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Nyeri double murder suspect detained for 30 days as probe deepens
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 20 – A Nyeri court has granted detectives 30 days to detain a 23-year-old man accused of orchestrating two chilling murders in what investigators describe as a calculated trail of deception and brutality across parts of Nyeri County. The suspect, Joseph Njoroge Weru, was arrested on February 13 and arraigned on February […]
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Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time
A blood sample had previously been taken from the male lion, which was being tracked by authorities in Hwange National Park - using a radio collar.
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Gulf Energy Secures US$15mn Onshore Oil Rig in Abu Dhabi Ahead of South Lokichar Project
The GW70 rig, leased long-term from Great Wall Drilling Company (GWDC), will be shipped from Abu Dhabi to Mombasa by the end of next month
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State Reaches Plea Deal with Shakahola Suspect Enos Amanya
This follows his earlier admission to 191 counts of murder before the High Court in Mombasa last month.
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World’s Largest Floating University Docks in Mombasa with 609 Students
MOMBASA, Kenya, Feb 20 – The Port of Mombasa on Wednesday received a fifth cruise vessel since the beginning of the year. World Odyssey, the world’s largest floating university, docked in Mombasa carrying 609 students and 183 crew members, including faculty. The ship will stay at the Port of Mombasa for six days. It arrived […]
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Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder
Bellarmine Mugabe, 28, was taken into custody after a 23-year-old man, believed to be a gardener, was shot and injured.
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High Court Rules John Chebochok Unfit for Public Office Over Kericho Sex for Work Scandal
The High Court in Kericho has declared UDA aspirant John Chebochok unfit for public office following his involvement in a sex scandal. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the court ruled that Chebochok grossly violated the Constitution. Chebochok previously faced serious allegations of sexual exploitation following a high-profile BBC Africa Eye investigation into the “Sex for Work” scandal in Kericho’s tea plantations. The aspirant allegedly demanded sexual favors from workers looking for jobs on the farms. “The Court issues a declaration that the 1st Respondent violated Articles 10(2), 26, 28 and 73 of the Constitution and is therefore The post High Court Rules John Chebochok Unfit for Public Office Over Kericho Sex for Work Scandal appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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President Ruto Warns MCAs: “One-Term” Slogan Could Cost You Pension Benefits”
President William Ruto has cautioned MCAs against joining the popular “one term” political bandwagon, warning that such rhetoric could sabotage their own push for retirement benefits. Speaking at the annual County Assemblies Forum on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the president explained that campaigning on a one-term narrative sends the wrong signal to the public and weakens support for the proposed pension scheme. He pointed out the need to restore dignity in public service, noting that many leaders struggle financially after leaving office. “Sometimes I see some MCAs saying the one-term slogan. If you embrace the one-term slogan, you will not The post President Ruto Warns MCAs: “One-Term” Slogan Could Cost You Pension Benefits” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Martha Karua Slams SHA After Paying Ksh283,000 Out of Pocket for Father’s Care
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has shared her recent struggle with the Social Health Authority (SHA) following her father’s hospital admission. Speaking on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Karua explained that SHA covered less than 10 percent of her father’s medical costs. The PLP leader noted that she had to pay the remaining balance from her own pocket. “My father was hospitalized last week, and his bill had accumulated to more than Ksh300,000. SHA only paid Ksh17,000 of the total,” she intimated. Karua pointed out that gaps in the SHA health insurance scheme leave many families suffering. While she acknowledged her The post Martha Karua Slams SHA After Paying Ksh283,000 Out of Pocket for Father’s Care appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Major Win for Ruto Govt as High Court Clears Sale of 11 State-Owned Firms
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatization Act, 2025, effectively clearing the way for the government to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises like the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). In a judgment delivered at the Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye threw out a petition from civil society groups. These organizations had asked the court to strike down the law, arguing it stripped Parliament of its proper authority. The petitioners also claimed the sale was unconstitutional and resulted from pressure by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In their legal filings, the groups highlighted KPC as a The post Major Win for Ruto Govt as High Court Clears Sale of 11 State-Owned Firms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Murkomen Vows Action Against Gachagua: “I have kept quiet for far too long”
