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By Mike Rwothomio
ZOMBO A clandestine audio recording of a private discussion among members of the Paidha business community has ignited a political controversy in Zombo District, raising concerns about privacy violations and the integrity of the democratic process as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its primaries on July 17, 2025.
The 10-minute audio recording surfaced on...
By Mike Rwothomio
A tragic road traffic accident claimed one life and left two others injured on July 4, 2025, at approximately 6:00 PM near the Beach Trading Center bridge along the Arua-Nebbi Road in Uganda’s West Nile sub-region.
The Police Force reported that the collision involved a Toyota Hiace (UBK 233Y), a Toyota Landcruiser (066.CD 111), and two motorcycles (UEQ 007P and...
By Mike Rwothomio
A routine police rescue operation in Pokwero Market Village, Pukweru Parish, Pukweru Sub County, Pakwach District turned perilous yesterday when a stray bullet struck an innocent bystander amid a violent mob confrontation.
The incident, registered under reference SD: 45/05/07/2025 and tied to theft case Pakwach PKH/CRB/270/2025, has raised fresh concerns about public...
By Mike Rwothomio
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Zombo District has suspended joint campaign activities for the party’s primaries, citing “threats, chaotic scenes, and insufficient logistical support” to sustain coordinated electoral efforts across the district.
This decision, announced on July 6, 2025, at the Zombo District headquarters, followed an...
GOMA: Tensions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have sharply escalated after President Félix Tshisekedi ordered the deployment of 60,000 troops in what officials have described as a decisive military campaign to “liberate” the strategic cities of Goma and Bukavu from rebel occupation.
The massive deployment, which includes heavy artillery and joint operations...
By Mike Rwothomio
In a significant step toward resolving longstanding land and resource disputes in Northern Uganda, authorities have successfully facilitated the relocation of 154 herds of cattle from holding grounds in Madi-Okollo District, West Nile, as part of the ongoing Operation Harmony.
The operation, guided by President Yoweri Museveni’s Executive Order, aims to address...
By Mike Rwothomio
Under the radiant theme “Advancing the Momentum,” the West Nile Diaspora Convention convened in Gaithersburg, Maryland, drawing sons and daughters of West Nile from across North America.
According to a Press release issued by Alur Kingdom's communication Director David Rupiny, the historic gathering, graced by a stirring address from His Royal Majesty (HRM) Ubimu...
By Mike Rwothomio
A Baby Coach bus traveling from Kampala to Arua experienced a single-vehicle road traffic crash in Vulu Vulu village, Ulagu Parish, Padwot Sub-County, Nebbi District.
The Wednesday, July 9, 2025 incident occurred in the early morning hours when the bus veered off the roadway and came to rest on its side.
The LCIII chairperson of Padwot Sub-County, Denis Opio, confirmed the...