The social media company says the post violated its abusive behaviour policy, leading to a 12-hour suspension of his account Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | The Nigerian government on Wednesday expressed doubts about Twitter’s mission in the country, accusing the U.S. technology company of double standards and supporting the secessionists in …
Read More »Trump shuts down his social media site within a month
Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump has shut down his personal social media platform launched less than a month ago in lieu of Twitter. Trump’s senior aide Jason Miller confirmed to U.S. media on Wednesday that the webpage, dubbed “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” has …
Read More »Ministry of health uncertain when more Covid-19 vaccines will arrive
There is a global shortage of AstraZeneca caused by a ban on the importation of the vaccine from India Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of Health is uncertain when it will receive the next batch of COVID-19 vaccines to enable the ongoing vaccination exercise to continue, the permanent secretary …
Read More »Nyendo police station on the spot over death of suspect in cells
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nyendo police station in Masaka city is on the spot over the controversial death of a suspect in detention. Joseph Ssentongo was found dead on Tuesday morning after spending two days in police custody. He was arrested over a debt of Shillings 200,000 he owed …
Read More »Army, police deploy heavily along Napak, Nabulatuk border
Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heavy deployment of army and police anti stock theft unit along the border corridor between Nabilatuk and Napak district. The deployment follows a suspected revenge attack by Pian pastoralists against their Bokora counterparts from Napak district who are accused of killing Mariko Abura …
Read More »Authorities seek special fund to solve Kayunga land wrangles
Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kayunga district leaders are seeking a special fund to compensate landlords and put an end to land disputes in the area. The unending land disputes in the district have oftentimes resulted in injuries and loss of life. A baseline survey on land conflicts carried out …
Read More »Newcastle disease leaves 9,000 chicken dead in Busia
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Poultry farmers in Buyengo parish, Dabani sub-county of Busia district have lost more than 9,000 chicken to Newcastle disease. Newcastle disease is a highly contagious viral disease of all species of birds. It is spread by direct contact with bodily fluids from infected birds and …
Read More »100 invited for Omukama Iguru’s 27th coronation anniversary
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are mixed reactions from subjects of Bunyoro Kingdom after only 100 people were invited to attend the 27th coronation anniversary of Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru. The coronation anniversary also known as Empango is commemorated on June 11th annually to celebrate the day Iguru ascended …
Read More »Bodyguards of judicial officers spend three months without pay
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 500 police officers providing security to judicial officers have gone three months without receiving their allowances, Uganda Radio Network has learnt. The police officers work as bodyguards, court orderlies and guard the residential premises of judiciary officers. Judges are guarded by officers from …
Read More »Brenda called out to Jesus as she breathed her last – Gen Katumba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brenda Wamala Nantongo shouted the word Jesus as she breathed her last according to her father, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala. The 32 year old Nantongo died on Tuesday in an attempted assassination on Kisoota road in Kisaasi. Nantongo who was traveling with her father to …
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