Author: Julees

Renowned singer Shakira Shakiraa’s rise to stardom in the Ugandan music industry has been nothing short of remarkable. One of the most notable aspects of her career is her extensive list of collaborations, as she has had the privilege of working with some of the most respected musicians in Uganda, including King Saha, David Lutalo, and Pallaso, among others. Credit, Entebbe News These collaborations have not only allowed her to showcase her talent alongside other talented artists but have also helped her reach new audiences and expand her fan base. Recently, Shakira Shakiraa expressed her eagerness to collaborate with…

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An Indian man and the leader of a polygamous religious sect died. Ziona Chana is said to have left 39 wives, 94 children, and 33 grandchildren behind. The exact number of his children is disputed, with some Indian media outlets reporting that he has 89.Chana claimed to have the “world’s largest family,” but this is difficult to verify, and others, such as Winston Blackmore of Canada, are thought to have over 100 children. According to Aljazeera, Chana hails from the northeastern state of Mizoram and is the leader of the Chana Pawl religious sect, which was founded by his…

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Makerere University graduand Makerere University graduand from the Class I’d Industrial and Fine Art, 2024 has today during the celebrations raised a portrait of their fallen friend, Monday Elly in his honour. The graduand stood up and lifted a framed portrait of his late friend who is said to have died last year after he had concluded his graduation photo-shoot. The untimely passing left his friends and family devastated. In spirit, the late Elly receives a posthumous degree, an award for a deceased student with the approval of the dean of the college in which the student was enrolled/majoring. The…

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Baby Deo, a Ugandan singer, was on Friday morning pronounced dead after being involved in a nasty car crash. Baby Deo, real name Deo Tadeo Mbaziira, was widely known for his song ‘Kawanga Yogera’. He was also the voice behind songs like Omuwuttufu, Akanyonyi, and Obwenzi Bwabasajja, among others. Reports indicate that the 35-year-old was involved in a car crash that claimed his life while travelling to Nabbingo in the wee hours of Friday morning. Condolences from the music fraternity continue to pour in as we gather more details regarding his demise.

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ABUJA | At least 30 suspected kidnappers were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike during a weekend raid in the country’s northwestern state of Kaduna, authorities said on Monday. The operation on Saturday followed an intelligence report as a military fighter jet sighted the movement of suspects riding in a convoy of 15 motorbikes in the Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna, said Edward Gabkwet, the Nigerian airforce’s spokesperson, in a statement. The intelligence report also revealed that the criminal group was responsible for the ambush on troops in the same area earlier on Saturday, Gabkwet said. “They had…

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In a brief statement released on 1st February, 2024, the Ministry of Education says that Term One for S.1 students will be 19th February, 2024, two weeks after the official opening of the School Calendar, 2024. School heads across the country have on 1st February, 2024 started taking part in the selection exercise for Senior One placement at UMA Multipurpose Hall, Lugogo, Kampala. According to UNEB, a total of 749,254 candidates from 15,859 centers (schools) registered for PLE in 2023, representing a decrease from the 832,654 candidates in 2022. Notably, 501,602 candidates (66.9%) from 11,365 centers were Universal…

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Absa Group has announced its physical expansion into the People’s Republic of China with the opening of a new non-banking subsidiary in Beijing. The non-banking subsidiary is now open, with the official launch event in Beijing, scheduled for 8 May 2024. At a ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa today, attended by Enoch Godongwana, the Minister of Finance of South Africa, and Chen Xiaodong, the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa – Absa Group showcased the continued growth of its international footprint alongside its commitment to fostering new opportunities between Africa and China. The new office, officials say, will enable Absa…

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Examination malpractice continues to be a significant concern for the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb), with teachers frequently identified as the primary perpetrators. This issue is exacerbated by school proprietors who engage in bribery and wealthy parents determined to see their children succeed at any cost. The problem is particularly severe at the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) level. At the 2023 PLE results announcement at State House, Nakasero, Uneb’s new chairperson, Prof Celestino Obua, highlighted the prevalent forms of malpractice witnessed last year. He noted, “The major forms of malpractice last year involved teachers found inside examination rooms writing answers…

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Ivan Lukungu a 26 year old boda boda rider was arrested for his involvememt in the theft of over Shs 6bn from the residence of NRM treasurer, Barbara Nekesa Oundo in Bukasa parish, Muyenga, Kampala on December 15, 2023. Lukungu, also known as Palaso, was apprehended this past weekend in Masaka City, by the Crime Intelligence operatives. Police officials said Palaso had bought a Harrier brand vehicle, opened a new restaurant and married a woman. While 12 of Palaso’s accomplices were arrested and remanded to Luzira, he had been on the run. A description of how the robbery went down…

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