…As Emeka Nze exposes Blueprint in US over unpaid salaries The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Transparency Group has reiterated the need for a transformative change in the NUJ FCT Council come December 4, 2024. This is coming following a kangaroo briefing by Emeka Nze and Caleb Onwe both who are interested parties and Director Generals of chairmanship aspirants, Victorson-Agbenson Usiodamwen and John Chucks respectively. Speaking for NUJ FCT Transparency Group, Prince Ugoeze Afonne urged members of the council to discountenanced the unfounded claims in the statement, saying that…
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Peaceful Revolution Within NUJ-FCT Council, As Members Set To Take Back Council
By Emem Archibong A wave of change is sweeping through the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, as its members have reached a breaking point with the reign of unrestrained power and unaccounted finances. The recent impeachments of former council Chairman and the Secretary, are emblematic of a Union standing up to reclaim its rightful purpose. The message is clear: the people have had enough of the power-intoxication and opaque leadership that has suffocated the NUJ-FCT for a long time. This movement is not about leadership change or mere…
Read MoreOpinion: EFCC is telling us What Okowa and Obaseki have stolen
By: Ugo Egbujo I commend them for they agility I want them to investigate them well well and charge them to court if they have enough evidence But The EFCC chairman has to discharge the burden of impartiality The EFCC has a huge file on Wike The previous EFCC chairman told us how Wike authorized the withdrawal of 117 billion naira from Rivers treasury in cash What is the this EFCC chairman waiting for? The EFCC has a huge file on Matawalle The previous EFCC chairman had told us…
Read MoreNUJ Election: NEC Passes Vote Of Confidence On Credentials Committee
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…
Read MoreFORMER GOV OKOWA’S ARREST: WHY IS THE EFCC IGNORING GANDUJE?
A few days ago, a coalition of over 50 anti corruption groups petitioned the EFCC seeking the immediate arrest of former Kano state governor Umar Ganduje who is currently the APC National Chairman. These concerns didn’t just fall from the sky, they are a follow up to complaints, allegations backed with evidence of financial corruption labeled against the APC chairman dating from his days as governor of Kano State. Upon leaving office with myriad of corruption allegations backed with evidence, the EFCC hasn’t invited, nor said a thing about…
Read MoreGovernorship poll: APC ‘ll will all 18 councils of Ondo state -Attorney general
Dr Kayode Ajulo (SAN) Attorney General of Ondo state on Monday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will sweep the governorship poll in the 18 councils of Ondo state. Ajulo also said that the future of the state would be guaranteed, if the people reflected Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Ondo state governorship election is scheduled for Sept. 16. In a statement entitled “Nov. 16 is a LUCKY Day” Ajulo stated that the 2024 Ondo gubernatorial election is already a huge win for the All Progressives Congress (APC). “Ondo2024: It’s…
Read MoreFirst Rotech Group Boss, Oguejiofor Supports Church With Over N3.5m
By Ebriku John Friday Following the 2024 Harvest Thanksgiving Service of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Guard Brigade, Mambilla Barracks Asokoro Distinct, Abuja, Sunday, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, First Rotech Group of Companies, Chief Austin Oguejiofor, declared a pledged support of over N3.5 million. Oguejiofor, who was the Royal Father of the Harvest and Onwa Enugwu Ukwu N’umunri, Okutalukwe Aguleri, said the Almighty God has been so merciful and kind to him and other parishioners from the beginning of 2024 and the year almost rolling out amid the daunting challenges.…
Read MoreEdo Gov-Elect, Okpebholo Names Fred Itua Spokesman
Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has named Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary, making it the first appointment made by the incoming administration. Itua, a cerebral journalist with The Sun Newspaper, will head the media team of the Governor, who is expected to step in on Tuesday, 12th of November, 2024. Itua, an accomplished writer, journalist, and media and communications consultant with over 13 years of experience, Fred is recognized for expertise in covering diverse and critical issues, from humanitarian crises to national governance. Anchoring Inside The Red…
Read MoreFCT NUJ Election: Nat’l Secretariat clears Umoru, Odugbo, Elizabeth As Credential Cttee Members
…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…
Read MoreNUJ 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…
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