Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja’s family, says he regrets sending the deceased to the Nigerian Defence Academic (NDA). Pa Tajudeen, who is the younger brother of the late COAS’s father, said this in reaction to his nephew’s death. …
Read More »MTN Ug Reports 29.6% Profit Increase in 9 Months of 2024
By Our Reporter NATIONAL/ECONOMY MTN Uganda has announced a 29.6% year-on-year increase in profit after tax, totaling Shs 459.4 billion for the nine months ending September 30, 2024. The growth was largely attributed to exceptional performance in MTN Uganda’s data and fintech segments, aligned with the company’s …
Read More »Naira depreciates by 2.4% against dollar at official market
Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange revealed that the Naira lost ₦39.37. This represents a 2.4 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading date on Thursday when it exchanged at ₦1,639.50 to a dollar. However, the total daily turnover increased to 1,403.76 million dollars …
Read More »100 Teso Youths to participate in Youth Empowerment, Agro-Entrepreneurship Program
By Steven Enatu SOROTI CITY A selection committee of Youth Empowerment and Agro-Entrepreneurship Program has completed the rigorous process of selecting 100 youths from Teso Districts to participate in Youth Empowerment and Agro-Entrepreneurship Program- YEAP, an initiative aimed at transforming young, unemployed individuals into successful agribusiness entrepreneurs. …
Read More »Rocky Dawuni earns 4th Grammy nomination in 67th edition
Renowned Ghanaian reggae and Afro-Roots artiste Rocky Dawuni has earned his fourth Grammy nomination, making him the most-nominated Ghanaian artiste in Grammy history. His first Grammy nod came in 2015 with his album “Branches of the Same Tree” in the ‘Best Reggae Album’ category. In 2021, his album “Voice of …
Read More »Over 200 acts lined up for Nyege Nyege Festival 2024
A major attraction at this year’s festival is a special showcase by Nigeria’s renowned record label, Chocolate City, featuring three of its dynamic artists. Major AJ will set the tone with his signature Afrobeats sound and captivating lyricism, bringing the energy and charm that has won him fans across the …
Read More »Wike appoints Fayose’s former spokesperson as media aide
Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, said in a statement in Abuja on Friday that the appointment was with immediate effect. Ogunleye described Olayinka as a “seasoned media and communications professional”, with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. “His career …
Read More »BAD NEWS! Coffee Leaf Rust Disease Hits Two Districts in Bugisu Region
By Weswa Ronnie BUGISU Coffee farmers from two districts of Bulambuli and Sironko in the Bugisu sub-region are counting losses after an attack by coffee leaf rust disease which has destroyed their coffee crops. Coffee rust is a disease caused by a rust fungus, Hemileia vastatrix. It …
Read More »You’re an accomplished man; save your legacy – Kufuor to Bagbin on issues in parliament
“I will plead with the Speaker that the solution lies in his bosom. He is an accomplished man on a powerful seat, and he is the third most powerful person in the country. The 8th Parliament has two months to rise, and every Parliament has a life,” Kufuor stated. He …
Read More »US accuses Iran of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump
“The charges announced today expose Iran’s continued brazen attempts to target U.S. citizens, including President-elect Donald Trump,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. During the FBI’s investigation into another case, a 51-year-old man from Iran with Afghan citizenship said that a few weeks before the U.S. presidential election, he had been …
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