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Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | A panel of five judges from Nigeria’s election tribunal late Wednesday unanimously affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu, solidifying his position as the West African nation’s leader and effectively dismissing petitions by opposition parties. Delivering the judgment which lasted over 12 hours, the five-member panel …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo, has launched the “Decision to Charge Guidelines 2023,” a comprehensive framework aimed at assisting prosecutors in making informed decisions regarding the charges brought against accused persons. The guidelines not only delineate the essential functions and responsibilities of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man who was convicted of murder and slapped with a thirty-year jail term is set to walk to freedom after the Court of Appeal ordered his immediate release. Norman Turyakira has served thirteen years in jail as he battled against his conviction. He …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of suspects accused of protesting against the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Goma City kicked off on Friday at the Garrison Military Court. The protests that took place in areas of Kyeshero, Ndosho, Himbi, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court sitting in Kampala has today (Aug.31) dismissed a case of defamation filed against The Independent Publications Limited by the former General Manager Corporate Services and Chief Legal Counsel at Telecom giant, MTN Uganda. Justice Musa Ssekaana ruled that Anthony Mutyaba Katamba had failed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso Miraa Growers and Dealers Association has petitioned the Clerk to Parliament demanding documents to help them file a constitutional petition challenging the passing of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Bill of 2023. On August 22nd, Parliament presided over by Deputy Speaker …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Years after the Director of Public Prosecutions dropped charges of torture against then Inspector General of Police Edward Kale Kayihura, lawyer Robert Rutaro has lodged a notice of appeal aimed at clearing his name. Rutaro has formally lodged a notice of appeal with the Constitutional Court, …

Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kumi Chief Magistrate Hope Namisi has scheduled September 27, 2023, for hearing an application, in which Male Mabirizi is contesting the attempted takeover of his case against Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, first son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and 22 others in Kumi. This …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has filed a case against Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa for allegedly organizing an unlawful gathering in Teso. Mabirizi filed the case at Kumi Chief Magistrates Court on Friday. The file contains …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi pleaded not guilty to charges of taking iron sheets meant for the needy in Karamoja today. The Anti-corruption court presided over by Justice Margaret Tibulya read out to Lugoloobi that while at the office of …