By Bida Elly David The authority of the city council has cautioned Islamic Council over ownership of public assets and urged them to distance themselves from collecting rent from any merchants in the market. The land row between the two councils has been a devastating threat to the affected market[Read More…]
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Kiir heartens household farmers to part take in agriculture
By Taban Henry President Salva Kiir Maryardit is calling on the household farmers to engage in serious agricultural activities to improve livelihoods. The President made the appeal to the local farmers on Saturday during an inspection visit to his vast stretches of maize and rice plantation in Luri payam west[Read More…]
CEPO wants States investigated on PIT tax scandals
By Taban Henry The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) said there is no transparency in the collections and the use of the Personal Income Tax (PIT) in the States and Administrative Areas, saying it’s petitioning the Council of States to investigate the scandals. In a statement extended to No.1[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to complete pending tasks within extended period
By Mary Poni The chairperson of ceasefire monitoring body CTSAMVM has urged the Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to quickly implement the remaining tasks of the transitional period within the extended period in order to give democratic elections a chance. The chairperson of the Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement[Read More…]
Cabinet approves half a million dollars to curb Ebola
By William Madouk Garang The Council of Ministries has approved half a million dollars to step-up the surveillance within the Country’s borders, to prevent possible inflow of thee deadly Ebola Virus into the country. On Tuesday, Ebola outbreak was declared in Uganda after World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities[Read More…]
SPLM endorses 5 MPs to EALA
By Philip Buda Ladu The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party has elected and entrusted five members of parliament under its docket as nominees to be elected to represent South Sudan at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The five SPLM MPs comprising of three women and two men were[Read More…]
UN chief urgently demands report on sex scandals
By William Madouk Garang The UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutterres has ordered for an urgent report detailing the actions taken by UN country team against aid workers who are finger pointed in sexual crimes in Upper Nile State. The comments by Gutterres come after a joint probe by The New[Read More…]
VP Abdelbagi pleads for lifting of sanctions
By William Madouk Garang The Vice-President for Service Cluster Hussein Abdelbagi Akol has pleaded with partners at the UN General Assembly to revise the imposed sanctions and arms embargo on South Sudan to enable complete and successful implementation of the revitalized peace agreement. Addressing the general debate of the UN[Read More…]
State gov’t disowns University land lease claims
By Bida Elly David The government of Central Equatoria State has denied accusations labeled against them by the University of Juba over the lease of land to private investors or individuals saying that they never encroached into any legal land ownership. This came following accusations made by the administration of[Read More…]
Activist blasts politicians instigating inter-communal violence
By Mary Poni The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakana blames South Sudanese politicians for fueling people in to communal violence. Edmund said South Sudan will never be in peace if the people of this nation don’t own it in their hearts. He stressed that[Read More…]
Kiir urges IDPs to resettle back to their areas
By Bida Elly David The President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) sheltering at the Protection of Civilians (PoCs) sites within UNMISS compound to relocate back to their areas of settlement and embark on rebuilding their lives. This appeal came following a meeting between the[Read More…]
Nyandeng welcomes customary law against forced marriage
By Tereza Jeremiah Chuei Lakes State Transitional Legislative Assembly had recently passed a customary law on early, forced child marriages that would now criminalize the act and also reduce high bride price to 30 cows. The Speaker of Lakes State assembly, Rt. Hon. Agum Jacob affirmed to No.1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]
Minister Mijak challenges state gov’t over poor city sanitation
My Mary Poni The National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak has challenged the Central Equatoria State government and Juba City Council on poor maintenance of the city saying there’s no clean air to breath in everywhere especially in the capital Juba. He told journalists in Juba that[Read More…]
Employment is a nightmare for youth in Yei
By James Innocent The Youth chairperson in Yei River County Johnson Poru Hillary said unemployment has become a big blow to the young people looking into the current context, citing few employment sectors for the youth in the current job market. “Unemployment has become a big blow to the young[Read More…]
Girls celebrating the news for their cash transfer-Courtesy photo
By Bida Elly David Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) has started preparing for the cash transfer payment for the year 2022 in full gear as well as commenced the validation of eligible girls to receive the grants. The cash program was initiated by donors through the Ministry of General Education[Read More…]
Citizens warned against instigating war
By Bida Elly David The undersecretary of the Ministry of Peace Building has warned South Sudanese citizens against promoting violence and war through instigation urging them to avoid instigation by proclaiming the word of peace and unity. He spoke during the global week of peace commemorated yearly by all countries[Read More…]
President Kiir tells Gen. Olony to come home
By William Madouk Garang President Salva Kiir has reiterated his call to the commander of Agwelek forces, Gen Johnson Olony to return to capital Juba in a bid to work collectively in implementing the Khartoum peace deal. On Wednesday, advance team of the Agwelek, a faction under the command of[Read More…]
Finance Minister debunks stealing $15 million
By William Madouk Garang Minister of Finance and Planning, Dier Tong Ngor has debunked rumors that he was under investigation for remitting US dollars 15 million, a public money to his personal account in one of the national banks in the neighboring Country. This comes after a source claimed that[Read More…]
President Kiir to spearhead Abyei’s final destiny
By William Madouk Garang President Salva Kiir is expected to give direction on the position of South Sudan on the final status of the contested area of Abyei. This comes after President Kiir on Wednesday met with Deng Alor Kuol in his capacity as the chair of Abyei File to[Read More…]
NCA convinces lawmakers on mobile tariffs increment
By William Madouk Garang Members of parliament are now convinced with the explanation given by the National Communication Authority (NCA) regarding the recent adjustment of telecom Tariff exchange rates. This comes after the Deputy Minister of Information, Jacob Maiju and Director-General of NCA, Napoleon Adok briefed members of national[Read More…]