Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) is being criticized for allegedly treating national team players unequally, particularly regarding compensation and incentives. This follows a social media post that went viral on Facebook, where a fan of the Bright Stars expressed frustration over the team’s dull performance in[Read More…]
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Jadalla urges new State officials to embrace nationalism
By Deng Ghai Deng Governor of Central Equatoria State Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has urged the newly appointed officials in Juba City Council to embrace nationalism in delivering services to the people. Speaking on Saturday during the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed leaders of the Juba City Council,[Read More…]
One killed, another wounded in Rumbek shooting
By Yang Ater Yang Police in Lakes State have reported the killing of one person and the wounding of another in Deng-nhial, a residential area in Rumbek town. Police spokesman Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac stated that the incident occurred on Thursday at around 7:00 PM when unidentified armed men[Read More…]
SPLM leaders to skill on party ideologies-official
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary for External Relations, Comrade Bol Makueng Yuol, has said a segment of the party’s leadership lacks ideological ground necessary to guide the party. Speaking in Kampala during the signing of a cooperation agreement with Uganda’s National Resistance Movement (NRM),[Read More…]
Torit Mayor hardens on town cleanliness
By Ijoo Bosco Torit town mayor, Mayor Mustafa Albino has issued a provisional order, directing all residents to begin cleaning their homes, surrounding areas, access roads, and business locations effective, this month. According to the order, seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, individuals who fail to maintain cleanliness[Read More…]
Lakes State arrests three soldiers over shooting
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested three soldiers in connection with the shooting of a passenger car in Rumbek East that resulted in the killing of a breastfeeding mother of a nine-month-old child last week. William Koji Kerjok, the Acting Minister of Information and Communication[Read More…]
South Sudan signs engineers’ Mutual Recognition Agreement
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan on Friday acceded to the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) of engineers, marking a significant milestone towards the movement of professional engineers in the East African Community. The MRA aims to streamline recognition of professional qualifications of engineers in the region, thereby paving the[Read More…]
Nearly 900,000 affected by floods-OCHA
By No. 1 Citizen More than 890,000 people have been affected by floods across the country, according to the latest update from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Currently, approximately 226,000 people have been displaced due to the floods, with Unity State reporting the[Read More…]
Gen. Akol ready for Warrap-Coordinator
By Yiep Joseph Warrap State coordinator, Kur Akol Malek has cleared the air and confirmed that Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, the newly appointed governor, is prepared for his assignment. Kur’s statement follows reports on various social media platforms alleging that Gen. Akol had declined the position. The Warrap state[Read More…]
Cabinet defers $96 million Dam Project for consultation
By Philip Buda Ladu National Council of Ministers has deferred discussions on a proposed joint dam construction project between Uganda and South Sudan, which was presented by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. Pal Mai Deng, the minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, presented the project named Nyimur/Limur[Read More…]
Six abducted in Pigi County
Kei Emmanuel Duku Five children and their mother have been abducted in Pigi County, Jonglei State allegedly by armed militia from Pibor Administrative Area. The victims, aged between 8 and 15, were taken captive at the beginning of the month and held in a makeshift shelter in a swampy[Read More…]
Gov’t to construct Resilient Data Center
By Philip Buda Ladu National Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services has announced that it will soon commence construction of the country’s first-ever Resilient Data Center for hosting electronic data for both public and private sector institutions and businesses. Undersecretary Dr. Lado Wani Kenyi made the statement[Read More…]
Man rapes 10 years old girl in Cueibet
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested a suspect linked to the rape of a 10-year-old girl in Cueibet County. The arrest comes as part of ongoing investigations into the incident, which occurred on September 28 at a place known as Thiang-tok. The details of the[Read More…]
Business Union, Chinese Investment Group ink real estate deal
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) has inked a real estate investment deal with China’s Zhong Ni Industrial Group, Hong Kong. This partnership aims to boost sustainable economic growth through joint investment in real estate development in the country. The agreement, signed on Thursday 3, October[Read More…]
Lactating mother dies in Rumbek East road ambush
By Yang Ater Yang A 30-year-old breastfeeding mother has died after a passenger vehicle was attacked by unidentified assailants while travelling from Warrap State to Juba, according to police reports. The woman left behind a 9-month-old child. Lakes State Police spokesman Major Elijah Mabor Makuac detailed that the attack[Read More…]
Two dead, three injured in boat clash
By Yang Ater At least two people have been killed and three others injured in a boat collision along the River Nile in Yirol County of Lakes State, police reported. The accident occurred at a junction near Pan-jai, in the border area between Jonglei and Lakes State. Colonel Joseph[Read More…]
Traders urges gov’t to revise power tariffs
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) has called on the government to review and reduce power tariffs in order to enhance investment. Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), a Private Public Partnership company incorporating EZRA Construction and Development Group and the South Sudan Electricity Corporation is currently the only[Read More…]
President Kiir urges new NSS chief to strengthen security
By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged the newly appointed Director General of the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of National Security Service (NSS), Gen Akec Tong Aleu, to improve the nation’s security framework. During a swearing-in ceremony at State House in Juba on Thursday, Kiir urged[Read More…]
INDISPENSABLE: Elections, a must in 2026-OPP
By Yiep Joseph and William Maduok Leader of Other Political Parties (OPP) Kornelio Kon Ngu has asserted that the upcoming elections in 2026 are non-negotiable, despite the prevailing economic challenges. Kon who is also the Deputy Speaker for Welfare, stated in a press briefing on Friday that while his[Read More…]
President Kiir promotes Internal Spy Chief to general
By No.1 Citizen President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Commander-in-chief of defence forces has promoted the newly appointed Director General of Internal Security Bureau of National Security Services, Lieutenant General, Akech Tong Aleu to the rank of a General. Gen. Aleu’s promotion, announced over state Broadcaster, South Sudan Broadcasting[Read More…]