Uganda Leader Signs New Law Allowing Military Trials For Civilians

Uganda Leader Signs New Law Allowing Military Trials For Civilians

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law an amendment that will allow, once again, civilians to be tried in a military court under certain circumstances. A previous law permitting such trials was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in January. Before that ruling, civilians could be taken to a military tribunal if they had been found with military equipment like guns or army uniforms. Activists had complained that the law was used to persecute government critics. Parliamentarians passed the amendment last month amid a heavy police presence and a boycott by opposition lawmakers, who argued that it violated the ruling by...

Fiorentina Signs Edin Džeko on Free Transfer

Fiorentina Signs Edin Džeko on Free Transfer

Fiorentina have completed the signing of veteran striker Edin Džeko on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with Fenerbahçe. The 39-year-old Bosnian forward has signed a one-year deal with the Serie A side, with an option to extend until June 2027. He will earn around €1.5 million net per season. New Fiorentina manager Stefano Pioli played a key role in convincing Džeko to join the club, assuring him of a vital role in his project. Džeko, who has won ten team trophies in his career, will be hoping to help Pioli secure silverware in his debut season...

“Enough Is Enough: Benue Cannot Bleed In Silence”—- Former V.P Atiku Abubakar Condemn Loss of 200 lives in Benue State

“Enough Is Enough: Benue Cannot Bleed In Silence”—- Former V.P Atiku Abubakar Condemn Loss of 200 lives in Benue State

The former vice president of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar has joined his voice to that of leaders who condemned the horrific killing of 200 people in Benue State by Fulani Herdsmen. He especially spoke out against the injustice unleashed on the people of Benue when they protested against the inhumane killing in their community while the police arrest and assault them with tear gas on Sunday. Abubakar called out the indifference of president Tinubu to the plight of the community while he urged Nigerians to demand for justice and accountability. In his words: “The bloodshed in Benue State has reached a...

“We Have Normalised Leadership Without Empathy And Without A Human Face.” Obi Speaks Of President Tinubu’s Silence Over Benue Massacre

“We Have Normalised Leadership Without Empathy And Without A Human Face.” Obi Speaks Of President Tinubu’s Silence Over Benue Massacre

The 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra state Peter Gregory Obi has made comparison between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa who stood to the occasion when their country was hit by terrible crisis as against their Nigerian counterpart President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who 24 hours after horrific massacre in Benue state killing 200 people remained silent. Obi in a post made on X on Monday highlighted reasons citizens need to vote for a president who is compassionate about the citizens and their plights, he spoke against tribal voting, he insisted that...