Aderonke Adesola, a passionate Nigerian sports fan, is making waves as a female Yoruba language radio presenter. Her lively commentary and deep sports knowledge have captivated millions – and with the Olympics kicking off, millions more are likely to tune in. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | “…and it’s a …

  DHAKA | Xinhua |  Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus will serve as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, local media reported early Wednesday. The decision was taken at a meeting of President Mohammed Shahabuddin with chiefs of the three services and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement to …

  Tororo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG |  Jopadhola in Tororo today celebrate the 25th Coronation anniversary of their cultural leader, the Kwar Adhola HRH Moses Stephen Owor. According to the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution (TACI), the climax of the celebrations will be held at Achilet grounds. President Yoweri Museveni is …

  Washington, US | BBC |  With one viral line on cable TV – “these guys are just weird” – Tim Walz vaulted into contention for the job of Kamala Harris’s running mate in the US Presidential election. The 60-year-old brings with him a folksy, plain-spoken and sharp-tongued approach to …

  FOCUS ON HEALTH | THE INDEPENDENT | The exploration of peptide blends in scientific research continues to unveil intriguing possibilities for their impact on various physiological processes. Among these blends, the combination of CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin has garnered attention due to its potential influence on growth hormone (GH) secretion …

The 2024 Paris Olympics marks a historic milestone for the women’s marathon, as it will close the Summer Games for the first time. This represents a major shift from past Olympics, where the spotlight was primarily on the men’s race. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The women’s marathon will, …

COMMENT | Frederick Wanume Kibbedi | Five years ago, I couldn’t have imagined that I would be in a wheelchair, but that story is for another day. Today, I woke up to an early morning engagement in town. Despite arriving on time, I was denied entry because the venue lacked access …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Old Kampala police have initiated a search for a landlord Joseph Sebugenyi who is on the run after a female tenant discovered a body in a septic tank at his property in Namungoona, Rubaga Division, Kampala. The tenant, whose identity has been protected …

  PARIS | Xinhua |  In a world sometimes divided by boundaries and differences, sports have a unique power to bring people together. This phenomenon is vividly displayed at the ongoing Paris Olympics, where athletes not only compete fiercely but also showcase deep mutual respect. The table tennis mixed doubles …

COMMENT | JORDAN DDUNGU | Corruption is a pervasive issue that plagues many nations, thwarting economic growth, undermining social trust, and deteriorating the rule of law. In Uganda, corruption has been a persistent challenge for decades, affecting various sectors, including the military. However, within the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), …