Singer Lydia Jazmine’s Nikkah religious marriage ceremony is reportedly a hoax to push her forthcoming music project. Over the weekend, Lydia Jazmine’s close friends, including Karma Bae and Melissa Mulungi, sparked a rumour that the singer was set to officiate her marriage with a Nikkah ceremony. Taking to their respective social media platforms, they expressed support and congratulations to the singer’s alleged new marriage journey. As rumours spread like wildfire online, the source revealed that the singer wasn’t getting married as suggested, but rather shooting visuals for her new song. Close sources made it clear that the footage making rounds…
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Former Speaker Anita Annet Among Kampala, Uganda | URN | As joint security teams concluded multi-hour searches at the residence of former Speaker Anita Annet Among on Mackinnon Road in Kampala’s upscale Nakasero suburb — and reportedly expanded operations to other properties linked to her associates — an equally striking development began unfolding online: a quiet but noticeable digital retreat by individuals once publicly aligned with the powerful legislator. Across X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp, and other social media platforms, profiles were edited, political affiliations toned down, photographs removed, and privacy settings tightened. The shifts, while subtle, reflected growing unease within…
Singer Spice Diana preaches peace following the physical altercation between nemesis Pallaso and King Saha last night. Over the weekend, King Saha and Pallaso’s gang faced off in a heated physical altercation, following their recent disagreement. According to reports, King Saha was ambushed and attacked by weapon-equipped thugs, reportedly mobilized by Pallaso, to cause harm. During the scuffle, King Saha’s car was vandalized, with windows shattered, and some of his men were severely injured. Upon crossing paths with reports of King Saha’s attack online, Spice Diana, the duo’s mutual friend, was quick to reach out to check on his well-being.…
Singer Lydia Jazmine, real name Lydia Nabawanuka, is currently gearing up to hold her Nikkah ceremony with her yet-to-be-known partner. Last night, Lydia Jazmine’s close friends, including Melisah Mulungi and Karma Bae, took to their Snapchat accounts to express their excitement in light of their friend’s bold step in her affair. Sharing glimpses of the ceremony settings, the videos making the rounds show an elegant ambiance where Lydia Jazmine and her partner would host their guests. Lydia Jazmine joins the growing list of notable figures taking bold steps in marriage, including Rema Namakula, Carol Nantongo, and Chosen Becky, among others.…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed a proposed multi-billion-dollar regional oil refinery initiative championed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, while firmly reiterating that Uganda’s own 60,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Hoima will proceed as planned. The position emerged following high-level discussions between President Museveni and Dangote at State Lodge Nakasero on Sunday, where the two leaders explored deeper energy cooperation, regional industrialization, and East Africa’s long-term petroleum security strategy. At the heart of the talks was a proposed regional refinery estimated to cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, with a projected processing capacity of 650,000…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, formally bringing the legislation into law. According to a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit on May 17, 2026, the Act is intended to provide for the protection of the sovereignty of the people of Uganda and designate the department responsible for peace and security in the Ministry of Internal Affairs as the implementing authority. The law will also provide for the registration and regulation of agents of foreign entities, regulate funding and other forms of assistance to such agents, and…
Police trucks dropping soldiers outside the gate of the Kigo Mansion which is still under security search Kampala, Uganda | URN | Security forces have launched another joint search of former Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Mutungo-Kigo, with heavy security deployed to the area. A heavy deployment of the joint security task force comprising soldiers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), detectives from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), operatives from the Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force (JATT), Counter Terrorism Police, and regular police has besieged a multi-billion-shilling lakeside home in Mutungo-Kigo along the Munyonyo Expressway Sunday afternoon. The operation comes…
Linus Tats has issued an official statement following the unexpected absence of South African artist Scotts Maphuma from a highly anticipated performance at the recent Linus Tattoo Party held at Lugogo Millennium Grounds. According to the organisers, all contractual obligations, including performance agreements and payment arrangements, had been fully honoured ahead of the show. However, the artist did not appear on stage as scheduled, leaving fans disappointed and disrupting the planned entertainment lineup. As a brand known for delivering high-energy experiences and consistently executing events, Linus Tats expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to fans, sponsors, and partners who attended…
Ugandan fishermen on lake Albert. Pakwach, Uganda | URN | Leaders in Pakwach District have been given a seven-day ultimatum to establish landing site management committees aimed at regulating fishing activities and restoring discipline in the fishing industry. The directive follows a visit by the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, to fishing communities along the Lake Albert and Albert Nile waters during a sensitization meeting held in Kwonga Village, Dei Sub-county bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo. During the meeting, a UPDF lawyer, Lt. Col. Benson Mwebaze, presented new guidelines to thousands of fishermen in Pakwach…
Community members confronted police officers during the community baraza held on friday at Namalu Police Station. Nakapiripiri, Uganda | URN | Residents of Namalu Sub-County in Nakapiripirit District have accused officers at Namalu Police Station of demanding money from people reporting cases. The allegations came up on Friday during a community baraza at Namalu Police Station. The meeting was organized by the police with support from the International Justice Mission to raise awareness about gender-based violence and ways to reduce it in households. Those who turned up for the Baraza used the forum to confront officers over what they described…