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has promised to take action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for repeatedly tarnishing his name during discussions on national security. Speaking on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Murkomen accused Gachagua of unfairly targeting him while demanding security reforms, even though the sector involves cooperation between many different agencies. The Cabinet Secretary claimed that the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party is only attacking him and President William Ruto based on their ethnicity. Murkomen vowed to confront Gachagua, whom he accused of inciting the public. “Whenever he opens his mouth, it is always Ruto The post Murkomen Vows Action Against Gachagua: “I have kept quiet for far too long” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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MCAs Win Big as Ruto Grants Financial Independence from June
President William Ruto has confirmed that starting this June, county assemblies will manage their own budgets independently. This shift means county executives will no longer have control over assembly resources. Speaking at the County Assembly Forum, President Ruto explained that this change strengthens the constitutional autonomy of assemblies and ensures that Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) can work effectively. “The county executive should not control the resources of county assemblies, as was stated. I did sign the law. Now it is the position in law that county assemblies are independent,” Ruto said on Thursday. “You have my assurance that the The post MCAs Win Big as Ruto Grants Financial Independence from June appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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ECL Playoff: Nigerian Winger Ismaheel Scores In Lech Poznan’s Away Win Against KuPS
Nigerian winger Taofeek Ismaheel was on target for his Polish club Lech Poznan, in their 2-0 win at KuPS in their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff first leg in Thursday night. Ismaheel got on the score sheet with four minutes left to play in the first half to double his side’s lead. Lech Poznan made [...] The post ECL Playoff: Nigerian Winger Ismaheel Scores In Lech Poznan’s Away Win Against KuPS appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Postecoglou: Why I Won’t Return To Celtic
Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he has no plans to return to Celtic. Postecoglou won five trophies across two seasons at Parkhead between 2021 and 2023 before moving to Tottenham Hotspur. The Australian coach is currently out of work after being sacked by Nottingham Forest last year and with Celtic looking for new manager, [...] The post Postecoglou: Why I Won’t Return To Celtic appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Europa League Playoff- Aina Features In Forest’s 3-0 First Leg Win At Fenerbahce
Nigeria international Ola Aina was in action as Nottingham Forest secured a commanding 3-0 victory away at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie, Independent reports. The emphatic win in Istanbul puts Nottingham Forest firmly in contention for a place in the last 16, marking a dream debut for Vitor Pereira, [...] The post Europa League Playoff- Aina Features In Forest’s 3-0 First Leg Win At Fenerbahce appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: ‘Kanu-Led Enyimba Management Should Hire Coach, Sporting Director’ – Adepoju Decries Govt. Interference
Mutiu Adepoju, a former Super Eagles forward, has exclusively lamented to Completesports.com over what is happening at Enyimba FC regarding the appointment of officials — Head Coach and Sporting Director — to lead the team, insisting it’s the duty of the club’s management led by Nwankwo Kanu. Adepoju expressed shock over the recent appointment of [...] The post NPFL: ‘Kanu-Led Enyimba Management Should Hire Coach, Sporting Director’ – Adepoju Decries Govt. Interference appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Stellenbosch FC Sign Olisa Ndah on 18-Month Deal
Stellenbosch FC have officially announced the signing of Nigerian international defender Olisa Ndah on an 18-month contract. The 28 year-old centre back is set to wear the number 99 jersey as he begins a new chapter with the Cape Winelands club. Ndah joins Stellenbosch on a free transfer following a four and a half year [...] The post Stellenbosch FC Sign Olisa Ndah on 18-Month Deal appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Lookman Thrilled To Make UCL Debut For Atletico Madrid
Ademola Lookman has expressed excitement following his UEFA Champions League debut for Atletico Madrid, reports Completesports.com. Lookman made his first European appearance for Diego Simeone’s side against Club Brugge on Wednesday night. The winger scored Atletico’s second goal of the thrilling encounter late in the first half. Read Also:UCL Playoff: Club Brugge May Struggle Without [...] The post Lookman Thrilled To Make UCL Debut For Atletico Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Lookman Savours First Champions League Appearance With Atletico
Ademola Lookman has expressed excitement following his UEFA Champions League debut for Atletico Madrid, reports Completesports.com. Lookman made his first European appearance for Diego Simeone’s side against Club Brugge on Wednesday night. The winger scored Atletico’s second goal of the thrilling encounter late in the first half. Read Also:UCL Playoff: Club Brugge May Struggle Without [...] The post Lookman Savours First Champions League Appearance With Atletico appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Conte Has Transformed My Game –Hojlund
Napoli striker Rasmus Hojlund has praised manager Antonio Conte for transforming his game. Recall that Hojlund joined Napoli on loan from Manchester United last summer. However, in a chat with Il Mattino, he stated that the Italian tactician has made him a better player. “Compared to Rasmus in August, I’m a different player, I’m still [...] The post Conte Has Transformed My Game –Hojlund appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Portsmouth Goalie Celebrates Maiden Super Falcons Invitation
