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Avocats Sans Frontieres partners NUJ on press freedom in Nigeria

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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…

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NUJ At 70: Isiguzo Felicitates NUJ President, Others 

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In a heartfelt letter, the former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr Chris Isiguzo has congratulated the Union as it celebrated its 70th anniversary on March 15, 2025. Isiguzo extended his warm felicitations to Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdulahi, the current National President, the National Executive Council, and all members of the Union on this remarkable milestone. He praised the NUJ for its resilience and unwavering commitment to defending press freedom, promoting professionalism, and advocating for the welfare of journalists in Nigeria. Reflecting on the Union’s founding…

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COMRADE GRACE IKE: The Quintessential NUJ FCT Chairman

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By Halima Jubril, Uloma Okorie The Maiden Monthly Congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ FCT Council held on Saturday 25th January, 2025 at the Council Secretariat, Utako. The attendance was unprecedented in the history of the council as over 400 members including some former Chairmen and NAWOJ past and present leaders were in attendance.This confirm the fact that a new era has come and strongly too. The congress was presided over by Comrade Grace Ike, the Chairman who was unanimously elected unopposed to lead the council on December…

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NUJ Stakeholders, Union Leaders Honour Ex-President Isiguzo 

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…as NUJ President Yahya assures Media Enhancement Bill underway The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya, has called for unity among journalists across Nigeria to collectively transform the media landscape. Speaking at a reception organized in honor of the immediate past NUJ President, Chris Isiguzo, in Abuja, Yahya emphasized the importance of cooperation in addressing the challenges within the profession, particularly in the areas of remuneration and media protections. “We are all here to support someone who has paid his dues. I sincerely appeal to all…

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Chris Isiguzo Advocates For Gender-Inclusive Leadership In NUJ

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In a resounding call for inclusivity and collective action, the former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, has urged stakeholders to rally behind Ms. Grace Ike and her leadership team as she assumes office as the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council. Speaking after the thanksgiving service in Abuja, Isiguzo emphasized the importance of unity and strategic planning in ensuring the success of her administration. “Elections are not a do-or-die affair; they are opportunities to choose capable leadership. Grace Ike’s success is a shared victory…

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When Shadows Linger on the Horizon: Kettle Calling Pot Black By Usman Abubakar

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In the annals of any democratic institution, the sanctity of due process remains sacrosanct, serving as the lifeblood of credibility and unity. Yet, in the forthcoming NUJ Council elections, a peculiar and desperate alliance has emerged, seeking to sully the waters of this hallowed process. Reports reaching us suggest that on Tuesday a certain Mr. Ifeanyi, a worker at the council was coerced into a clandestine errand by Mr. Ogbeche, the immediate past chairman of the NUJ FCT Council to bring all document of Aspirants to enable him file claims…

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December 4 FCT NUJ Election Remains Sacrosanct – NUJ National President

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The National President, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr Chris Isiguzo, yesterday, declared the December 4, 2024 Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, council election remains sacrosanct. During a chat with some journalists who visited to make enquiries at the NUJ National Secretariat in Abuja, Isiguzo said the process is going on smoothly and everything to make it hold has been put in place. He said: “The situation in the Federal Capital Territory Council of our union, I don’t think there’s any problem. “The processes for election…

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NUJ Election: NEC Passes Vote Of Confidence On Credentials Committee

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The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has passed a vote of confidence on the Comrade Michael Ikeogwu led National Credentials Committee for following due process in the discharge of it’s responsibilities as well as upholding the standards of the NUJ Constitution without prejudice. In a communique issued at the end of the NUJ NEC Virtual meeting held on the 10th of November, 2024, presided over by the National President, Dr. Chris Isiguzo and signed by, Abubakar Musa Waziri, National Ex-Officio Zone E, Princess Ronke…

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MEDIA RELEASE – Setting the Record Straight: NUJ’s Response to Baseless Allegations

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We have noted with concern recent online reports alleging an ‘illegal’ extension of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) by six weeks. In a time when some non-democratic regimes seek to extend power illegitimately for years or even indefinitely, it is ironic, and almost laughable, that the NUJ is being accused of extending the tenure of its leadership by six weeks. It must be noted that the same Isiguzo who is being accused of attempting to elongate his tenure had during the 2023 Constitutional…

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Unveil Your Agenda on Safety, Protection of Journalists, NUJ Tells Tinubu

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By Ebriku John Friday The Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) FCT Correspondents Chapel, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unveil his administration’s plan and agenda on safety measures and protection for the media practitioners and workers in Nigeria. The Union has observed the toxic and hostile environment in which Nigerian journalists have been operating over the years, describing the situation as absurd, ridiculous and unacceptable. NUJ stated this on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Comrade Jide Oyekunle, Chairman of FCT Correspondents Chapel, and Raphael Oni, the Secretary,…

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