By Bida Elly David The reconstituted transitional national legislative assembly (TNLA) has invited India to aid South Sudan in development of its permanent constitution amid slow move on the formation of the constitution drafting committee, something activists and political analysts slammed. According to analysis carried by political analysts and activists,[Read More…]

By Gladys Kole The chairperson of National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Isaiah Chol Aruai has come out to clarify the purpose of the Population Estimation Survey report (PES) figures released recently saying it won’t be used for the 2024 election but rather for proper planning and development purpose. Last week[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Central Equatoria state government has vowed to apprehend the suspected cattle herders behind the recent killing along the Juba-Bor highway In a statement seen by No.1 Citizen daily newspaper yesterday, Andruga Mabe Saverino the state minister of information said the incident has already caused panic among[Read More…]

By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES) Emmanuel Adil Anthony has slammed the self-proclaimed chairman of the Boda Association known to No.1 Citizen by his single name Abraham. Speaking during his peace discernment tour held in Juba yesterday, the governor commended the contributions of the[Read More…]

By Emelda Siama John Lopula The government of Upper Nile State said it has dispatched a committee to return 41 abducted children that are being held hostage by Ayod spiritual Leader known as Makuach in Jonglei State.   Speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on phone yesterday, the press secretary[Read More…]

By Abraham Anyon Ngoor The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLA-IO) has accused the movement faction of South Sudan United Front Army (SSUF/A) being led by Dickson Gatluak of luring the youth to join their camp. Earlier, there was a media report that four SPLA-IO officers were detained in Rubkona[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David The Executive Director Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has slammed the council of ministers against halting the national electoral act being the key bill to determine the Country’s possibility for national election. In a statement extended to No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, Edmund Yakani said[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Authorities in Adjumani district local government have expressed concerns over the sustainability of the community woodlots established with the financial support from government and other development partners in the district aimed at addressing climate related concerns. According to the leaders, many of the groups always target[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Church of Uganda Priests of Madi West Nile Diocese renewed their priestly Vows, with a call by the Lord Bishop to return to holiness and devotion to the service of God. Following the Half day Clergy Conference at Emmanuel Cathedral Mvara, the Clergy of Madi West[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou The ministry of gender child and social welfare in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state revealed on Wednesday that it recorded 7 suicide deaths as gender-based violence cases have risen in Aweil town since January to date. The Director for gender at the ministry, Akot Angui Akot[Read More…]

By William Madouk Teenagers associated with nigger syndicates and motorbike robbers locally known as ‘Toronto Boys’ have been put on notice, and according to authority, patrolling will be beefed up and the police dragnet be entangled.   Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, issued a stern warning against[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Another parliamentary row is in the making at the national assembly as opposition lawmakers especially from the SPLM-IO were accused of being behind the recent impeachment trigger against the speaker of R-TNLA over corruption and mismanagement. The descending voice countering speaker Nunu’s impeachment stance came during[Read More…]

By Ephraim Modi Duku Sokiri  Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Justice Ruben Madol Arol, has yesterday presented three national Bills to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) for further scrutiny and appropriation into acts. This is in line with the revitalized peace implementation provision of reviewing various national laws[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David Members of parliament at the reconstituted national legislative assembly (R-TNLA) have been promised to pocket at least one month’s sitting allowance, by the house speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba, seemingly silencing the on-going impeachment threats against her from within the parliament. The news development announced to the[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko Juakali Western Equatorial state Governor, Alfred Futuyo Karaba has promised to finish the Yambio Freedom square shelter and kick off the rehabilitation of Gbudue stadium to help boost sporting activities in the state. On Monday governor Futuyo also pledged to support the local football association (LFA) champion[Read More…]