By Bida Elly David The government of Central Equatoria State has denied accusations labeled against them by the University of Juba over the lease of land to private investors or individuals saying that they never encroached into any legal land ownership. This came following accusations made by the administration of[Read More…]
Author: Number One Citizen Daily Newspaper
The silent killings must stop
By Kiden Stela Mandela The ongoing silent killing in South Sudan is something that is not good because it may lead the country to genocide one day. Up to date, there are still clashes ongoing across the country, more especially in the Upper Nile state. It is a serious issue[Read More…]
Your current condition is never the end of the world
By Ngor Khot Garang There is this saying that “This too shall pass” and there is something so intricate about it. At times, you cannot tell a lie from the truth from a smart person but this word has something to teach us. You can find the truth in it[Read More…]
I’m bleeding, screams the Revitalised Peace Agreement
By Malek Arol Dhieu I’m bleeding profusely. Can somebody please help me, I need medical attention? When President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Dr. Riek Machar Teny inked me in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I thought I would grow healthier and fatter, little did I know there were holdout groups who would[Read More…]
Dear lawyers, lend me your ears!
By Theem Isaac Machar I am taking this precious time to talk to my country lawyers wherever they are. Dear lawyers, I have come a long way to have some judicial matters discussed about with you today. Although doctors are known of being life care-givers, lawyers have one thing in[Read More…]
Activist blasts politicians instigating inter-communal violence
By Mary Poni The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakana blames South Sudanese politicians for fueling people in to communal violence. Edmund said South Sudan will never be in peace if the people of this nation don’t own it in their hearts. He stressed that[Read More…]
Kiir urges IDPs to resettle back to their areas
By Bida Elly David The President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) sheltering at the Protection of Civilians (PoCs) sites within UNMISS compound to relocate back to their areas of settlement and embark on rebuilding their lives. This appeal came following a meeting between the[Read More…]
Nyandeng welcomes customary law against forced marriage
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei Lakes State Transitional Legislative Assembly had recently passed a customary law on early, forced child marriages that would now criminalize the act and also reduce high bride price to 30 cows. The Speaker of Lakes State assembly, Rt. Hon. Agum Jacob affirmed to No.1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]
Minister Mijak challenges state gov’t over poor city sanitation
My Mary Poni The National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak has challenged the Central Equatoria State government and Juba City Council on poor maintenance of the city saying there’s no clean air to breath in everywhere especially in the capital Juba. He told journalists in Juba that[Read More…]
Employment is a nightmare for youth in Yei
By James Innocent The Youth chairperson in Yei River County Johnson Poru Hillary said unemployment has become a big blow to the young people looking into the current context, citing few employment sectors for the youth in the current job market. “Unemployment has become a big blow to the young[Read More…]
Girls celebrating the news for their cash transfer-Courtesy photo
By Bida Elly David Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) has started preparing for the cash transfer payment for the year 2022 in full gear as well as commenced the validation of eligible girls to receive the grants. The cash program was initiated by donors through the Ministry of General Education[Read More…]
Citizens warned against instigating war
By Bida Elly David The undersecretary of the Ministry of Peace Building has warned South Sudanese citizens against promoting violence and war through instigation urging them to avoid instigation by proclaiming the word of peace and unity. He spoke during the global week of peace commemorated yearly by all countries[Read More…]
President Kiir tells Gen. Olony to come home
By William Madouk Garang President Salva Kiir has reiterated his call to the commander of Agwelek forces, Gen Johnson Olony to return to capital Juba in a bid to work collectively in implementing the Khartoum peace deal. On Wednesday, advance team of the Agwelek, a faction under the command of[Read More…]
Finance Minister debunks stealing $15 million
By William Madouk Garang Minister of Finance and Planning, Dier Tong Ngor has debunked rumors that he was under investigation for remitting US dollars 15 million, a public money to his personal account in one of the national banks in the neighboring Country. This comes after a source claimed that[Read More…]
President Kiir to spearhead Abyei’s final destiny
By William Madouk Garang President Salva Kiir is expected to give direction on the position of South Sudan on the final status of the contested area of Abyei. This comes after President Kiir on Wednesday met with Deng Alor Kuol in his capacity as the chair of Abyei File to[Read More…]
NCA convinces lawmakers on mobile tariffs increment
By William Madouk Garang Members of parliament are now convinced with the explanation given by the National Communication Authority (NCA) regarding the recent adjustment of telecom Tariff exchange rates. This comes after the Deputy Minister of Information, Jacob Maiju and Director-General of NCA, Napoleon Adok briefed members of national[Read More…]
No comprehensive consultations on CTRH establishment
By Matia Samuel Timatio The Dialogue and Research Institute (DRI) said there’s not much consultation and very little has been done by the Technical Committee on the establishment of Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing. Gordon Lam, the executive director for DRI was speaking during a one day dialogue workshop[Read More…]
Governor Futuyo, Finance Minister accused of corruption
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei The Minister of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs in Western Equatoria State, John Ada Wilson has accused the Governor of Western Equatoria Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba and the State Minister of Finance for indulging in corruption. Ada said the State Minister of Finance has been cutting[Read More…]
Cabinet Minister slams UN over political discrimination and racism
By Bida Elly David The National Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro has accused international organizations including the United Nations (UN) for political discrimination and racism saying that the Country’s achievement of peace to end conflict has been influenced by them through sanctions and arms embargo. He was[Read More…]
Prof. Akec accuses state gov’t of leasing University land
By Bida Elly David The vice chancellor of the University of Juba Professor John Akec has accused Central Equatoria state government and the Ministry of Housing for permitting land grabbers to occupy the University land for investment. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, Prof. Akec said organized armed forces[Read More…]