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Police have arrested three suspects following an alleged simple robbery involving UGX 11 million on Thursday morning near Mama Supermarket in Lira City.

According to North Kyoga Region Police Spokesperson SP Patrick Okema, the victim, 32-year-old Uganda Martyrs University student Ogwal Francis, was targeted after withdrawing UGX 20 million from Stanbic Bank and an additional UGX 11 million from KCB Bank. Three occupants of a Toyota Rumion (Reg. No. UBR 845U including 25-year-old Ninsiima Prisca, snatched the UGX 11 million and sped off along Kampala Road. Ogwal raised the alarm, leaped onto the vehicle's bonnet, and smashed the windscreen to hold on as the suspects fled toward Kole District.

The vehicle eventually stopped at Otangula village in Kole District, where an enraged mob chased the suspects into nearby bushes, leading to Ninsiima’s arrest alongside two male accomplices who were apprehended in Aboke. Police recovered and towed the vandalized getaway vehicle to the station, though the stolen funds remain unrecovered. Police suspect the perpetrators operated on an internal tip-off regarding the bank transactions and have launched full investigations under a opened case file at Lira City West Division.

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Kole District’s Budget Conference for the 2027/2028 Financial Year is currently underway at the district headquarters.

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The Lira High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by Queen Dorothy Amolo against Oyam South MP Patrick Ogwang Obura, ordering her to pay all legal costs.

In a ruling delivered by Justice Fatima Bwanika, the court rejected claims that the Electoral Commission confused voters by listing the petitioner as "Queen Dorothy Alweny" on the ballot, noting that her photo and details were clearly printed and that she failed to verify her name during the 2021 candidate proofreading exercise.
Defense counsel Joram Edonu confirmed the dismissal, while Ogwang Obura and Oyam NRM Chairperson Bosco Onyik Ogwal welcomed the verdict, stating it secures the constituency's representation and allows the leadership to focus on local development.

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Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has announced an extensive official tour across all districts of the Lango sub-region, scheduled to run from November 18 to November 27.

According to the itinerary released by the minister, the tour across Lango will commence in Amolatar District on November 18, followed by visits to Dokolo (Nov 19), Apac (Nov 20), Oyam (Nov 21), Kole (Nov 23), Alebtong (Nov 24), Otuke (Nov 25), and Kwania (Nov 26). The tour will conclude with a major joint engagement in Lira District and Lira City on November 27.

The Minister of Local Government's visit is expected to focus on district administration oversight, service delivery monitoring, and community mobilization.

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VIDEO: Maintain the hygiene of your environment to prevent disease
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Construction of the UGX 470 billion Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached 85 per cent completion, keeping the project on track ahead of its scheduled January 2027 completion date.
Eng. Mohammed Nazih, Project Manager at Egyptian firm SAMCO National Construction Company, revealed the milestone during a site inspection by Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Trade and Tourism. Subcontractors from Integral Group confirmed that hybrid grass—combining 80 per cent natural grass and 20 per cent artificial turf—has already been planted on both the main match pitch and the secondary training pitch. The 20,000-seater complex will feature an athletics track, a 2,000-seat indoor arena, a 60-bed hotel, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, and multiple outdoor sports courts to support Uganda as it co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Kenya and Tanzania.

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BENJAMIN OKII LEADS NOMINATION VOTES FOR NEW WON NYACI OF LANGO

Clan leaders in Lango have conducted the nomination voting process to select candidates for the position of Won Nyaci (Paramount Chief) to succeed the late His Highness Yosam Odur Ebii.
In the official results from 184 total votes cast by the clan heads, Benjamin Okii secured the lead with 112 votes, followed by Dr. Richard Nam with 66 votes, while 6 votes were declared invalid. Both candidates will now proceed to the final phase of the election process to determine the next Paramount Chief of Lango.
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Government Chief Whip Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has directed the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development to present a comprehensive statement to Parliament on the suspension of land registration services across the ministry's zonal offices.

The directive followed procedural concerns raised by Bbaale County MP Charles Tebandeke, who questioned why the public and Parliament had not received a formal government statement regarding the ongoing suspension, which he warned is crippling economic activities and real estate transactions nationwide.

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa confirmed that the Minister of Lands will appear on the Order Paper on Thursday to deliver the official statement, instructing ministers to present policy guidelines directly to Parliament rather than issuing external directives without legislative oversight.

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Police at Lira City Central Police Station (CPS) have opened an investigation into Daniel Okello, the former Speaker for Lira City West Division, over the alleged fraudulent receipt of government livestock restocking funds intended for a person living with disabilities.

According to an official letter dated October 17, 2026, issued by ASP Muyeyero Godfrey Fearless, Okello was summoned to report immediately to the police station regarding general inquiry file GEF: 22/2026. The probe follows a formal request by Lira City Town Clerk Tom Miri on October 15, 2026, asking police to investigate how Okello, who is not a resident of Junior Quarters was registered to receive the funds.

The victim, 43-year-old Pamela Adero, a person with disabilities residing in Ujama Cell, Junior Quarters Ward, revealed that Junior Quarters Town Agent Tom Calvin Omong claimed her name had been deleted from the system by a computer error. However, official disbursement records indicate that Daniel Okello received the funds on May 11, 2026, under Adero’s initial registry allocation. Adero further stated that after she reported the matter, Okello contacted her and issued threats demanding she abandon the case.

