December 2020 – Elite News

Dec302020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Why Leeds United signing Emil Bohinen would be a real long-term boost

Back in January this year, a report from the Yorkshire Evening Post claimed that Leeds United had been keeping a close eye on Norwegian prospect Emil Bohinen. Brighton and Hove Albion were also understood to be interested in bringing Bohinen to England but nothing came of those rumours. The 21-year-old midfielder rose through the youth ranks of Stabaek and made his senior breakthrough in the Norwegian top-flight during the 2017 season. Having made only a handful of league appearances in his first two seasons at the club, Bohinen really came to the fore in 2019. Bohinen contributed with 4 goals and 5 assists in 29 appearances to guide Stabaek to an impressive 8th-place finish in the 2019 Eliteserien. The Norwegian also played a key r...

Dec302020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Uganda’s Presidential candidate Bobi Wine and his campaign team arrested again.

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The opposition presidential candidate was arrested while campaigning in Kalangala in the country’s central region. Uganda opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and his campaign team have been arrested in Kalangala in the country’s central region, he said in a post on Twitter. The arrests on Wednesday spurred protests at a field in Kalangala Island in Lake Victoria where a helicopter was parked and which Wine’s supporters said they believed would be used to fly him back to the capital Kampala. Police fired tear gas at the crowd who were protesting. “They are firing even now to disperse people gathering on roads,” a witness, who did not want to give his name for security reasons, told Reuters news agency. Wine has emerged a...

Dec302020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

The Lion Sports Academy 2020 Memories

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On 10th January 2020, The Lion Sports Academy for the first time entered the City for the *9th edition of the Entebbe Soccer Camp* at Nkumba University Kampala. Everything was new to the players of categories U9, U13 and U15 who played to their best reaching Quarter Finals, Runners up and Runners up respectively. Our U13 Olwa Brian and U15 Arinda Brighton Kazungu were accoladed *MVP* of the tournament for the categories respectively. This becomes our *memory* because it opened up more opportunities to our players and the Academy at large. This exposure was enough for us to be known, recognized and felt in the country.. This was the start of our big journey to the dream. Thank you Five Stars Fc Entebbe director *Kakooza Safick* for introducing us to the world

Dec302020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

President Museveni commissions 189MW power substation in Namanve – Mukono District

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The NRM Presidential flag bearercommissioned a 189-megawatt power sub-station on 29th Dec 2020 afternoon to serve the NAMANVE-Mukono Industrial Park in Mukono district. The President, who was accompanied by the First Lady, Janet Museveni, delegates told the guests at the function that as a way of honoring the Electoral Commission directive suspending campaigns, he opted to carry out other state duties like commissioning the sub-station. “Today I am putting on a suit because they said there is no campaigning. I don’t hold rallies but it seems the Electoral Commission placed me together with other parties that have been holding them but God is watching. We always have leaders' meetings and when we meet leaders, we don’t get out. However, since he has ordered, we must obey,” he ...

Dec292020 by Our ReporterNo Comments

What Really killed Song writer Prince Edrine

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Well known for writing hit songs for musicians like Winnie Nwagi, Titie Tabel, Chris Evans and many others, known song writer Prince Edwin has been confirmed dead mysteriously. Though the cause of Prince Edrine's death is not yet established as of now, several acts in the industry mention music producers and video directors have come out with condolence messages celebrating the life of one of their own who's is currently no more having crossed over to the other world so as to join his ancestors. The local music industry is mourning the sadden death of versatile music composer and song writer known as Prince Edrine who passed on last Monday 28th December. The deceased was the brains behind prominent hit songs such as Desire Luzinda's Kiwujjo and Onkolera, Masejjere and Kambyerabir...

Dec292020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Premier League clubs discuss rising Covid-19 cases, Everton & Liverpool may face two-week break

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Premier League chairmen are reportedly informally discussing the prospect of a two-week break in January to combat further outbreaks Premier League clubs are discussing the idea of a two-week break next month due to fears that rising Covid-19 cases could cause chaos. After Man City were forced to call off their game against Everton on Monday due to an outbreak of the virus that has also shut the club’s training ground, Sheffield United became the latest club to confirm numerous positive tests among its club staff. Whilst the Blades’ game against Burnley will still go ahead, the news is indicative of a rise in cases in the Premier League, with the latest round of testing revealing 18 more people have tested positive for the virus - the highest figure since testi...

Dec292020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

“Stop pre-election violence, arrests’’ UN rights experts urge Uganda

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UN human rights experts* today expressed serious concerns about the violence ahead of Uganda's presidential election, and urged authorities to put an end to the arrest, detention and judicial harassment of political opponents, civil society leaders and human rights defenders. Media outlets have reported that three journalists were hurt on Sunday after being hit by tear gas canisters in Masaka. Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, said one of his bodyguards died after being hit by a military truck later the same day. The military has denied this, saying he fell from a speeding car. "We are gravely concerned by the election-related violence, the excessive use of force by security personnel, as well as the increasing crackdown on peaceful protesters, po...

Dec292020 by Abel kawere1 Comment

Phaneroo to hold its end of year prayers online as Apostle Grace Lubega Ushers Nation Prophetically into 2021.

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Phaneroo Ministries International will this this time round hold its end of year prayers online due to the negative effects of Covid-19. A few days ago, the Information Minister Judith Nabakooba revealed that government had suspended all New Year night celebrations, including display of fireworks, prayers and converging in trading centres as a way of controlling the spread of the pandemic. With such directive from government, Phaneroo's lead Preacher Apostle Grace Lubega has decided to pass his new year message to believers via online. The prayers will be full of explosive overnight of signs, miracles and wonders as Apostle Lubega ushers Ugandans into 2021. Just like last year when he prophesied Covid-19(video: https://youtu.be/r3MsjoG16bc), Apostle Lubega, the vision bearer o...

Dec282020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Huawei DQ ODN Named Leading Innovation by IDATE DigiWord

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The ODN: Market Driven by Innovation report released by IDATE DigiWorld rated the Huawei DQ ODN as a leading innovation thanks to its fast fiber deployment and enhanced digital management for optical distribution network (ODN). As a renowned analyst organization, IDATE DigiWorld observes and reports on the progress of FTTH/B network deployment all over the world. Their latest white paper analyzes the development trend and potential of the ODN industry, and evaluates more than 50 global mainstream ODN vendors in terms of product and solution innovation and integration capabilities, providing a reference for telecom operators to select vendors and solutions. The Huawei DQ ODN solution was recognized as a leading innovation, indicating that Huawei’s innovation and investment...

Dec282020 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Everton vs Manchester City postponed due to positive Covid-19.

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Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus’ positive tests were confirmed last week and now more City players and staff have tested positive Manchester City’s game against Everton this evening has been called off due to a number of positive Covid-19 tests. City had already confirmed that Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus tested positive for the virus prior to their last game against Newcastle United, and now the elite report that even more of their squad and staff have contracted the virus. The Premier League allow games to be postponed if positive coronavirus tests mean that teams are left with a lack of first-team players. Newcastle have previously had a game postponed due to an outbreak of the virus at their training ground. Man City were set to take on Everton at Goodison Park...