William Manga, the unit commander, of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Command, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. The accident occurred at about 3:20 pm, near the Agbo-Malu Bus Stop, Age-Mowo axis of the expressway. “Our personnel were alerted about …
Read More »Early Marriages Irk Tororo Stakeholders
By Matthew Okello TORORO Calls for action to end early marriages and other sexual abuses against girls have dominated the celebrations to mark International Day of the Girl Child in Uganda. The day, aimed at highlighting the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and …
Read More »CAF President mourns fallen Ugandan referee
Despite immediate medical attention, the 27-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to a nearby medical facility. CAF mourns In his statement, Dr Motsepe conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of CAF. “The CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Uganda Premier League match …
Read More »Nigerians ditch eggs’ nutritional value due to high costs, urge Govt support
The residents, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, said this had affected the consumption of the produce in many homes. They said that the high cost of the poultry produce would deprive Nigerians of getting the health benefits of the produce. The …
Read More »Yara Partners with Uganda’s Agriculture Ministry to Strengthen Agricultural Standards
By Our Reporter NATIONAL Yara East Africa today, Monday, 4th November, 2024 held a pivotal training session at Eureka Hotel, Kampala, aimed at enhancing the expertise of government fertilizer inspectors from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This initiative is part of Yara’s commitment …
Read More »Gloria Sarfo Slams AMAA for allegedly issuing fake tickets to Ghanaian filmmakers
The 2024 edition of the awards ceremony was held in Lagos, Nigeria, where several Ghanaian actors, including Jackie Appiah, who received nominations in leading categories, were invited to attend. Gloria Sarfo, also invited to grace the event, described what was meant to be an all-expenses-paid trip as one of her …
Read More »MTN vows to fight on in Shs 260 Billion tax dispute with URA
Genesis The ongoing standoff originates from August 2023, when the URA initiated a tax investigative audit of Uganda’s telecom sector, including MTN Uganda. The audit sought to evaluate tax compliance for the years 2018 to 2022, focusing on taxes related to both international and domestic phone call revenues. Initially, the …
Read More »Why I don’t interfere in my son’s marriage – Omoni Oboli reveals
The mother of three sons made the revelation during her recent appearance on the Dear Ife series podcast. According to the seasoned thespian, she likes to put herself in other people’s shoes, including those of her daughter in law, instead of viewing things from her perspective only. She recalls during …
Read More »BREAKING: Police Reveal Details of Woman Captured On Video Defecating On Toddler
Namawanjje Stella, a 34-year-old female By Our Reporter NATIONAL Police has today Monday, 4th November, 2024 issued a statement explaining circumstances surrounding a video that has gone viral depicting a woman defecating and urinating on a 10-month-old infant, whose identity has been withheld. According to ACP Kituuma …
Read More »GFA ready to pay new Black Stars coach $60,000, German coach says it’s not enough
The report by renowned sports journalist Bright Kankam Boadu suggests that the GFA is ready to offer a $60,000 salary to the coach. But that is still $20,000 short of the $80,000 the German coach is demanding as salary. Negotiations are still ongoing as the GFA are keen on hiring …
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