Tag: Comrade Grace Ike

Lawmaker Donates 5 Standing Air Conditioners To NUJ FCT

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Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Rep Leke Joseph Abejide has donated five (5) floor standing air-conditioners to the FCT Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Rep Abejide who was the guest speaker at the first ever Easter Cantata concert organised by the NUJ FCT said as a people who report the daily activities of government and society, the journalists deserves a better atmosphere for their daily activities. He stressed that the current Secretariat of the FCT NUJ was not condusive for the work they…

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2025 IWD: AMA Honours Grace Ike With Excellence In Journalism And Leadership Award

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As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, the Advanced Management Academy (AMA) has honoured Comrade Grace Ike, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, with the Excellence in Journalism and Leadership Award. Grace Ike was not able to attend the event in person, but the award plaque was received on her behalf by Ebriku John Friday, the editor of the NUJ FCT online platform and a newly appointed member of the council’s executive team as Ex-officio 1. The award ceremony took place…

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Grace Ike-led NUJ FCT Confirms Ebriku John Friday as Ex-Officio 1

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Abuja-based journalist, Comrade Ebriku John Friday, has been officially confirmed as Ex-Officio 1 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The decision was approved by the Comrade Grace Ike-led leadership of the union at the Congress of Saturday, April 12, 2025, recognising Ebriku’s contributions to journalism both in Abuja and across Nigeria. Originally from Yala in Cross River State, Ebriku has built a solid career in the media. He previously worked with Leadership Newspaper, where he held several key roles and eventually rose…

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NUJ FCT Seeks Wike’s Intervention On Infrastructure Decay At Secretariat

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…Decry High Cost of Living, Data, Poor Electricity Supply The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has appealed to the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in addressing the dilapidated state of infrastructure at the Council Secretariat in Utako, Abuja. The appeal formed a major resolution at the second Congress of the NUJ FCT Council held on Saturday, 12th April 2025. Delegates at the meeting lamented the poor condition of the facility currently used for Congresses, describing it as unfit for…

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Grace Ike Bags African Leadership Excellence Award

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The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, Comrade Grace Ike has received the African Leadership Excellence Award at the African Legendary Award (AFRILA 2025). Ike was recognised for her outstanding leadership, humanitarian efforts, and strong influence as a broadcast journalist. The award was presented at the third edition of the African Legendary Award in Abuja. She was represented by Ebriku John Friday, editor of the NUJ FCT online news platform. Friday highlighted her leadership qualities, including her focus on the well-being of journalists,…

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Mothering Sunday: NUJ FCT Council Urges Support For Female Journalists

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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…

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

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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…

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NSITF targets informal economy in scheme, to collaborate with NUJ FCT on awareness campaign

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The Managing Director and CEO of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye, has announced that the organisation is working to include workers from the informal economy in its social insurance scheme. He noted that the informal sector plays a significant role in Nigeria’s overall economic activity. Mr. Faleye made this statement on Wednesday during a visit by the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, Comrade Grace Ike, and her executive team to the NSITF headquarters in Abuja. NSITF…

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IWD 2025: NUJ FCT Council Celebrates Resilience, Achievements Of Women In Leadership

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As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has joined the global movement in recognising the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women across all sectors. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action” highlights the progress made in gender equality and the need for continued efforts to break barriers and create opportunities for women. Women in journalism, governance, and other professions have continued to defy limitations, proving that leadership is driven by competence, vision, and determination rather than gender. The NUJ FCT Council acknowledges the…

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Ramadan: NUJ FCT urges spiritual reflection

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended warm Ramadan greetings to all FCT Muslim brothers and sisters of the profession urging them to embrace the values of compassion, unity, and self-discipline during the sacred month. The Chairman of Council Comrade Grace Ike described Ramadan as a period of deep spiritual reflection and an opportunity to renew one’s commitment to service, truth, and fairness in journalism. She said “During this month of fasting and prayer, may our hearts be filled with gratitude for the bounties…

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