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Jan312020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Young Boys Star Nsame Wants To Return To Cameroon

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By Elite Reporter Young Boys forward Jean-Pierre Nsame has said that he would be happy to play again for Cameroon. The 26-year-old, who has two caps, hasn't appeared for the five-time African champions since being dropped from their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations squad. He subsequently declined call-ups to the national team, citing personal reasons.This season, Nsame has been on mesmerizing form, hitting a league-leading 16 goals in 18 outings as his Young Boys side top the Swiss top-tier. "I took a decision based on what was happening, to sit out a few games but I'll be glad to play again for Cameroon" Nsame said on Thursday. "The national team is always on my mind but I needed this time off to focus on my club duties and my family which is a very important component of my lif...

Jan312020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

UNEB Releases 2019 UCE Results, Hails Improved Performance

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By Keefa Nuwahereza The Uganda National Examinations Board has today Friday morning released the 2019 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results, during a ceremony held at the Prime Minister's office. First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni, who is also the minister for Education and Sports, presided over the ceremony held at the Office of the President in Kampala, during which UNEB Chairperson Prof. Mary Okwakol and Executive Secretary Dan Odongo handed over the results to her. According to Odongo, out of the 337,697 candidates who sat for the final exams, 168,639 were male and 169,058 female at 3,531 centres. For the first time in history, more girls registered for last year’s exams than boys. Prof. Okwakol said the exams were conducted smoothly, free from leakages and cases of ...

Jan312020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Trevor Noah To Face Off With Bill Gates, Roger Federer In Tennis Match

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By Elite Reporter South African comedian Trevor Noah on Wednesday accepted the challenge to play a doubles tennis match against Roger Federer and philanthropist Bill Gates. Trevor will be paired with Federer’s fierce tennis rival, Rafael Nadal. Nadal is ready for the February 7 match to be hosted in the South African city of Cape Town. This star-studded doubles is part of an impressively entertaining and charitable Match in Africa campaign, that will also include a mouth-watering clash between Federer and Nadal, and performances from South African artists. Trevor tweeted about the match thus;"Hey @RogerFederer, you & @billgates want to play doubles against me & @RafaelNadal!? Okay. We accept your challenge, but be prepared for the crowd in SA to be on our side! See you...

Jan312020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Inter Milan In Secret Talks With Islam

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By Elite Reporter Inter Milan is eyeing Algerian soccer star Islam Slimani, who could make a move to Inter, as the Nerazzurri have made an approach to land the Algerian striker. The 31-year-old is currently on loan at Monaco after joining the Ligue 1 club last summer, and it appears he is open to ending his stay at the club this month. Sky Sport Italia reports Inter, who have opted not to pursue moves for Olivier Giroud and Fernando Llorente, have turned their attention to Slimani. Monaco are willing to let the Algerian go, but the Nerazzurri are in a race against time to finalize talks with Leicester, who own the striker. Another problem is the Foxes have reportedly asked for a large fee to let Slimani go out on loan, meaning Inter will have to find a way to bring down tha...

Jan302020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

EXCITEMENT GRIPS NORTHERN UGANDA AS PHANEROO ORGANISES MEGA CRUSADE IN GULU

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Thousands of congregants from across Northern Uganda expected to attend three-day crusade in Gulu. Mass mobilization for the event in high gear. Various activities including charity games and market cleaning conducted. Kampala, Uganda – 28th January 2020 – Preparations for Phaneroo Ministries International’s mega crusade in Gulu are in high gear as the date draws nearer. The three-day event shall be held at the Kaunda sports grounds from the 31st January to 2nd February 2020 starting at 3:00pm daily. In addition to the crusade, the ministry also plans to hold a Pastors’ conference on Saturday, 1st February starting at 8:00am. This power-packed event shall be led by the General Overseer of the ministry, Apostle Grace Lubega, and is expected to draw tens of thousands of congr...

Jan302020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

MPs Odonga Otto, Akol Trade Blows At Parliament

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By Keefa Nuwahereza Odonga Otto, the Arru County Member of Parliament (MP) is hospitalized after exchanging blows with Kilak North MP Anthony Akol. It is said the two legislators engaged in a tough fist fight that left Otto so severely clobbered that he had to be rushed to a nearby clinic for medical attention. MP Odonga Otto in hospital The two legislators engaged in a physical fight in the pigeon hall lobby after a disagreement regarding the Amuru land compensation. However, although the time of filing this story Otto was still on drip, sources revealed that his health condition is not that alarming. Akol was last year rushed to hospital following an accident along Kampala- Gulu highway. A doctor checks on Odonga Otto as a colleague looks on The accident happened a...

Jan302020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

UPDF Holds Requiem Service For Chopper Crash Victim Maj. Karungi

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By Keefa Nuwahereza The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces, both Land and Air Forces have today held a requiem service Maj. Naomi Karungi, who died in a helicopter crash on Tuesday in Gomba hills. Mourners carrying Casket containing Maj. Karungi's remains The requiem service which was held at Church of Uganda, Bugolobi, was attended by several UPDF, UPDAF, Uganda Police officers, plus Karungi's relatives and other mourners. UPDF and UPDAF attending the requiem mass Chief among the mourners was the Chief of Defence Forces Gen.David Muhoozi. Poll bearers carrying casket containing Maj. Naomi Birungi's remains The celebrated army pilot was killed together with her trainee Bernard Wakalu when the army Chopper, Jet Ranger A-F302 crashed in Gomba hills.

Jan302020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

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Jan302020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Police Officer Murders 13-Year-Old Boy, Goes Into Hiding

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By Our Reporter Uganda police has mounted search for assistant superintendent of police (ASP) Franco Obbu, the officer in charge Bukuya police station in Bukuya town council, Kasanda district, over allegations of murdering a teenager. It is alleged that Obbo killed Patrick Maniho,13, a pupil at Mathias Bukuya primary school as he tried to shoot a stray dog which he missed . We have learnt that the suspect has gone Away Without Official Leave (AWOL) but police recovered the killer gun and detectives have since started hunting for him. However by the time of filing this report the deceased's body had been taken to Kasanda Health centre lV for postmortem as investigations go on. The case has been opened under vide CRB 083/2020 of Kasanda police station. The police spokesperson...

Jan292020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

Conman Arrested For Posing As URA Official To Con Millions From Ugandans

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By Elite News Reporter Operatives of the Uganda Revenue Authority on Monday arrested a conman who has been posturing as a URA employee and conning millions of shillings from unsuspecting Ugandans. Kassim Abdul Batte who claims to be a clearing agent with Intra Cargo, was tracked down by URA operatives after the Authority received complaints from tax payers It said that in December 2018, Batte informed a client (complainant) that Uganda Revenue Authority was going to auction some vehicles.According to Ian Rumanyika, the Assistant Commissioner Public and Corporate Affairs at URA, the suspect told the complainant about the availability of two vehicles, a Toyota Harrier and a Sahara Pick-up both in good condition. Batte, dressed up in a white shirt emblazoned with ...