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KBC MD Agnes Kalekye appointed to the AFCON 2027 LOC,chaired by Musonye
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Managing Director Agnes Kalekye has been appointed to the 38-member local organising committee of the PAMOJA African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027), which is chaired by Nicholas Musonye. In the gazette notice by the Sports CS Salim Mvurya dated 30th March 2026, Kalekye will serve as a committee member alongside other technocrats, […] The post KBC MD Agnes Kalekye appointed to the AFCON 2027 LOC,chaired by Musonye appeared first on KBC Digital.
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“This is faith, hard work, and grace” – Lateef Adedimeji beams with pride as he gets nominated twice in the same category at 2026 AMVCA
The post “This is faith, hard work, and grace” – Lateef Adedimeji beams with pride as he gets nominated twice in the same category at 2026 AMVCA appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has expressed gratitude following his 5 nominations at the 2026 AMVCA. The talented actor had bagged the Best Lead actor, Best Supporting actor for two movies, Best Indigenous Film, and Best Makeup. Lateef expressed humility at the recognition, noting that it is a result of faith, hard work and grace. “5 […] The post “This is faith, hard work, and grace” – Lateef Adedimeji beams with pride as he gets nominated twice in the same category at 2026 AMVCA appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Woman Who Married OPM Pastor Apostle Chibuzor's Special Needs Son Confirms She Is Not A Virgin
A woman who recently married Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere’s adopted special needs son, Aboy, has clarified that she is not a virgin, contrary to claims circulating on social media.The founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) had earlier presented the marriage as a special, divinely arranged union, and social media users questioned the bride’s background, and accused him of pushing a “virgin bride”
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Actress Etinosa Idemudia Celebrates Vow Renewal With Mystery Man
Actress Etinosa Idemudia took to her Instagram page to share photos of herself wearing a bridal dress.Captioning the photos, she noted how it's been two years, yet she would still choose him in every lifetime. She revealed that her vows were renewed, her heart aligned and their forever continues.She wrote;"2 years later and I’d still choose you in every lifetime. Vows renewed, hearts aligned, our
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Azimio founders clash over 2027 flagbearer selection 
Reports indicate that a boardroom retreat was being planned to settle on the coalition’s next standard bearer. The post Azimio founders clash over 2027 flagbearer selection  appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Kenya pays Sh3.9bn AFCON fee to secure 2027 hosting bid
Kenya has paid a Sh3.9 billion hosting fee to CAF, easing concerns over its readiness to co-host AFCON 2027 as preparations shift to infrastructure and final inspections.
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Nigeria denies 'Igwe Ndigbo' coronation as protests erupt in South Africa
Nigerias High Commission in South Africa has denied reports of an Igwe Ndigbo coronation in East London, even as protests linked to the claims turned violent in Eastern Cape Province.
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Sh1 Billion Battle: Court Stops Equity Bank From Auctioning Zafrullah Khan’s Riverside Tower as Questions Emerge Over Loan Enforcement
A fierce legal battle has erupted in Nairobi after the High Court temporarily stopped Equity Bank Kenya from auctioning a prime office property linked to former Chase Bank chairman Zafrullah Khan. The contested property, located along Riverside Drive, sits at the center of a loan dispute that has now ballooned to nearly Sh1 billion. The […] The post Sh1 Billion Battle: Court Stops Equity Bank From Auctioning Zafrullah Khan’s Riverside Tower as Questions Emerge Over Loan Enforcement appeared first on Kenya Today.
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Exclusive: What to expect from Nyashinski’s ‘Showman Residency’
“I want someone who has never heard my songs to enjoy my show," - Nyashinski The post Exclusive: What to expect from Nyashinski’s ‘Showman Residency’ appeared first on KBC Digital.
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It’s not about winning elections – Peter Obi speaks on Kwankwaso joining ADC
The post It’s not about winning elections – Peter Obi speaks on Kwankwaso joining ADC appeared first on Kemi Filani. A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has welcomed the defection of former Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a long post on X, Obi said it was important for opposition ofrces to set aside their differences and work together. He said: “Yesterday, Monday 30th March, I […] The post It’s not about winning elections – Peter Obi speaks on Kwankwaso joining ADC appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Ruai Mjengo Worker Wins Ksh 1,000,000 from Ksh 20 on 9ubet Aviator Game.
Dreams turned into reality for Nevine Cheye, a 28-year-old construction worker, after he won a life-changing Ksh 1,000,000 from a stake of just Ksh 20 while playing the popular Aviator game on 9ubet. Nevine, a resident of Ruai, earns a daily wage of approximately Ksh 800 working in the mjengo (construction) sector. Like many Kenyans, […] The post Ruai Mjengo Worker Wins Ksh 1,000,000 from Ksh 20 on 9ubet Aviator Game. appeared first on Kenya Today.
