By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto At least 35 suspected land grabbers who were arrested in Jebel Lado Payam on Friday are set to be arraigned in court after a critical investigation. Last week, over forty suspected land grabbers were arrested in Jebel Lado of Juba County, Central Equatoria State, after[Read More…]
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Call on women leaders to inspire others
By Gladys Fred Kole Women in leadership positions should excel in their roles to inspire others to participate in politics and leadership. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Mary Nawai made the called in Juba, on Monday, during a launch of International Women’s Day celebrations. “If you’re not making any change[Read More…]
Pibor returns 5 abducted children
By Bida Elly David Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) handed over five abducted children to the Central Equatoria State (CES) government, last weekend. The children, who had been missing for an extended period, were reunited with their families after collaboration between the two governments. This follows an earlier handover[Read More…]
Parties reject SPLM-IO’s election extension
By Kidega Livingstone Umbrella of Other Political Parties (OPP) and South Sudan African National Union Party have rejected two-year extension proposed by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO). OPP Chairman, Peter Mayen Majongdit argues that transitions in the entire world are never extended twice. According to him, every[Read More…]
Police officer arrested over shooting spree
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State have apprehended a police officer, Sergeant Matur Majok Makuer, following the reported shooting of two teenage girls in Dhiei cattle camp on Thursday. Dut Manaak Akuot the Commissioner of Rumbek Central County confirmed the arrest to No.1 Citizen[Read More…]
Fuel price surge amplifies economic strain
By Bida Elly David A surge in fuel prices in Juba has set off a domino effect, causing a sharp increase in the cost of essential commodities and placing a heavy burden on consumers. The No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper conducted a market survey on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024,[Read More…]
Magwi announces drug shops registration
By Ijoo Bosco Magwi County Health Department in Eastern Equatoria State has directed all drug sellers, clinics, and pharmacy owners within the county to register, effective March 5th, 2024. A letter issued by the Pharmaceutical Supervisor, Mrs. Olga Eunice Odera, and seen by this outlet instructed all drug shops[Read More…]
Rights Defenders call for justice on violators
By Kei Emmanuel Duku As South Sudan prepares for its first elections in December 2024, activists are alarmed over persistent human rights violations in some regions of the country. No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper held an interview with Executive Director of Christian Agency for Development (CAPD), Peter Malir Biar,[Read More…]
Refugees urge leaders to learn from wrecked Sudan
By William Madouk Refugees have appealed to South Sudan’s leaders to draw lessons from war wrenched Sudan, as they prepare for upcoming 2024 elections. Having fled homeland due to the conflict, the Sudanese refugees are now sheltered in Wadwiel Settlement, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Mahmoud[Read More…]
China commits to support education sector
By Bida Elly David China is ready to support South Sudanese education system, particularly in the area of language development. Director General of Chinese Agency for International Economic Cooperation, Kong De Yun, disclosed on Saturday. Yun was speaking during inspection visit to Chinese Language Training Centre at Juba Day[Read More…]
Girls implored to break barriers in oil sector
By Gladys Fred Kole Deputy Managing Director of Nile Petroleum Company (NilePet) Martha Nyamal Choat has encouraged girls to pursue a career in oil and gas sector, a field dominated by men. Speaking at the launch of Nile Petroleum’s headquarters on Saturday, Nyamal stated that NilePet is committed to[Read More…]
Awut, Akeen dine with learners to mark School Feeding Day
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…]
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…]