…NCC, BON, NUJ, PLAC, AI, others call for bill’s withdrawal .Stakeholders across different divides of the Nigerian society on Monday unanimously rose in condemnation of a proposed Senate bill meant to regulate activities on the social media. Aggregate opinions at the public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters […]
National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ ), Chris Isiguzo has come hard on purveyors of fake news, saying his administration will not hesitate to hand over any member of the union found indulging in such unethical act to security agencies. The NUJ national president speaking at a special congress of the union […]
Lokoja – The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Thursday suspended its immediate past National President, Abdulwaheed Odusile and three others for anti-union activities. The decision was taken at the quarterly national executive council meeting of the union which was presided over by the National President of the union, […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) says he is planning, in collaboration with newspaper owners, to sponsor a bill to penalise media establishments that owe journalists. New Minimum wage a national law, it must be obeyed by all – FG Mr Christopher Isiguzo, National President of NUJ, stated this in Makurdi at an interactive session […]
Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche, the Editor of Abuja Inquirer Newspaper has defeated Mrs Rafatu Salami of Voice of Nigeria (VON), to emerge the new Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Chapter, after polling 338 votes against 193. The election which was concluded late on Dec. 1 at the NUJ secretariat Utako, saw Ochaka […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benue State Council has frowned at the high level of domestic violence in the state with particular reference to the recent murder of a husband, three children by a house wife and herself. The Council in a communiqué issued after its monthly meeting held last Wednesday ay at the […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nasarawa state council, says it will seek stronger partnership with security agencies in the state to protect journalists in the course of carrying out their duties. The Chairman of the union in the state, Mr Dogo Shammah, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Lafia on Friday. November […]
The Bauchi State Chapter Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Mohammad Mallam Goje has said that the Nigerian journalists are the lowest salary earners compared to their counterparts across the world. Mallam Goje disclosed this yesterday while answering questions from students of Mass Communication of the Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi at […]
The Taraba State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Thursday, staged a peaceful protest against Government impunity on members. Daily Times gathered that the protest was in response to the directive by the national leadership of NUJ, mandating its members nationwide to protest against government mischievous acts and police brutality on members of […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Gombe State Council, on Tuesday trained journalists in the state, preparatory for the coverage of the 2019 general elections. Speaking during the training, Chairman of the council, Alhaji Saidu Malala, expressed optimism that the training would equip journalists with the necessary skills to report accurately during elections. Malala said […]
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Sunday condemned the demolition of Yinka Ayefele’s Music House which houses his Fresh FM 105.9 radio station. A statement jointly signed by the council’s Chairman, Mr Adewunmi Faniran, and the Secretary, Mr Bola Ogunlayi, said it was highly disturbed that the building was […]
Correspondents’ Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council, yesterday elected new executives that will run the affairs of the Chapel for three years. The six-man executives elected were Jacob Ogodo of the Business News newspaper as Chairman; Peter Okutu of the Vanguard newspaper as Vice Chairman; Samson Nwafor of Nigerian Pilot newspaper […]
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara Council has hailed Rivers state governor, Nysome Wike for sponsoring 10 Nigerian Journalists including one of its members to the ongoing FIFA soccer World cup in Russia. Mr .Yinka Owolewa of News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN), Ilorin office and 9 others across the country […]
To sensitise residents of Ekiti on the need for a peaceful governorship election on July 14, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the state on Wednesday staged a walk around Ado-Ekiti metropolis. Members of the NUJ, NYSC, Civil Society Organisations as well as students and officials of the Ado-Ekiti Campus of the International Institute […]
Nigerians from all works of life yesterday reignited the June 12, 1993 spirit, when almost everyone voted with one purpose in mind, the building of a new Nigeria, as even yesterday they came out to commend President Muhammadu Buhari for the honour done the winner of that election and some key participants at the election, […]
Lawmaker representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC) has donated N500,000 to the Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), to support its activities. Wammako, made the donation on Wednesday night in Sokoto, the state capital during a dinner and inauguration of the council’s almanac to mark the end of […]
• Seeks life insurance for journalists The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has urged journalists to ensure that they unreservedly monitor public office holders in order to stop all dictatorial tendencies and protect Nigeria’s hard-earned democracy. The Speaker stated this at the weekend while delivering brief remarks at the NUJ 2018 […]
Ahead of the 2019 general election, traditional rulers of Ebonyi south senatorial zone, Thursday, endorsed an ex-Deputy National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chief Abia Onyike for Ebonyi south senatorial election. Vice Chairman, Ebonyi Traditional Rulers Council, HRH Romanus Iyioku stated this in his Ugwulangu, Ohaozara country home while briefing journalists on […]
A business woman, Tina Mutun, has dragged the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, Malam Mohammed Mohammed, to court for alleged breach of trust and cheating. A copy of the direct criminal complaint filed at the Senior Magistrates’ Court 5, Minna and obtained by our correspondent shows that Mohammed alongside […]
The Management of University of Benin (UNIBEN) has promised to assist Nigeria union of Journalists (NUJ Edo state Council in reclaiming part of its land under erosion threat. The Vice-chancellor of the University, Prof. Faraday Orumwense disclosed this during a parley with the Media parley at the Weekend in Benin City. He also disclosed plans […]