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...

TINUBU LAYING STRONG FOUNDATION FOR NIGERIA’S FUTURE - INFORMATION MINISTER . (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE


 Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future - Information Minister 


The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, fnipr, has maintained that the policies and programs of the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government have begun to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.


He made the statement earlier today during an interaction with support groups of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), at Radio House, Abuja.


“We have fulfilled many of our campaign promises. Students' loans have been achieved, and we have put an end to fuel subsidy corruption. Our states are receiving more money, local government autonomy has come to stay, and every region now has its development commission. 


“Our economy has rebounded, our foreign reserve is growing, inflation is dropping. We have embarked on massive infrastructure development across all sectors of the economy in all the six geo-political zones,” he added.


On fresh directives of President Tinubu on national security, the Minister noted that Mr. President has authorized recruitment of additional personnel into the Army and Police and fresh support for existing security outfits created by state governments, emphasizing that  these will mark a turning point in Nigeria’s war against insecurity.


“We are faced with the urgent need to defeat terrorism and banditry, restore and keep the nation safe for everyone, irrespective of their tribe and tongue or their religious faith, as guaranteed in our national constitution,” Information Minister reaffirming federal government’s firm resolve to stop at nothing in keeping the country safe.


On youth empowerment, Idris gave the assurance that President Tinubu will continue to advance the interests of the youth, adding that under this administration, an unprecedented number of youths have been appointed to head Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.


In his call to action, Idris urged the groups to get more involved in promoting the programs of the government and amplifying their successes and impacts. He stressed that the collective must stay united, upholding the founding principles that guide and sustain the All Progressives Congress.


The leaders of the delegation, Mrs. Adenike Abubakar and Dr. Abiola Moshood, on behalf of the groups, jointly pledged their continued, steadfast support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Tinubu administration.


Rabiu Ibrahim 

Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation. 


Thursday, November 27, 2025

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