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Dongo flat torched by jealous baby mama
Reports suggest RnB singer Trevor Dongo faced serious drama when one of his baby mamas allegedly burned down his apartment last night. The story goes that Trevor was inside with a girlfriend he had recently proposed to when another lover showed up and started a fight. Trevor reportedly left to find police help, leaving both women arguing inside his place. During his absence, one woman set fire to the apartment. Bystanders claim a third woman arrived during the chaos, also saying she dated Trevor. Videos spreading online show the woman who started the fire wanted to burn herself inside as well. Someone can be heard telling her not to kill herself because a man cheated. Firefighters arrived quickly and put out the flames as people...
Simataa signs off with piano dreams and new beginnings
George Simataa plans to learn piano after he steps down as secretary to the Cabinet. The president announced new Cabinet ministers Saturday but will name who replaces Simataa later. He told these ministers at State House when they would hold their first meeting. Staff members hosted a farewell party for him Thursday at the Prime Minister's Office. Simataa expressed excitement about his upcoming retirement. He looks forward to discovering new activities and traveling more. "I signed up for piano lessons starting April 1 as my first hobby," he mentioned. He hopes to explore fresh interests and spend extra time with his family members. His public service career began on December 1, 1979. Simataa said he felt privileged to work alongside...
IJGB return lights up Nigeria while locals struggle
When holiday seasons come around in Nigeria, you might think you walked onto a movie set. People hug and cry at airports. Fancy clubs pour champagne like water. Top Afrobeats stars play to packed crowds all over the country. These scenes happen when Nigerians living abroad come home to visit. Everyone calls them IJGB or "I Just Got Back." They bring more than just full suitcases with them. Their accents switch between Western and local Pidgin. They spend money freely because of the great exchange rates. The economy thrives because of them. But this creates an uncomfortable reality for many. Nigerians who live at home and earn the local naira currency feel pushed out of their cities. This happens especially in Lagos and Abuja when...
Ruto says next Safari Rally gonna be even better
Kenya has big plans for next year's rally after the success of the 2025 event. President William Ruto announced these plans as he closed the 72nd WRC Safari Rally. He promised the country would build on what it learned this year to improve the experience for competitors and fans alike. "We invite everyone to join us again for the 73rd WRC Safari Rally in 2026," said President Ruto. He wants to create more chances for growth next time around. The president talked about money matters during his speech in Nairobi. He praised businesses that helped fund the rally through sponsorship deals. President Ruto asked more companies to team up with the government. He believes private business support matters a lot for the future of racing in...
Rasool is back and he ain't sorry about the US row
Ebrahim Rasool, the South African ambassador booted from America, flew back home Sunday. Hundreds of excited fans showed up at Cape Town International Airport to welcome him. He announced he felt absolutely no remorse about the situation. The friendship between South Africa and America has tanked since Trump stepped into office last January. US State Secretary Marco Rubio labeled Rasool as someone who stirs up racial issues and despises America, leading to his removal. This happened because Rasool talked about Trump promoting ideas of supremacy as white Americans become fewer in number. Once his plane landed in Cape Town, Rasool defended everything he said. He explained his comments during an online talk hosted by South African...
Evans and Martin cruise to Safari Rally win
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin just won the 2025 Safari Rally. The 36-year-old driver led his Toyota Gazoo team to success at the World Rally Championship event. After three rounds, they pushed their lead up to 36 points. Evans said the victory meant everything because the entire team had worked toward this goal. Evans thanked everyone for their amazing support throughout the weekend. He felt grateful to see the finish line. As a Toyota driver, he valued keeping their winning streak alive at the Safari Rally. He said his team put in major effort and truly earned this achievement. This marks the first time Evans has won two races back to back. He beat Hyundai driver Ott Tanak by more than a full minute. Tanak actually led early until...
Harambee Stars fought hard with fan support
Kenya's President William Ruto praised the Harambee Stars for their effort against Gabon and promised more government backing to help the team prepare better for upcoming matches. Ruto attended the game with many soccer fans at Nyayo National Stadium and cheered alongside thousands of supporters during the exciting match. Football Kenya Federation head Hussein Mohammed appreciated the amazing fan turnout. He expressed thanks to all Kenyans who showed up despite the team's defeat. Hussein called it a brave performance from Harambee Stars. He mentioned how great it felt to play at home again after years of away games.
Uhuru enjoying his easy retirement life
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta loves his life after leaving office. He talked about how great retirement feels when you step down at the right time. He laughed about having zero responsibilities these days. "Retirement life is good. There are no responsibilities; you just watch others on TV. They thought being a big person was work, but I can see they are seeing it for themselves," he said with a smile. Uhuru made these comments during a church service at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Meru County on Sunday. The special mass celebrated Bishop Jackson Murugara becoming the new Coadjutor Bishop of Meru. During his speech, Uhuru wished the Bishop success ahead and urged him to spread gospel messages and help lead Kenya forward. The former...
Rowdy fans shove MP out of stadium at match
People attacked Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday. The Mumias East MP came to watch the soccer game between Harambee Stars and Gabon, just like many other Kenyans. Videos showed angry young men pushing him toward the exit. He was wearing an AFC Leopards jersey when these unknown youths started the trouble. Some people threw things at Salasya during the attack. A few fans tried to protect him from the angry crowd. Police stepped in and helped the MP escape from the stadium safely. The mob followed him, and some yelled that he must show respect to Raila. After reaching safety, Salasya posted the word "noted" on his X account. He explained later that he decided not to fight back against his attackers. The MP wrote that he picked...
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