Emeritus Rt. Rev Dr. George Tibesigwa the former bishop of Ankole Diocese has died aged 78. His death was announced by the dean of Ankole diocese Ven Bob’s Mwesigye. “We have received the sad news of the passing of our Emeritus Bishop, however, we await the Bishop Associate Professor Bishop Sheldon Mweigwa to officially communicate the details and the program,” he said. Tibesigwa died on Wednesday afternoon while undergoing treatment at Mayanja Memorial hospital where he had been admitted since the beginning of this week. He had been diagnosed with dementia. Tibesigwa served as the 4th bishop of the Ankole…
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In a shocking turn of events, 19-year-old Ekanem has committed an unthinkable act that has left the community in utter disbelief. After impregnating his own mother, he has caused immense grief and abomination to himself. The extent to which this teenage boy was willing to go to satisfy his lustful desires is truly astonishing. The news of Ekanem’s heinous act spread rapidly, capturing the attention of the public. DSP Celestine Kalu, the Public Relations Officer of the Port Harcourt River State Police Command, revealed the disturbing details of how Ekanem carried out this unthinkable act. According to the police, Ekanem…
3 African Military Leaders Have Now Pledged Support for Niger Coup!!! This is Getting very Serious o!!! Guinea has now Pledged support to Niger, recall Mali and Burkina Faso few days back off . Click in this link to view the statement. https://l.kphx.net/s?d=4112543474709464331&extra=Q1RSWT1VRyZMTkc9ZW4tVVM&g=6281378cb8972cf8dccce025b8c29a00
Fernando Villavicencio killed less than two weeks before election amid surge in violent and organised crime in South American country Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been shot dead as he left a campaign event in Quito, just days before an election where the central issue is the country’s slide into violence and crime. Videos on social media show Villavicencio, a former journalist who has worked for the Guardian and was outspoken about alleged links between organised crime and politics, surrounded by supporters and being escorted by security guards to a waiting vehicle when gunshots ring out as people start…
WEST HAM UNITED have reached an ‘agreement in principle’ to sign defender Harry Maguire from fellow Premier League campaigners Manchester United, with a transfer fee being agreed between both clubs. This was made known by the Football transfer Guru, Fabrizio The Hammers have an agreement in place to sign the embattled England international from the Red Devils, with the deal said to be worth £30 million. The verbal agreement is subject to final, key points on the deal structure are still under discussion but the fee is now agreed, as per Sky. Personal terms, to be discussed soon. It is…
It is now over four weeks of fracas at Najjanankumbi-based FDC Party with with counter-accusations between the two factions one led by Kira Municipality MP Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and the other led by FDC President Patric Oboi Amuriat and FDC SG Hon. Nandala Mafabi all rotating around illicit money. In the wake of events, the instituted Elders Committee of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to investigate the matters raised by two factions has now hit back at Dr. Kizza Besigye, accusing him of exposing the party’s internal issues to public with Besigye criticizing the committee’s report investigating allegations…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Exclusive sources privy to this publication indicate that, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Secretary General Hon. Nandala Mafabi has declared his intentions of contesting for President of Uganda as a flag bearer. Mafabi is the the Budadiri West Constituency Member of Parliament in the 11th Parliament. “I will contest for President of Uganda in 2026 and that is the why Dr. Besigye has been using all the fronts to frustrate my efforts since FDC was constructed” . According to FDC Constitution, For one to stand as a flag bearer of the party, must…
The World Bank has suspended any future funding for projects in Uganda, citing human rights violations from the recent enactment of the anti-homosexuality law. A statement from the Bank says further funding is being frozen until authorities in Uganda provide adequate policy to protect minorities, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other groups commonly categorised as LGBTQ+. “Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values. We believe our vision to eradicate poverty on a liveable planet can only succeed if it includes everyone irrespective of race, gender, or sexuality,” the Bank said on Tuesday. “This law undermines those efforts.…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: While appearing on Solomon Sserwanja’s HARD QUESTION Show (on his behalf) hosted by Rahim Nwali on AIIJ’s YouTube Platform, FDC’s Iron Lady and Eastern Uganda Forum for Change (FDC) Vice Chairperson, Hon. Salaam Musumba said that they may choose to form another party if the current conundrum that has brought fracas in the party prevails. She admitted that the FDC vehicle has been strong for years and therefore if it can’t be panel-bitted quickly, they shall have to get another vehicle that will continue them. She said this six days ago but because…
As efforts to restore stability in the beleaguered Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) gain momentum, political analysts are divided over the viability of transitional leadership as a solution. While some see this approach as a potential remedy, the deep-seated animosity between factions within the party poses a significant challenge. Notable political analysts have weighed in on the ongoing discussions surrounding FDC’s future, with divergent views emerging. Lawyer Jude Byamukama has expressed skepticism about the potential effectiveness of transitional leadership, stating that it may not resolve the impasse within the party. This debate comes in the wake of an endorsement from…