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14 candidates sign peace accord ahead of Oyo NUJ election

No fewer than fourteen candidates contesting in the forthcoming election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, have signed a peace pact. The peace accord was signed by the candidates on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capital. It was attended by the representative of the Commissioner of Police in the state, ACP
14 candidates sign peace accord ahead of Oyo NUJ election

No fewer than fourteen candidates contesting in the forthcoming election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, have signed a peace pact.

The peace accord was signed by the candidates on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capital.

It was attended by the representative of the Commissioner of Police in the state, ACP Coker Shado; former Chairman of the union, Alhaji Soladoye Adewole; and the outgoing Chairman, Ademola Babalola.

DAILY POST gathered that the NUJ election has been fixed for December 9, 2025.

Our correspondent learnt that the peace accord became necessary to ensure a free and fair election.

The executive positions in the union are chairman, vice chairman, secretary, treasurer, financial secretary, assistant secretary and internal auditor.

Those who signed the peace accord include Adebayo Raji (Correspondents’ Chapel), Oladapo Olusola (Federal Ministry of Information), Akeem Abas (Correspondents’ Chapel), Atilola Abiodun (State Information), Adeniji Olamide (State Information), and Adu Dayo (FRCN).

Others are Imran Khalid (Oke-Ogun), Animashaun Rofiah (NTA), Ishola Olamiposi (BCOS), Adebayo Abdul Rofih (BCOS), Morenikeji Moses (FRCN), Oladipo Bosede (NFTV), Akinjola Olubode (BCOS), and Alimi Nurudeen (Nigerian Tribune).

DAILY POST reports that the fifteenth candidate, Nwaoko Samuel of the Nigerian Tribune newspaper, was absent at the peace accord.

Chairman of the credentials screening committee, Ismail Fasasi, while addressing the gathering, noted that the peace pact was necessary to ensure a free and fair election.

He urged the candidates and their supporters to maintain decorum and sportsmanship throughout the electoral process.

Fasasi said: “I urge all stakeholders to adhere to the principles outlined in the Peace Accord. Let us work together to create an environment that allows electorates to exercise their rights without fear or intimidation.”

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US may send troops, launch air strikes in Nigeria – Trump ​

President Donald Trump of the United States has repeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over the killings of Christians, after the Nigerian Presidency suggested a meeting to resolve the issue. Trump said this while fielding questions from journalists aboard Air Force One on Sunday. When asked if he was considering U.S. troops
US may send troops, launch air strikes in Nigeria – Trump ​

President Donald Trump of the United States has repeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over the killings of Christians, after the Nigerian Presidency suggested a meeting to resolve the issue.

Trump said this while fielding questions from journalists aboard Air Force One on Sunday.

When asked if he was considering U.S. troops on the ground in Nigeria or air strikes, Trump replied: “Could be, I mean, a lot of things, I envisage a lot of things.

“They’re killing the Christians and killing them in very large numbers. We’re not going to allow that to happen,” he added.

DAILY POST recalls that Trump, in an explosive post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, said that he asked the Pentagon to map out a possible plan of attack in Nigeria, one day after warning that Christianity was “facing an existential threat” in Africa’s most populous country.

According to Trump, if Nigeria does not stem the killings, the United States will attack and “it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians.”

Meanwhile, Daniel Bwala, spokesperson for Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, stated on Sunday that Nigeria is America’s partner in the global fight against terrorism.

Bwala said that Nigeria welcomes U.S. support to fight terrorism as long as it respects its territorial integrity.

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Governor Alia urges Nigerians to embrace patriotism, pray for nation’s progress

The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has called on Nigerians to rekindle their spirit of patriotism and faith as essential ingredients for building a stronger and more united nation. Speaking during a Holy Mass at the Government House Chapel in Makurdi, he emphasized the need for citizens to imbibe the spirit of
Governor Alia urges Nigerians to embrace patriotism, pray for nation’s progress

The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has called on Nigerians to rekindle their spirit of patriotism and faith as essential ingredients for building a stronger and more united nation.

Speaking during a Holy Mass at the Government House Chapel in Makurdi, he emphasized the need for citizens to imbibe the spirit of nationalism by showing love for their country and maintaining a positive outlook despite prevailing challenges.

The Governor further cautioned against acts or utterances that undermine national unity, urging Nigerians instead to promote peace, hope, and mutual responsibility.

According to the Governor, “Nigeria belongs to all of us. We must continue to pray for our country, believe in her potential, and contribute our quota to her growth. National development is a collective task that requires our unity, optimism, and hard work.”

Governor Alia offered special prayers for the repose of departed souls, including members of the Armed Forces who paid the ultimate price for national security, as well as for past leaders and every Nigerian striving for a better future. He prayed for God’s wisdom, strength, and divine protection upon all citizens.

Reaffirming his administration’s dedication to peace, development, and moral rejuvenation, the Governor assured that his government would continue to implement policies that uplift the welfare of Benue people and contribute to Nigeria’s overall progress.

