Suspect in US Health CEO’s Murder Faces Death Penalty Charges
By Nakiwala Barbra Luigi M., the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in a Manhattan federal courtroom on Thursday to face new charges of stalking and murder.…
35 Children Killed in Nigeria in Stampede at School Fair
Nakiwala Barbra At least 35 children lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a school fair in Basorun, Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Islamic…
Biden to Meet Pope Francis and Italian Leaders on Final Overseas Trip
By Nakiwala Barbra US President Joe Biden is set to visit Italy in January for a three-day trip that could be his final overseas engagement before leaving office. During his…
Tragedy in Bristol: Teens Detained for Life Over Mistaken Identity Murders
By Nakiwala Barbra Four teenagers have been sentenced to life detention for the brutal murders of best friends Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, in a tragic case of…
British Intelligence Foils Plot to Assassinate Pope Francis in Iraq
By Nakiwala Barbra A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during his historic visit to Iraq in March 2021 was thwarted after a tip-off from British intelligence, the pontiff reveals in…
Cabinet Approves Copyright Amendment Bill 2024, Kenzo Announces
By Nakiwala Barbra The Ugandan Cabinet has approved the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2024, marking a significant step toward improved legal protection for creatives in the country. The…
Russian General Leading Nuclear Protection Forces Killed in Moscow Blast
By Nakiwala Barbra Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s nuclear protection forces, was killed in a powerful explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. According to Russian state media, the…
Gen Muhoozi Backs Mathias Mpuuga, Takes Sharp Jabs at Bobi Wine
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has lauded Mathias Mpuuga, the former Leader of the Opposition, as "presidential material" while delivering a scathing critique of National Unity Platform…
UCC Warns Media Houses and Event Organizers Against Promoting Vulgar Content
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced a crackdown on media houses promoting vulgar music and public performances deemed immoral. Speaking to journalists , UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo expressed…
159 UNEB Examiners Quit Over Low Pay as UCE Marking Continues
A total of 159 examiners contracted by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) to mark the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams have withdrawn from the exercise, citing dissatisfaction…
