In a tragic incident in the south-western Nigerian city of Ibadan, 35 children lost their lives, and six others were hospitalized following a crush at a Christmas funfair. The event, which was intended to bring joy, turned into a disaster when an overwhelming number of attendees caused a stampede. The organisers of the event had…
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Putin Regrets Delaying Ukraine Invasion, Calls for Better Preparation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier and been better prepared for the conflict. Speaking during his annual end-of-year press conference on Thursday, Putin reflected on the decision-making that led to the 2022 invasion, which he continues to describe as a “special military operation.” “In…
Don Nasser Granted Bail Amid Human Rights Concerns.
Kampala businessman and socialite Nasser Nduhukire, popularly known as Don Nasser, has been granted bail by the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court. Don Nasser, along with his co-accused Promise Ateete, is facing charges of aggravated child trafficking and defilement. The court granted the accused a cash bail of UGX 3 million each….
Ghana’s Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Anti-LGBT Bill.
Ghana’s Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed two legal challenges to the country’s controversial anti-LGBT bill, which has faced widespread criticism from rights groups and international organizations. The ruling removes a key hurdle to the bill becoming law. The legislation, passed earlier this year by Ghanaian lawmakers, proposes harsh penalties for LGBT individuals and groups. It…
Trump Suggests Canada Should Be the 51st State, Sparking Mixed Reactions.
US President-elect Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy with his remarks about Canada, suggesting the northern neighbor should consider becoming the 51st state of the United States. Speaking on his social media platform on Tuesday, Trump claimed, “Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State,” reiterating a provocative statement he has floated multiple…
Muhoozi Kainerugaba Backs Mathias Mpuuga for Presidency, Praises His Leadership Qualities.
In a notable statement on his official X account (formerly Twitter), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and First Son, expressed admiration for a prominent Ugandan politician, hailing him as “Presidential material.” This endorsement has sparked significant discussion in the political landscape. Muhoozi’s post particularly recognized the former Leader of Opposition and current…
Sitting Tenants Protest Shs11b Compensation to Gen Nyakairima’s Widow.
Sitting tenants have raised objections over the Shs11 billion compensation awarded to Ms Patricia Alina, the widow of the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima, for a disputed piece of land. The compensation follows investigations that reportedly affirmed Ms Nyakairima’s ownership of the contested property. Mr Innocent Okong, a lawyer representing Ms Nyakairima, revealed that the matter…
Apple Accused of Using Conflict Minerals in DR Congo Complaint.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of Apple, accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals in its supply chain. Lawyers representing the Congolese government claim Apple is complicit in crimes linked to armed groups operating in eastern DRC. These groups allegedly control mines extracting…
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