Archive: 2025 / 09 - Page 2
IBAS Blocks State Assembly’s Six‑Month Spending Probe
Former Sole Administrator IBAS has turned down the Rivers State House of Assembly’s request to audit his six‑month expenditure, saying the state legislature has no constitutional power to do so. Legal analysts argue only the National Assembly can order such a probe. The standoff has reignited debate over separation of powers and accountability in Rivers State, highlighting the tug‑of‑war between state and federal oversight bodies.
Reyna’s Stoppage‑Time Heroics Lift Dortmund to 2‑1 Win Over Mainz
Giovanni Reyna snatched a 93rd‑minute winner to hand Borussia Dortmund a 2‑1 comeback victory over Mainz 05 on Bundesliga Matchday 17. An early goal from Lee Jae‑sung was answered quickly by Julian Ryerson, but the game stayed dead‑locked until Reyna’s late tap‑in. The three points moved Dortmund within five of Bayern Munich and underlined their mental toughness. Mainz coach Bo Svensson praised his side’s fight despite the disappointment.
Lecce vs Cagliari: Sardinians take a 2-1 away win after Belotti’s late first-half equalizer
Cagliari beat Lecce 2-1 away on September 19, 2025, in Serie A. The game was level 1-1 at the 45th minute after Belotti scored from a Palestra assist, but the visitors found a second-half winner and protected it well. Lecce pushed late but couldn’t break through. The result gives Cagliari a valuable early-season boost.
Safaricom partners with iXAfrica to power hyperscale data centre suites for AI in Nairobi
Safaricom has teamed up with iXAfrica to deliver hyperscale data centre solutions from the new NBOX1 campus in Nairobi. The first phase, launched in February 2025, brings 780 racks and 4.5MW of IT capacity, optimized for AI workloads. The deal bundles enterprise suites from 350kW to 1MW+, integrated connectivity, and Safaricom’s full stack of cloud, security, and managed services.
Bill Gates meets President Ruto at State House Nairobi for talks on health, tech and agriculture
President William Ruto hosted Bill Gates at State House, Nairobi, for a high-level meeting focused on development priorities. No detailed readout was shared, but health, agriculture, and digital innovation are expected to be in the mix given the Gates Foundation’s footprint in Kenya. The visit underscores Kenya’s role as a regional hub for global philanthropy and public–private partnerships.