By Yang Ater Yang A 30-year-old lady has committed suicide by hanging, in Yali Payam, of Yirol East County, Lakes State. State Police spokesperson Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed that the woman, a mother of an undisclosed number of children, committed suicide on Thursday in her own house. Mabor said[Read More…]
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South Sudan lobbies humanitarian support from Middle East
By Aweye Teddy Onam South Sudan is lobbying for humanitarian assistance in the Middle East. Council of Ministers, on Friday, directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol to visit the United Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. According to Deputy Information Minister Jacob Maiju[Read More…]
Gov’t mulls attracting refugees for polls
Charles K Mark South Sudan government plans attractive policies for refugees to return and participate in elections. Deputy Information Minister Dr. Jacob Maiju Korok disclosed to the press, saying the government eager to hold elections by 2024 and preparations are ongoing. “As you know, repatriation of refugees is voluntary.[Read More…]
Foreign airline companies face expulsion
By Bida Elly David Council of Ministers on Friday resolved to expel seven foreign aircraft companies over registration forgery in South Sudan. According to Deputy Minister of Information, Jacob Maiju Korok, the cabinet has taken the decision to ensure the safety of South Sudan airspace. “There was forgery on[Read More…]
UAP defies Labour Ministry
By William Madouk Ten UAP national workers, who were terminated, are still in dilemma, as the company has persisted to ignore implementing Ministry of Labor resolutions. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, yesterday, one of the affected staff, speaking on condition of anonymity, expressed worries over UAP Company’s[Read More…]
Gov’t probes Nimule mutiny propaganda
By Mamer Abraham South Sudan ambassador to Uganda has dismissed allegations of an attack at the Nimule border town. Amb. Simon Juach Deng Juach told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper the claims are baseless, and that the government is investigating the incident. He said the speculations on social media[Read More…]
South Sudan delegation leaves for Interparliamentary Union Assembly, in Angola
By Victor Dodo South Sudan government delegation has travelled to Angola to attend Interparliamentary Union assembly scheduled for next week, in Luanda. National Legislative Assembly speaker, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, leads South Sudan’s delegation. South Sudan joins hundreds of parliamentarians from across the world to exchange views and[Read More…]
Ex-Aliab youth leader nabbed
By William Madouk Security apparatus have allegedly arrested the former chairperson of Aliab Youth Association in Juba, Makuei Deng Makuei on Wednesday night in Awerial County of Lakes State. According to information obtained by No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, a security officer stormed Mr. Makuei’s room in Mama Nyalueth Hotel[Read More…]
WHO responds to suspected Hemorrhagic Fever outbreak
By Charles K Mark Authorities in Longochuk County, Upper Nile State reported a series of fatalities as a result of a deadly viral disease. World Health Organization (WHO) linked the fatalities to a suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak in a secluded village of Dajo and Pacime. “Patients displayed concerning[Read More…]
Clergy eager to receive Cardinal Ameyu
By Charles K Mark Faithful and devoted followers of the Catholic doctrine are eager for October 30, 2023; grand home return of South Sudan’s first-ever cardinal. Dr. Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla is one of the 21 bishops named by Pope Francis on July 9, 2023, at a convention for[Read More…]
Gov’t to earn about $1bn in cross-border trade
By Mamer Abraham Government of South Sudan has disclosed its plan to boost cross-border trade income from $600 million to $1 billion. In an interview with NTV Uganda, the South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda, Simon Juach Deng Juach, said the trade between the two countries was booming. “And that[Read More…]
Committee extends Allen’s murder probe
By Charles K Mark Investigation Committee on the killing of American-British journalist, Christopher Allen, has extended its work timeframe to forty-five (45) days. The committee chairperson, Justice David Charles Ali Bilal indicated October 19, 2023, as timeline to commence the probe. Early this month, Cabinet Affairs Minister Dr.[Read More…]
South Sudan needs God-Bishop Santo
By Bida Elly David Auxiliary Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Santo Loku Pio urges political leaders to accept God and avoid evil actions for peace to prevail in South Sudan. The Auxiliary Bishop made the call on Thursday, during a press briefing on the return of Cardinal Stephen[Read More…]
Health Ministry declares Jigger outbreak
By Gladys Fred Kole South Sudan National Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak of Tungiasis in Lobone Payam of Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. Tungiasis, commonly known as jiggers, is a parasitic skin infection due to infestation with the adult female sand flea, Tunga penetrans. The larvae and[Read More…]
First cardinal set for grand reception
By Charles K Mark South Sudan’s first Cardinal, His Grace, Dr. Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, will return to Juba on October 30, 2023, following his consecration in Rome. The auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, Bishop Santo Loku Pio, announced on Thursday. He said a grand welcome[Read More…]
MPs fume after three officials snub summon
By William Madouk Central Equatoria State legislative assembly again suffered a snub after two summoned state ministers and Juba County commissioner failed to honor summons. Officials who defied the summons included the minister of housing, land, and public utilities, Fred Laku Raymon; the acting minister of local government, Wayi[Read More…]
Community mobilizes over 22 Million SSP to resettle returnees
By Yien Gattour Koch County of Unity state has mobilized more than 22 million South Sudan Pounds to resettle returnees who fled ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. Ruot Riak Teny, the chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission told No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Wednesday. He said that the[Read More…]
Juba Parents wins Primary Schools Mini Competition
By Charles K Mark Juba Parent Primary School students, teachers, and parents were jubilant on Wednesday for scooping the Juba Primary Schools Mini Competitions’ for the years 2023–2024. The competition was intended to bring the learner’s understanding closer to intelligence. It ran only for one month. The students who[Read More…]
Ministers on spot for dodging summons
By Bida Elly David National parliament has placed cabinet ministers on red alert due to their avoidance of parliamentary questioning sessions on public concerns. Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Oyet Pierino, the first deputy speaker at the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA), said most ministers have repeatedly failed to[Read More…]
Over 4,000 unified forces without food
By Yien Gattour Mead Over 4,000 unified forces in Unity State’s Leer County at Muom Training Centre have remained without food, and medicine for seven months after they graduated from the centre. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Tuesday, the chairperson of the training centre, Brigadier General, Peter[Read More…]