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NUJ FCT, China Cultural Centre set to host 7th Table Tennis Tournament

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..As Ike appeals for more cultural exchange opportunities for journalists By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, has informed of its readiness, to host the 7th Nigeria–China Friendship Table Tennis Tournament.

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Housing Minister backs plan for NUJ FCT, Journalists Village

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By Tom Okpe The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, has rendered support to a proposed ‘FCT NUJ Journalists Village’ in Abuja, a Housing scheme planned by the Federal Capital Territory Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists. During a visit of the NUJ FCT leadership, led by the Chairman, Comrade Grace […]

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Ground Rent: NUJ urges FCT Minister to embrace compassionate enforcement

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By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, to adopt a more balanced and empathetic approach in enforcing revenue collection measures, particularly in relation to ground rent payments and property seizures within the Federal Càpital City. In a statement issued […]

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NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital partner on free medical outreach

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By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council, is partnering with Nizamiye Hospital, a private medical facility, to organize free medical outreach in June, during the NUJ upcoming Press Week. This initiative aims to promote public health awareness and provide free healthcare services to journalists within the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. This […]

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NUJ VP, Senator, don canvass better deal for journalists, caution on AI use

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BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN The President of Zone “B” of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Princess Ronke Afebioye-Samo, has joined eminent Nigerians to call for a better deal for journalists. They also enlightened Nigerian media practitioners on the “gains and pains” of Artificial Intelligence use. Afebioye-Samo spoke alongside the Senator representing Oyo

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Daily Times Reporter, Akpabio, Govs Sani, Idris, others bag NUJ 2025 Press Freedom, Good Governance Awards

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By Idibia Gabriel Daily Times newspapers, kaduna Correspondent, Mr. Idibia Gabriel has again bagged another Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Press Freedom Awards. Mr. Idibia who bagged the Award along with eleven others at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Press Freedom and Good Governance Awards 2025, in Abuja on Saturday, also received same Award […]

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NUJ appeals to Northern govs to settle entitlements of New Nigerian workers

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By Idibia Gabriel Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council has appealed to Northern Governors to settle the entitlements of retired workers of New Nigerian Newspapers. In a communique, issued, following a congress of the union presided over by the Council Chairman, Comrade Abdulgafar Alabelewe, the journalists frowned at the inability of the owners […]

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NUJ, FCT Exposes Past Leaders’ Financial Misdeeds in Shocking Probe

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By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council has announced rampant financial irregularities by its former executives, revealing a trail of unaccounted funds and missing records. A probe Committee, led by Tony Akowe of the Nation Newspaper, presented its findings at a World Press Briefing in Abuja recently, exposing the tenure of […]

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Hope, Harmony as NUJ FCT’s Easter Cantata Unites Leaders for Nigeria’s Renewal

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By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council turned its Utako Secretariat into a vibrant hub of faith and patriotism during its Easter Cantata Concert. The concert, themed: ‘Renewal and Hope: ‘Harnessing the Transformative Power of Unity and Progress,’ led by Comrade Grace Ike, the Council’s first female Chairman and Secretary, Jide […]

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NUJ at 70: FG reaffirms support for press freedom, democratic governance

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By Ukpono Ukpong  As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) marks its 70th anniversary, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom and democratic governance. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the declaration at the fifth edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held in Abuja. In his […]

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Speaker congratulates NUJ at 70, seeks better welfare for journalists

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By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated journalists on the 70th anniversary of their umbrella body, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, saying the organisation has continued to stand the test of time. Abbas, in a congratulatory message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa […]

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NUJ calls for synergy with Police

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BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bayelsa State Council, Comrade Tonye Yemoleigha has called for synergy between journalists and the Nigerian Police Force. Comrade Yemoleigha made the call when Executive Members of the State Council of NUJ paid a familiarization visit to the Assistant Inspector General, AIG, Zone Sixteen, Dr. […]

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NUJ FCT Council condemns attack on journalist at PDP Secretariat

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…as Fix Nigeria demands IGP to investigate, prosecute Okoronkwo By Tunde Opalana The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council Council, has strongly condemned the assault on a member of the council, Mr. Ndubuisi Orji, at the national secretariat if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. Mr. Orji, who is a correspondent with THE […]

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NUJ FCT Council felicitates with members at Christmas

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By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council extends warm greetings to its members, celebrating the Christmas season, which commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the union wished all its members a Merry Christmas and […]

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Bayelsa NUJ collaborate with tourism ministry

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BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi has assured Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism Development, Hon. Alla John of a cordial working relationship with the hospitality and tourism sector with a view to positively engaging visitors to give them memorable impressions about Bayelsa state

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NUJ FCT Correspondents host football tourney

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondents Chapel is to host a 3 – day football tournament tagged “Football for Friendship and Peace” in Abuja from July 11th to 13th 2024. Aimed at strengthening relations between the media and participating organizations, this 2nd edition of the tourney is to involve 12 teams – unlike […]

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NUJ, PDP chief mourn ex-Tribune Chapel NUJ chairman, Ogunesan

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The Oyo State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has been turned into mourning mood over the death of yet another of their member, Deacon Tunde Ogunesan. This is just as a notable politician in the fold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Honourable Akinwale Solomon Akinwole, […]

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CSOs Root for Woman National Assembly leadership

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By Nsikak Ekpenyong The advocacy to give women their rightful place in politics and governance in the political scheme of things became louder yesterday as a Civil Society CSOs in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) demanded for the position of Speakership in the 10th National Assembly. The Executive Director, Gender Strategy Advancement […]

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Kogi Guber : Veteran Journalist advises Sen Adeyemi to redeem his image with NUJ before election

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2023 0

By Idris Ahmed Former Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (Zone B), Comrade Tim Ejiga has advised Senator Smart Adeyemi representing Kogi West senatorial district to first redeem his image with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) before aspiring to lead Kogi people as governor. The veteran journalist gave the advise on Saturday […]

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Oyo NUJ holds 5th annual Shina Peller Ramadan lecture

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BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has said it has concluded plans on holding the 5th edition of the annual Shina Peller Ramadan Lecture/Iftar, saying it will hold on Saturday, April 8, by 4:00 p.m. at its secretariat in Iyaganku, Ibadan, the statee capital. According to a statement jointly […]