By Ebriku John Friday In the spirit of the Christmas celebration, the political leader of Igbekurikor Community in Ugaga Ward of Yala LGA of Cross River State and CEO of Yegraowo Integrated Farms Nigeria Ltd, Hon Dr Gabriel Bravo Oluohu has splashed over N5.5 million in cash, farm imputes, educational materials and gift items to celebrate with people of his community and other Yala communities. The colourful event was held yesterday at the Community Primary School, Igbekurikor, Yala LGA and first of its kind attracted hundreds of people across Yala…
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Yuletide: Grace Ike-led Exco Distributes Over 600 Bags Of Rice To FCT Journalists
In a demonstration of unwavering commitment to members’ welfare, the Grace Ike-led Executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday distributed over 600 bags of rice to support its members during the yuletide season. The event, held at the NUJ FCT Secretariat, was marked by an air of excitement and camaraderie among members. Attendees exchanged cheerful pleasantries, reflecting the season’s spirit, as they eagerly awaited the chairman’s remarks. Many expressed gratitude for the thoughtful gesture, which underscored the union’s dedication to its members’ well-being.…
Read MoreTINUBU SUPPORT GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL
The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai as its new Director General. Dr. Yakasai’s appointment takes effect from Monday, December 23rd 2024, and he succeeds Arch Umar Ibrahim, who was appointed as the Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency by President Bola Tinubu. Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, expressed his delight at Dr. Yakasai’s appointment . “We are thrilled to have Dr. Yakasai on board,” said Adeyanju. “His wealth of experience, expertise, and passion for grassroots politics make him…
Read MoreNUJ Mourns Death Of Member, Ogonnaya Umeham
By Ebriku John Friday The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has expressed deep shock over the death of its member and former Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, Prophetess Ogonnaya Regina Umeham. Prophetess Umeham passed away on Friday after a prolonged illness. She was a former staff member of Daily Times Newspapers and, until her death, served as the News Editor of Weekenders Magazine. This devastating news comes while the council is still grieving the loss of another member, the late Rafat Idris.…
Read MoreTears As Alhassan, Isiguzo, Ike, Others Bid Former NUJ FCT Council Scribe Rafat Farewell
By Ebriku John Friday The former Secretary of Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT, the late Rafat Idris Salami was on Friday buried at the Gudu Cemetery according to Islamic rites amidst tears, weeping and tributes. Reputable journalists and leaders of the union including the National President of the NUJ, Malam Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, immediate past President, Dr Chris Isiguzo, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike and others were present to bid departed former council scribe farewell. The late Rafat Idris Salami, who was…
Read MoreNUJ Christmas Carol: Journalists Deserve Commendation, Rest – Grace Ike
…calls for unity, love among journalists By Ebriku John Friday Following prevailing challenges in the media space, the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council, Comrade Grace Ike, Thursday, asserted that journalists deserve commendation and rest during the yuletide season in order to refresh and render efficient and effective service to their organisations, Nigerians and world at large. Speaking at the NUJ Christmas Carol 2024 organised by the NUJ FCT Council, Ike pointed out that journalists have remained resilient and courageous as they have selflessly served…
Read MoreNUJ FCT Council Mourns Sudden Death of Former Council Secretary, Rafat Idris
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has mourned the sudden demise of the former Secretary of the Council, Mrs. Rafat Idris. Mrs Rafat died in the early hours of Friday, December 20th 2024, in Abuja after a brief illness. In a statement signed by the Secretary of Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, described the untimely death of the former Secretary as a huge shock to the Union. According to the statement, “The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council received the news of the sudden death of the former Secretary, Mrs…
Read MoreNUJ FCT Council Commiserates Member, Emmanuel Fateman Over Loss Of Wife
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has with a deep heart commiserated with Mr. Emmanuel Fateman of the Inside Source Magazine on the sudden death of his dear wife, Temidayo Fateman. Mrs.Temidayo Fateman reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday December 18th 2024 after a brief illness at Alliance Hospital Garki Abuja. In a statement signed by the Secretary of Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle and made available to journalists on Thursday in Abuja described the late Temidayo as a woman with a large heart who is passionate…
Read MoreNOA, Stakeholders Sensitize Nigerians On Insecurity, Get-rich-quick Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, Others
By Ebriku John Friday Amid challenges across the country, the National Orientation Agency (NOA), and other stakeholders, yesterday, sensitized Nigerians on critical issues bordering their lives including insecurity, HIV/AIDS, Get-rich-quick syndrome, Tax reform bills, and others. The Director, NOA, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Directorate, Mrs. Ijeoma Agbanusi, in an address of welcome, delivered at a stakeholders engagement/town hall meeting on ‘World AIDS/HIV Day, Security Awareness, campaign against Get-rich-quick syndrome, World Human Rights Day, and Tax Reform Bills’ held in Abuja, drew attention to the issues. Some stakeholders in attendance include,…
Read MoreNNPCL Pledges Support For NUJ FCT Council
…As Grace Ike-led NUJ Executive Seeks Collaboration for Developmental Reporting Ebriku John Friday The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has pledged its partnership and unwavering support for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council. The pledge was made on Tuesday by NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO), Olufemi Oladapo Soneye, while receiving the newly elected NUJ FCT Executive led by Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, at the NNPCL headquarters in Abuja. Other members of the NUJ delegation present were Vice Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Ndambabo;…
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