The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has received with profound shock and deep sorrow the tragic news of the death of seven journalists from Gombe State, who lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident. The untimely passing of these dedicated media professionals is a devastating blow to the journalism community, not only in […]
As the yuletide period sets in, journalists in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, were celebrated for their vital role in promoting truth, peace, credible governance, and national development at the NUJ FCT Council Christmas Carol, held under the theme; ‘Spreading Truth, Sharing Peace.’ The event brought together media professionals, security agencies, political stakeholders, and partners […]
Sustained refining activities at the Dangote Refinery have sharply reduced Nigeria’s fuel import bills, dropping expenditure on petrol and diesel to $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025, down from $2.6 billion in the same period of 2024, a decline of 1.54 per cent. Sunday Esan, Senior General Manager of Corporate Communications at Dangote […]
Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for more decisive collective action to end gender-based violence against women and the girl-child, as the world marks the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against ‘Gender-Based Violence.’ She also raised concerns about rising threat of digital violence against […]
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to the nation’s judiciary, stating that a compromised justice system poses a grave danger to Nigeria’s democracy and that no amount of reform can succeed without integrity. Speaking on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts in Abuja, […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council, joins the global media community to commemorate the 2025 International Day to End Impunity on Crimes Against Journalists, with renewed call on Government Authorities, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety, protection, and dignity of journalists in Nigeria. This year’s observance is a solemn […]
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja Council, Grace Ike has called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms, stressing that revenue generated must be effectively deployed to improve infrastructure and the quality of life of Nigerians. She spoke at the maiden […]
Alhassan Yahaya, national president of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has urged journalists across the country to take advantage of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for affordable and reliable access to healthcare. Yahaya made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday during a condolence visit to the state council of the union over the […]
By Tom Okpe The 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council Press Week continued with a thanksgiving service at World Harvest Ministries, Jikwoyi, where members gathered to seek spiritual strength, unity amid increasing challenges in the media landscape. Delivering a sermon themed: ‘Seeking Deliverance from the Athens Troubles of Life,’ Archbishop Professor Leonard Bature […]
..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. The event, slated for 15th November 2025, was made known when […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 North Senatorial district, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]