AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

FRIENDS DONATED N20 MILLION TO SARAH MARTINS’ CHARITY, SEYI TINUBU CLARIFIES. (PHOTO).


 Friends donated N20 million to Sarah Martins’ charity, Seyi Tinubu clarifies


Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has clarified donating N20 million to actress Sarah Martins’ Golden Heart Foundation, stating it was some of his friends volition to do so.

In a statement on his Instagram story, Tinubu stated that he did not make the donation but was informed that some of his friends had raised funds to support Martins’ charity work.

He wrote: “I have been informed that some friends of mine, moved by compassion, raised funds to support a young woman who had an encounter with the law over an environmental violation.

“Their intention, I believe, was to help her secure a proper space to run her business, not to undermine the law. I appreciate their kindness and concern.

“That said, I must emphasise that while their hearts were in the right place, I do not support any act that violates the laws of Lagos State”.

Tinubu emphasised that while he appreciates the kindness and concern shown by his friends, he does not support any act that violates the laws of Lagos State.

“Lagos thrives on order, and Nigeria’s strength depends on our collective respect for both our law and order, empathy and patriotism must always go together,” he stated.

The controversy began when Sarah Martins announced on social media that she had received a N20 million donation from Seyi Tinubu to support her charity work.

She alleged officials disrupted her outreach, seized equipment, and left her with minor burns from hot oil during the altercation.

However, the Lagos State Government has since defended the actions of its officials, maintaining that Martins engaged in unauthorised street cooking on a public road median, a violation of environmental and safety regulations.

Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that while the State appreciates charitable initiatives, such activities must comply with the law to avoid obstructing traffic or endangering lives.

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