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...

LASG ADVISES INTENDING CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS ON SPIRITUAL REJUVENATION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 LASG ADVISES INTENDING CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS ON SPIRITUAL REJUVENATION 


The Lagos State Government has urged Christian intending pilgrims to stay focused during the upcoming pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan, considering it a period for spiritual rejuvenation.


Speaking at a one-day orientation seminar, held recently at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, the  Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs, Adewunmi Gbolahan Ogunsanya, stated that the seminar aimed to educate pilgrims on their roles and advise them in preparation for the pilgrimage ahead. 


Ogunsanya urged the intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state and country, emphasising that unity was crucial for a successful journey.


Board Secretary Okudero Gbolabo Omoniyi Ph.D. emphasised the spiritual nature of the journey, saying, "You must be intentional to avoid distractions." Okudero advised pilgrims to dress modestly, eat moderately, stay with their groups, obey the laws of the holy lands, follow tour guides' instructions, maintain good conduct, and prioritise prayer.


The operation staff, which included clerks, media, medical, and administrative teams, were taken through their roles and responsibilities. Okudero further commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for his support and the State  Government for creating a viable platform for a smooth pilgrimage journey. 


The first batch of 2025 intending pilgrims will depart on January 31, 2026, and the second batch in February.

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