abia Warriors Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

World number two SL3 para-badminton player and Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji has departed Nigeria for the Para-Badminton World Championship in Bahrain, alongside fellow national representatives Chigozie Jeremiah and Chinyere Okoro. The championship is scheduled to take place from February 8 to 14, with Nigeria fielding three athletes across different classifications. Bolaji, Africa’s top-ranked para-badminton [...] The post Para-Badminton: Eniola Bolaji and Two Others Depart for World Championship in Bahrain appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Falconets secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Senegal in the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 third-round qualifier. However, celebrations at full time were overshadowed by a devastating injury to star striker Janet Akekoromowei, a moment that could have far-reaching consequences for both player and country. The perennial FIFA [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Janet Suffers Scary Injury as Nigeria’s Falconets Defeats Senegal appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.