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,…
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NNPCL 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;…
Read MoreNUJ FCT Council Reaffirms Commitment To Ethical Journalism
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has restated its unwavering support for ethical journalism and professional excellence. The council emphasised its dedication to upholding the principles of integrity and objectivity in the media profession while fostering the growth and development of its members. The NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Ms Grace Ike, made this known at the swearing-in ceremony of the Voice of Nigeria FCT Chapel’s newly elected executive on Monday. Ms Grace Ike, who was represented by the Secretary of FCT Council, Mr Jide Oyekunle, alongside the Vice…
Read MoreNUJ FCT Council Commiserates VP Zone D, Adeiza MomohJimoh Over Loss of Wife
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has commiserated with the National Vice President, Zone D, Alhaji Adeiza MomohJimoh, on the demise of his wife, Zainab Adeiza. Zainab reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday in Okene, Kogi State and has been buried according to Islamic rite. In a statement signed by the Secretary of Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle and made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja, the council said “she would be greatly missed for her virtues and dedication to the work of God. “The NUJ FCT…
Read MoreFCTA Women Affairs Mandate Secretary Congratulates Grace Ike As First Female NUJ FCT Chairman
By Ebriku John Friday The Federal Capital Territory Administration Women Affairs Mandate Secretary, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, has congratulated Comrade Grace Ike, on her historic election as first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council. In a Congratulatory letter to Comrade Grace Ike, she stated that ” Your Emergence in this position is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and exemplary Leadership qualities, which have been evident throughout your career”. Dr Laniyi, noted that”I’m fully aware that this journey did not begin today. Your previous Leadership…
Read MoreGroup Felicitates President Jonathan On 67th Birthday
A group under the auspices of Obudu Association of North America (OANA) has congratulated former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR on his 67th birthday anniversary. The leadership of the group comprising Mr. Walles Agoye, Jenna Agoye and Princess Barbara Agoye paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, 14th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at his Abuja office, to celebrate with him on the auspicious occasion his birthday; describing him as an inspiring and humble leader. “Today, our nation celebrates an inspiring leader and champion…
Read MoreWike’s enemies out to disrupt transformation of FCT into a model capital territory- CTJ
The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has thrown its weight behind the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike in enforcing an orderly development of the territory, stating that his enemies are out to disrupt his ongoing efforts to transform the FCT into a model capital territory. CTJ’s Executive Director, Dr Idoko Ainoko said in a statement on Friday that the Minister’s detractors are masquerading as emergency activists and property owners using allegations of land grabbing and revocation of land titles as their cover to sabotage…
Read MoreNUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike Named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms. Grace Ike, has been named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024. This prestigious recognition was conferred by the Editorial Board of Good Governance Today Nigeria at a grand ceremony held at the National Merit House, Abuja. In addition to the honour, Ms. Ike was inducted into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame—a testament to her exemplary contributions to leadership and professional journalism in Nigeria. The award acknowledges Ms. Ike’s uncommon leadership qualities…
Read MoreLawmaker Canvass Support For Women In Leadership Position
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts of the House of Representatives, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP, Osun) has advocated for more women participation in governance at all levels in the country. Speaking when the first female Chairman of the FCT Council, Grace Ike led other members of her Executive on a courtesy visit, Salam said Nigeria need to do better in the area of women inclusivity, taking a cue from other African countries. Salam made reference to countries like Rwanda with 60 percent of members of parliament…
Read More21 REASONS WHY NIGERIANS ARE HAPPY WITH AVIATION MINISTER KEYAMO
By Kabir Ismail Festus Keyamo, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has been making waves in the Nigerian aviation industry. His outstanding leadership and commitment to the sector have earned him the prestigious “Super Minister Award” from The Street Journal. But what’s behind his widespread popularity among Nigerians? A seasoned politician, lawyer, and human rights activist, Keyamo has had a distinguished career spanning several years. Born on January 21, 1970, in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, he graduated with a Law degree from the University of Benin in…
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