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Cross River Acting Governor, Peter Odey Endorses Lubx Engine Oil

April 3, 2025 admin

By Ebriku John Friday The Acting Governor of Cross River State, Rt Hon Peter Odey PhD, on Thursday visited the headquarters of Lubx Engine Oil in Abuja, where he officially endorsed the product as the preferred choice for automobile engines. During his visit, Odey was warmly welcomed by the CEO of Lubx Engine Oil, Barr Koko Dan, alongside his associates and staff. The meeting was marked by a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect. The Acting Governor, accompanied by his team including the Special Adviser to the Governor on…

Profile Of NNPC Limited New GCED, Bayo Ojulari Ex-Shell Chief

April 2, 2025 admin

Bayo Ojulari first joined Shell in November 1991 as an Associate Production Technologist at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sacked the board of the state-oil firm, NNPC, including its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCED), Mele Kyari and board chairperson Pius Akinyelure. The president also approved Bayo Bashir Ojulari as the new GCEO of the NNPC. Mr Ojulari is an energy expert who describes himself as “a business leader with a proven track record in the global energy sector.” According to his LinkedIn profile, he worked…

Mothering Sunday: NUJ FCT Council Urges Support For Female Journalists

March 30, 2025 admin

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has joined millions across the globe in celebrating mothers on this year’s Mothering Sunday, acknowledging their vital role in society and the journalism profession. In a statement issued by the Secretary of Council, Jide Oyekunle, the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Grace Ike, praised the dedication, resilience, and sacrifices of mothers, particularly female journalists who continuously balance their professional responsibilities with family life. “As journalists, we recognise and appreciate the resilience of female journalists who juggle the demands of their profession with…

Eid-el-Fitr: NUJ FCT Council Felicitates With Muslim Journalists, Nigerians

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 admin

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has sent warm congratulations to Muslim journalists and the entire Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. The union has also encouraged them to continue to uphold values such as unity, patience, and integrity. This message was shared in a statement on Sunday by the Secretary of Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle. In the statement, the Chairman of Council, Comrade Grace Ike, praised Muslim faithful for their dedication, self-discipline, and spiritual commitment throughout the holy month of Ramadan. She described this…

Cross River Education Ministry Closes Two Illegal Schools In Calabar South

March 27, 2025 admin

The Commissioner for Education in Cross River State, Senator (Associate Professor) Stephen Odey, has shut down two illegal schools in Calabar South for not following the required regulations. The schools closed are God’s Connection High School, located on Nelson Mandela Street near Bassey Duke, and Tdayspring Collegiate Stars on Egerton Street. The Commissioner was joined by senior staff from the Ministry of Education, including the Director of Quality Assurance, Director of Safe Schools, Director of Special Duties, and the Education Secretary from Calabar South. Before sealing the schools, he spoke…

Ramadan, Lent: Nigeria Police, Religious Leaders call for unity among journalists

March 26, 2025 admin

As Muslims and Christians observe the holy periods of Ramadan and Lent, The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Special Protection Unit (SPU) Force Headquarters Olatunji Disu and religious leaders has emphasize the importance of peace, unity, and compassion in Nigeria’s multi-faith society. They made the call during the breaking of fast with journalists, an event put together by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking during the event, AIG, Disu called on journalists to continue to promote peace and unity. He also commended the…

NUJ FCT Council Secretary, Jide Oyekunle Loses Father

March 21, 2025 admin

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council announces the passing of Elder Samuel Ayanlola Oyekunle, the father of its Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle The late Elder Oyekunle died in the early hour of Thursday 20th March 2025 in Ibadan after a brief illness at the age of 76. He hailed from Ilua Community, Okeho Local Government Area of Oyo State. Late Elder Oyekunle was the former Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Photographer Association (NPPA) Oyo State Iseyin Branch (NPPA). A distinguished opinion leader, lover of people and a beacon…

Avocats Sans Frontieres partners NUJ on press freedom in Nigeria

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 admin

The Avocats Sans Frontieres has announced plan to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists in enhancing digital Rights in Nigeria. This was made known when a delegation led by the member of the board Ivan PANEFF paid the National Secretariat a courtesy visit on Monday. According to Ivan the e-Rights Project will establish mechanisms that ensure independent and fair access to justice, protecting fundamental human rights of Journalists in Nigeria as well as legal aid and assistance to vulnerable individuals, such as victims of human rights violations, before national…

Eba Supports Muslim Community In Yala, Ogoja With Rice and Cash For Ramadan

March 16, 2025 admin

In celebration of the ongoing Ramadan, the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba esq, JP, has shown support to the Muslim community in Ogoja and Yala. He donated 20 bags of rice and 300,000 Naira to help them break their fast. The Chairman’s Chief of Staff, Hon. John Odey, delivered the items on his behalf. He wished the Muslim community well and thanked them for their ongoing support and prayers for the state. He encouraged them to continue praying for the…

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