By Adia Jildo One person was reportedly got after unknown gunmen ambushed a group of civilians who were moving along Yei–Kaya Road Wednesday morning. The head of Civil Military Relations and Public Information of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Yei River County, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Machar alleged[Read More…]

HAVE WE NOT TURNED INTO SAVAGES LIVING HYPOCRITICALLY? The absurdities that come with wars and crime always hit hard at the heart. Those horrible misfortunes that tag along the innocent people who in most cases are incapable of saving themselves from those despicable actions by the reckless offenders, who unfortunately[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The leadership of the City Council plans to coordinate with the State’s prison authorities to transfer some of the apprehended gang groups known as niggers in Juba prison and police custodies due to insufficient space. The idea came as there has been continued increase in the[Read More…]

By Taban Henry Over 6,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who fled from Mugali due to the ongoing attacks by the cattle herders are on the verge of starving due to scarcity of food. The IDPs are sheltering at Christ Church compound in Anzara boma in Nimule; Magwi County in Eastern[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem Western Bahr el Ghazal State government has announced a free visa for Sudanese nationals residing in the State. The move was made to boost the business community and later develop the whole state which believes that majority of the business people in Wau and Raja towns[Read More…]

By Taban Henry Members of parliament elected in Warrap State are protesting and raising their voice for being excluded from the recent reconstituted transitional State parliament. The parliamentarians who had been elected by their locals and representing their constituencies in the State parliament talked to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday.[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David City Council Mayor yesterday unveiled that they have conceded an initiative to classify garbage collection fees based on the nature of activities carried out by business enterprises, companies, organisations, government institutions and family households in the city. This came following the reception of new equipment for[Read More…]

By Adia Jildo Seven inmates have been bailed from Juba Central Prison by the Somali Business Association in Juba through Islamic Council for the reason that debt cases are minor. The Director for Juba Central Prison, Bak Anyar Kagar said the inmates were released due to the payment of the[Read More…]

Children prepare your minds as you resume school soon Schools are resuming very soon for the children who had a long holiday and an extension of the Eid celebrations but it is now time to sharpen those pencils, wash the shoes, uniforms, school bags and have all the necessary school[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan’s renowned musician has appealed to warring parties, communities, cattle keepers to put their differences aside and work towards peaceful co-existence. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, John Bagara, a renowned national vocalist dedicated to singing peace promoting songs said that South Sudan[Read More…]

By Adia Jildo Journalists voiced restriction on World Press Freedom Day by authorities and stake holders when carrying out duties which hinders their freedom as the press. South Sudan has taken up next to an index number of 139 out of 180 countries on the press freedom index 2021 compared[Read More…]

As Muslim communities celebrate Ramadan festivities, South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on locals to pray for peace and forgiveness in the country. Yesterday, the Muslim brothers and sisters across South Sudan joined Muslims around the world to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David An activist is challenging the new wave of accusations between the SSPDF and the SPLA-IO forces that has marked a foot step of disturbing and violating the implementation of the transitional security arrangements agreed upon. In a statement extended to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the Executive[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem  The Ministry of Education in Twic County of Warrap State has distributed motorcycles to the Education Supervisors in the six Payams at Turalei town, in the County’s headquarter yesterday. The Education Director for Twic County, Mawith Angok Deng during the handover said that the decision to[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Economic expert is criticising the continued market inflation that has been affecting the market on poor price control mechanism by the government it’s through supervision. Abraham Mathoch, an economist and the Vice Chancellor for Dr. John Garang University made the remark to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Commissioner of Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has over the weekend issued a local order banning celebrity activities such as music concerts, disco and bar joints in the area. The County Commissioner David Otto Remson issued the order following a joint meeting held on[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The National Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu has raised concerns over random and high charges of bride price by some communities.  The Minister urged parents to reduce the excessive charges paving ways to unsuccessful marriages especially the youth. Dr. Bol Dhieu made[Read More…]

By Alex Digi The Governor of Western Equatoria state yesterday During the prayer of Eid el fitr have gone ahead warning   Muslim traders to distance themselves from politics otherwise it’s not going be easy for them. Thousands of Muslims in Yambio joins the rest of the World in celebrating Eid[Read More…]

May the joy in this period bring us everlasting peace Eid al Fitr. A day to celebrate the end of the Holy month of fasting to the Muslims, the month of Ramadan is a day of joy and festivities in town. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast-breaking,[Read More…]

By Adia Jildo The price of meat has risen as Muslim celebrate Eid-El-Fitr amidst increase in price of cattle. Locals in Juba complained on butchers’ highest sale of meat and chicken during Eid which affected town residents. Some of the locals and town venders who had spoken to No.1 Citizen[Read More…]