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Uganda: MPs Question Tutorial {Qualifications} of Uganda Airways Boss

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August 18, 2022

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Jennifer Bamuturaki has said she is qualified and experienced to run the airline. Bamuturaki was appearing before the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE) chaired by Nakawa…

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Uganda: CEO Bamuturaki

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August 18, 2022

Kampala, Uganda — The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said she is qualified and experienced to run the airline. Bamuturaki was appearing before the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE)…

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Rwanda/Ethiopia: CHAN 2023 Qualifiers

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August 18, 2022

Carlos Alòs, the head coach of the national football team, Amavubi has named a provisional squad to start preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. The squad was released on Wednesday night via the…

Technology

South Africa’s Uber and Bolt Drivers go on a city-wide strike in Cape City

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August 18, 2022

Drivers of popular ride-hailing apps Uber and Bolt in Cape Town have suspended their business activities and embarked on a strike to express their discontentment with the ride-hailing ecosystem in the country. The disgruntled drivers…

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Ladies’s solely ride-hailing platform, HerRyde, launches in Abuja

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August 18, 2022

Image Source: HerRyde Last Friday, HerRyde, a woman-only ride-hailing company, launched in Abuja. According to the company’s co-founders (CEO Monsurah Oluwafuyi, COO Muhammad Muazu, and Chief Product Officer Kamaldeen Ibrahim), the company is providing a…

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Politics Podcast: Early Returns In The Alaska Main Had been Dangerous For Trump

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August 17, 2022

Tuesday night was a test for some big names in the Republican Party in Wyoming and Alaska. Most notably, in Wyoming, Rep. Liz Cheney lost her primary to Harriet Hageman by even more than expected.…

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Lagos Civil Defence chief orders step-up of surveillance round vital infrastructure

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August 17, 2022

Thursday, August 18, 2022 Olasupo Solomon Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Lagos, Olasupo Solomon has tasked his men to intensify around critical infrastructure in the state. The commander gave…

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Media Denial of Transgender Social Contagion Continues to Hurt Younger Individuals

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August 17, 2022

On August 3, the headline of a CTV News article informed Canadians that “No, ‘social contagion’ isn’t driving transgender teens, study finds.” For anyone with even the slightest knowledge of the gender issue, a declaration…

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The 17 Finest Mustache Kinds You Ought to Really Attempt This Yr

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August 17, 2022

A man's mustache is sacred. Throughout generations, a hairy upper lip has long been a defining symbol of masculinity. Some of the greatest men in history sported a 'stache, whether people liked it or not.…

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Electrical energy employees briefly droop strike

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August 17, 2022

Thursday, August 18, 2022 Chris Ngige and Joe Ajaero The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has agreed to suspend their ongoing strike that has thrown the nation into blackout for two weeks. Joe Abah,…

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Ex-APC chairman appointed PDP marketing campaign head in Plateau

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August 17, 2022

Thursday, August 18, 2022 Letep Dabang Former Plateau State chairman of the All Programmes Congress (APC), Letep Dabang, has been appointed director-general of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign in the state. John Akans,…

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Naira appreciates in opposition to greenback at official window

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August 17, 2022

Thursday, August 18, 2022 Naira and Dollars The naira on Wednesday appreciated against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N429.38. The figure represented a gain of 0.16 per cent compared with…