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26 September 2025, 16:55
UCC, army, and government cautions media ahead of elections
By James Patrick Odongo The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), security officials, and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance have urged radio broadcasters in Northern Uganda and the West Nile region to uphold professionalism, accuracy, and fairness as the country…
30 March 2025, 09:08
Pader district celebrates women’s day with calls for empowerment
By James Patrick Odongo Pader district marked International Women’s Day with a celebration at Lakoga Primary School in Tenam sub county, attended by local leaders and dignitaries. The event highlighted various challenges faced by women in the district and emphasised…
9 March 2025, 08:58
UPDF soldier shoots civilian in Agago amid gambling dispute
By James Patrick Odongo Agago district – A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier shot and killed a 35-year-old civilian, Okio Richard, in the early hours of 8 March 2025 under controversial circumstances, reigniting concerns over military conduct in the…
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”…
17 November 2024, 23:21
UPDF soldier sentenced to jail for illegal ivory possession
By Lakomekec Kinyera Sergeant Kisembo Godfrey, a 50-year-old officer from the 81 Battalion under the 507 Brigade of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has been sentenced to one year and 11 months in prison for the illegal possession of…
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…
25 July 2024, 12:44
Security personnel in Pader accused of illegal charcoal auctions
By Lakareber Gladys Kasline The Pader district security team, led by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), is facing accusations of illegally auctioning over 470 bags of impounded charcoal in May 2024. The auction was reportedly conducted without the necessary court…
6 July 2024, 12:17
Two shortlisted candidates arrested during UPDF recruitment in Pader
By Lakomekec Kinyera Two individuals were arrested for possessing fake academic documents during the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise on Saturday, 6 July 2024. The incident took place at the Pader district headquarters. Captain Kato Ahmad Hassan, the…