Portsmouth Ladies goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has celebrated her maiden invitation to the Super Falcons, reports Completesports.com. Erhabor is among the four goalkeepers named in Nigeria’s squad for the double-header friendlies against Cameroon by head coach Justine Madugu on Thursday. The other goalkeepers are; Chiamaka Nnadozie, Anderline Mgbechi, and Fatima Oloko. The 20-year-old once represented Nigeria [...] The post Portsmouth Goalie Celebrates Maiden Super Falcons Invitation appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL Playoff: Club Brugge May Struggle Without Onyedika Vs Atletico Madrid –Degryse
Ex-Belgium striker Marc Degryse believes Club Brugge will struggle without Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika in the second leg of the Champions League playoff against Atletico Madrid. Recall that both teams ended the first leg in a pulsating 3-3 draw on Tuesday at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Onyedika was arguably the best player on the [...] The post UCL Playoff: Club Brugge May Struggle Without Onyedika Vs Atletico Madrid –Degryse appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Monday Gift Recalled, Oshoala Missing as Madugu Unveils Super Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies
In preparations and build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have recalled key players, as head coach Justine Madugu named a strong 25-woman squad for a double-header friendly against Cameroon. The list, released by the Nigeria Football Federation, follows the cancellation [...] The post Monday Gift Recalled, Oshoala Missing as Madugu Unveils Super Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Newcastle Annihilate Qarabag as Onyedika Stun Lookman’s Atletico in Champions League Playoffs
Anthony Gordon delivered one of the most intriguing individual performances in recent Champions League history as Newcastle United ran riot in Azerbaijan. Other shockwaves rippled across Europe with stunning results involving Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bodo/Glimt, Club Brugge, Bayer Leverkusen, and Olympiacos. Gordon Scores FOUR as Newcastle Obliterate Qarabag Anthony Gordon scored four goals ruthlessly as [...] The post Newcastle Annihilate Qarabag as Onyedika Stun Lookman’s Atletico in Champions League Playoffs appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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WAFCON 2026: Madugu Lists Ajibade, Nnadozie, 23 Others For Cameroon Friendlies
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled his 25-player squad for the team’s upcoming friendly matches against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Yaounde. Madugu listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in the squad. Canada-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene makes a return to the squad after a [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Madugu Lists Ajibade, Nnadozie, 23 Others For Cameroon Friendlies appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Qatar Open: I Want To Maximize My Potential –Sinner
Tennis star Jannik Sinner has disclosed that he’s doing everything possible to maximize his potential and end his career without any form of regret. The Italian, who is currently playing at the Qatar Open, is eager to get back to winning ways after the Australian Open last month, where he was beaten in the semi-finals [...] The post Qatar Open: I Want To Maximize My Potential –Sinner appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Burnley F.C. vs Tottenham (2-2) – Lineups, Stats and Timeline
Burnley shared the points in a dramatic clash as the Burnley F.C. vs Tottenham lineups produced a 2-2 draw at Turf Moor during Premier League Matchweek 23. The Saturday 24 January fixture kicked off in the afternoon in Lancashire and unfolded into a contest of momentum swings, late drama and tactical balance. Goals from Micky […] The post Burnley F.C. vs Tottenham (2-2) – Lineups, Stats and Timeline appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Man City vs SSC Napoli Lineups, Formations and Analysis
Manchester City opened their European league-phase campaign with a commanding display as the Man City vs SSC Napoli lineups revealed mirrored tactical approaches before the hosts secured a 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. The match began late in the evening at 11:00 PM on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, where Pep Guardiola’s side controlled […] The post Man City vs SSC Napoli Lineups, Formations and Analysis appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Tottenham vs Aston Villa (2-1) Lineups, Stats and Key Moments
Tottenham vs Aston Villa lineups set the stage for an entertaining Premier League Matchweek 8 clash played on Sunday 19 October at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where kick-off came in the late afternoon and the visitors eventually secured a 2-1 victory. Rodrigo Bentancur opened the scoring early, but Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendía turned the match […] The post Tottenham vs Aston Villa (2-1) Lineups, Stats and Key Moments appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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How Canadian Operators Should Open a Multilingual Support Office for Asian Gambling Markets
Look, here’s the thing: if you’re a Canadian operator or a small studio in the 6ix or Vancouver thinking about servicing Asian markets, you need a plan that actually works in practice. Not gonna lie—language is only the tip of the iceberg; payments, local regs, telecom performance and cultural timing all matter too, and they all affect how fast your […] This post How Canadian Operators Should Open a Multilingual Support Office for Asian Gambling Markets appeared first on Campus Portal Nigeria.
