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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Uproar As NUJ FCT Council Members impeach Patrick Osadebamwe led-EXCO
…Accuse Chairman of high-handedness during nomination of Credential Committee …Rebuffed Policemen invited by embattled Chairman Hundreds of Members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council on Saturday, impeached the Council Chairman, Patrick Osadebamwe and his Executive Council (EXCO). The aggrieved Journalists drawn from various Chapels across the nation’s capital city unanimously resolved to sign impeachment notice during the heated Congress held at Council’s Secretariat located in Utako District of Abuja. Prior to the nomination exercise, one of the Senior Journalists had drawn the attention of…
Read MoreNUJ FCT Council Elections: MAD Initiative Calls For Fair and Transparent Process
As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council prepares to inaugurate a Credentials Committee on Saturday, 19th October 2024, to oversee its leadership elections, the Make A Difference Initiative (MAD) has called for a level playing field to ensure a peaceful transition. The advocacy group, known for promoting justice and equity, urged Abuja journalists to set an example for the political class by conducting elections free from manipulation, rancour, or crisis. According to the group, this objective can only be achieved through leadership committed to the collective good of…
Read MoreNigeria @ 64: Comrade Grace Ike Greets Nigerian journalists
Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Grace Ike has congratulated journalists across the nation on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. In a statement in Abuja, the immediate past chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps hailed Nigerian journalists for their bravery and dedication to ethical journalism in spite of the difficult conditions they work. Ike said “Today, we celebrate not only Nigeria’s freedom but also the critical role journalists have played in shaping our nation’s history. Your tireless efforts in…
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE – Setting the Record Straight: NUJ’s Response to Baseless Allegations
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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