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Roger Mayweather Death: Floyd Mayweather’s Uncle And Former Trainer Dies At 58
Roger Mayweather, a former two-division world champion, accomplished trainer and uncle to boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr., has died at age 58, the Mayweather camp confirmed to TMZ Sports. Lance Pugmire of The Athletic also confirmed the news of Mayweather’s death through a separate source. Mayweather turned pro in 1981, winning his first 17 career…
Security Cordon Off Gen.Tumukunde’s Rukungiri Home
Former security minister Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde has said security on Tuesday raided his upcountry home and arrested everyone they found. “A team of investigators from both police/ Security organs have raided my house in Rukungiri rounding up all people at the premises,” he said through his Twitter handle. He accused the state-run New Vision…
Kabaka Mutebi Bans Kyotera Tours Over Coronavirus
The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muweda Mutebi II has cancelled his tour of Kyotera district amid the fears of the coronavirus outbreak.Although Uganda has no case of confirmed coronavirus but neighbouring Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, DR Congo, Congo Brazaville, Ethiopia, Somalia have all recorded cases.tttttttt Kabaka was expected to visit various areas in Kyotera district of…
Gen.Tumukunde Lawyers Sue Govt Seeking His Unconditional Release
Lawyers representing Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde are demanding for his unconditional release.In their application filed before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s court on Tuesday, the lawyers led by Anthony Wameli and Godfrey Turyamusiima allege that Tumukunde and 14 others have been held beyond the mandatory 48 hours without any charges against them since their arrest on…
Tycoon Dr. Sudhir Officially Unveiled Honorary Consul Of Nepal To Uganda
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has been unveiled the first honorary Consul of the Republic of Nepal to Uganda, thecapitaltimes has learnt. Dr Sudhir presented his credentials to the minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Sam Kutesa, at the ministry’s headquarters in Kampala following his appointment made by Bidhya Devi Bhandari, the Nepalese president weeks ago. The function…
Kadaga Applauds NEC Speedy Construction Of Kiira Motors Plant,Pledges More Govt Funding
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has visited and pledged continued support to the Kiira Motors Plant, the local makers of electric motor vehicles. Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is located in the Jinja Industrial and Business Park in Kagogwa village, Kakira Town Council, in Jinja district. “I want to thank the President for his foresight…
Heartily Victoria University Offers 30 Fully-funded Scholarships To Next Media Staff, Viewers
Victoria University has offered 30 fully-funded scholarships to the Next Media staff and viewers. This was revealed shortly after the University Kampala Vice-Chancellor Assoc Prof Krishna N. Sharma visited the Kamwokya based media center. We’ve learnt that five of these scholarships will be given to the viewers whereas 25 are for the employees of Next…
Sheema District Leaders Should Embrace Youths Instead Of Sitting On Their Talents – Hon Jacklet
Sheema District woman Legislator Hon. Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukurukuru has urged her fellow Sheema political leaders to support youths especially in sports activities. The Lawmaker made remarks to crowds who had come to witness the Sunday evening finals of her tournament [Jacklet’s cup] held at Sheema Stadium. TheCapitaltimes has learnt that Sheema Municipality Men won the…
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Set To Be Offered’ Two Year Contract Extension By Juventus
Juventus are reportedly ready to offer Cristiano Ronaldo a two year contract extension – meaning he could still be playing beyond his 39th birthday. The Portugal international is showing no signs of diminishing at his tender age of 35 after hammering in the goals once again this season. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid…
How Custodian Board Boss Was Caught Redhanded Destroying Evidence Documents
The Executive Secretary of the Departed Asians Property Custodian Board (DAPCB) George William Bizibu was caught destroying crucial documents, allegedly, concerning some of the board’s illegal dealings. According to Sources, he was assisted by Ms Irene Apio Julu, one of the long serving secretaries at DAPCB, who was arrested on Tuesday, and police have embarked…