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StarTimes Uganda Premier League side Blacks Power FC is contemplating moving its home matches to the Bukedea Comprehensive School Complex Stadium in Bukedea District.

Reports originally published by Kawowo Sports indicate that the decision follows the National Council of Sports (NCS) banning the club and Kitara FC from using the Hoima Stadium due to non-compliance with national sports infrastructure standards. Blacks Power FC officials noted that the Bukedea venue represents a return to their roots, as the club originally played there under its former identity, Bukedea Town Council FC, prior to rebranding and relocating to Lira.

However, Blacks Power FC Public Relations Officer Abel Ogwang clarified that the relocation remains a rumor for now, advising fans to await an official club announcement.

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Gulu Police have charged 22-year-old TikToker Ocan Moses, alias "Ocan Survivor," with incitement to violence after posting a video threatening Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) supporters.

​According to police charge sheet CRB: 531/2026, Ocan published a video inciting Northern Uganda and Acholi communities against Gen. Muhoozi and PLU members, warning they risk being killed. Charges under Section 79(1) of the Penal Code Act were sanctioned by the Resident Chief State Attorney on October 20, 2026, as police pursue additional suspects.

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Preliminary reports indicate that Sam Lolo was battling severe personal and domestic challenges at home prior to the incident. His body was discovered hanging inside the studio on Friday afternoon. Local police have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding his death, as shockwaves ripple through the Northern Uganda music community over the loss of the prominent gospel figure.

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Renowned gospel artist and music producer Lolo Sam, famous for his hit song Pe Igom Line, has died in an apparent suicide at his music studio in Lira City.
​His body was discovered on Friday afternoon hanging inside Sunrise Studio, located in Bar Ogole, Lira City West Division.

Local authorities and police were notified immediately and have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Lolo Sam was a prominent figure in the Northern Uganda music industry, known for producing and performing influential gospel hits across the region.

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State Minister for Disability Affairs Joyce Acan Okeny refused to enter the Lira District Council Hall for a regional meeting after finding it lacked a wheelchair ramp, forcing the event to be held outside under trees.

​Condemning the building's layout as a violation of government accessibility standards, Minister Acan ordered Lira District CAO Ismael Ochengel to construct an accessible ramp immediately. In response, Ochengel apologized for the oversight and committed to installing ramps promptly to ensure full inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

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Armless S.4 Candidate Writes UCE Exams Using His Teeth and Feet

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​Innocent Odio, a 19-year-old Senior Four candidate born without arms, is sitting his Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations at Lira Town College using his mouth and feet to write.

​Odio, a student at Akalo Comprehensive Secondary School sitting as a candidate at Lira Town College alongside 489 peers, writes clearly by gripping a pen between his teeth, uses his feet to operate computers, eats, dresses himself, and even serves as a school DJ.

He expressed confidence in passing his UCE exams and aspires to study law. His education is currently sponsored by High Court Deputy Registrar George Obong Aweri (Uhuru), who fulfilled a commitment made by his late father, Supreme Court Justice Ruby Aweri Opio, before his passing in December 2022.

​Lira Town College Headteacher Levy Abongo commended Odio’s exceptional intelligence, urging parents to send children living with disabilities to school without discrimination. Abongo also cautioned parents against passing disturbing domestic news to candidates during the national examination period to preserve their mental concentration.

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Critical road maintenance works across Oyam District have been suspended due to a severe fuel shortage affecting heavy machinery.

Oyam North MP Patrick Ogwang Obura alerted Parliament that key routes—including Kamdini–Zambia–Minakulu, Minakulu–Anyeke–Loro, Aduku–Teboke–Loro, and Aber–Kidilani have stalled with only 10 kilometers graded since August, crippling local business and transport.

State Minister for Works Musa Siraj Ali explained that central government funding delays caused the fuel deficit, but confirmed that funds have now been disbursed to resume work across all routes immediately.

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State Minister for Disability Affairs Joyce Acan Okeny has ordered Lira District CAO Ismael Ochengel to immediately transfer titles for over 60 hectares of land at Aler to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD).

​The order follows a boundary verification at Onyakedi Rehabilitation Centre, which exposed attempts by district officials to underreport the land as 30 hectares instead of the 60 hectares granted to PWDs in 1958. Joint resurveys confirmed the land spans 62.8 hectares.

Minister Acan also directed police to investigate former DCDO Tom Oguda for alleged harassment of land occupants, while Lira Deputy RDC Beatrice Molly Kia and Assistant RCC Bonny Ferdinand Okello Alele condemned the land grabbing attempt.

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Lira Regional Referral Hospital Satellite Laboratory has achieved international accreditation to conduct 51 specialized medical tests, expanding its diagnostic scope by 37 new tests, many available exclusively at the facility in Uganda.

Following an assessment by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS), LRRH Director Dr. Andrew Odur confirmed that patients in the Lango sub-region will no longer need to travel to Kampala for advanced lab testing. Laboratory Manager Dr. Bernard Ongora noted that the upgraded UGX 4.5 billion facility, commissioned in March 2025 by Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, will deliver high-precision results and strengthen medical readiness ahead of AFCON 2027.

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