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...

DEPUTY SPEAKER KALU COMMENDS PRESIDENT TINUBU'S ECONOMIC REFORMS, URGES SOUTH-EAST TO TAKE THE ADVANTAGE. (PHOTO).


 DEPUTY SPEAKER KALU COMMENDS PRESIDENT TINUBU'S ECONOMIC REFORMS, URGES SOUTH-EAST TO TAKE THE ADVANTAGE


The deputy speaker of the house of representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as courageous economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the nation’s economy.


Kalu said the reforms, though challenging, were necessary steps to reposition the economy and restore confidence in Nigeria’s financial system.


Ifeoma Ndu-Okolie reports that At a media chat in his country home in Bende LGA of Abia state, Rt. Hon. Kalu described the bold step by  president Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards repositioning the economy as courageous .


The reforms he noted were necessary to strengthen the economy and attract investments, calling on igbos to seize the opportunities created by the policies and contribute to economic growth.


The law maker stressed that governance should not be seen as a competition but a collaborative effort, adding that they should be allowed to execute intervention projects for the benefit of their constituents.


He called on the Abia state government to work in synergy with federal lawmakers to attract more federal projects and fast-track development in the state.


Rt. Hon. Kalu also explained that his earlier call on governor alex otti to join the all progressives congress was borne out of genuine concern for the development of abia state.


The media parley ended with the lawmaker advising journalist to always report facts and concentrate more on other aspects of the economy apart from politics.

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