By William Madouk   The commissioner of Juba has denied any offense after an accusation that he allotted a piece of land to the Chief Defense Forces, Gen. Santino Deng Wol, and first lady, Mama Mary Ayen Mayardit. Charles Wani refuted being a land grabber and rubbished a document that[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has reaffirmed its commitment to consolidate peace and development efforts in the state. UNMISS Head of Field Office for Central Equatoria State, Mrs. Njoki Kinyanjui, said UNMISS will continue to support sustainable peace and development. UNMISS also commits[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has directed the relevant state ministries to formulate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an investment contract with Sangmu HK International Company Ltd. This came after the governor held a meeting with the company delegation led by Mr. Peny[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole/ Teddy Aweye   Munuki block council has imposed new regulations on bars and clubs, limiting their operation from 6 to 10 pm CAT and require approval letters to continue beyond the stated hours. Director of Munuki Block Council, Timon Wani M. Dere says that bar owners[Read More…]

By Aweye Teddy Onam   First female mayor of Juba City Council (JCC), H.W. Flora Gabriel Modi, officially assumed office yesterday with a promise to do her best. H.W. Flora said that it is a privilege for women to take over the challenge. “I’m so impressed, and there are lots[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria State transitional legislators are preparing to receive a lump sum paycheck as a portion of their recess allowances. The state minister of parliamentary and legal affairs presented a request before the State Cabinet to approve the cash. No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper has seen a[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark About 80 residents gathered in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County of Central Equatoria state in South Sudan, to witness reinstatement of a police post that closed down during 2016 conflict. Chanting that they have faced unlimited lawlessness and violence due to absence of law enforcement[Read More…]

By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of General Education, Cirisio Zacharia, issued a ministerial order restructuring and deploying career teachers to the Kajo-Keji County Education Office. In his ministerial order seen by this outlet, Cirisio appointed five staff to the county education office. The ministerial order came into effect[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County in Central Equatoria state of South Sudan is grappling with a power supply issue, as the county’s electricity usage exceeds its capacity. Power shortage caused significant disruptions at the main hospital (Yei Civil Hospital), forcing medical personnel to use torches for surgery. County Commissioner[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David A lawmaker representing Yei River County at the national assembly has decried the lack of security and the rampant killings in his constituency. Peter Lomude said on the 23rd of this month, Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) mobile forces killed two people and wounded one in[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark Faith-based institutions in South Sudan joined the world to mark International Peace Day with a call on citizens to generate peace on an individual basis and replicate it in communities and the nation. The appeal came during a peace rally organized by the Daughters of Mary[Read More…]

By William Madouk Central Equatoria State transitional legislative assembly lawmakers will soon receive substantial paychecks for unpaid salaries, two-month arrears, and a portion of their allowances. Hon. Isaac Aloro, the chairperson of parliament’s peace and security committee and who was acting speaker said he met with Governor Emmanuel Adil over[Read More…]

By William Madouk Central Equatoria State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies, Moro Isaac Jenesio said he is handicapped and stripped of his constitutional powers by the state governor. He said his roles were taken out and reassigned to entrusted state ministers and advisors close to governor, Emmanuel[Read More…]

By Kiden stela Central Equatoria state governor has sacked Juba city Acting Mayor, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, from office. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, on Friday, issued a gubernatorial decree for the revocation of the assignment of Emmanuel Khamis Richard as the commissioner of Lainya County as well as caretaker mayor of Juba[Read More…]

By Charles K. Mark A new Bishop of Kejo-Keji diocese has been urged to step out of his comfort zone to serve the people. Archbishop of the Central Equatoria Internal Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Paul Pitia Yugusuk made the urge during the enthronement of Bishop[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is set to hand over two community radio stations in Morobo and Lainya counties of Central Equatoria State. The two community radios are Iyete FM 87.7 in Morobo and Unity 100.8 FM in Lainya county, which will be handed over[Read More…]