Author: Katama Coprian
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched an online pre-registration portal on its website, enabling Ugandans to begin the national ID registration or renewal process from any location with internet access.This self-service option is available for both first-time applicants and those renewing expired ID cards. After submitting an application online, users will receive a unique reference number to present at the nearest NIRA center, where officials will capture biometric data, including iris scans.For a smoother experience, NIRA recommends using a computer rather than a mobile phone to access the portal. The ID renewal exercise began with a pilot…
A grisly incident in Akore village, Okuda Parish, Ongongonja Sub-County, Katakwi District has left residents in shock after a man believed to be mentally unstable allegedly murdered four of his relatives, including two young children. The tragedy unfolded on Friday night, September 5, 2025, between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m., during a heavy downpour. The deceased were identified as Muzei Gerald Okure (80), the suspect’s grandfather; Christine Atim (54), his mother; and two minors, Martha Akiteng (7) and Josephine Agwang (4). Another victim, Agnes Aanyu, wife to the suspect, sustained deep head injuries and was rushed to Katakwi General Hospital before…
If there’s one storage spot in your home that embodies the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude, it’s under the bed. Stashing stuff under there is an efficient method for keeping bulky items out of the way, but it’s also an easy place to put things you’ll quickly forget about—a storage black hole, if you will. Whether under the bed is where your out-of-season clothes go to hibernate or it’s a spot for your abandoned scrapbooking projects, there are some things that you’re better off keeping away from the black hole. Ahead, organizing experts reveal the eight things you should never store under…
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…
A church crusade in Bushenyi District ended in tragedy on Friday evening after three worshippers were fatally electrocuted, leaving the local community devastated. The incident happened during a crusade organized by Rock Ministries Church at Kashenyi Marketplace in Ibaare Sub-County. According to police spokesperson Apollo Tayebwa, the accident occurred when a metallic tent pole made contact with a high-voltage three-phase power line. The victims were identified as Blessed Atuhweere (23) from Ntungamo District, Waiswa Narutazari from Mitooma District, and William Rwakisheija from Bushenyi District. Another participant, Nathan Mulekwa (40), survived but suffered critical injuries. Tayebwa blamed the tragedy on negligence…
48-year-old teacher found dead inside classroom A 48-year-old teacher, Mr. Ezekiel Akano, was discovered dead under mysterious circumstances within the premises of King’s College, Lagos Island, on Saturday evening. The Lagos State Police Command received a report of the incident around 7:40 p.m. from the school’s Vice Principal, Mr. Oguniyi Ayodele. According to the Vice Principal, staff members raised an alarm after finding Akano’s body in one of the classrooms located at No. 3, Catholic Mission Street. Upon receiving the report, a team of detectives from the police command visited the scene, secured the area, and conducted a preliminary examination.…
A quiet neighborhood has been rocked by scandal after a driver was caught red-handed engaging in an illicit affair with his boss’s wife—right inside the very car he was employed to drive. The jaw-dropping incident was uncovered through the intervention of the renowned Mugwenu doctors, whose spiritual powers are said to have lifted the veil on the betrayal. According to sources close to the family, the husband had been growing suspicious for months. He had noticed strange behavior from both his wife and the driver—frequent unexplained delays, late-night movements, and evasive answers that didn’t add up. As the tension mounted…
Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Shamim Malende has openly confirmed that her marriage to longtime partner Andrew Ssebunya has ended. Addressing journalists, the outspoken legislator stressed that the separation is permanent and cautioned the public against dealing with Ssebunya under her name. “Whoever engages with Ssebunya does so at their own risk. He is no longer a representative of Shamim Malende. Each of us is now on our own,” she declared. Malende explained that the public announcement was necessary because of the deep personal and professional ties she had shared with her estranged partner. She revealed that Ssebunya once…
Frequent urination—especially more than eight times a day or waking up often at night to urinate—can be a sign of an underlying health issue. While some variation is normal depending on fluid intake and age, consistently needing to urinate more than usual may point to one of the following conditions. Diabetes, whether type 1 or type 2, causes high blood sugar levels that make the kidneys remove excess glucose, leading to increased urination. This often comes with extreme thirst, fatigue, and weight loss. A urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria in the urinary system, triggering inflammation and a strong,…
A 15-year-old student of Kyemamba Seed Secondary School in Lyantonde District has been found dead under unclear circumstances, sending shockwaves through the Masaka West region. The deceased has been identified as Nankinga Meble, and police have launched a manhunt for the main suspect, only identified as Isaac. According to Greater Masaka Police spokesperson Kasirye Twaaha, the teenager allegedly sneaked out of her parents’ home on the night of September 1, 2025, to meet Isaac at Kyemamba Trading Centre. She is believed to have spent the night at his rented house. The following morning, her parents became worried when she failed…
