NUJ partners LightRay Media to train Journalists on Ethical Standards

Nigerian journalists have been tasked to set a minimum standard and scrutinize the terms of engagement of their work before accepting such a job in order not to compromise the ethics of the journalism profession. Nigerian journalists were saddled with the task at a one-day training on ‘Safety and Protection of Journalists and Workplace Compliance’ organized by LightRay Media and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondents Chapel. The resource person, Miss Ejiro Umuokoro speaking during the event called on the media practitioners to prioritize self development through national and…

Subsidy Removal: NUJ FCT urges Tinubu to roll out palliatives

The Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ-FCT council,has expressed great concern over the geometric rise in public transportation as a consequence of the removal of fuel subsidy.   The union in a statement jointly signed by Òsárétín Òsádébàmwén Acting Chairman,Ochiaka Ugwu,Secretary of Council said;   “Not a few workers in the public and private sectors are challenged commuting daily to their workplaces, while others have abandoned their places of meagre earning due to their inability to finance their transportation.   “The clamour for a better Nigeria is one coveted by all. While…

NUJ FCT hails Ogbeche’s appointment as CPS to Cross River Governor

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Council hailed the appointment of its Chairman, Comrade, Emmanuel Ipole Ogbeche, as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Executive Governor of Cross Rivers State, Sen. Prince, Bassey Edet Otu.   The executive and members of NUJ FCT Council, expressed excitement on the appointment. The council commended Gov Bassey Edet Otu, for honouring the NUJ FCT Family with appointment.   In a press statement released in Abuja Tuesday, jointly signed by the Comrade Osaretin Osadebamwem and Ochiaka Ugwu, Vice…

NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel hails Gov Bassey Otu over Ogbeche’s appointment as CPS

The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) Correspondents Chapel FCT Council has commended the Cross Rivers State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu for appointing NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche as his Chief Press Secretary ( CPS ).   The Chapel described the appointment of the renowned journalist and editor of Abuja Inquirer Newspaper as a well deserved honour in view of Ogbeche’s experience, antecedents and prowess In the pen profession.   A statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Comrade Jide Oyekunle and Secretary of the Chapel,…

NUJ FCT mourns Media Mogul, Raymond Dokpesi

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has expressed grief over the sudden death of media mogul and Chairman of DAAR Communications PLC owners of African Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower FM, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, described it as a personal loss to the NUJ FCT Council and journalism in general.   In a statement released in Abuja, Monday, jointly signed by Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche and Ochiaka Ugwu, Chairman and Secretary of Council respectively, they noted that the council received the news of the death of the late…

How stress kills journalists silently — Psychiatrist

A consultant psychiatrist with Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Dr Adeoye Oyewole has said lack of proper stress management killed journalists discreetly.   He disclosed this at a seminar organised by Fountain University for practising journalists and final year Mass Communication students of the institution, themed; Effect of Poor Stress Management among Nigerian Journalists on Mental Health Productivity, at its campus, Osogbo on Monday.   He said Nigerian journalists carry Nigeria on their shoulders at a mental cost, and struggle daily to gather information in spite of humiliating cultural and…

The GreenLand News, NUJ sets to mark World Press Day

The GreenLand News Magazine in Conjunction with Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ FCT Council is organising a Lecture/Award in commemoration of World Press Day. Annually, on May 3, the world celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists, who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. Reflecting this reality, this year’s title of the conference is ‘Shaping a future of rights – Freedom of Expression as…

NUJ FCT Council condemns arrest, detention of Editor, Reporter by Police In Abuja ….. Demands unconditional release

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has condemned the arrest and subsequent detention of the editor and a reporter of an online newspaper, ‘TheNewsGuru.com’ Mr. Ediri Oyibo and Paul Utebor by the Nigeria Police Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, described the arrest as unwarranted, absurd and unacceptable. Oyibo and Utebor were invited and eventually detained on Wednesday February 22, through a letter dated February 18, 2023 for an interview with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Zonal…

RegentAfrica Times holds 2nd Public Lecture to sensitize Nigerians ahead of 2023 polls … Sets to Honour Humanitarians Champions, Fallen Heroes

The management of RegentAfrica Times Newspapers has announced the 2nd annual public lecture and awards, organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Journalists, FCT Council, with support from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).   Themed: “2023: ENHANCING PROFESSIONALISM AMONG SECURITY AGENCIES, MEDIA AND VOTERS FOR FREE, FAIR & CREDIBLE POLLS”, the event is scheduled for 14th February 2023, as Nigeria heads for the presidential poll in days ahead.   In a press statement signed by the Editor-in-Chief, RegentAfrica Times Newspapers, Shola Akingboye, on Monday, the media organization noted…

Abuja Online Publishers unite for professionalism,inaugurate steering committee

All online publishers operating from the nation’s capital have united under the aegis of Abuja Online Publishers (AOP) with a firm resolve to unite for truth and accuracy in the emerging media industry. The inaugural meeting which held at the National Union of Journalists, NUJ-FCT Secretariat Friday January 20, 2023, had in attendance Publishers drawn from across news genres operating primarily online.Abuja Online Publishers aimed to advocate the importance of verifiable and trusted online news media in a democratic society, and to encourage diversity and inclusion as reference point for…