By Hou Akot Hou A national Member of Parliament, Hon. Madut Biar Yel, who hails from Greater Gom-juer constituency in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, distanced himself from a land-related dispute in his area. MP Madut faulted rumormongers for instigating a land dispute that arose recently,[Read More…]
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Reckless driver kills two, in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least two women from Nyanruet village of Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State were tragically killed on Sunday while walking along the highway towards Yargot Piny-dong. State Traffic Police Director, Mou Dut blamed the accident on “over speeding by a reckless driver”.[Read More…]
Bright Stars Land Prestigious London Warm-Up match against Team USA
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s basketball team, the Bright Stars, is gearing up for the Olympics in style. They’ll face the mighty United States of America in a friendly match held in London before heading to Paris. The exciting news comes after the Bright Stars secured their spot[Read More…]
Al-Salam FC under warning against football violence
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National League’s organizing committee has taken disciplinary action against Al-Salam FC, following an abandoned match against Al-Merriekh FC Bentiu on Sunday. The incident involved Al-Salam FC fans, who invaded the pitch during a game that was played on May 19th at Wau Stadium.[Read More…]
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THE BENEFITS OF SERVING THE LORD
By Very Rev. Nathaniel Garang Aduotdiit The purpose of our existence is for the service of God. Some years ago, I had an accident where two people died on the spot. I as well gave off the ghost. I didn’t actually know where I was until a brother who[Read More…]
Central Equatoria state aids returnees
By James Innocent Central Equatoria state leadership under, Governor Augustino Jadala Wani delivered essential supplies to returnees in Senema Boma, Yei River County. The aid package included over 10 tons of maize flour, cooking oil, beans, and agricultural tools. The vital assistance comes as hundreds of families return from[Read More…]
Armed Youths raid recovered cattle at army barracks
By Yang Ater Yang A group of armed youths from Pakam community, Rumbek North County attacked a military base in Malek Payam, Rumbek Central County to raid cattle, on Sunday. Lakes State police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac while confirming the incident to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper,[Read More…]
Yei Welcomes New Executive Director, Seeks State Government Support
By James Innocent Yei River County in Central Equatoria received a new Executive Director, Hillary Konga, on Monday. Central Equatoria State Minister of Local Government, Leon Ade, accompanied Konga to a welcoming ceremony in Yei. Yei County Commissioner Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa briefed Minister Ade on Yei’s current situation. He[Read More…]
Two people killed in Rumbek Counties
By Yang Ater Yang At least two people have been killed at two sperate cases in Rumbek Central and East Counties of Lakes state. According to the State Police Spokesman, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, in the first incident, a young man was shot dead at Abut cattle camp after[Read More…]
Kiir fires top Unity state, Ruweng leaders
President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Monday decree, relieved Unity state governor, Dr. Joseph Nguen Monytuil, from his position and appointed Riek Biem Tap long, in replacement. In another set of decrees, the President also relieves Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area, Stefano Wieu de Mialek and replacing him with Tiop[Read More…]
IGAD Calls for Regional Action on Climate Change.
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC) has urged the Greater Horn of Africa countries to develop frameworks to combat impact of climate change. Dr. Gulied Artan, ICPAC’s Director, was speaking at the 67th Greater Horn of African Outlook Forum for[Read More…]
South Sudan celebrates International Museum Day
By Charles K Mark South Sudan, a country without a single museum, has on Monday joined the globe for the first time, to mark International Museum Day, this year, in Juba. Celebrated on the 18th of May every year since 1977, the event is designed to increase public awareness[Read More…]
Igga tips three state bosses to tackle insecurity
By William Madouk Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, urged governors of Western and Central Equatoria States, as well as Pibor Chief Administrator, to tackle simmering insecurity in their respective regions. Igga, who is also the first deputy chairman of the ruling party, the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
Idleness is our enemy – Manyang
By William Madouk South Sudan prides itself on abundant resources, but there is laziness in converting this into usefulness. The third deputy chairman of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and senior presidential advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk, lamented of a beloved country. Mr. Manyang was speaking during swearing-in of Gen.[Read More…]
Parliament postpones scrutiny of Kiir’s speech over absence of ministers
By Bida Elly David National Legislative Assembly on Monday adjourned scrutiny of President Salva Kiir’s inaugural policy speech over absence of cabinet ministers at the august house. Lawmakers were supposed to deliberate on President Kiir’s inaugural speech which he delivered during the resumption of parliament after return from a[Read More…]
NULLIFIED:Minister objects exorbitant parties’ registration fees
By Bida Elly David Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ruben Madol, has nullified the high fees for registration of political parties aiming to partake in the December polls. In a statement seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Monday, responding to complaints from political parties over the[Read More…]
What the new VC of the University of Juba should improve on
It is unfortunate that the tuition fees dance to the ugly tune of the dollar rate. As the dollar rate rises to a higher level every year, its tune makes the tuition fees crazy to jump two steps ahead of it. The tuition fees have been on the rise since[Read More…]
All my thoughts after 40 hours of trying to be happy
I am here to now not talk about the race between the lion and the zebra. I want to take you through a different journey, the struggle of mankind to find a place to call home, which is always temporary. The universe as we all know is too big for[Read More…]
Keeping aside the saying that “Africans believe by seeing”, considering proficient alerts on rainfall patterns helps in mitigating losses of lives and property. South Sudan was forewarned of Saturday-Sunday downpours with flash floods that destroyed houses and other property, but Juba residents paid little attention. According to the meteorological weather[Read More…]