Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Agency Dismisses 40 Staff Over Misconduct

Updated by Faith Barbara N Rubinda at 1500 EAT on Wednesday 2 September 2026 Nigeria’s anti-corruption watchdog has dismissed more than 40 of its own employees over alleged corruption and financial misconduct in the past three years. Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed the dismissals on Monday during an…

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AI Speeds Up Homework as Students Struggle With Exam Results

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1406 EAT on Wednesday 2 September 2026 Hundreds of millions of primary and secondary school students are returning to school this month for the new academic year. But the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how students learn and complete their schoolwork. Students and teachers are increasingly…

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Water Ministry, Jinja Authorities Plan to Reopen Namavundu Forest Boundaries

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1338 EAT on Wednesday 2 September 2026 The Ministry of Water and Environment has agreed on a modus operandi with Jinja District officials to pave the way for the reopening and restoration of boundaries for the 704-hectare Namavundu Central Forest Reserve, as part of efforts to curb deforestation…

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Why Is Modi Urging Putin to End the Ukraine War – and Will He Listen?

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1707 EAT on Tuesday 1 September 2026 “Every day spent in war pushes humanity back, and every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm,” Modi said on Monday. Modi, whose country’s economy relies heavily on discounted oil imports from Moscow, has made several similar…

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Four Killed in Israeli Attacks on Gaza, Including Children

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1618 EAT on Tuesday 1 September 2026 At least four people have been killed and several others wounded in Israeli attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip, health officials said. At least three people, including two children, were killed and eight others wounded in an Israeli drone strike in…

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King Oyo Burial Budget Rises to Shs2 Billion

Updated by Faith Barbara an Ruhinda at 1503 EAT on Tueaday 1 September 2026 Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1454 EAT on Tuesday 1 September 2026 The proposed event-management budget for the funeral and burial of the late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV is estimated at about Shs2 billion, including…

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Masaka SS Headteacher Cleared Over Misappropriation, Abuse of Office Claims

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1550 EAT on Monday 31 August 2026. The decision followed a finding by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate allegations of funds misappropriation, irregular recruitment and abuse of school resources against her. In a letter dated August 27, 2026, the Permanent Secretary…

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Tokayev Appoints Longtime Adviser as Kazakhstan’s Vice President

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1519 EAT on Monday 31 August 2026 Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed his longtime adviser, Erlan Karin, as vice president, a new position created under a constitution adopted earlier this year. The appointment, announced Monday, makes Karin, who has served as one of Tokayev’s top aides since…

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