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Rape Allegation: No Evidence Against D’banj – Police
Police in Nigeria say they have dropped the investigation into a rape allegation made against popular Nigerian musician D’Banj. “[It] was discontinued as there was no substantial evidence to prove the allegation of rape against the suspect,” Police spokesperson, Umar Sanda, was quoted as saying by local media. D’banj, whose real name is Oladapo Oyebanjo,…
FDC Extends Nomination Of Presidential Flag Bearers
The biggest Opposition party in Uganda Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has extended the nominations for party presidential flag bearer to allow other interested contenders to pick forms . While speaking to the media, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda the party spokesperson revealed that FDC National Executive Committee (NEC) sat last week and agrees to extend…
Hotel Owners Engage EU Ambassadors On Covid-19 Losses
Lodge owners and tourism operators have appealed to the European Union (EU) delegation in Uganda to consider clear accessibility of the Euro 6 million grant (25.2 billion Shillings) that was recently extended to support the private tourism sector. The EU ambassadors were on Saturday meeting a section of lodge owners and tourism operators at Elephant…
EU Calls For Fresh Ideas To Revive Uganda’s Tourism Sector
The European Union (EU) Ambassadors to Uganda have appealed to government to consider having in place a comprehensive master plan that will ensure the resuscitation of the country’s tourism sector. Tourism together with others sectors in the country have been hit by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The sector came to a standstill in March after…
Enanga: Arrested Basajja Mivule Committed Sectarianism, Offensive Communication Cases
Renowned political talk show panelist Basajja Mivule has also been arrested by Crime Intelligence. Fred Enanga says that Mivule has been recording and sharing sectarian videos on social media. Enanga added that after the interrogation, Basajja will be charged with sectarianism and offensive communication. Cyber crime is apparently scrutinizing the videos to have him charged.…
EXCLUSIVE: Yvonne Koreta Joins Sanyu FM
Radio personality Yvonne Koreta has joined 88.2 Sanyu Fm radio, this website can authoritatively confirm. Koreta until today has been working as deputy station controller at one of the Kamwokya based FM radio stations. Koreta has been unveiled to Sanyu FM Radio Management on Tuesday July 28, 2020. Yvonne Koreta is no stranger to on-air…
Excitement As Bidco Renovates Walukuba-Masese Health Center
Both patients and staff of Walukuba-Masese Health Center,IV in the newly elevated Jinja City Council are all smiles after Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL), an FMCH company with a modern edible oil processing complex in Masese village handed over their only health facility in the area. On Saturday, BUL’s Chief Finance Officer, Mathew Kok led a…
Covid-19 Stalls Construction Of Shs130 Bn Mbuya Military Hospital At 56%
The Minister of Defence & Veteran Affairs Hon Adolf Mwesige has led a team of senior leaders from the Ministry and UPDF to inspect the on going works at the UPDF National Referral Hospital at Mbuya Hill.The construction,which is now at 56% and expected to end in Jan 2021,started in February 2018. According to the…
Covid-19: Govt Clears Repatriation Of 300 Ugandans Stranded In Middle East
The Ministry of Health has finalised arrangements to help Ugandans stranded abroad return home. The 300 are mostly domestic workers who entered Saudi Arabia illegally and are currently held in deportation centers, while others do not have funds to survive in the country, yet others tested positive for COVID-19 and want to return home but…
Man Utd, Chelsea Confirm Champions League Spots With Victories In Final Premier League Matches
Leicester City were the odd team out thanks to Sunday’s results, with the Red Devils and Blues doing enough to secure top four positions. Manchester United and Chelsea have sealed spots in next season’s Champions League, after the two clubs won their final matches of the season to confirm their places in the top four. With Sunday’s results, United and…