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...

LAGOS FIRE RESCUED AGED MAN FROM ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Lagos Fire Rescued Aged Man From Attempted Suicide


The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call at exactly 10:09 hours concerning a rescue incident at No. 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline, Aboru, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State.


Upon receipt of the call, the Agency's Rescue Crew alongside personnel from the Abesan Fire Station were immediately dispatched to the scene and arrived at 10:20 hours.


The incident involved an 84-year-old male adult who reportedly fell into a well estimated to be about 140 feet deep. Preliminary observations suggest a suspected case of attempted suicide, as the well was adequately protected and securely covered.


The victim was successfully recovered by the rescue team and subsequently handed over to the family members for further necessary attention. The exact cause of the incident is subjected to further investigation.


The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reiterates its commitment to prompt emergency response and urges members of the public to seek help and report emergencies through the appropriate channels when in distress.


Margaret Adeseye

Controller General

Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service

January 27, 2026.

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