By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A widow and mother of six children in Palorinya Refugee Resettlement is appealing for urgent support after unknown thieves allegedly raided her home and stole money meant for her son’s school fees. The incident occurred at around 8:00 AM on Monday when the woman, identified as[Read More…]
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Yei set to launch rehabilitation of Lomuku 1 Kanjoro newsite bridge
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County are preparing to officially launch the rehabilitation of the Lomuku 1 Kanjoro Newsite Bridge on Thursday, in a move aimed at improving transportation, boosting local trade, and enhancing access to key production areas. The launch ceremony is being jointly organised by the[Read More…]
Azande King urges citizens to embrace agriculture to end hunger
By Sabri Dibaco The King of the Azande Kingdom, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, has called on citizens to fully embrace agriculture, saying it should become the backbone of the kingdom’s development and a key path toward economic independence. Speaking at the palace while addressing the media, the monarch said farming[Read More…]
RDA borehole initiative brings hope to Gangura residents
By Sabri Dibaco Residents of Gangura have welcomed a new borehole project expected to be drilled by the Rural Development Action (RDA), describing it as a major step toward addressing the long-standing water crisis in the area. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, Gangura representative in parliament, Biko Bage[Read More…]
Aweil Youth Union distances itself from counties football tournament
By Hou Akot Hou The leadership of the Aweil Youth Union (AYU) in Juba has officially announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Aweil Counties Tournament. The group claimed that it is not involved in the organisation, coordination, or implementation of the sporting event being planned by businessman Mr. Wol Dut[Read More…]
Governor Charles Madut Akol inspects key road infrastructure in Aweil East County
By Hou Akot Hou The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Charles Madut Akol, conducted an unplanned inspection visit on Sunday to assess the condition of major roads linking Aweil East County with neighbouring Warrap State. The visit, which was not officially announced in advance, was welcomed by residents[Read More…]
Central Bank, Finance Ministry discuss rolling out digital payment integration
By Yiep Joseph The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) and the Ministry of Finance and Planning have held high-level discussions in Juba on Monday over the rollout and full operationalisation of the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. This system is a key reform aimed at modernising the country’s payment infrastructure[Read More…]
Commissioner suspends wrestling activities as communities engage in farming
By Peter Kuol Kuch Authorities in Bor County have suspended wrestling, dance, games, and other social-related activities in the county over the weekend so as to allow the youth to engage in agricultural activities this season. Hon. Samuel Ateny Pech, the commissioner of Bor, in his statement, emphasised that it’s[Read More…]
Akobo County Commissioner finally received in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The government-appointed county commissioner of Akobo, Hon. James Kueth, has finally arrived in Bor County after fleeing the clashes in Akobo early this month. Early this month, the commissioner of Akobo fled when the SPLA-IO forces attacked Akobo County, claiming county control; therefore, the commissioner was[Read More…]
Judges use torchlight during Dr. Machar’s court trial after a power blackout
By Yiep Josph Proceedings in the special court trying suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused were disrupted on Monday after a power outage left the Freedom Hall courtroom in darkness. During the 78th session, judges arrived at the venue but found no electricity, reportedly due to a[Read More…]
South Sudan takes control of its national airspace
By Jackson Gaaniko President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday announced that South Sudan has officially taken full control of its national airspace. He described the move as a major milestone in strengthening the country’s sovereignty, aviation management, and economic independence. The announcement was made during an official event in Juba[Read More…]
Notebooks, Not Rifles: The tragic reckoning of journalists who became the story
Writer: Wole Simon Journalists set out with notebooks, pens, cameras, a flak jacket, and a helmet with the wording “PRESS”. These are the weapons used during information gathering and documentation. This is ethical and protective. It is what distinguishes a pressman from the combat. On the other hand, no soldier[Read More…]
Chinese medical team marks 13 years of service at Juba Teaching Hospital
By Sabri Dibaco Juba Teaching Hospital has become a symbol of growing medical cooperation between China and South Sudan as the 13th batch of the Chinese medical team continues its mission to improve healthcare services in the country. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper at[Read More…]
Bishop marks four years of service, calls for renewed faith and unity
By James Innocent The Catholic Diocese of Yei celebrated Bishop Rt. Rev. Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo’s fourth anniversary on Friday at Christ the King Parish, with attendance from government officials, clergy, religious leaders, and parishioners. Bishop Sakor Eyobo praised the parishioners for maintaining their faith despite social and economic challenges.[Read More…]
Two MPs to face charges over forging President Kiir’s signature
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Revitalised Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) to waive the immunity of two members of parliament, Kom Kom Geng and Ayii E. Akol, for forging his signature. According to the directive read by the R-TNLA Speaker, Rt. Joseph Ngere Paciko,[Read More…]
Puot denies allegations, calls prosecution witnesses politically motivated
By Yiep Joseph Suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang (accused No.1) on Friday denied allegations levelled against him, saying that the prosecution witnesses and their testimonies were politically motivated. Investigators and witnesses had alleged that Kang coordinated and funded youth and SPLA-IO forces to carry out attacks on Nasir. However, during[Read More…]
Why do crimes in Juba areas need proper law enforcement?
By Kiden Stela Mandela Crime continues to worry many citizens across Juba City, especially in places such as Juba Town, Sherikat, and Lologo. Cases of drug abuse, gang violence, theft, and assault are increasingly becoming common in residential areas, markets, and streets. Many people now fear walking alone at night[Read More…]
VP Taban arrives in Bentiu on peace and agriculture mission
By Yien Gattuor Mead The Vice President and Chair of the Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, arrived in Bentiu on Thursday morning in Unity State for what officials described as a private visit to his farmland and family. According to Unity State Minister of Information Nyakenya Johannes Keah Ruai, the[Read More…]
Gov’t rejects U.S. claims, condemns visa restrictions on officials
By Lodu William Odiya The government of South Sudan has strongly rejected recent accusations and visa restrictions imposed by the United States government, describing Washington’s position on the country’s peace implementation process as a “mischaracterisation” of facts on the ground. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of[Read More…]
Over 10 people were killed in Rumbek North-Tonj East clashes
By Yang Ater Yang At least 13 people were killed and 25 others injured in intercommunal clashes between the Pakam community of Rumbek North County in Lakes State and the Luacjang community of Tonj East County in Warrap State. Officials confirmed that this followed a violent incident in Bulo village.[Read More…]