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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna criticized President William Ruto, stating he can build roads and markets without killing children amid discussions of protest deaths. He outlined priorities for forming a government upholding constitutional supremacy, human rights, democracy, and social justice.

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The 72-year-old chartered accountant from Brooklyn returned to Nigeria to retire but was robbed and shot dead by four unidentified men at his Lagos home on December 17, 2019. Police investigated, detaining the security guard, while NIDCOM condemned the killing as shocking. Posts falsely presented it as recent news in late 2025 and January 11, 2026, drawing grief over Nigeria's dangers for returnees until others flagged it as old reports. The recirculation highlights risks of misinformation amid real concerns about violent crime.

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Alhaji Mutiu Agbosasa built a home in Ikorodu after 45 years in New York, only to lose his life there in a robbery. Now, that heartbreaking 2019 story keeps resurfacing online as fresh tragedy.

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A Bolivian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed onto a busy roadway near El Alto International Airport in La Paz, Bolivia, during takeoff amid a hail storm. The plane was carrying two pilots, two passengers, and a large sum of money, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries including those on the ground from impacted vehicles. Emergency teams responded to the scene amid wreckage and fire.

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During a National Assembly committee review of the 2026 Budget Policy Statement, Metito revealed encroachments at sites in Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kakamega, and others, including a multi-storey building near Nakuru State House flagged as a security threat and a county dispute in Kisumu. These issues have delayed Sh1.03 billion in renovations for the 2026/27 financial year, with Nairobi State House allocated Sh452.5 million. MPs ordered immediate reclamation efforts, while Metito defended high event costs of Sh123 million per function for 4,500 guests and promised a full property report to Parliament.

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State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito told MPs that grabbers have taken over hundreds of acres around presidential lodges, creating security risks and stalling key repairs.

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Mumbai City FC secured a 1-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in Kochi, thanks to Lallianzuala Chhangte's sharp second-half goal at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, the Blasters' ISL 2025-26 home opener. The game almost didn't happen amid chaos from a Greater Cochin Development Authority rent dispute, demanding 28 lakhs for pitch repairs from non-sporting events; fans protested fiercely while officials like Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeeve intervened to resolve it swiftly. Kerala Blasters signed Scottish forward Jai Quitongo to strengthen their attack, but now face questions over stadium stability despite unwavering supporter passion.

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Just a day before kickoff, officials locked the stadium doors, evicting media and even football federation reps over a rent dispute—nearly scrapping the match entirely.

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Indian actor Mahesh Babu visited Varanasi for promotional activities related to the film #Varanasi. Fans shared photos and videos of his appearance during the event.

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The studio tasked McBride, known for raunchy comedies like Eastbound & Down, and Landis, who wrote Chronicle and Bright, with separate takes on the franchise reboot under producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. This follows mixed results from past films: the 2009 Rise of Cobra earned over $300 million, 2013's Retaliation topped $400 million, but 2021's Snake Eyes flopped at $40 million. A 2019 investigation detailed abuse allegations against Landis from eight women, which he addressed in 2023 by admitting to being a toxic partner; some online voices call for a boycott while others defend his talent.

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Paramount is reviving G.I. Joe by handing scripts to comedian Danny McBride and writer Max Landis, but Landis's past allegations are drawing sharp online criticism.

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula barred ODM lawmaker Anthony Kibagendi from parliamentary activities after his Citizen TV interview accusing Parliament of being auctioned to the executive and criticizing protest handling. Wetang'ula expressed shock during a heated session, ruling Kibagendi out until he submits a proper apology. Opposition figures like Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino condemned the move as shrinking democratic space, while supporters argued it protected the institution's dignity amid rising political tensions.

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Anthony Kibagendi called Parliament an 'appendage of State House' on live TV. Moments later, Speaker Wetang'ula suspended him indefinitely from the House.

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Kenyan outlet The Standard published an exposé on February 25, 2026, alleging that Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, a Homa Bay native popular for youth programs and widow homes, may be behind groups intimidating ODM opposition figures ahead of 2027 elections. Critics call it a dangerous mix of power and fear in the opposition stronghold, while supporters praise his development work and dismiss the claims as jealousy-driven attacks. With no response from Omollo and unverified reports of police funding, reactions split sharply along political lines, highlighting rising tensions in the lakeside region.

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A bold front-page headline in The Standard asks 'Whose goons?' next to Raymond Omollo's photo, capturing the tension as crowds in vests disrupt opposition events in Nyanza.

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Ivory Coast, producing 40% of the world's cocoa, set its 2025/26 farmgate price at 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram in October, but global futures have crashed to around $3,500 per ton. Exporters offer just 1,500-1,800 CFA francs—deals banned by regulators—leaving cooperatives like Sekou Dagnogo's owing farmers money in places like Duekoue. Farmer Frederic Kouassi Kouassi in Remikro says some take low offers out of desperation, while the Coffee and Cocoa Council buys back stocks to prevent waste; neighboring Ghana cut prices 28% to align with markets and boost sales.

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In Ivory Coast, warehouses are stacked to the ceiling with cocoa beans that risk spoiling, as exporters balk at the government's fixed price for farmers.

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At a February 24 rally in Kakamega, Sifuna promoted his new Linda Mwananchi movement as a citizen-focused challenge to President Ruto, while signaling openness to a United Opposition coalition including Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka. Odinga's Luo base recoils at Gachagua's past mockery of their leader and his absence from the October 2025 state funeral, with one critic insisting Raila would never join such an alliance. Allies like Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi counter by recalling Odinga's own history of unlikely partnerships, from Kibaki in 2002 to the 2018 handshake with Uhuru Kenyatta, urging strategy over grudges amid ODM's internal fractures.

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's talk of teaming up with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has Odinga's supporters fuming, reopening old wounds just months after the opposition icon's death.

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Manchester United fans are debating starting Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo in the front three over Amad Diallo following a draw against West Ham. Critics highlight Diallo's lack of efficiency in scoring and creating chances, including a late-game pass to Sesko instead of shooting, while supporters note his 2 goals and 2 assists in 15 Premier League games under manager Ruben Amorim. The discussion references Mbeumo's recent assist and Sesko and Mbeumo's four goal contributions each in their last five appearances.

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Al-Ahli remains unbeaten in the AFC Champions League Elite league stage after defeating Al-Wahda. Ruben Neves, wearing the captain's armband, scores a header in the victory.

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