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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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Whitmer touted bipartisan wins like repairing over 26,500 lane miles of roads, nearly 2,000 bridges, tax cuts for seniors, and expansions in education and clean energy. She pushed for medical debt relief, energy rebates, child care, literacy improvements, and more housing to lower costs. Republicans countered sharply with an F-grade report card, pointing to Michigan's 40th ranking in per capita income, high unemployment, low third-grade reading proficiency, and over $8 billion in pandemic fraud losses. The speech marks the end of her term-limited tenure amid ongoing debates over the state's direction.

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In her eighth and last address to Michigan lawmakers, Governor Gretchen Whitmer looked back on seven years of fixes and forward to easing family costs in her final months.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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The Brazilian keeper, who joined from Manchester City last September for €13 million, has won over fans in Istanbul despite the Turkish league's intensity. Following Sunday's 3-2 comeback victory at Papara Park, fake accounts posted ugly messages, but real ultras insisted they're not Fener's—echoing past rival troll incidents. Posts from accounts like @yescontextfb and @fenermarkajorg, racking up thousands of likes, shared action photos, chants, and messages like 'We love you, Ederson. 💛💙' to drown out the noise and show unwavering loyalty.

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After a tough win over rivals Trabzonspor, Ederson Moraes faced nasty Instagram comments aimed at him and his wife. True Fenerbahçe supporters quickly flooded his page with love and defiance.

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In the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics men's hockey final, Matt Boldy scored the winner off assists from Matthews and Quinn Hughes, giving USA its first gold since 1980. A viral post claimed Matthews trashed Canada's leadership and stars like Trudeau and Drake in a pre-overtime huddle, but no evidence backs it up—post-game talks focused on team unity, and the account shared no source. Fans split between loving the trash talk and calling it fake, especially Leafs supporters wary of backlash for their Toronto star.

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Team USA's Auston Matthews lifted the gold medal after a 2-1 overtime upset over Canada, but a supposed locker room rant stole the spotlight online.

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The Last 32 tie started Saturday with Arrows' Lungelo Nguse scoring from the spot before storms forced abandonment, but they resumed Sunday and dominated. Angelo van Rooi volleyed in the opener at 24 minutes, Junior Dion added a second nine minutes later, and Ayabulela Maxwele sealed a 3-0 win with a team-goal stunner in the 79th. Siyanda Ndlovu earned man-of-the-match for his midfield control, ending Arrows' league winless streak and advancing them amid fan cheers like 'Orbit getting cooked.'

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After lightning stole Saturday's show, Golden Arrows picked up right where they left off with a clinical display that sent fans into a frenzy at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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Time Out magazine named Cape Town the world's best city for 2025, based on surveys from over 18,500 residents across 50 cities and insights from 100 experts. They evaluated food, culture, nightlife, green spaces, and more, where Cape Town excelled with 95% praising its food scene and 82% calling it beautiful. Bangkok took second, New York third, ahead of Melbourne, London, and others, prompting people to cheer their favorites while questioning spots facing crime or chaos.

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Imagine 97% of locals saying their city makes them happy, with stunning Table Mountain views and penguin beaches right at hand. That's Cape Town claiming the top spot in Time Out's latest ranking.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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FIFA referee Daniel Laryea has been appointed as the center referee for the Ghana Premier League match between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, known as the Super Clash. The game is scheduled at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Multiple announcements confirm Laryea's selection for this high-profile rivalry fixture.

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At the Armed Forces Day event in Thohoyandou, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced extra budget for the SANDF to address funding gaps and authorized troop deployments to support police against crime, illegal mining, and gangs in areas like Nyanga and Gauteng. He highlighted the 109th anniversary of the SS Mendi tragedy, where 616 black South African soldiers perished with dignity in 1917, and stressed adapting to threats like drones and AI while planning a phased exit from Congo peacekeeping. The event featured parades, Denel industry updates on missiles and UAVs, and calls for youth to join, though some questioned the R175 million cost amid veteran needs.

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Thousands gathered in Limpopo to honor soldiers who sang and danced as their ship sank a century ago, a poignant reminder of quiet courage amid today's security pledges.

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