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Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself ready for Euro 2024 with a stunning double as Portugal completed their preparations with a 3-0 friendly victory over Republic of Ireland. The 39-year-old, who had earlier hit the post with a deflected free-kick, marked his 207th senior cap with his 129th and 130th international goals a week before Roberto Martinez’s men launch their Group F campaign against Czech Republic in Leipzig. Skipper Ronaldo’s sweet 50th and 60th-minute strikes coupled with Joao Felix’s first-half opener handed the hosts a comfortable win in Aveiro as the second phase of John O’Shea’s audition for the job of Ireland…
By DPA German government ministers urged talks with China and warned of a potential trade escalation on Wednesday after the European Commission publicly warned of possible punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports. Whether manufacturers will actually have to pay the tariffs of up to 38.1% depends on whether another solution can be found with China. Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, a Green, backed negotiations with China to solve the trade impasse and credited the European Commission with presenting a nuanced report – but also cautioned that the European Union risked an escalating trade conflict. “It is crucial that we talk…
By Arne Richter, dpa Germany midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has been ruled out of Euro 2024 with illness and will be replaced in the squad by Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can.”We wanted another central midfielder in the squad and have therefore decided to call up Emre Can. He immediately expressed his enthusiasm and willingness to join the team,” coach Julian Nagelsmann said in a statement on Wednesday. Although the deadline for Euro squads had passed, teams are allowed to replace injured or ill players before their first match. Hosts Germany face Scotland in the Euro opener on Friday in Munich. Bayern…
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The three members of Parliament who were arrested on Monday and had spent two nights in Kira police cells have been denied bail and sent to the cold gates of Luzira prisons until Friday this week when they will appear to hear their bail application. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 The three are; Cissy Namujju [Lwengo District ],Yusuf Mutembuli [Bunyole East] and Paul Akamba [Busiki County] all from the NRM party are accused of corruption related issues Budgeting at parliament which the president talked about last week during his State…
BY: GEORGE MUBIRU The legendary chinua Achebe stated that; ” never test the depth of a river with both feet” This is what Bobi Wine did through selective and apoplectic persecution of Bigirwa Moses, the self proclaimed general who of recent denounced the Un reliable NUP and its entire lurch leadership. The self styled general has created a very big endless smile on the legendary president and the NRM after completely drowning and eventually killing NUP, burying it in Bobi Wine’s Magere. Afterall, What colorable reason could be assigned to Bigirwa in a party that feels comfortable on settling as…
The joint Security commanders and senior leaders pledged to end child trafficking as one of the criminal acts in the Karamoja Sub region. The senior leaders re-echoed their stand as they met on Tuesday during a joint stakeholders meeting chaired by Major General Don William Nabasa and attended by security, judicial officers and district leaders from Napak district local government held at Lopeei Sub county headquarters in Napak district. Major General Don William Nabasa the 3rd Division Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) asserted that child/human trafficking in it’s form renders a security threat to the country if…
Three legislators who were netted on Monday over corruption related issues have been presented to the Anti-Corruption Court this evening for mentioning of the cases and to know where fate will take them today. This comes after they spend two nights inside the cells of Kira police station in Wakiso district as detectives were combing for every available evidence to pin the three MPS Cissy Namujju [Lwengo District], Yusuf Mutembuli [Bunyole East] and Paul Akamba of Busiki county. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 It started with the three recording statements…
On 22nd December 2023, Nakawa West legislator Joel Ssenyonyi fell in things after he was elevated from chairing the COSASE committee which majority say he performed well and was named the new Leader of Opposition for the remaining part of this term. Nyendo-Mukungwe legislator Mathias Mpuuga was instead sent to the parliamentary commission. However, along the way things fell apart as Mpuuga was exposed for taking part in the partitioning of Shs1.7billion which his party say tantamount to corruption and consequently recalled him on paper and replaced him with Francis Zaake still on party. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING,…
By Odeke Bazel In Uganda’s Parliament, over 500 MPs compete for speaking opportunities, making it a formidable task for the Speaker to allocate time. With limited time for debates and discussions, MPs must be strategic and effective in their speeches to make a meaningful impact. Oratory skills are essential, but do they truly matter? Some argue they’re indispensable, while others see them as mere grandstanding, disconnected from constituents’ needs. However, effective speaking in parliament can precipitate policy changes, hold leaders accountable, and amplify constituent voices. MPs have successfully harnessed their speeches to drive change. For instance, one MP’s impassioned plea…