Corruption row erupts in NBG as governor suspends Road Minister
A battle seemingly over state resources is brewing in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state as Governor Simon Uber Mawut indefinitely suspended Minister of Roads and Bridges Carolina Achok Akot, citing corruption and insubordination. However, the minister fired back, accusing the governor of being the real force behind the said corruption. It all started on Monday […]
NBG citizens question priorities in newly approved SSP 40.5 billion budgets
Citizens of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state have expressed concerns that the newly approved fiscal year budget for 2025-2026 is inadequate to address pressing public needs. The concerns come after Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Council of Ministers passed a SSP 40.5 billion budget on August 15, 2025, during a council meeting chaired by Governor […]
NBG governor denies funding social media war against opponents
Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has denied claims that he funded a social media campaign against his opponents. In an exclusive interview with Standard Zone News, Garang Makuei, deputy press secretary in governor’s office, stated that the governor lacks the financial resources to support such activities. “We don’t even have […]
