Category: OPINION

THE LOTTERY CONUNDRUM, WHY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ROLE IS CRUCIAL.

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By: Mohammed Hamisu As Nigeria awaits the Supreme Court’s verdict on the landmark case of SC 1/2008, the nation holds its breath. At stake is the future of lottery regulation and revenue collection, with far-reaching implications for national development. The case pits the Attorney General of Lagos State and 21 other states against the Federal Government, sparking intense debate. Proponents of state autonomy argue that lottery regulation should rest with individual states, while federal authorities insist on their constitutional mandate. The case is a contentious issue that has been argued…

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NUJ FCT 2024: The Time Is Grace O’clock By Nzeh Frankwhite

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As the election season at the Fct council of Nigeria Union of Journalist begins, i want to add my voice in support of the ambition of a strong woman, my sister who has taken the bold step of declaring her ambition of leading this all important council of our great union. I didnt know Grace closely until early this year. I heard of her ambition and my initial reaction was that she stood no chance (considering the heavy weights she was up against), but when i took my time to…

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Peaceful Revolution Within NUJ-FCT Council, As Members Set To Take Back Council 

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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…

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Opinion: EFCC is telling us What Okowa and Obaseki have stolen

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  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…

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NUJ FCT Council Elections 2024: Let The Credentials Committee Be By Zainab Abdulkadir

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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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Corruption And Accountability In Journalism: A Call For Reform Within NUJ-FCT Council By Maryann Eze

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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.…

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Amidst FCT-NUJ Election Imbroglio : Defending Integrity Against Baseless Allegations.

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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…

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Local Government Autonomy: A Blueprint For Economic Growth And Sustainable Development Of Rural Nigeria

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The autonomy granted to Nigerian local governments has automatically created multiple levels of functionalities that could be harnessed to transform the country’s vast rural society. This clearly shows how long the Nigerian people have been constrained by the 36 state governors over the past two and a half decades of democratic governance. It is crucial to understand that becoming the chairman of a Nigerian local government comes with a responsibility comparable to being the president of some small countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia. There are nations…

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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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THINGS FALL APART: WHERE IS THE MODERN DAY OBIERIKA?

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By: Taiwo Akerele “When they had eaten, Obierika pointed at the two heavy bags. That is money from your yams, he said, I sold the big ones as soon as you left, later on I sold some of the seed yams and gave out others to share-croppers, I shall do that every year until you return, but I thought you would need money now and so I brought it. Who knows what may happen tomorrow?…’’ Over the summer while flying across the Mediterranean sea enroute London, United Kingdom, midway into…

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