Nigeria’s most celebrated writer and Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has revealed that his U.S. visa has been revoked, a move he described as “bizarre, comic, and authoritarian.” The 91-year-old, who has long chronicled Africa’s dictatorships with razor-sharp wit, shared the news during a p
Fresh revelations have emerged about the identities of at least 16 Nigerian military officers currently being detained over an alleged plot to overthrow the government.According to reliable military sources, fourteen of the detained officers are from the Nigerian Army, while two others ser
Gold prices fell on Friday, as the dollar firmed on uncertainty over further Federal Reserve rate cuts.Gold prices fell on Friday, as the dollar firmed on uncertainty over further Federal Reserve rate cuts, although bullion was still on track for its third straight monthly gain.Spot
Dear Parents, Students, Stakeholders and the entire public, Kampala International University has noted with concern the ongoing media engagements relating to the state of affairs in the university. The major issues of contention include students’ tuition payment policy, academic issues and welf
Parliament is today set to authorize a staggering Shs8.2 trillion in new borrowing, a move that signals the nation’s spiralling public debt already at Shs116.2 trillion (51.3% of GDP) and its economic implications.According to the house order of today’s business (Order Paper), out of t
TOKYO | TASS | The United States would prefer to avoid involvement in any wars, but if it must fight, it will win decisively, US President Donald Trump said while addressing US servicemen aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington, based in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture, at
Vincent Waiswa Bagiire, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of UgandaDoha — The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the State of Qatar successfully hosted the Second Edition of the Uganda–Qatar Business Forum at Rotana City Centre, Doha, under the theme:
In a letter dated October 24, 2025, the Ntungamo Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Fidelis Kiiza, directed Muhirwe to hand over office to Human Resource Officer Naboth Ayebazibwe by October 27.The Principal Human Resource Officer of Ntungamo District, Jennifer Muhirwe, has been interdict
A distinguished older man with a dramatic white beard and styled hair wears a thick, luxurious fur coat and a heavy chain necklace, gazing upward against a clear turquoise sky.Many of us are chronic over-apologizers. For some, it’s due to people-pleasing or the aftermath of having dealt
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Ugandan music industry is mourning the death of fast-rising singer Olisha M, who died Friday while giving birth at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala.The singer, whose real name was Olivia Mildred Namubiru, was admitted for delivery but died during labor, according to clos
