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3 June 2025, 5:15 pm
NRM handover turns chaotic as chairperson Onyik clashes journalist
By Eman Yonah Oruk The handover ceremony of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party office yesterday took a dramatic turn at Oyam Guest House Annex when newly NRM chairperson, Bosco Onyik Ogwal, reportedly insulted journalists in an attempt to control…
29 May 2025, 3:03 pm
Religious leaders warn politicians against witchcraft before 2026 elections
By Eman Yonah Oruk During the burial of the late Stalon Olong, the Chairperson of Oyam Town Council and the Oyam District Business Association, the Very Rev. Canon Vincent Ogwang, Dean of St. Peter’s Cathedral Aduku in West Lango Diocese…
26 May 2025, 8:11 pm
Queen Dorothy Amolo demands UGX 104m over Oyam disqualification
By Eman Yonah Oruk Queen Dorothy Amolo, a prominent NRM member and former Oyam North parliamentary candidate, has issued a formal notice of intention to sue the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and three of its top officials following her…
24 May 2025, 9:58 am
Mixed reactions trail NRM elections in Oyam district amidst allegations of irreg…
By Eman Yonah Oruk Mixed reactions have emerged among voters and leaders following the NRM party structure elections in Oyam district. Controversy arose after the election of the chairperson, where 480 voters were expected to cast their ballots, but the…
14 May 2025, 7:38 pm
Bonny Amoki elected NRM chairperson in Oyam town council after leadership disput…
By Eman Yonah Oruk The leadership struggle between one farmer and two businessmen vying for the NRM chairperson position in Oyam town council has been settled after two candidates stepped down in favor of their colleague. In a closed-door meeting…
13 May 2025, 2:36 pm
Businessmen, farmer clash in race for NRM chair in Oyam
By Eman Yonah Oruk Leadership struggles have emerged among two businessmen and one farmer in Oyam town council, as all three vie for the position of Chairperson of the NRM party. This development was witnessed after three individuals—two prominent businessmen…
15 April 2025, 1:44 pm
Oyam woman MP aspirant and district registrar criticised for alleged misconduct
By Eman Yonah Oruk Concerns have been raised over allegations that an aspirant for the Oyam Woman Member of Parliament (MP) seat, along with the district and sub county registrars, attended a two-day retreat together at a hotel in Soroti…
2 April 2025, 3:17 pm
Oyam LC5 chairperson vows to tackle intimidation and abuse during election seaso…
By Eman Yonah Oruk and Onapa Samuel Dilla made this remark while addressing mourners at Yamiyon cell, Eastern Oyam town council, yesterday, 31 March 2025, during the burial of baby Jesse, son of Alwong George, popularly known as Alwong Blue…
10 March 2025, 8:42 am
Excitement in Agwedola as 15-year-old borehole gets repaired
By Eman Yonah Oruk The borehole, which serves over 250 people, was repaired thanks to the efforts of Dr Eunice Apio Otuku, the Oyam North Member of Parliament. Speaking on behalf of Dr Apio, the Uganda People’s Congress chairperson for…
28 February 2025, 4:24 pm
Minakulu boda boda leadership handover delayed amid controversy
By Emana Yonah Oruk The handover ceremony, which was scheduled for yesterday, failed to take place due to Ojok’s absence. During the meeting, the bodaboda community raised several concerns regarding Ojok’s leadership. These included turning the office into a petrol…