Author: Katama Coprian
A video circulating widely across social media has ignited intense public discussion after a woman, whom online users have identified as a school principal, made emotional remarks during what appears to be a live broadcast. The clip, which has spread rapidly across multiple platforms, has generated thousands of reactions, with many viewers expressing shock, confusion and concern over the claims being shared online. In the footage, the woman appears to apologize and asks members of the public for forgiveness. Social media posts accompanying the video allege that she confessed to infecting hundreds of students with HIV and requested to be…
A school trip bus accident in Bugweri District that left one person dead and 15 others injured has renewed concerns about road safety, coming just days after another crash involving learners in Mukono District claimed one life. The latest accident happened today, July 14, 2026, at around 4:45am in Nawangisa Village along the Mbale-Iganga Highway, where an Isuzu bus carrying students from St. Paul Secondary School in Katakwi collided with a stationary trailer. The bus, owned by Amuria High School, was transporting 73 students to Kasenyi Landing Site in Entebbe for a geography tour when the crash occurred. Police said…
WhatsApp has unveiled a new username feature that will allow users to connect with others without revealing their phone numbers, marking one of the platform’s biggest privacy updates in recent years. The new feature, announced by Meta, is designed to make it easier for people to start conversations while keeping their mobile numbers private. It is expected to be particularly useful when chatting with new classmates, neighbours, business contacts, event attendees or members of newly joined groups. Since its launch, WhatsApp has relied on phone numbers to identify users. While this has made communication straightforward, it has also meant that…
Business executives, government leaders and invited guests assembled at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Tuesday evening for a thanksgiving dinner held in honour of veteran entrepreneur Mrs. Goodra Tumusiime Behakanira, celebrating her achievements in business, her personal journey and her steadfast Christian faith. Among the notable attendees was businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, who joined fellow members of the business community, Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries at the event, which attracted a large gathering from different parts of Uganda. The evening featured worship, prayers, personal testimonies and reflections on Goodra’s inspiring rise from a small trader to one of…
A tragic road accident along Juba Road on Tuesday morning claimed the life of a female cyclist after she was hit by a speeding fuel tanker, with police citing reckless driving as the primary cause. According to North Kyoga Police spokesperson Patrick Jimmy Okema, the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. near Good Lord Hardware as both the tanker and the cyclist traveled from Kamdini towards Lira City. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of the white Mercedes Benz fuel tanker, registration number KBS 761N/ZD 8362, attempted to overtake the cyclist but misjudged the maneuver, fatally crushing the woman’s head. Police…
Mbale City, Uganda: Authorities have disclosed that a man apprehended in connection with the defilement and murder of a 15-year-old student in Mbale City has confessed to taking the lives of 49 individuals as part of alleged ritual sacrifices, supposedly directed by a witch doctor. The suspect was taken into custody over the weekend due to accusations of defiling and murdering Sumaya Edrisa Binti, a 15-year-old Senior Two student at Nakaloke Secondary School. Her body was discovered in a lodge room in Mbale City on March 23, 2025.Police reports indicate that the suspect cut off Binti’s index finger and collected…
One of Nigeria’s most talked-about and tragic incidents involving religious faith unfolded in 1991 when a pastor reportedly entered a lion enclosure at the University of Ibadan Zoological Garden, believing God would protect him just as the biblical prophet Daniel was protected in the lions’ den. The incident, which has remained part of Nigerian folklore for decades, shocked the nation and sparked widespread debate about the boundaries between faith, personal conviction and common sense. A Mission Inspired by the Bible According to numerous accounts, the preacher, widely identified as Pastor (or Bishop) Daniel Abodunrin, arrived at the University of Ibadan…
Speke Apartments Wampewo, one of the flagship hospitality properties owned by businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia through the Ruparelia Group, has been recognised in the 2026 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, placing it among the top 10 percent of hotels and serviced apartments globally. The internationally recognised award is presented to hospitality establishments that consistently receive outstanding guest reviews and high ratings on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period. It reflects the experiences shared by millions of travellers who rate accommodation, service and overall guest satisfaction. The recognition marks another milestone for the Ruparelia Group’s hospitality portfolio and underscores its continued commitment to…
South African football is in mourning following the death of Jayden Adams, the talented Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder, who has died at the age of 25 just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams was part of South Africa’s historic World Cup squad, featuring in all three group-stage matches as Bafana Bafana advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time before being eliminated by co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the football community in South Africa and around the world. Police Launch Investigation South African police confirmed they have opened…
Students and staff at Kyambogo University are mourning the tragic death of one of their colleagues after his body was discovered several days following his disappearance, prompting renewed calls for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The deceased has been identified as Okia Aaron, a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student, registered under 24/U/BKE/10979/PE. Aaron was reported missing after he was last seen on Monday, leading to growing concern among his family, friends, and fellow students. In the days that followed, loved ones launched an extensive search campaign, circulating missing person posters across social media and throughout…
