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NUP Shakes Up Buganda Flagbearers: Big Names Dropped, Fresh Faces Rise Ahead of 2026

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Medard Lubega Ssegona
Medard Lubega Ssegona

KAMPALA – Uganda’s biggest opposition force, the National Unity Platform (NUP), has sent shockwaves through the Buganda sub-region after unveiling its new lineup of parliamentary flagbearers for the 2026 general elections — a list that leaves out some of its most recognizable figures while ushering in a wave of fresh blood.

The announcement, made Monday by the party’s Election Management Committee, has stirred excitement, anxiety, and controversy in equal measure.

Bobi Wine Blocked in Buyende — Fans Flood Backroads to Cheer

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Bobi Wine in Buyende on Wednesday
Bobi Wine in Buyende on Wednesday

Uganda’s opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, faced fresh hurdles on Tuesday when police blocked his planned rally at Bukungu landing site in Buyende District.

The singer-turned-politician’s convoy was forced off the main highway and onto dusty village backroads after security deployed teargas trucks to seal off access routes. But despite the obstacles, crowds of supporters lined the remote paths, waving, cheering, and chanting as Bobi Wine and his team passed through.

NUP Reveals 2026 Flagbearers: Celebs Win Big & Suffer Shocks

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Big eye Ssewanyana Mathias
Big eye Ssewanyana Mathias

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially dropped its list of parliamentary flagbearers for the 2026 general elections, sparking excitement, celebration, and heartbreak across Uganda’s entertainment and political scenes.

Unveiled by the party’s Election Management Committee, the lineup confirmed several entertainers-turned-politicians who successfully secured their flags, while others who had campaigned with vigor were left disappointed.

Uganda Police Deny Arresting Alien Skin Amid Disappearance Mystery

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Alien Skin
Alien Skin

The Uganda Police have put rumors to rest: Alien Skin is not under arrest, despite swirling speculation on social media over the past 48 hours.

Fans of the Fangone Forest Entertainment boss have been frantically seeking updates, with some accusing authorities of secretly detaining him. The sudden disappearance of the controversial singer sparked widespread concern and online theories about his whereabouts.

Steelers QB Skylar Thompson Beaten and Robbed in Dublin

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Skylar Thompson
Skylar Thompson

Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was the victim of a late-night attack in Dublin, Ireland — just hours before his team faced the Minnesota Vikings.

According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the 25-year-old quarterback was jumped by multiple men around 3 a.m. local time Saturday morning while walking through the city. The suspects reportedly robbed him during the violent altercation.

Terence Crawford Pulled from Car at Gunpoint in Omaha

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Terence Crawford held at gunpoint during traffic stop
Terence Crawford held at gunpoint during traffic stop

Omaha was celebrating boxing champion Terence Crawford on Saturday, but the day ended in a tense standoff after the undefeated fighter was forced out of his car at gunpoint by police. The incident, caught on video, has prompted the city to order a thorough internal investigation.

Tense Traffic Stop Captured on Video

Footage circulating online shows Crawford calmly unbuckling his seatbelt, opening his door, and stepping out of the vehicle while an officer holds a flashlight in one hand and a gun in the other.

At one point, Crawford can be heard saying:

“I ain’t reaching for no gun,”

keeping his hands raised the entire time. He was then patted down by the officer before the video ends.

Michigan Church Attack Leaves 2 Dead, 9 Injured

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Michigan Church Shooting
Michigan Church Shooting

A horrifying attack at a Mormon church in Michigan on Sunday left at least two people dead and nine others injured, authorities confirmed. The suspect, a 40-year-old man, allegedly drove his vehicle through the church’s front doors before opening fire on worshippers with an assault rifle.

Boat Shooter Nigel Edge Previously Sued Kellie Pickler

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Boat Shooter Kills 3 Injures 8 at North Carolina Bar
Boat Shooter Kills 3 Injures 8 at North Carolina Bar

The man accused of a bizarre boat attack in North Carolina Saturday night — which left three dead and eight injured — has a shocking past: he previously sued country singer Kellie Pickler, claiming she tried to poison him at the 2012 CMT Music Awards.

Nigel Edge’s Explosive Lawsuit

Nigel Edge, a Brunswick County resident, allegedly carried out the deadly shooting at the American Fish Company saloon in Southport, North Carolina Saturday night. But earlier this year, court documents show he filed a lawsuit against Pickler, accusing her of attempting to take his life more than a decade ago.

FBI Director Slams Tupac’s Godmother After Her Death

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Kash Patel
Kash Patel

The death of Assata Shakur, godmother to late rapper Tupac Shakur, is stirring controversy, with FBI Director Kash Patel calling her a terrorist and denouncing those mourning her.

In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter) Sunday morning, Patel referred to Shakur by her birth name, Joanne Chesimard, claiming she was never a freedom fighter or activist, but instead a convicted murderer who evaded justice.

Boat Shooter Kills 3, Injures 8 at North Carolina Bar

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Boat Shooter Kills 3 Injures 8 at North Carolina Bar
Boat Shooter Kills 3 Injures 8 at North Carolina Bar

A North Carolina bar became the scene of a horrifying mass shooting Saturday night, leaving three dead and eight injured — and authorities say the suspect executed the attack from a boat.

Suspect Identified and Charged

The Southport Police Department has arrested Nigel Edge in connection with the shooting, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. Edge faces:

  • Three counts of first-degree murder
  • Five counts of attempted first-degree murder
  • Five counts of assault with a deadly weapon

A bond has not yet been set, and Edge is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

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