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As the annual Nyege Nyege Festival approaches, hotel bookings in Jinja are soaring, with many popular accommodation spots already fully booked from 14 to 17 November. This festival, known for attracting a diverse crowd of both local and international visitors, brings significant economic benefits to Jinja town. A Unique Ugandan …

Observers have reported the distribution of essential goods like rice, noodles, maize, and fertilisers across communities in what appears to be an effort to secure voter support. In Ifedore Local Government Area, residents noted that one major party handed out staple items as part of their campaign activities. “They came …

Emmanuel Bunkeddeko, a 41-year-old boda boda rider from Mityana town, is among the 142,009 students taking this year’s Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams. Driven by a desire to improve his prospects after missing out on job opportunities due to a lack of formal qualifications, Bunkeddeko embarked on his …

Ghanaian actor Agya Koo has dispelled rumours of a supposed rift between himself and fellow actor Lil Win. “I believe fans are the ones stirring up the drama,” he stated, adding that both fans and some media often create rivalries by comparing public figures, even when there is no real …

DiCaprio, once a prominent member of Diddy’s party circle, has faced questions about his involvement with the controversial mogul. Mr. Combs, currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, faces charges of running a “criminal enterprise” involving sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy—a stark contrast to the tasteful celebration …

The agreement, confirmed by IPMAN National Secretary James Tor, could make petrol more affordable and accessible for millions of Nigerians. In an interview with an online media, Tor highlighted the agreement’s potential to reduce petrol prices at IPMAN member outlets, projecting a price below ₦1,150 per litre. “If the business …

Five teachers in Kiira Division have been arrested over the unauthorized possession and distribution of what are alleged to be Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) materials. The individuals detained include Mugaga Ramathan Male, a 24-year-old invigilator stationed at Kirinya C/U Primary School in Kampala. The others …

The court adjourned the matter until December 9, for a hearing. A Kano State High Court on Monday, ordered that a 43-year-old man, Mannir Ibrahim-Abdullahi, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a minor to death. Source link

Alhaji Baba Malam-Wali, the Secretary to the State Government, disclosed this to newsmen during an inspection of some ongoing government projects in schools in Nguru, on Monday. Some of the schools visited include Government Higher Islamic College, Nguru, Government Day Secondary School Gashua, Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe Campus, …

The Black Stars will face Angola on Friday before taking on Niger three days later at the Accrsa Sports Stadium. Ahead of the crucial encounter, here is the player that Addo called to replace the initial eight players that pulled out. New additions Osman Bukari (Austin FC), Ransford Yeboah Koningsdorffer …