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...

NAWFIA COMMUNITY CELEBRATES 2025 MASS RETURN, RAISES DEVELOPMENT FUND. (PHOTO).


 Nawfia Community Celebrates 2025 Mass Return, Raises Development Fund


Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has celebrated its 2025 Mass Return, a colourful event that showcased  the community's rich culture, longevity and unity.


Speaking during the ceremony held at Nawfia Civic Centre, the President General of Nawfia Progressive Union, Chief Daniel Okoye explained that the occasion is a powerful reminder of their shared heritage, enduring bonds and collective responsibility to build a stronger, safer and more prosperous Nawfia.


He  called for a strong and sustained support for critical community initiatives such as Nawfia security; which he said is central to safeguarding lives and property, the Nawfia Trust Fund; designed to provide a structured and transparent means of supporting development projects, completion of the Nawfia Civic Centre, among others.


In his remarks, the Chief of Protocol to Governor Chukwuma Soludo and indigene of Nawfia, Chief Chinedu Nwoye, who noted that the community has benefited from the good governance of Governor Soludo, said that Nawfia takes the mass return seriously because it is a unifying factor; helping them celebrate their close family ties, affinity and brotherly love.


While breaking the Kola nut, the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Dan Obelle described Nawfia mass return that holds every three years as a blessing to the community because they have used it to execute gigantic projects that bring development to the area.


Chief Joseph Okafor stated that Nawfia mass return 2025 is the triumph of peace and unity, and appreciated the sons and daughters of the community, both at home and in the diaspora, for participating actively in the ceremony.


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