Category: News
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Batte, Boogere and Baagala win Fortebet RSSA for December
Uganda Sports top awards Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly awards enter 2025 with three Athletes from Boxing, Football and Netball receiving appreciation for their superior performance in December. In boxing the accolade went to a star in making Nuhu Batte who destroyed every boxer he faced in the season three of the Uganda Boxing Champions…
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JetBlue Fined $2M by U.S. Department of Transportation for Chronic Flight Delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $2 million fine against JetBlue on Friday for operating chronically delayed flights, marking the first time the agency has penalized an airline for such delays on specific routes. The DOT criticized the airline for using “unrealistic” scheduling practices, which it said contributed to frequent delays. “Chronic delays…
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Ukraine halts russian gas supply to europe
Ukraine has officially ended gas transit through its pipelines to Europe, marking the expiration of a prewar agreement with Russia’s state-owned energy company, Gazprom. This move is a significant shift that impacts several European countries which have relied on Ukrainian pipelines for their energy needs. Ukraine’s Energy Minister, Herman Halushchenko, confirmed the suspension, citing national…
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Italy and Iran Engage in Diplomatic Tensions Over Detained Nationals
On Thursday, Italy summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand the release of an Italian journalist, while Tehran called for the release of an Iranian citizen arrested in Italy under a U.S. warrant related to a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American troops last year. These developments highlight a growing diplomatic standoff involving the two…
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Museveni Imposes Ban on Police Bond in New Year Address
President Museveni Tuesday banned police bond as he vowed to reactivate Local Defence Unit (LDU) personnel if petty crimes persist, especially in remote Uganda. “I have raised the issue of bails with Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo, and I have banned the issue of police bonds,” Museveni said while delivering a brief New Year address at…
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Aaron Brown, CNN Anchor Known for 9/11 Coverage, Dies at 76
Aaron Brown, a well-known television news anchor, has died. He was famous for covering the September 11, 2001 attacks. He was 76. CNN, citing a statement from his family, confirmed his death on Sunday, but the cause was not disclosed. Brown began his career as a radio talk show host in Minneapolis before moving into…
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Police Approve 2,900 Venues for New Year’s Fireworks Display with Strict Guidelines
Police have approved 2,900 places for fireworks shows to celebrate the new year. This is a big jump from the 2,000 places allowed for the 2024 celebrations. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke announced the approval, emphasizing that all venues must adhere to strict guidelines to ensure safety. Those who fail to comply will face serious penalties.…
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“Police Officer Stabbed to Death by Unknown Assailants in Kiryandongo District”
Police in the Albertine region have arrested three individuals to assist in the investigation of three separate murder cases that have resulted in the deaths of three people. The arrests were announced by Julius Allan Hakiza, the regional police spokesperson, during a press briefing at the police headquarters in Hoima City on Monday. In Kiryandongo…
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“IGAD Envoy to Visit Sudan in January for Peace Mediation”
The East African bloc IGAD’s envoy to Sudan announced plans on Monday to visit the war-torn country next month in an effort to mediate the ongoing conflict. This comes a year after Sudan froze its relations with the regional bloc and suspended its membership. Sudan has been engulfed in brutal fighting since April last year,…
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“Kagina Hands Over UNRA Offices to Ministry of Works”
Allen Kagina, the former Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), along with the former board chair, directors, and senior managers, has officially handed over the authority’s offices and assets to the Minister of State for Works, Musa Echweru. This marks the final step in the transition following the repeal of the Uganda…