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His relatives accused the Jupakish clan members of causing the death of their son through witchcraft.

Lack of funding for the fishing department in Nebbi district has led to an increase in illegal fishing in Nebbi district as enforcement officers fail to inspect landing sites in the district.

They claim that since Total E&P oil Exploration Company started its exploration activities in the area last year, no company official has come out to address them on the issue of compensation.

The land was left vacant by the Jonams in the 1990’s at the height of the LRA insurgency, which was targeting their crops and property.

He says that the military hardware was recovered at the home of Ocaya Terence in Nyarugalo village in Parombo sub-county.

The check point was removed two weeks ago on the orders of James Baba, the Internal Affairs State minister.

It was a sombre mood at Nebbi Catholic Parish in Nebbi district on Thursday as the remains of a priest who died 14 years ago was exhumed. Church leaders in the area say the site at which Father Paul T. Jalcebo was buried is to be used to construct a resource centre.

Agwang, who is herself deaf, narrated that hard of hearing pregnant woman are often neglected when they report to hospitals for medical care.

It follows threats by supporters of Esrom Alenyo, the former District LC V to engage in civil disobedience to protest the court of appeal ruling that reinstated his rival Robert Okumu.

The suspects were picked up on June 13, 2011 when they staged riots after court issued an interim order blocking Esrom William Alenyo, from swearing in as Nebbi LC V chairperson following an application by his rival Robert Okumu.

Joseph Olore, the engineer Nebbi Town council says that Museveni gave them shillings 100 million to kick start the construction work.

Police in Nebbi in a joint operation with Uganda Revenue Authority have impounded over 80 motorcycles in crackdown on numberless motorcycles as well as those with fake number plates in the district.

Catholic bishops from Northern Uganda have weighed in on the debate on reinstating the presidential term limits saying theirs is to encourage dialogue on the issue and avoid a dangerous future for the country.

Residents living within Nebbi town couuncil are calling on the town council authorities to help in curbing down of the rising number of street kids in the town. This comes after 6 juveniles 12-14 years old were arested for stealing over 40 plates.

The communities of Oboth in Erussi Sub County have suspended 100 million gravity flow water project. The project was under PRDP to serve the entire population of Erussi, Parombo, Alwi & Pakwach Sub counties.

Business has grounded to halt in Nebbi town following a strike by traders protesting the introduction of new tax rate levied on their business by the town council.

Representatives of Persons With Disabilities- PWDs in Nebbi have asked government to deploy sign language interpreters to help them contribute positively in council business and other development activities

Members of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nebbi have accused the District Police Commander Maxwell Ogwal and other officers of brutally arresting innocent civilians in the town council.

Nebbi district is locked up in a scandal for allegedly hiring an earth mover that is used to rehabilitate roads in the district to Congolese authorities.

At least 43 people who are suspected to be the ring leaders of the violent riots in Nebbi on Monday, have been remanded to Kakira government prison in Zombo district.