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NEWS   At least 26 people have died in Mississippi and Alabama after a tornado tore through the southern US states. Search and rescue efforts are continuing, and the Mississippi state government has declared a state of emergency. In Rolling Fork, crushed cars, bricks and glass litter the streets - the town has been almost entirely wiped out. One resident told the BBC he was lucky to survive after seeking shelter in his bath tub. Approaching the neighbourhood in western Sharkey County, there is little indication of anything unusual.  The lush farmland that surrounds it is completely untouched, the trees aren't even bent out of shape by wind. Then, suddenly, you see the houses that were in the tornado's path. They have been totally obliterated. In this rural town of only 2,000 people, where one fifth of residents live below the poverty line, dozens of buildings have been flattened by the fury of the tornado. Homes where family and friends had gathered less than 24 hours before

NEWS In his first public appearance since speculating a week ago that he would soon be arrested, Donald Trump lashed out against the multiple criminal inquiries that have bedevilled him since he left office in January 2021. At an airfield rally in Waco, Texas, in front of thousands of supporters, the former president called the New York City investigation into hush-money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels an expletive. "The district attorney of New York under the auspices and direction of the 'department of injustice' in Washington, DC, is investigating me for something that is not a crime, not a misdemeanour, not an affair," he said, before belittling Ms Daniels' personal appearance. Every piece of his personal, financial and business life, he said, has been "turned upside down and dissected" - but professed that he was "the most innocent man in the history of our country". For the past week, Mr Trump has been posting inc

TEACH The US government is demanding that TikTok's Chinese owners sell the social media platform, or risk facing a ban. It comes as more and more countries have been expressing concerns about what China might do with user data from the app. But banning the app is not straightforward - here's what might be involved. Why does the US want to ban TikTok? TikTok gathers similar kinds of data as other apps, but US officials are concerned that this data could fall into the hands of the Chinese government. The US says this data could be used to spy on Americans, or to spread propaganda. It has already banned the app from government devices, a move also taken by the UK, Canada and the EU. India also banned the app altogether in 2020.   TikTok insists it operates no differently from other social media companies and says it would never comply with an order to transfer data to Chinese officials. One in three Americans uses TikTok, and a ban on such a popular app would be unpreced

Gossip  Renowned gospel singer Sam Lukas Lugolobyo alias Levixone has stressed that he is facing increasing pressure from his mother requesting him to get married as soon as he can. The Chikibombe singer opened up about the pressure he is receiving from his mom on matters of getting married as he returned from London where he had gone to perform at different events. His early return to the country came quickly since he needed to check on his mom who had been admitted to the hospital as she wasn’t feeling well Netizens believe this somehow clears the about how he is not in an affair with singer Desire Luzinda as it has long been claimed despite the video clips that made rounds last year showing the two holding secret Kukyala marital ceremonies.    He went on to assure the public that anytime from now, he could be announcing the dates and venue where he will be holding his traditional marital ceremonies and probably he will also reveal who his real girlfriend is.  

NEWS  Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo features on two music projects off 3 times Grammy award-winning group Morgan Heritage’s new album dubbed ‘The Homeland’. Reggae group Morgan Heritage is currently composed of Peetah Morgan, Gramps Morgan, and Mr. Mojo Morgan, all the children of late reggae great Hon. Ras Denroy Morgan. They recently announced their new studio album titled ‘The Homeland’ set for release on 21st April 2023. The new album is the group’s first World music album and the Afro-Fusion album targets bridging Africa and Jamaica.  “We feature legends and future legends from both places,” Morgan Heritage reveal.  The star-studded 21-track collection marks a new era for Morgan Heritage as they expand their global reach from the Caribbean to the African Continent and beyond with guest contributions from Eddy Kenzo, Popcaan, Beenie Man, Youssou N’Dour, Shaggy, Shatta Wale, Mádé Kuti, and more.   To accompany the album announcement, Morgan Heritage shared the lead si

NEWS Hannah Karema was crowned the winner of the Miss Uganda 2023 beauty pageant at the finale held at UMA Multipurpose Hall on Saturday 18th March 2023. Due to The COVID-19 pandemic, Miss Uganda had been last held in July 2019, where Oliver Nakakande was crowned the winner. It returned with a glamorous red carpet-event on Saturday that was attended by the elite in the celebrity world. Hosted by Mitch Egwang and Anita Fabiola saw performances from the likes of Levixone, Jackie Chandiru, B2C Music, among others.   Over twenty finalists tussled it out in different categories and at the end of the night, Hannah Karema had emerged as the queen of them all. Karema reached the top 5 contestants together with Jerusha Muwanguzi, Jesca Sserwadda, Whitney Martha Ademun, and Prossy Agwang. She now takes over from Elizabeth Bagaya who took over from Oliver Nakakande in April 2021 after the latter left the country to pursue her studies.

