Oriontimes News Desk| April 14, 20246 With just 11 days left, anticipation is building across Osun State as the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Osun State Chapter, intensifies preparations for the highly anticipated Youth in Governance Conference 2026. The countdown is no longer gradual, it is accelerating. Stakeholders, young leaders, and aspiring changemakers are being urged to seize the moment as registration remains open but limited. Organizers describe the conference as more than just a gathering. It is a platform where ideas are expected to evolve into tangible action, where emerging voices will be amplified, and where the future of governance in Osun and beyond will be actively shaped. “This is where conversations turn into action, where young leaders step forward, and where the future is not merely discussed but decided,” a statement from the council emphasized. The event is scheduled to hold on April 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at the Osogbo Grammar School Conference ...
United States Congresswoman Sara Jacobs has condemned President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military action against Nigeria over allegations of “Christian genocide,” describing the comments as “reckless and highly irresponsible.”
Jacobs, a Democratic lawmaker known for her work on foreign affairs and global security, faulted Trump’s remarks, warning that such inflammatory statements could strain diplomatic relations and escalate tensions unnecessarily.
According to her, decisions involving military force must be grounded in verified intelligence and undertaken in partnership with Congress, not issued as “political threats.”
She emphasised that Nigeria, as a key strategic partner of the United States in Africa, deserves constructive engagement rather than public threats capable of destabilising the region.
Jacobs also urged U.S. authorities to prioritise diplomatic dialogue, support for democratic institutions, and humanitarian interventions where necessary, instead of rhetoric that could inflame conflict.
Her remarks come amid ongoing debates in Washington over how the U.S. should respond to concerns about religious freedoms and insecurity in parts of Nigeria.
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