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Hashim Yasin, a 24-year-old Islamic teacher, has confessed to sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy on multiple occasions. Yasin, who was arrested on Tuesday, faces charges of aggravated homosexuality following allegations of defiling the minor. According to Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga police spokesperson, Yasin is attached to Aswar Mosque, located along the Lira-Kitgum Road […]
Lawyers for Dr. Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune are seeking Shs 1.1 billion in compensation from Mzee Yosam Odur Ebii, clan leaders Benjamin Okii and Denis Obia Acila, and their legal representative, Dr. Emmanuel Egaru Omiat. The demand follows a 2024 civil suit in which Okii, Acila, and the Lango Cultural Foundation petitioned the […]
A speeding vehicle has claimed the life of a 6-year-old pupil from Pretoria Academy Nursery and Primary School in Oyam District. The tragic incident occurred around 7:00 AM this morning in Adyeda, just a few meters from the school, along the Lira–Kamdini highway. According to Robert Ekwaro, the LC3 Chairperson of Loro Town Council, the […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized the urgent need for Africa to prioritize science and innovation, describing it as a critical survival strategy for the continent. Speaking today at the opening ceremony of the Makerere University Research and Innovations Week, the President stressed that Africa’s historical colonization was largely due to the absence of […]
Speaking to our reporter, Victor Okwir, the District Surveillance Focal Person for Lira District, confirmed that the victim is a two-month-old baby girl from Awia-Amor village in Agali Subcounty. Okwir stated that the baby was initially admitted to a nearby clinic before being transferred to Lira Referral Hospital for further treatment. A sample was taken […]
Over 300 pupils at Alito Primary School in Kole District are studying under trees after strong winds blew off the roofs of their classrooms. The school’s headteacher, Syrus Okori, told our reporter that heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds on Sunday evening at 8 pm ripped off the roof of a block that […]
Lira City Mayor, Sam Atul, has expressed concerns over the government’s decision to transfer the collection of school fees to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). He fears that delays in remitting funds back to schools could disrupt operations, particularly affecting essential services. Atul pointed to the government’s history of delays in disbursing funds to […]
The Paramount Chief of Lango, His Highness Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, has cautioned men in Lango against domestic violence, attributing it to the increasing number of street children in the region. Speaking to a group of women at his residence in Senior Quarters, Odongo Okune emphasized that domestic violence is a leading […]
Residents of Omoro Sub-County in Alebtong District have captured and slaughtered a mysterious animal that had been preying on their livestock. The creature, which had reportedly been attacking sheep and other domestic animals, was killed and its meat shared among the locals. According to Isaac Apenyo, the LC3 chairperson of Omoro, […]
The Tochi Irrigation Scheme, a 44 billion shilling project commissioned in 2019, has so far failed to benefit the Oyam District Local Government in any meaningful way. Speaking to our reporter, Chris Ongom, the Vice Chairperson of LC5 Oyam District and leader of government business, expressed disappointment that the district has not gained any local […]