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Search for body of Moi university who drowned continues
A multi-agency team, led by the Uasin Gishu County fire brigade, is coordinating the ongoing rescue efforts. The post Search for body of Moi university who drowned continues appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Omanga and Nyamu defend each other over false online sexual allegations
Millicent Omanga and Karen Nyamu have dismissed circulating online claims as false, issuing coordinated statements in each others defence while declining to provide details.
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Daily News Titbits
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Monday, formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress, marking a significant shift in Nigerian politics. He also received his party card, saying he has joined the ADC because the party offers the best opportunity to drive meaningful change. “New dawn; we are ADC,” he posted on his official X handle on Monday.United States congressman,
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Borno State Governor Zulum Dissolves Executive Council And Sacks All Commissioners
On Monday March 30, 2026 Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum announced that he has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. All commissioners have also been sacked and directed to hand over the affairs of their ministries to the permanent secretaries on or before Friday, 3 April 2026. The move gives any commissioner who wants to run for office in the 2027
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Curfew Declared In Jos After Deadly Palm Sunday Attack Which Left Scores Dead
Unknown Gunmen launched a deadly attack on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the Angwan Rukuba/Gari Ya Waye area of Jos North, Plateau State, killing scores of residents in what has become one of the most shocking assaults in the region this year. The attackers, many riding on motorcycles, stormed the busy community around 7:30–8:00 p.m., opened fire on passersby and roadside traders, and fled
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'They're lying!' Jaden Ivey fires back after Bulls axe him over controversial remarks
The 22-year-old went live on Instagram, where he made controversial remarks about the leagues support for the LGBTQ community.
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Letter from Mideast: Life in Dubai under shadow of war
It has been more than a month since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began. Here in Dubai, though far from the epicenter of the fighting, I can still feel the weight of war. I still remember the morning of Feb. 28. News broke that the United States and Israel had launched strikes on Iran. By […] The post Letter from Mideast: Life in Dubai under shadow of war appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Explainer: What’s Washington seeking to achieve with a military buildup in the Middle East?
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would prefer to “take the oil in Iran” and suggested seizing Kharg Island, the Islamic Republic’s oil export hub. The remarks appear to shed light on Washington’s possible objectives amid an ongoing military buildup in the Middle East, with more than 3,500 U.S. troops deployed to the […] The post Explainer: What’s Washington seeking to achieve with a military buildup in the Middle East? appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Otto Addo sacked as Ghana coach 72 days before World Cup
The post Otto Addo sacked as Ghana coach 72 days before World Cup appeared first on Kemi Filani. Ghana have taken the decision to sack Otto Addo, with only 72 days left before their 2026 World Cup campaign kicks off. This was confirmed in a statement on Monday. “The Ghana ​Football Association (GFA) have parted ways with the head coach ​of the senior men’s national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo effective immediately,” it […] The post Otto Addo sacked as Ghana coach 72 days before World Cup appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Federal Government Of Nigeria Disburses ₦2.25bn To 45 Student Innovators Nationwide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has awarded ₦50 million each to 45 students from public and private universities under the Student Venture Capital Grant (S‑VCG) programme. The winners were selected from 65 finalists, drawn from over 30,000 applications across more than 400 tertiary institutions.The grant is equity‑free, allowing students to retain full ownership of their innovations, and
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Toyin Abraham crowns herself ‘001’ following saga with colleague, Funke Akindele
The post Toyin Abraham crowns herself ‘001’ following saga with colleague, Funke Akindele appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has crowned herself ‘001’ following the drama between her and her colleague, Funke Akindele. Taking to her Instagram page, Toyin shared a video of her stunning look to the premiere, declaring herself 001 Bestie Jesu. “001 Bestie Jesu @prudent_gabriel @prudent_gabriel I love the outfit bajebaje”. Showing love to her, Priscilla Ojo […] The post Toyin Abraham crowns herself ‘001’ following saga with colleague, Funke Akindele appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Ghanaian artist Petrah in Kenya to grow East African fanbase
Ghanaian singer Petrah is in Kenya for a media tour, expanding her reach in East Africa. Known for her genre-blending sound, the rising star continues to grow her presence across the continent.