In a cheeky video, Swangz Avenue singer Priscilla Zawedde a.k.a Azawi has responded to the rumors that have been spreading like a wildfire hinting at her being pregnant. For about five days now, social media has been awash with claims that Azawi is baking a ban in her oven and hence why she has been musically absent. Without much proof to provide, a couple of online news sources have claimed that singer has made oversized clothes her thing in trying to hide her baby bump. The rumors have shocked many people including Azawi’s manager Jaylor Birungi a.k.a Sir Jaylor who seemed quite surprised when she was asked to comment about the pregnancy. Despite remaining silent about the issue, the  Craving You Heavy  singer seems to respond to the rumors in a cheeky video she shared on her Snapchat account on Thursday. The 9-minute clip spotted by Mbu shows her caressing her lower abdomen before casting a cheeky smile. She then mockingly laughs and flashes the middle finger. In other clips, she is

How Man Utd's Europa League draw impacts Antonio Conte and Tottenham in Champions League battle Manchester United are going to have an incredibly hectic schedule in the final few months of the season that could potentially benefit Tottenham in the top-four race Tottenham fans could only watch on as the draw for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals took place in Switzerland on Friday. Exiting the competition just over a week ago after a 1-0 aggregate defeat against AC Milan, Spurs will have to wait until September for their next opportunity to play in the competition. Antonio Conte's side now have 11 games remaining in their Premier League campaign to secure a top-four finish , with Newcastle United, Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion also in the mix. Tottenham's recent cup exits means that their main focus is now on the top four, although everyone connected with the club would no doubt have liked a few more games on the calendar in their quest to f

NEWS What you need to know: Before the surgery, which lasted for three hours, Dr Epodoi reveals there was a short prayer led by a reverend sister who was part of a team of 15 physicians who helped in the surgery. When Joyce Alinga, a Senior Three student, gave birth to conjoined twins by caesarean section during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2021, the ability of health practitioners to ably avail and manage surgical supplies would be tested. Alinga gave birth at Amuria Health Centre IV in Amuria District but was referred to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital due to the complications, after failing to get a place at Mulago Hospital. “Seeing how hapless the grandfather was moving around with conjoined twins, one of them dead and another living, we had to do something,” recalls Dr Joseph Cuthbert Epodoi, a senior consultant surgeon at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital. He adds: “By then, the dead child’s skin was peeling off and he was beginning to give off a pungent smell.” Dr Sr Mary Margaret

NEWS What you need to know: Speaking at the funeral service of Court of Appeal judge Kenneth Kakuru at All Saints Church Nakasero last Friday, Gen Otafiire said the Luweero war heroes “appointed themselves” to serve mankind and would only retire when they stop serving the people. The minister of Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has said he will serve the people until the day he dies. Speaking at the funeral service of Court of Appeal judge Kenneth Kakuru at All Saints Church Nakasero last Friday, Gen Otafiire said the Luweero war heroes “appointed themselves” to serve mankind and would only retire when they stop serving the people. “I will retire last post. Last post means when I follow [Justice] Kakuru,” Gen Otafiire said, adding, “I don’t want to be mistaken, but my calling is to serve the people. I went to the bush not aware that I will retire. I could have retired there. [But] I am here. When my biological past catches up with me and I go from active service, I will go into

NEWS What you need to know: President Museveni has often rejected his government’s comparison to the “low-calibre”—Amin and Obote regimes accused of egregious human rights abuses. But with time, pundits and political observers, have noted an uncanny repeat of history, including the capture of the state by the ruling elite by using disproportionate and unacceptable levels of influence to secure undue benefits for themselves. A report by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) released last month reveals that Uganda’s security forces too have been ensnarled, writes Frederic Musisi Two years after the high-octane 2021 presidential election campaigns that pitted President Museveni, against pop star turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, unidentified security personnel continue to roam and abduct civilians in the Central region and cart them off to unknown locations. In various speeches, President Museveni has called upon security agencies to offer accountability for miss