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NUJ appoints Gov. Idris Grand Patron
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has appointed Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi as its Grand Patron for the state council. A statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday by Malam Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, said the NUJ National President, Alhaji Alhassan Yahaya-Abdullahi, presented the certificate to Gov. Idris in Abuja, formalising the…
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Journalism
NUJ, minister train North-West journalists on security reporting
Gusau Dec. 24, 2024 (NAN) The Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara Council, has partnered with the Minister of State, Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, to train North-West journalists on security reporting. The chapel’s Chairman, Ishaq Zakim disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau on Tuesday. Zaki said the chapel had set up a 13-man committee…
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Bago felicitates new NUJ executives
Gov. Umaru Bago has congratulated the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger Council, Mr Abu Nmodu and other officials on their reelection to pilot the affairs of the union. The Governor’s congratulatory message was sent through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim , issued on Sunday in Minna. According to Bago, the reelection of Nmodu and his…
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NUJ gets new executives in Niger
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger Council, on Saturday elected new executives to run its affairs for the next three years. Those elected included: Abu Nmodu of the Leadership Newspaper as Chairman, Urea Gana of the Newsline as the Vice-Chairman, Usman and Mohammad Chiji of Niger Radio as the Secretary. Others elected were: Abubakar Kuta of the State Ministry…
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NUJ chairman tasks journalists on continuous learningÂ
The Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos council, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, has called on journalists to be relentless learners. Ajayi made the call on Friday at the unveiling of ‘MyPHC Report’ and a health tool, ‘checkmyphc.org’, in Lagos. The unveiling was at the instance of Orodata Science, a data science and analytics company. Ajayi is also a Deputy Editor-In-Chief at…
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Protest: NUJ Edo restricts visitors to press centre
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo Council has announced the restriction of visitors to the Press Centre from 6p.m. until ongoing nationwide protest was over. In a statement on Friday in Benin by Comrade Festus Alenkhe and Andy Egbon, the Chairman and Secretary of the council, the centre would be closed from 6p.m. until further notice. “This is to…
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Defence
Updated: NUJ condemns abduction of Kaduna journalists, families
The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has vehemently condemned the abduction of its members on Saturday at about 10:30 pm in Kaduna. The condemnation is contained in a joint statement issued by the Council’s Chairman Asma’u Halilu and the Secretary, Gambo Sanga, issued in Kaduna on Sunday. The statement said, “NUJ has received with shock,…
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NUJ urges Tinubu to call Umahi to order for walking out on journalists
 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council has urged President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of Works and Housing, Sen. David Umahi to order for his walk out on Journalists. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Seccretary of Council, Osadebamwen Osaretin and Ochiaka Ugwu respectively on Wednesday in Abuja.…
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General News
FRSC partners media to reduce highway carnages
The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Thursday that strengthening its partnership with the media would ensure an adequate flow of information to save lives and minimise highway carnage. FRSC Sector Commander, Delta Command, Basset Eshiet, stated this while declaring open a one-day free driving training for journalists in Delta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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economy
CSOs, labour, govt collaborate to promote tax justice in Ebonyi
The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) labour unions, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Ebonyi government are to collaborate in enhancing tax justice in the state. This, they noted, would be achievable through mass education and the enlightenment of tax payers. The initiative was part of issues emanating from a tax awareness march on Monday at the Margret Umahi…
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NIPR, NUJ partner to tackle professional quackery
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have expressed readiness to collaborate, protect their professions, and fight against quacks in the industry. The two bodies made the commitment when the President and Chairman of the Council of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, and his team met with the President of NUJ, Mr. Chris Isiguzo,…
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Government must not be left alone in fight against insecurity, says NUJ president
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Chris Isiguzo, has called on Nigerians to support the government in addressing the challenges of security in the country. Isiguzo made the call when the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, and his team visited Iziguzo on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the…
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Gov. Otu appoints C’River NUJ Chairman as Chief Press Secretary
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has appointed Mr. Nsa Gil, the state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and correspondent of the Nation Newspapers, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Otu announced this in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, in Calabar on Monday. He said that the appointment takes immediate…
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Uzodimma, Anyanwu, others congratulate new Imo correspondents’ chapel officials
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has congratulated Mr. Chinonso Alozie, a correspondent of Vanguard newspaper in the state, on his election as Chairman, Correspondents’ Chapel in Imo. Oguwike Nwachuku, the governor’s chief press secretary, said in a statement on Friday that the governor was happy to hear that Alozie emerged as chairman from a process that was transparent, competitive, and…
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NUJ condemns attack on journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo state, (BCOS) Chapel, has condemned Saturday’s attack on the corporation’s news crew deployed to monitor the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in Lagos State. The crew members, comprising the Reporter, Lekan Shobowale, cameraman, Fólórunsó Abiala and the driver, Ope Adegoke, were assaulted and their equipment damaged by hoodlums led…
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I am pro press freedom, no govt succeeds without media influence – Oborevwori
Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, has assured members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, that if voted into power as governor, he would build on the existing cordial relationship between the union and the state government. Oborevwori gave the assurance on Tuesday at “The Platform” designed for Journalists…
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2023: Play roles well to ensure credibility – NUJ tells stakeholders
Mrs Sandra Udeike, Chairperson, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Headquarters Chapel, has called on stakeholders to play their roles well in the forthcoming general elections to ensure credibility. Udeike made the call in her address of welcome at a public lecture to celebrate the 2022 Press Week of the NUJ, FRCN Headquarters Chapel, Abuja,…
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