He urged Nigerians across all faiths and regions to remain steadfast in their prayers for the country’s peace, stability, and prosperity, adding that collective faith and patriotic action remain the bedrock of a great nation.

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It’s not true – Presidency clears air on Tinubu’s visit to White House Tuesday

The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu will visit the White House on Tuesday to meet with United States Vice President J.D. Vance. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in a post on X on Monday described the report as false and misleading. The clarification comes
It’s not true – Presidency clears air on Tinubu’s visit to White House Tuesday

The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu will visit the White House on Tuesday to meet with United States Vice President J.D. Vance.

Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in a post on X on Monday described the report as false and misleading.

The clarification comes after President Donald Trump threatened possible military action against Nigeria if nothing is done quickly about an alleged persecution and killing of Christians in Nigeria.

DAILY POST reported that Trump also had recently designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern.

The US President cited what he described as ongoing violence against Christians and failure of the government to protect religious minorities.

However, the Nigerian government strongly denied persecution of any religious groups in Nigeria.

Reacting to a report about Tinubu’s impending visit to to the White House, Presidency described the publication as fuelling unnecessary speculation and uninformed commentary about the President’s diplomatic schedule.

Ajayi clarified that if President Tinubu were to visit the White House, such a meeting would be with the U.S. President, not the Vice President.

He wrote: “There is a Sahara Reporters story that President Tinubu is going to the US on Tuesday to see US Vice President J.D Vance. That story is not true. I can see that the fake news by Sahara has become the basis for some uninformed commentaries since yesterday. If President Tinubu is going to the White House, he won’t be going to see a Vice President.”

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Trump: IPOB started claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria in 2016 – Daniel Bwala

The Presidency on Monday disclosed that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, started the alleged “hoax” of Christian genocide in Nigeria in 2016. President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this during an interview on TVC’s Your View. This comes as President Donald Trump of the United States, US, has designated Nigeria as a Country
Trump: IPOB started claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria in 2016 – Daniel Bwala

The Presidency on Monday disclosed that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, started the alleged “hoax” of Christian genocide in Nigeria in 2016.

President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this during an interview on TVC’s Your View.

This comes as President Donald Trump of the United States, US, has designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over reports of genocide against Christians.

However, Bwala said: “Since that IPOB started this thing as far back as 2016, amplifying the false narrative that there is a genocide against the Christians in Nigeria.

Those that are killed are more of the Islamic faith than of the Christian faith. And government will be irresponsible if all we sit down, we’ll be talking about how many are killed Christians, how many are killed Muslims.

That’s why we’ve maintained consistently the position that it is criminal elements, and we are joining and forcing a common force so we can find them; we don’t profile the killing.

Now, those who profile the killing actually are the people who have an agenda against the Nigerian state. And this whole hoax of Christian genocide started from IPOB.

There was an investigative report that was conducted last week. I think Arise News mirrored that in their Stories Trending, which says that IPOB started this thing as far back as 2016, amplifying the false narrative that there is a genocide against the Christians in Nigeria.

Unfortunately, that fake news, that falsehood, made it to the ears of senators in the United States, like Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Randy Moore, and the rest of them. This is the kind of quagmire that we have found ourselves in.

But dialogue helps in deepening the conversation and identifying the problem. First, we and the American government have a lot of things that we have shared interests in.

So this is how you start a diplomacy conversation, find areas where you both agree, and then you realize that the areas you disagree are not as much as the areas you agree, and you’ll find a solution to it.”

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Genocide in Nigeria: Misunderstanding will be clarified when Trump, Tinubu meet – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has hinted that there might be a misunderstanding of comments made by United States President Donald Trump regarding the alleged genocide in Nigeria. Bwala said that when Trump and Tinubu meet, the misunderstanding would eventually be clarified. The presidential spokesman, who had disclosed the news
Genocide in Nigeria: Misunderstanding will be clarified when Trump, Tinubu meet – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has hinted that there might be a misunderstanding of comments made by United States President Donald Trump regarding the alleged genocide in Nigeria.

Bwala said that when Trump and Tinubu meet, the misunderstanding would eventually be clarified.

The presidential spokesman, who had disclosed the news of a planned meeting between Tinubu and Trump, insisted that there was no genocide in Nigeria.

Speaking with BBC World Service on Sunday, Bwala assured that Nigeria will partner with the international community to tackle insecurity in the country.

He said: “I believe there’s been a misunderstanding of President Donald Trump’s recent remarks. When the leaders eventually meet, I am confident they will have the opportunity to clarify these issues.

There is no genocide taking place in Nigeria; rather, the nation faces serious security challenges that have affected people across all faiths, including Christians.

During President Trump’s first administration, his executive action facilitated the sale of arms to Nigeria to strengthen our fight against insurgency.

Nigeria remains a sovereign nation, and while collaboration with international partners in addressing insecurity is welcome, any form of intervention must respect our sovereignty.

It would not be diplomatically appropriate for the United States to take unilateral action without engagement and consent from the Nigerian government.”

Genocide in Nigeria: Misunderstanding will be clarified when Trump, Tinubu meet – Presidency