By William Madouk Top government and UN officials had a meal with schoolchildren in Maluil Akoong Primary School in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Friday to mark the commemoration of African School Feeding Day. The national minister of General Education and Instruction, Awut Deng Acuil, and governor Tong[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Heart-throbbing tales of Sudanese refugees in Wadwiel Settlement
By William Madouk After escaping a devastating war through a traumatic journey for safety, Sudanese refugees still face hardship, including mounting pangs of hunger, in South Sudan. Sheltering at Wadwiel Refugees Settlement in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, the refugees lament the horrors of daily life[Read More…]
Rapid changes breed corruption -Bakosoro
Kidega Livingstone Government officials in prominent roles often prioritize personal gains due to the uncertainty surrounding their positions. Minister of Presidential Affairs, Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro expressed his concern during the inauguration ceremony of NilePet Headquarters in Juba on Saturday. “If you change me today only within one month and[Read More…]
Teachers urged to implement new skills after training
By Ijoo Bosco Twelve teachers from hard-to-reach schools in Magwi and Obbo Payam of Eastern Equatoria State completed a 12-day training program organized by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in collaboration with the Magwi County Education Department. The program concluded with a call for teachers to apply[Read More…]
Student apprehended for dormitory incident
By Ijoo Bosco A 21-year-old male student from Fr. Leopoldo Anywar Secondary School in Magwi town, Eastern Equatoria State was apprehended on Friday morning. The student is suspected of damaging personal belongings in the school dormitory. Magwi County Police Crime Officer, 1st Lt. Atanga David Ogeno, confirmed the student[Read More…]
Angelina aims at continued police reforms
By Gladys Fred Kole Minister of Interior, Angelina Teny, expressed confidence in South Sudan’s progress and its commitment to ensuring continued peace and citizen safety. Speaking at the police graduation ceremony on Thursday in Juba, Teny highlighted that there has been progress made so far especially in the police[Read More…]
CES persuades butchers to reduce meat prices
By Kidega Livingstone Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animals Resources and Fisheries, in collaboration with the Juba City Council, is tackling the issue of high meat prices in the city. Officials from both institutions conducted inspection visits to butcheries in various markets, including Suk-Libia, Gudele, Custom, Jebel Suk, and[Read More…]
MPs propose measures to rehabilitate thieves
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal state parliament has passed a motion that would allow the transfer of inmates to Upper Nile State. Lawmaker, Santino Wol Aluk said the assembly suggested that all thieves, particularly those involved in cattle theft, who are currently in custody, should be[Read More…]
Communities propose school construction to prevent violence
By Jino Wilson Communities of Bira Payam, Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria State, are urgently appealing for construction of a boarding school along Kidepo Valley. They said the establishment of such a school would enable children from Ikotos and Budi counties to study together which would mitigate the persistent issue[Read More…]
Aweil land dispute turns violent
By Deng Athian A clash between residents and armed police unfolded on Friday in Kuom area of Aweil, leaving several people injured. The confrontation arose from a long-standing land dispute, with the police allegedly acting on orders to forcibly evict residents following a court ruling in favour of State[Read More…]
Dry spell anticipated in March-Metrologists
By Gladys Fred Kole Weather forecast for March, April, and May (MAM) seasons in South Sudan has been released, providing insights into the expected temperature and rainfall patterns across the country. According to Ogeith Obul Mojwok, an expert at the South Sudan Metrological Services, the forecast indicates varying levels[Read More…]
Over 40 suspected land grabbers arrested in Juba
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Over forty people were arrested in Jebel Lado payam of Juba County yesterday for reportedly trying to grab land illegally according to the Juba County authorities. Eng. Charles Joseph Wani, the commissioner of Juba County told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday that the suspected land[Read More…]
Permanent Constitution a must before elections-SPLM-IO
By Bida Elly David Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) maintains its position to oppose the conduct of elections without a permanent constitution. SPLM-IO deputy chairman, Nathaniel Oyet Pierino, who is also the first deputy speaker of the national transitional legislative assembly made the declaration in a press[Read More…]
How long can one live on hope?
I know hope is the favourite food of life but the truth that it is an unphysical food should not be forgotten. It is hoped that ferries one to a better day, maybe tomorrow or next tomorrow. When tomorrow comes, the same hope still puts one in a safe vehicle[Read More…]
How everything we thought we own returns to nothing
Life is full of uncertainties and unforeseen circumstances that only take us by surprise. You can never tell the future and what happens tomorrow. If you do, you are a trained liar. You can leave home to buy soap at the nearest shop only to come back as a corpse.[Read More…]
Fula Dam Project faces Financial hurdles
By Bida Elly David South Sudan government’s initiative to power the entire country through Fula hydro-electricity dam project is taking longer due to financial challenges. Minister of Investment, Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing disclosed this while speaking at Central Equatoria Business Union’s Juba Economic Forum on Wednesday. The minister acknowledged[Read More…]
Over 300 Returnees arrive in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil East County commissioner Kharbino Thiep Tong reported on Tuesday the arrival of 17 buses carrying over 340 returnees from Sudan. Speaking at a funeral ceremony in Madhol Payam, Thiep Tong stated that the returnees are currently residing in makeshift shelters in Rumaker, a border[Read More…]
Refugee excited to recover stolen number plate
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A South Sudanese citizen whose vehicle number plate was recently stolen expressed appreciation to the Uganda Police Force for recovering the vehicle number plate. This came after the Ugandan Police issued a statement announcing that several car number plates were recovered in Kampala, including one[Read More…]
Eleven detained over Aweil North land dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, have detained eleven individuals involved in a land dispute that erupted into a clash between two clans on Tuesday. County Commissioner Kiir Chan Wol swiftly responded to the incident to de-escalate the situation. State Governor[Read More…]
Women assaulted; belongings robbed in Budi County
By Ijoo Bosco At least two women were assaulted and robbed while collecting firewood and wild fruits near the Budi- Kapoeta North border, Eastern Equatoria State. According to a community leader, the incident occurred over the weekend while the women from Budi County were fetching firewood, vegetables, and wild[Read More…]