By Lodu William Odiya At least 14 Eritrean Nationals have been arrested over illegal entry in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal while cruising to Sudan. While addressing the media yesterday, Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, the Director General in the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports, and Immigration confirmed[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Ghazal state
Boda-Boda owners warn of using laser beam light in NBG
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic officers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state have issued stern warning to vehicle owners against the use of laser beam light while riding. A traffic officer Yai Mahumamad Ater, told this news outlet that the light is a contributing factor to the rising cases of[Read More…]
Aweil South engages with partners on security, climate impacts
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil South County in Northern Bahr el Gazal State (NBGs) have on Friday engaged partners on the ground to discuss security and climate impacts. This discussion is intended to help the impoverished communities due to climate impacts, as some areas within the county are[Read More…]
NBGs authorities call for Peaceful coexistence among Communities
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal state are calling on their neighboring communities to reside in peaceful ways while grazing in the area. The Commissioner, Garang Thiang Deng remarks came during a two-day conference which ended on Thursday in Wanjyjok[Read More…]
Police apprehend 7 suspects over looting of money transfer
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil Center of Northern Bahr El Gazal state has confirmed that they had apprehended and detained seven suspects over breaking into Raandit Money transfer company, Police inspector in Aroyo, the county headquarters, Moses Akuar said that the incident occurred on Tuesday and the suspects[Read More…]
NBG’s youth to inaugurate new leadership, calls for support
By Hou Akot Hou The youth in Northern Bahr El Gazal state (NBGs) have called for support as they plan to inaugurate elected leaders. The body was elected to power early this month; now prepare to assume office with zeal to focus on youth activities. Speaking to the media, Deng[Read More…]
TNLA challenge border committee as River Kiir appears on Sudan’s Map
By Alan Clement A member of parliament representing Northern Bahr el Ghazal raised concerns over what he describes as a breach of national territorial integrity in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). MP Gabriel Guot Guot who raised the issue as an information in parliament cited misrepresentation of River Kiir[Read More…]
Youth leader calls for a ban on tramadol, other toxic alcohol
By Hou Akot Hou A youth leader in Northern Bahr El Gazal state (NBGs) has called on authorities to order a complete ban on tramadol and other toxic alcoholic spirits. Speaking to the media, George Atem Garang, the youth chairperson urged the authorities to restrict the sale of toxic drugs[Read More…]
Governor reshuffle officials in NBG
By Hou Akot Hou The governor of the Northern Bahr El Gazal State on Monday has relieved some members from the cabinet that include the secretary general, technical advisors in two ministries education and social well fare. In a gubernatorial decree read out on state government broadcaster, the governor of[Read More…]
Bees stung a man to death in NBGs
By Hou Akot Hou A swarm of bees has stung a 48-year-old man to death in Aweil East of Northern Bahr El Gazal state(NBGs). According to the local sources on the ground, the incident occurred on Sunday at Parot village. The sources reported that the incident occurred when the man[Read More…]
State parliament summons education minister over fee increment
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal State’s (NBGs) Legislative Assembly has summoned Akoon Diing Angok, the state Minister of General Education. The summons is meant for the minister to explain to the House of Representatives pressing issues such as the increment of exam fees for candidates. This followed[Read More…]
NBG’s governor suspends minister over alleged SSP 60 million misuse
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs), Simon Ober Mawut, has suspended the State Minister of Roads and Bridges over alleged mismanagement of 60 million South Sudanese Pounds (SSP). In a gubernatorial order extended to the media, the governor indefinitely suspended the minister citing[Read More…]
NBG’s speaker urges executive to focus on roads renovation
By Hou Akot Hou The speaker of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Assembly, Abuk Mariano Jel Dhieu, has called on concerned institutions to renovate roads. The speaker expressed concern that due to continuous rain most of the roads have been made inaccessible. In order to ease the movement of[Read More…]
NBGs launch first County Commissioners’ Forum
By Alan Clement Northern Bahr el Ghazal has launched the state’s first-ever County Commissioners’ and Mayors’ Forum since South Sudan’s independence. The event which marked a milestone in state’s local governance coordination was inaugurated Yesterday by the state’s governor Simon Ober Mawut. According to the governor’s office, Governor Ober in[Read More…]
NBGs endorses SSP 40.5B budget for 2025-2026
By Alan Clement The Council of Ministers of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a 40.5 billion SSP budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The approval, which marks a significant step in the state’s financial planning and governance was made during the Eleventh Council of Ministers meeting chaired by[Read More…]
No establishment of traditional chiefs-official warns
By Ngor Deng Matem The newly appointed commissioner of Aweil East County, Garang Thiang Deng has warned against creating more traditional chieftaincies. According to the commissioner, creation of huge numbers of chiefs were done in the past noting currently violates the to local government act. “According to the local government[Read More…]