…insist committee should go ahead with the election process immediately By Ebriku John Friday Ahead of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chapter election, the National Secretariat of NUJ, Friday, cleared Mr Henry Umoru of Correspondent’s Chapel, and Sarah Odugbo of FCDA Chapel as members of the Credentials Committee. The National Secretariat of the NUJ subsequently cleared the three-member credentials committee for the FCT Council election scheduled to hold in December 2024. In a letter signed by the National Secretary, Achike Chude, the National Secretariat identified…
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NUJ FCT Council Elections 2024: Let The Credentials Committee Be By Zainab Abdulkadir
The hurriedly written press statement by the outgoing Chairman and Secretary of the FCT Council of the NUJ is really sad, appalling and completely unwarranted. It is a brazen attempt by a Council to usurp the powers of the National Secretariat of the Union. Article 5(9c, d) of the NUJ Constitution is so unambiguous that does not need any interpretation. Article 5 sub section 9(C) states inter alia; “The Credentials Committee at the National level shall act independently of the President, National Secretary and any other National Officers, while the…
Read MoreGOVERNOR OBASEKI’S LAST DECEIT.
It has come to our notice that Governor Obaseki is presently converting his Senior Special Assistants (SSA) and Special Assistants (SA) into full time civil service staff. He added 186 of such appointees in September this year to the already bloated number of aides around him and has just commenced the process of absorbing another 152 aides to compound the problem. The interview is presently ongoing as part of effort to overburden the incoming administration with huge recurrent expenditure, aware that the state is already bugged down by huge…
Read MoreCivil Society Organizations Backs Police’s Stance on Young Protesters, Hails Tinubu.
The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance (CCSO-GG) has come out in support of the ongoing trial of young individuals arrested during the August 2024 protests. The coalition’s leaders, Comrade Johnson Olalekan and Comrade Aishat Danlami, emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law while also commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent intervention in the matter. The protests, which erupted across the nation, saw 76 individuals arrested and facing serious charges including terrorism, arson, and treasonable felony. Addressing the media, Olalekan praised President Tinubu’s…
Read MoreNltf Renews Ties With Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit To Boost Transparency
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability by renewing its partnership with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). This collaboration aims to promote GOOD CAUSES through prompt remittance of lottery proceeds. The Executive Secretary National Lottery Trust Fund, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, speaking during a visit to the Headquarters of Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, praised the NFIU’s efforts saying: “We are proud of what you are doing and how you have been supporting our organization. We are here to further solidify our relationship with…
Read MoreCorruption And Accountability In Journalism: A Call For Reform Within NUJ-FCT Council By Maryann Eze
Journalism remains a critical profession that educates the public, ensures governmental accountability, and immensely enriches societal discourse. It strives to uphold ethical standards and maintain public trust, even in the face of challenges presented by a rapidly evolving media landscape. The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) is instrumental not only in safeguarding the rights of journalists but also in influencing the media landscape within Nigeria. The union actively promotes the professional development of its members, advocates for press freedom, and contributes to the enhancement of democratic processes in the nation.…
Read MoreAmidst FCT-NUJ Election Imbroglio : Defending Integrity Against Baseless Allegations.
In the world of media and journalism, where words can build bridges or burn them, it becomes imperative to uphold facts, dignity, and professionalism. The recent commentary, “Who Wants to Set the FCT NUJ Ablaze,” unfolds as a classic case of misinformation, one that seeks to undermine the achievements and resilience of the NUJ FCT Council. As the saying goes, “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” Now, let’s lace up and set the record straight. The article paints an…
Read MoreJay Moni Gives Lifeline To Orphanage, Prisoners and Indigent Patients In Ogoja, Yala
…Says My passion’s touching lives with my little ….promised to sustain giving back to society ….commended by prominent personalities A Lagos based rising musical artist, with Wayward Boiz brand, Chris Ogar (aka Jay Moni), Friday, revealed his passion is touching lives with the little he has been blessed with. Jay Moni as fondly called, while making this known explained that he is also doing this to mark the 10th burial anniversary of his late father, Mr Raphael Ogar who hailed from Itega Ekpudu, Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area of Cross…
Read MoreJay Moni Gives Lifeline To Orphanage, Prisoners and Indigent Patients In Ogoja, Yala
…Says, My passion’s touching lives with my little ….promised to sustain giving back to society ….commended by prominent personalities By Ebriku John Friday A Lagos based rising musical artist, with Wayward Boiz brand, Chris Ogar (aka Jay Moni), Friday, revealed his passion is touching lives with the little he has been blessed with. Jay Moni as fondly called, while making this known explained that he is also doing this to mark the 10th burial anniversary of his late father, Mr Raphael Ogar who hailed from Itega Ekpudu, Okpoma, Yala Local…
Read MoreNUJ Elections: Aggrieved Members Petition Isiguzo, Seek Disqualification Of 2 Credential C’ttee Members
…Raise alarm over plot to forge receipts/ID cards for Committee members Notable members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) have called for the disqualification of two members of the Credential Committee elected for the forthcoming Triennial delegates conference of NUJ Abuja Council, scheduled to hold on the 4th December, 2024. The aggrieved Members drawn from various Chapels in the petitions dated 1st November, 2024 and addressed to the NUJ National President, Mr Chris Isiguzo, alleged that Mr. Sola Akingboye who is a publisher and editor-in-chief and Mr. Peter Asemokhai…
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