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23 June 2024, 21:09
Shock as village chairperson takes his own life in Pader
By Can-ogura Richard Police in Pader district have recovered the body of the Luzira north village chairperson, found hanging from a tree in Gulnam parish, Ogom Subcounty, on the morning of Thursday, June 20, 2024. The deceased, Geoffrey Okongo Akena,…
17 June 2024, 11:54
Pader LC 1s and 2s frustrated over delayed ex gratia payments
By Can-ogura Richard Pader district Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Wanje Michael, reported on Monday, June 17, 2024, that the central government has yet to release funds for village and parish chairpersons’ ex gratia payments for the fiscal year 2023/2024. This…
16 June 2024, 14:32
Rwot Apire elected Acholi Paramount Chief amidst controversy and allegations
Rwot Richard Santo Apire of Atiak was elected as the new Acholi Paramount Chief, replacing Rwot David Onen Acana II. The election, held on June 14, 2024, in Kitgum, was marked by allegations of mismanagement and corruption against Acana, which…
14 June 2024, 19:24
Government-Donated Tractors in Pader District Face Challenges
By Can-ogura Richard Government-donated handheld tractors intended to boost local agriculture are facing operational challenges, local leaders report. Mr. Bosco Amone, chairperson of LC3 Ogom sub-county, noted that the tractors received are incomplete, missing essential parts crucial for farming tasks.…
12 June 2024, 18:02
Pader LC V chairperson demands closure of all roadside markets
By Odongo Patrick James The Pader district chairperson, Mr. Obwoya Fearless Oyat, on Tuesday, June 11th 2024, called on various town clerks and subcounty chiefs to shut down all markets operating near roadsides with immediate effect, citing an increased risk of…
25 April 2024, 09:34
DEO threatens to quit job over media news of misappropriation
By Golden Vicky Ayiro The Pader district acting education officer Ms Alanyo Margret has threatened to quit her office job after a story done and ran by Rapa FM radio where teachers alleged that her office misappropriated subsidies meant for…
17 April 2024, 11:15
New hydro power investor seeks land in Pader
According to Prince Engineer Doctor Edward Kimbugwe, the Chief Executive Officer Pader Hydro Power company limited, they plan to construct a substation at Bolo-Agweng worth 33KiloVolts that can supply power to the entire district.
12 April 2024, 10:00
Parents in Pader Urged to Register Their Children for NIN
Golden Vicky Ayiro Parents in Pader district have been urged to take their children for National Identification Number (NIN) registration ahead of the general mass registration scheduled to take place in June. Omoko Samuel, an Information Technician officer at NIRA…
11 April 2024, 07:10
Leaders in Angagura, Rwot Acana Holds Consultative Meeting Over Land Issue
By Lakaraber Kasline Gladys The Chief of Ker Kwaro Acholi Rwot Onen David Acana II who doubles as Head of Payira clan in Pader district on Monday the 8th April 2024 resolved in a meeting with community not to give Acholi…
8 April 2024, 06:33
Archbishop Odama Condemns Corruption during a Mass in Pader
By Canogura Richard The former Administrator of Gulu Archdiocese His Grace John Baptist Odama on Sunday 07th April 2024 discouraged the act of corruption saying it is against God’s commandments. His Grace Odama made this condemnation during his pastoral visit to…