By Yien Gattuor Mead Police authorities in Jaak Payam, Koch County, Unity State, are detaining a soldier attached to South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) for shooting and wounding his wife. Koch County police director Brigadier James Tut Wal told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Tuesday evening[Read More…]
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Orphans under eminent eviction
By Charles K mark Over 79 orphans collected from the streets of Juba who had found a home at the public Libya One nursery and one primary school in Juba’s Munuki are on the brink of eviction. The disadvantaged kids under the care of a God-servant father and guardian are[Read More…]
Parliament suspends budget reading
By Bida Elly David Speaker of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) on Wednesday adjourned the sitting on the third reading of 2023–2024 fiscal year budget, to a later date. The suspension of proceedings was tied to change in the ministry of finance and economic planning, as the new[Read More…]
Church wrangle spills filth on gov’t
By Charles K Mark Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) leadership has expressed disappointment over failure by the government to protect church members against attacks by armed youth in Bor. The Primate of ECSS in Juba, His Grace Archbishop Dr. Justin Badi Arama, issued a statement of discontent over government’s[Read More…]
Ugandan Toxic maize saga takes toll on South Sudanese traders
By William Madouk A row surrounding toxic maize flour and other products from Uganda, impounded by South Sudan National Bureau of Standard (SSNBS), still lingers on, with South Sudanese traders feeling the heat. A South Sudanese businessman, Mr. Samuel Sokiri, who spoke to this outlet on behalf of affected traders,[Read More…]
Women urge NGOs to increase nutritional supplies
By Ngor Deng Matem Women in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are appealing to the UN and humanitarian agencies to increase nutrition supplies to improve children’s health. Speaking during celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, Elizabeth Ajok appealed on behalf of Aweil women. “Let us join hands to educate breastfeeding mothers[Read More…]
Training on small arms control Kicks off
By Hou Akot Hou Four-day training on small arms prevention and control has kicked off in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state on Monday. The training workshop has been organized by the ministry of Interior Ministry with support from partners. Kuol Gabriel Nyok, a facilitator who jetted in from[Read More…]
Physical exercise improves body health -expert says
By Ngor Deng Matem Regular physical body fitness exercise or going to the gym is one of the ways to improve a person’s health, according to a health official. A clinical officer, Anthony Martin Geng said there are numerous ways to exercise the body, and they all improve people’s health.[Read More…]
Education ministry faces challenges
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal state ministry of education is facing challenges of increase in number of learners amidst limited space. The state minister of education, Mr. Santino Bol Akok told the governor in a meeting convened to assess performance of the sector. Akok said that the[Read More…]
Police arrests conman
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil are holding a suspect accused of selling duplicate humanitarian aid cards to returnees. According to Northern Bahr el Ghazal state police commissioner, Philip Madut Tong, the suspect is identified as Angok Deng Achuil. The accused was caught in the distribution process on Sunday[Read More…]
Minister targets limiting US Dollar Use
By William Madouk The newly appointed minister of finance and economic planning, Bak Barnaba Chol, mooted a plan to de-dollarize the country’s economy, in a bid to boost the local currency and tame rising consumer inflation. According to Bak, South Sudanese have embarked on use of US dollars in their[Read More…]
Increasing TB cases pose threat
By Manas James Cases of Tuberculosis (TB) are on the rise in Ayod County of Jonglei State since the beginning of the year. According to health authorities, at least 45 cases have been recorded but without treatment. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, the county health director, Maker Mathot[Read More…]
Eight perish in spate of attacks
By Manas James Armed bandits have killed eight civilians in two separate attacks in Duk County in Jonglei State, local officials said. The attacks occurred on Monday. Peter Latjor Chuol, Duk County Commissioner, said in the first incident which occurred in Panyang, a man was killed, and four children abducted[Read More…]
Former finance minister bids farewell
By William Madouk Former minister of finance and economic planning, Dier Tong Ngor bids farewell after Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol Bak formally took over. Speaking at the event to welcome Minister Bak, former minister Dier, who was sacked on August 3, 2023, pledged to always stand by the latter in[Read More…]
National Budget comes for 3rd reading
By Bida Elly David Revitalized Transitional National Transitional Legislative Assembly resumes sitting for third reading of 2023-2024 fiscal year national budget, today. The national budget was referred for further scrutiny following increment of remuneration for public employees by the parliament. According to the menu, the specialized committee for finance and[Read More…]
Ghanaian peacekeepers receive UN honors
By Gladys Fred Kole At least 268 United Nations Police officers from Ghana Serving For Peace in Bentiu have received the prestigious UN medal for demonstrating commitment and dedication in the performance of their mandated duties. Police commissioner for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Christine Fossen, officiated[Read More…]
Attackers abduct two children
By Manas James Two children were abducted when an armed group waylaid returnees in Pulturuk Payam of Nyirol County, Jonglei State on Sunday, authorities said. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, James Bol Makuey, the county commissioner, said the victims met their fate while en route to Pulturuk[Read More…]
Returnees register ahead of food distribution
By Yien Gattuor Mead Unity State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), have on Friday commenced registration of returnees from Sudan. RRC Chairperson, William Ruot Riak Teny said the registration of the returnees at is being conducted ahead of food distribution by World[Read More…]
Rumbek sets water tariffs
By Yang Ater Yang Communities of greater Rumbek have resolved to revive collection of water tariffs from residents to cover operation and maintenance expenses of facilities. The resolution was adopted during a one-day stakeholders’ workshop organized to devise water management mechanisms. The Centre for Emergency Development Support (CEDS) and Lakes[Read More…]
President Kiir holds diplomatic talks with Ethiopian Counterpart
By Bida Elly David President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held a one-day official bilateral talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Kiir left Juba for Addis Ababa for a visit focused on strengthening the long-standing relations the two countries enjoy. According to the office of the President, the[Read More…]