At least four people were killed and three others injured in four different attacks in the remoter parts of the state this week, an official said. Continue reading Four killed in separate attacks in Jonglei State
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Two children burn to death in Ezo County kitchen fire
Two little sisters burnt to death in Ezo County of Western Equatoria State after fire gutted a shelter they were trapped inside on Wednesday. Continue reading Two children burn to death in Ezo County kitchen fire
Ruweng to pay 40 hired professional teachers as ministers
Authorities in Ruweng Administrative Area have hired 40 professional Primary and Secondary school teachers who will be paid as much as the cabinet ministers.
They have also recruited 139 volunteer teachers to be deployed to different public primary schools and only three secondary schools across the area.
“The national government to motivate them to teach our children in Abiemnom, Touch, Jamjang, Aling, Jau, Wounkur, Lake Nou, and all the counties,” said Stephano Wieu Malek who is the area chief administrator.
Stephano did not mention how much the teachers are going to be paid.
But he said, “ …. should be equivalent to the salary of a state minister.”
The oil-rich producing area will also cater to their accommodation, feeding, medical, and other needs.
Four women abducted in Nyirol County of Jonglei state – Official
At least four women have been abducted by armed youth suspected to have come from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, the commissioner of Nyirol County in Jonglei State has said. Continue reading Four women abducted in Nyirol County of Jonglei state – Official
Aweil mayor bans shisha sale, smoking
The Mayor of Aweil Municipality in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State imposed a ban on shisha smoking and sale in the state capital. Continue reading Aweil mayor bans shisha sale, smoking
Chollo King declares February 25th a unity day
The King of Chollo tribe in the Upper Nile State has declared February 25th a Chollo Culture and Unity Day. Continue reading Chollo King declares February 25th a unity day
Unity State chief Tungwar Kueiguong dies aged 86
Tungwar Kueiguong, a prominent Unity State paramount chief who served for 40 years, died on Sunday after a short illness, his son has said. Continue reading Unity State chief Tungwar Kueiguong dies aged 86
Stop gossiping, idleness and go to your farms – Lobong advises
The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State urged his people to shun unproductive habits and start cultivating their farms this rainy season to fight poverty and revive dwindling economy. Continue reading Stop gossiping, idleness and go to your farms – Lobong advises
Lakes State urges civilians to vacate school lands
The government of Lakes State is appealing to some illegal occupants of school lands in the state to evacuate the properties or risk forceful eviction. Continue reading Lakes State urges civilians to vacate school lands
Health-worker shot dead in Lafon County
The Police in Lafon County in Eastern Equatoria State arrested a 40-year-old man on Thursday for having allegedly shot dead a health worker. Continue reading Health-worker shot dead in Lafon County