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Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
Korean Air says it is moving into emergency management mode to buffer the impact of surging jet fuel costs as the global economy is rocked by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. A spokesperson for the national flag carrier said on Tuesday that it will implement “internal cost-reduction measures” to manage its finances to ensure […] The post Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Government disburses March cash transfers for orphans and vulnerable children
The government has disbursed the March 2026 cash transfer payments for orphans and vulnerable children, benefiting hundreds of thousands of households under the Inua Jamii programme. In a statement, Children Services Principal Secretary Carren Ageng’o, noted that a total of Ksh.860,396,000 has been released through the State Department for Children Services, to cater for 430,198 […] The post Government disburses March cash transfers for orphans and vulnerable children appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. LIRS extends tax filing deadline to April 14 The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual income tax returns to April 14, giving taxpayers more time beyond the earlier March... Read More Read » Top 5 Stories Of The Day | LIRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to April 14 on YNaija
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Sim Card Used In Kidnap Ransom Lands Corps Member In Trouble
A 24‑year‑old NYSC corps member, Ibrahim Mariam Titilayo, was wrongfully arrested over a recycled SIM card she bought innocently. While serving in Akure, Ondo State, she was arrested on October 16, 2025 by officers from the Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja), taken to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), and her phones and WiFi router were seized.The
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“The world lost one of the most talented singers I ever knew” – Muyiwa Ademola pays emotional tribute to late Taiwo Adegbodu following his Wake-keep
The post “The world lost one of the most talented singers I ever knew” – Muyiwa Ademola pays emotional tribute to late Taiwo Adegbodu following his Wake-keep appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nollywood actor Muyiwa Ademola has paid an emotional tribute to the late singer, Taiwo Adegbodu. Following his death, on Monday, his family held a Wake-keep and Songs of Service for him, which had in attendance his friends, lovers, and Nollywood actors. Sharing a video from the wake-keep, Muyiwa paid tribute to him, noting that the […] The post “The world lost one of the most talented singers I ever knew” – Muyiwa Ademola pays emotional tribute to late Taiwo Adegbodu following his Wake-keep appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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“I choose to be a voice for the people, not for any government” – Bolanle Ninalowo speaks out on Jos killings amid appointment with President Tinubu
The post “I choose to be a voice for the people, not for any government” – Bolanle Ninalowo speaks out on Jos killings amid appointment with President Tinubu appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has spoken out on the recent killings in Jos. On Palm Sunday, Fulani gunmen reportedly opened fire without mercy on a community in Angwa Rukuba, Jos. Taking to his Instagram page, Bolanle made it known that he is a voice for the people and not any Government. He expressed his heartbreak […] The post “I choose to be a voice for the people, not for any government” – Bolanle Ninalowo speaks out on Jos killings amid appointment with President Tinubu appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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PS Beacco pushes impact projects to drive prison reforms
Correctional Services Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco has emphasized the department’s focus on prioritizing impact projects as it seeks to enhance collaboration with stakeholders. Speaking during a meeting with senior officials from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) led by Regional Representative for Eastern Africa Ali Elbereir, the PS said such partnerships […] The post PS Beacco pushes impact projects to drive prison reforms appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Tuesday Spontaneous Post
#TuesdayNoBeYourMate#WeDonEnterSecondGear#HustleStillDeyBreathe#ChopLifeButDoYourWork#TuesdayCarryGo #ContinueTheHustleGood Morning oh....Today God go align your steps with favor, and every small effort you make go produce big results.💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
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Kunle Afod drags Sola Sobowale and Yemi Alade as he calls out Osun State government (Video)
The post Kunle Afod drags Sola Sobowale and Yemi Alade as he calls out Osun State government (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nollywood actor Kunle Afod has called out the Osun State government over the poor state of the roads. In a video posted on his Instagram page, he apologised to Sola Sobowale and Yemi Alade for tagging them in it and appealed to the government to fix the roads. He noted how kidnappers have made some […] The post Kunle Afod drags Sola Sobowale and Yemi Alade as he calls out Osun State government (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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Kenya urged to take control of its global narrative as strategic risks rise
Kenya must urgently take control of its global narrative or risk losing ground in an increasingly competitive and perception-driven world, leading communications experts have warned at the 2026 Ambassadors’ Conference in Nairobi. Across a series of high-level sessions on strategic communication, crisis leadership and digital diplomacy, a consistent message emerged: in today’s geopolitical landscape, narrative […] The post Kenya urged to take control of its global narrative as strategic risks rise appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Diplomatic spouses host charity bazaar for vulnerable children
The grand halls of the Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel came alive with colour, music and the enticing aromas of international cuisines on Sunday 29th March 2026, as Nairobi’s diplomatic community reunited for a long-awaited cause. The Spouses of Heads of Mission (SHOM) association hosted its diplomatic charity bazaar, the first since 2023, bringing together 18 […] The post Diplomatic spouses host charity bazaar for vulnerable children appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Kenya to issue ‘Death Certificates’ for end-of-life vehicles under new regulation
The government is set to introduce an ‘end of life’ regulation that will require worn-out vehicles to undergo formal inspection and be issued a ‘death certificate’, effectively authorising their decommissioning, disassembly and recycling. The announcement was made by Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Industry, during a keynote address at the […] The post Kenya to issue ‘Death Certificates’ for end-of-life vehicles under new regulation appeared first on KBC Digital.
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“Not everyone will understand” – Mercy Aigbe speaks on growth amidst tension with Funke Akindele (Video)
The post “Not everyone will understand” – Mercy Aigbe speaks on growth amidst tension with Funke Akindele (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has spoken about growth amid issues with her colleague, Funke Akindele. In a video posted on her Instagram page, she said growth requires one to outgrow versions of themselves that people are still comfortable with. Aigbe revealed that the hardest part of growth isn’t changing, but accepting that not everyone will […] The post “Not everyone will understand” – Mercy Aigbe speaks on growth amidst tension with Funke Akindele (Video) appeared first on Kemi Filani.
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