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The son of Yosam Odur Ebi, the de facto Paramount Chief of the Lango Cultural Foundation, has refuted a video circulating on social media claiming that his father has resigned from his position. Anthony Olobo Odur, who also serves as the clan chief of Atek Omwonpel, addressed the issue following the release of a video […]
The creation of Erute District from Lira District remains uncertain as the government suspends the move due to financial constraints. Lira District LC5 Chairperson, Richard Cox Max Orik, has repeatedly urged local leaders to advocate for the establishment of Erute District, which would encompass all sub-counties in Erute South. These include Bar, Itek, Wiodyek, and […]
The installation of Amb. Dickson Ogwang Okul as Won Nyaci, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024, has been postponed. In a letter to President Museveni, Ogwang Okul, recently elected as Won Nyaci of the Lango Cultural Foundation, requested the postponement due to an ongoing legal dispute over the leadership succession. The letter highlights the […]
Comboni College has become the first secondary school in Uganda to host a Technology and Innovation Support Centre, launched by the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). The new centre aims to empower students and local innovators by providing essential technological resources, enabling them to harness creativity, manage intellectual property, and bring their innovations to market. […]
MPs from the Lango sub-region have voiced frustrations over the stalled construction of the Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira City, which has faced years of delays and financial setbacks. During a parliamentary session on Thursday, they demanded an explanation from the Ministry of Finance regarding the project’s financing. The stadium, initially projected to cost $127 million […]
Members of Parliament from Northern Uganda have raised concerns over the Shs25,000 fee being charged to every traveler passing through Murchison Falls National Park, in addition to other vehicle fees imposed after the closure of Karuma Bridge. The protest was led by Gilbert Olanya (Kilak South), who highlighted that bus operators are being charged […]
The ongoing dispute over the cultural leadership of Lango has prompted significant mediation efforts by the Lango Religious Leaders Forum (LARELEF). However, recent correspondence reveals complications that may hinder the mediation process. On July 19, 2024, LARELEF, led by Chairman Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa, communicated their readiness to mediate the leadership dispute between […]
Lango Province’s participation in the FUFA Drum Final game against Busoga Province on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Philip Omondi Stadium Lugogo has been confirmed. Their head coach, Bobby Obira, expressed confidence in the team’s abilities and strength. “We are missing 4 players but that does not stop us from being Champions […] We […]
WRITTEN BY URN Some legislators from Lango are rebuking the Uganda People’s Congress-UPC party president, Jimmy James Michael Akena, for allegedly “lying” to the people of Lango about his intention to contest the presidency in the forthcoming general elections. Akena, who is also the representative for Lira City East, is currently traversing the Dokolo district […]
Report by URN. Members of the opposition political parties have warned against vote rigging in the forthcoming by-election in Dokolo district. The seat became vacant following the passing of the former Woman MP Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal on January 18th, 2024. Referring to how things unfolded during the Oyam North by-election, the politicians demanded […]
