In a groundbreaking moment at this year’s African Film Festival, British-Nigerian rapper Skepta took home the prestigious Audience Choice Award for his debut film Tribal Mark. The award, voted on by festival attendees, is a testament to the rapper’s creative talents and the impact his film had on viewers. For …
Read More »Chef’s Table with Singleton Delivers an Unforgettable Culinary Experience
Last evening (Saturday, November 9th), the Chef’s Table with Singleton delighted Kampala’s gourmet enthusiasts with a memorable second edition, at an intimate setting at Kardamom & Koffee. The exclusive event attracted an intimate crowd of 40 guests, who gathered for an evening of indulgent flavours and soulful music, offering a …
Read More »GPL: Bechem United defeat Kotoko, extending the Porcupine Warriors’ losing streak to 3
The Hunters Bechem United claimed victory over the Porcupine Warriors in a fiercely contested clash, edging out Asante Kotoko 1-0 at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday afternoon. Kofi Tompuo’s first-half goal proved decisive for Bechem United, securing all three points for the home side. The Hunters took advantage …
Read More »Biden, Trump set for rare direct encounter at White House this week
Jean-Pierre said on Saturday that the meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. (1600 GMT) on Wednesday in the Oval Office, the president’s office. Biden, 81, called Trump shortly after the election to congratulate him on his victory and invite him to the White House. The gesture is part of the …
Read More »Ugandan golfers light up Limuru Country Club as I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series makes Kenyan debut
Over 200 amateur golfers from Uganda and Kenya took part in the first ever I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series tournament, at Limuru Country Club, on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Dubbed the ‘Migingo Skirmishes,’ the one-day tournament saw the Kenyan team take the bragging rights, after posting a total of 399 …
Read More »Landslide victims decry delayed relocation compensation
In 2022, GiveDirectly, working with the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), launched an $8.5 million disaster preparedness project. The project sought to provide unconditional cash transfers of 7 million shillings to 4,000 households living in high-risk areas of the Elgon region. Ivan Ntwali, GiveDirectly’s Country Director, said this initiative …
Read More »NDLEA smashes cross-border drug syndicates, arrests 6 kingpins
A statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja stated that six leaders of the cartels were arrested in different parts of the country. Babafemi said that the arrest came after months of intelligence gathering and painstaking surveillance by the operatives of …
Read More »3 situations where a person’s true colours always show,
“Communal narcissism is a form of maladaptive narcissism. As the name suggests, it refers to inflated perceptions of oneself within a broader social context,” says Dr Patrice Le Goy, an acclaimed psychologist. The concept of communal narcissism gained traction after a study on the subject was published in 2018 in …
Read More »I will deliver Kano to APC in 2027 – Minister
Abdullahi, who stated this while briefing newsmen shortly after arriving in Kano on Sunday, also pledged his dedication to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He expressed his commitment to key into the renewed hope housing programme of Tinubu, commending the president for his appointment. Abdullahi also promised to …
Read More »Why Jessica Alupo could be Uganda’s next president
“The security forces will not allow it [civilian rule]. The next leader will be a soldier or policeman,” said Gen. Kainerugaba recently. And with that tweet, he confirmed our worst fears about Uganda being a militocracy. Still, he also gave us a glimpse of who might be Uganda’s next leader. …
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