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21 November 2024, 13:46
Legal action imminent over false Karuma bridge sacrifice claims
By Lakomekec Kinyera The 4th Infantry Division Commander has issued a stern warning to individuals spreading false rumours about a planned human sacrifice near Karuma bridge, stating that legal action will be pursued. The rumour falsely alleged that “400 heads”…
20 November 2024, 6:10 pm
Panic as six-year-old is hacked to death in Amuru
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Residents of Guruguru subcounty in Amuru district and the surrounding areas are living in fear after a 6-year-old boy was on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, hacked to death by unknown assailants. In a statement released on…
20 November 2024, 5:56 pm
More than 80 members of criminal gangs arrested in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Arapmoi More than 80 youths believed to be members of criminal gangs, commonly known as “Aguu” have been arrested in Kitgum municipality in the last four months. According to Mr. Ebil Jimmy Ssegawa, the Kitgum Resident District…
12 November 2024, 12:30 pm
Border communities pledge to live in peaceful coexistence
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Border communities in Madi Opei sub-county in Lamwo district and their counterparts in Tseretenya, Ikotos county, South Sudan, have pledged to live harmoniously to promote trade and other economic activities, fostering development in both communities. At…
4 November 2024, 10:15 am
Veterans demand Museveni fulfill promises ahead of Kakumiro visit
By James Muhumuza Veterans from the Home Guard Reserve Forces in Greater Kibaale have expressed disappointment over unfulfilled promises made by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in recognition of their efforts in combating the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels. The ADF,…
30 October 2024, 12:41
UPDF honours 41 retired officers at Achol-pii barracks ceremony
By Lakareber Gladys Kasline The Achol-pii Barracks in Pader district was the site of a significant ceremony, where 41 officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) 5th Division Brigade were formally honoured and retired. The event, which took place…
11 October 2024, 10:47 am
Police halts activities of cultural factions embroiled in Lango leadership wrang…
By Bonny Otim Ogwal Lira The police in the North Kyoga region have suspended all activities related to two factions of Lango cultural institutions that are currently in conflict over the position of the Lango paramount chief. In a press…
16 September 2024, 10:29
UPDF safely detonates two bombs in Pader district
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) successfully detonated two bombs in Pader district on Saturday, 14 September 2024. The explosives were discovered in Aringo-dyang village, Olam parish, Pukor sub county, and Bolowigweng village, Lagile parish, Lunyiri…
11 September 2024, 11:55 am
President Museveni delivers a memorial lecture of late Gen. Aronda Nyakairima.
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the Commander-in-chief of Uganda’s armed Forces, and a revolutionary leader, President Yoweri Museveni gave a historical lecture during the first Kampala Defence and Security Expo 2024 held in Common Wealth Resort, Munyonyo, Wakiso District.Mr Museveni started…
6 September 2024, 12:22 pm
Patriotism: a solution to terror attacks in Uganda
By Masiira Mike As the country is currently facing warnings of terrorist attacks, Ugandans are urged to remain alert and work together with security operatives to enhance security. Speaking on 102.5 Tiger FM during our weekly security affairs programme, “Okwatibwako,”…