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…]
Year: 2023
Nationals grieve amidst robust Labour Act
By Mamer Abraham Despite the enactment of the Labour Act 2017, meant to be a beacon of hope and safeguard against the oppression of workers, many South Sudanese continue to be exploited, sexually harassed and get peanut pay from foreign-owned entities. One of the arguments that dominated the public[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…]
Breaking Down the Walls of Justice: Crisis in Nimule’s Legal System
Gama Hassan Oscas A society’s strength is intrinsically tied to the fairness, accountability, and effectiveness of its legal system. Recent events in Nimule, a town on the border of South Sudan and Uganda, have brought to light a profoundly disturbing breakdown in the local justice system. The abuse of[Read More…]
God is still in control
Sometimes we truly don’t understand what wrong we have done to deserve everything that we innocently go through in this life. We don’t even understand why God doesn’t give us a break in this painful life. The never-ending struggle and pain make it easier for us to believe that God[Read More…]
Heading an elephant and carrying a giraffe at hand simultaneously
I tasted the flavour of journalism in the depth of medicine, and I found it hard to transfer to journalism to do it as a main course to excel in. The taste is sweet, adorable, and magnetic and so are the mentors who encourage me to continue writing alongside my[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…]
Sell V8s to build schools, hospitals, boost Agriculture
By Kiden Stela Mandela Yesterday morning, on my way to the workplace, passing via government offices; I couldn’t believe my eyes, seeing a lot of V8s packed outside. As I continued, more others were around big hotels, especially Radisson Blue, Pyramid Hotel, and Crown Hotel. If we can see[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…]
No pay, no budget-MPs
By William Madouk Central Equatoria legislators have vowed not to debate the state draft budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 unless their salary arrears and allowances are paid. The house speaker, Peter Wani Kulang received the draft budget from the minister of finance but declined to table it, saying their[Read More…]
Agany urges citizens to acquire National IDs as elections looms
By Aweye Teddy Onam A lawmaker urges citizens to process national identity Cards to be recognized as South Sudanese for easy registration and voting in 2024 general elections. Hon. John Agany Deng, spokesperson for the National Parliament, made the call during parliamentary sitting on Wednesday. The National Assembly was[Read More…]