By William Madouk Garang President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday sacked the governor of Upper Nile State and replaced several SPLM-IO members in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Council of States, and other officials in several States. In presidential decrees read on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on[Read More…]

By Mary Poni Renowned University Professor, Taban Lo-Lyiong has bitterly blamed the Ministry of General Education over spotted series of errors and technical mistakes in the newly unified South Sudan’s General Education curriculum for primary eight students. In an exclusive interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Professor Lo-lyiong said that[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Council of Ministers has approved the sum of over 61 Billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) as salary in Friday’s cabinet meeting as budget for University lecturers and their supporting staff salaries increment. This development transpired following numerous strike waged by lecturers at public universities across[Read More…]

By Martha John Savio – Kitgum Uganda Uganda has celebrated its 37th Liberation Day anniversary yesterday under the theme: “Our resolute efforts to transform Uganda is a promise we shall fulfill.” The main celebration was held at Kakumiro district in western Uganda although, other districts and sub counties’ celebrations will[Read More…]

By Alex Daniel Digi Health Authorities in Tambura County Hospital said, there is increase in cases of Mental Health in the area over the past one year. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the Mental Health Psychological Officer in Tambura County Hospital, Cosmos Alioni said since last year, he has[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David An upcoming young politician and former guild president for Upper Nile University has slammed some State governors over the rampant insecurities across the States and using of youth to destroy communities across the Country. Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, Emmanuel Ladu Kose the former[Read More…]

By Alex Digi A National Organization called Rescue Initiative in South Sudan this week, Monday conducted a public concert for Peace in Tambura County of Western Equatoria State. The concert titled “Health for Peace Concert”, brought together four groups of Tribes namely; Azande, Balanda, Dinka and Jur Chol (Luo), the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The mayor of Juba city Council has set a security strategy to dig out sex workers and their customers in a bid to stop prostitution and drug consumption in the city. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, H.W Michael Lado Allah-Jabu the Juba city mayor said[Read More…]

By Mary Poni The long serving professor in Africa and abroad in the department of Education Taban Lo-Liyong has been unanimouslynominated for the LEADS-AFRICA awards by the South Sudan General Students’ Union (SSGSU). Professor Lo-Liyong acknowledged the good national service of South Sudan general students’ union for what they have[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang The Parliament of Lakes State has announced breaking for 3 months’ recess. The pronouncement was made by Zechariah Puoric Matuong; the chairperson of information committee in Lakes State revitalized transitional legislative assembly in Rumbek yesterday. While speaking to media, Zechariah said the 3 months’ break will[Read More…]

By William Madouk Garang The government has written to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan over a request seeking support for conducting a free, fair and credible election at the end of the transitional period. Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs in a letter dated January[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The National Ministry of General Education and Instructions has rubbished accusations of leaking examination papers to students across the Country. This statement came during a press statement on the pronouncement of examination timetable for Certificate of Primary Examinations (CPE). Speaking during the press conference at the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David South Sudan National examinational council has set timetable for Certificate of Primary Examination (CPE) to commence on the 13th –February-2023 followed by the beginning of the new academic year. This development was disclosed during a press conference convened by the ministry of general education concerning the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Deputy Minister of General Education and Instructions has warned that it will take tough measures against private institutions of learning who impose high tuition fees to learners without their consent. Speaking during a press conference yesterday, Martin Tako, the deputy minister of General Education said[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has directed commercial banks to close bank accounts created by some government institutions across the country. This directive came after the Central Bank had noticed several financial transactions made directly between commercial banks and the national bank across the Country.[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Secretary General of SPLM blames the international community for supporting its peace partner, the SPLM-IO. He alleged that the main political rival is backed up by some members of the international community who stood against the ruling party and the leadership of the country. This[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Humanitarian Coordinator of the United Nations has estimated that over 9.4 million vulnerable South Sudanese population will need urgent life-saving assistance and protection in 2023 in comparison to 8.9 million populations in 2022. He cited the on-going crisis that has massively impacted on citizens besides[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Spokesperson of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), said that the special Military Court Martial in Juba has suspended the trial of the suspected murderer of four people in Warrap State on the 7th of January 2023. The suspension follows an objection by the defending[Read More…]