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...

YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE IN VAIN- SAYS COMMANDER CORPS OF ARTILLERY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE IN VAIN

...says Commander Corps of Artillery


The Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General John Olusegun Adeyemo assured that the sacrifices of our fallen heroes will not be in vain. He stressed this during the Interdenominational Service held at St Andrew's Military Church Kontagora to mark the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Service today, Sunday 11 January 2026.  The service is sequel to the Juma'at prayers  held at the Cantonment Mosque for national peace and unity in addition to coveting prayers of our God to lead our nation. Both events are part of the Programme for the AFCRD for Year 2026.


While conveying the Goodwill Message of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu NAM, for the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD), the CCA also enjoined military petsonnel to be committed, professional and remain resolute at all times to perform constitutional roles effectively in the media sensitive of the prevailing operating environment. 


He reiterates the importance of Nigerian Army's role in ensuring the nation remains an entity. He further emphasised that as we honour our fallen heroes and acknowledge the contribution of all veterans and serving personnel for celebration,  we all should collectively  put the national unity of our motherland in focus, in order to efficiently conquer the myriad of concerning issues relating to national security and regional stability. 


Preaching during the service, the Chaplains Roman Catholic Captain Reverend Father Victor Owah appreciated the theme for the Year: Valour, Sacrifice and Unity: Honouring our Heroes, and relates it to Verse 1 - 7 of the Chapter 1 of the Book of Joshua.  The Father underscores the importance of valour, sacrifice, and commitment for progress and urges all to fight for unity and peace from the home front towards  promoting national security.


During the intercessory prayers, prayers were offered for the success of Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff and other Service Chiefs as well as other military leadership commanders at various levels for God's guidance at all times for a prosperous and fulfilling Year 2026. 


Highlights of the service were praises, songs by different organisations, and group photograph. 


OMALE INNOCENT PRINCE

Captain 

Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 

Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery

11 January 2026

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