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Casino-Beschwerden: Praxisnahe Datenanalyse für Spieler und Betreiber in Deutschland
Schau, hier ist die Sache: Beschwerden von deutschen Spielern sind kein abstraktes Ärgernis, sondern wertvolle Daten, mit denen Casinos echte Probleme beheben können — von KYC-Staus bis zu strittigen Bonus-Regeln. In den ersten beiden Absätzen bekommen Sie sofort umsetzbare Punkte, damit Sie als Spieler in Deutschland schneller zu einer Lösung kommen und Betreiber typische Fehler im Beschwerdeflow vermeiden. Das ist […] This post Casino-Beschwerden: Praxisnahe Datenanalyse für Spieler und Betreiber in Deutschland appeared first on Campus Portal Nigeria.
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Casino Sponsorship Deals in Australia: Market Trends 2025
G’day — if you’re an Aussie brand, a sporting club, or a punter curious about how casino sponsorships are shaping up in Australia this year, you want straight answers, not fluff; I’ll give you the bits that actually matter and show what to watch for next. In short: regulation, payments, and brand safety are the three levers that decide whether […] This post Casino Sponsorship Deals in Australia: Market Trends 2025 appeared first on Campus Portal Nigeria.
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NPFL Fines Kwara United N9m, Moves Home Games To Abeokuta
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has fined Kwara United N9m for breaching its framework and rules during their rescheduled matchday 22 encounter against Rivers United in Ilorin on Wednesday. According to the NPFL, Kwara United failed to provide adequate and effective security, which resulted in unauthorised persons gaining access to restricted areas. The Ilorin [...] The post NPFL Fines Kwara United N9m, Moves Home Games To Abeokuta appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerian Stars Shine in Club Brugge and Atletico Six-Goal Thriller
The UEFA Champions League playoff first-leg clash between Club Brugge and Atlético Madrid delivered a thrilling spectacle, ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw. The encounter was highlighted by an impressive battle between two Nigerian stars, Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman, both of whom played pivotal roles for their respective sides. Atlético Madrid made a bright [...] The post Nigerian Stars Shine in Club Brugge and Atletico Six-Goal Thriller appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Lookman Will Succeed Under Simeone At Atletico Madrid –Ex-Watford Striker
Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has expressed optimism that Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman will succeed under Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone. The Nigerian international, who has bagged three goals since joining the club this January transfer window, was also at his best mettle against Club Brugge in Wednesday’s Champions League playoff, where he scored [...] The post Lookman Will Succeed Under Simeone At Atletico Madrid –Ex-Watford Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NWFL: Heartland Queens Coach Ogbala Hails 3–1 Win Over Bayelsa Queens As Super Six Boost
Head Coach of Heartland Queens, Obi Ogbala, has said that his team’s 3–1 victory over title holders Bayelsa Queens at the Dan Anyiam Stadium has provided a major lift to their Super Six qualification ambition, Completesports.com reports. The tactician spoke in his post-match reaction after watching his side overturn an early deficit to claim all [...] The post NWFL: Heartland Queens Coach Ogbala Hails 3–1 Win Over Bayelsa Queens As Super Six Boost appeared first on Complete Sports.
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