By William Madouk Simon Uber Mawut has assumed office of the governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, amid a heroic welcome and a colossal set of responsibilities. Steps into the shoes of his predecessor, Tong Akeen Ngor, the new governor expressed gratitude to President Kiir for entrusting him[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el-ghazal
NBG governor urged to empower women
By Hou Akot Hou Chairperson of Women’s Association in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, Ms. Awan Riiny Lual, has called on the newly appointed governor to work towards reducing restrictions on women’s participation in all structures of governance in the state. Ms. Lual emphasized that women leaders could have[Read More…]
Female arsonists arrested in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, for setting a barn on fire. The incident occurred on Tuesday in Riang-Aker Boma of Panthou payam. According to Thou Kuac, the police inspector in Panthou payam, the suspect, identified[Read More…]
Police detains over 80 suspected gang members
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have detained over 80 young people for questioning. They were found loitering around hotels at night without apparent reason, raising suspicions of criminal activity. According to police inspector Pinyding Makuach Kuol, the detained group is[Read More…]
Over 62,000 to receive Elephantiasis, River Blindness vaccines
By Yang Ater Health authorities in Awerial County, Lakes State, are set to administer preventive treatment for Elephantiasis and River Blindness to at least 62,000 people. Elephantiasis, a tropical disease mainly transmitted by nematodes (roundworms), causes swelling of the legs, arms, breast, or abdomen when transmitted through mosquito bites.[Read More…]
Rape suspect detained in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly luring a girl into a having sex as they were both heading to a nightclub in Malual-Kuel, Aweil East County, near the border area. The police inspector for Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Mr. Pinyding Kuol Makuach, said[Read More…]
Health Ministry launches outbreak prevention training
By Hou Akot Hou Ministry of Health (MoH) in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State has initiated a series of training sessions for Trainers of Trainees (ToTs) this week in Nyamlel, Aweil West County. The objective is to equip these ToTs with essential knowledge and skills to effectively disseminate health[Read More…]
Police detain 31 youths in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have detained 31 young people who were allegedly involved in inappropriate behaviour ahead of South Sudan’s 13th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday. According to Captain Guot Guot Akol, the police spokesperson, the youths, ranging in age from 16[Read More…]
Police arrests 5 over robbery in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Police have arrested five young suspects accused of breaking into a shop in Aroyo, the county headquarters, and stealing 3 million SSP (South Sudanese Pounds) along with 24 cartons of biscuits and a motorcycle. “These young men broke into a building, removed the iron sheet roof,[Read More…]
NBG launches livestock vaccination against Anthrax
By Hou Akot Hou The Ministry of Animal Resources in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has launched a vaccination campaign to protect domestic livestock, particularly cattle, goats, and sheep, against infectious diseases such as anthrax. Angelo Ajiing Uguak, the State Director-General of the Ministry of Animal Resources, stated that[Read More…]
Conjunctivitis cases surge in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil Town in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State is experiencing an increase in conjunctivitis cases, commonly known as “red eye disease.” Local health officials have confirmed a surge in residents seeking medical treatment for the highly contagious condition. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the health education[Read More…]
Governor Uber convenes symposium with leaders
By Hou Akot Hou The newly appointed Governor of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, Simon Uber Mawut, held his first official meeting on Saturday with officials and prominent figures from the state. The symposium, convened in Juba, was aimed at familiarizing the governor with the pressing issues facing the[Read More…]
Commissioner forms committee to settle chieftaincy dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil North Commissioner, Kiir Chan Wol, has established an interim committee to help settle the ongoing conflict between two rival chiefs, Aturjong Aturjong and Dau Deng Nyuol. According to the Commissioner, the committee is composed of seasoned local chiefs who have previously handled similar disputes[Read More…]
Food poisoning wipes a family
By Hou Akot Hou A family of six in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, has succumbed to death due to food poisoning. According to the commissioner of Aweil South County, Mr. Luka Thel Thel, the incident occurred on Wednesday in Mabior Boma, Nyoc-awany payam. The mother[Read More…]
Hardship-hit woman abandons newborn
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, have apprehended a woman who abandoned her newborn baby boy due to dire economic circumstances. The mother’s identity has not been disclosed, but according to authorities, the woman found it increasingly difficult to care for her[Read More…]
Two arrested over chieftainship dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Two traditional chiefs in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have been arrested following a disagreement over the position of paramount chief. The two chiefs, Aturjong Aturjong and Dau Deng Nyuol, were competing for the role of paramount chief in the area. The[Read More…]
Teenage boy drowns in Aweil North
By Hou Akot Hou A 17-year-old boy drowned last Friday while attempting to cross a river in Aweil North County to attend a function in Aweil Town. According to Aweil North County Commissioner, Mr. Kiir Chan Wol, the incident occurred when the victim, identified as Diing Ngong Deng, was[Read More…]
Police detains two over love affair dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr Ghazal state, have detained two men for allegedly burning down the homes of their sister’s suitor. According to Pinyding Makuach Kuol, the officer in charge at Wanyjok police station, the incident occurred after a man known only as[Read More…]
Food poisoning kills two children in Aweil,
By Hou Akot Hou Two minors have reportedly died of food poisoning at Akuang-ngap boma in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State. Emerging reports indicate that improper cooking of food caused the death of the children. The first incident unfolded on Wednesday when a mother was accused[Read More…]
University Staff on another strike
By Rehan Ajuet Moun University of Bahr El Ghazal staff kicked off a sit-down strike following delayed payment. In the statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the university staff worked since November 2023 up to May 2024, without being paid. The strike, starting on Monday, is meant[Read More…]