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Impunity Against Journalists: NUJ renews call for protection of media workers

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has renewed calls for the protection of journalists to enable them do their constitutional duties without fear or favour. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja in commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists with the theme: Keep Truth Alive: “Protect Journalists, Protect the Truth” jointly signed by Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche and Ochiaka Ugwu, Chairman and Secretary, respectively, the union noted that journalists had become increasingly endangered for reporting the news which is a constitutional mandate.…

NUJ FCT Admin Officer emerges Chairman, Akwa Ibom community in Durumi-Abuja

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ FCT Council Administrative Officer ,Elder Nsikak Ekpenyong has been elected as Chairman Akwa Ibom community Durumi Branch Abuja FCT, in his acceptance speech at the inauguration of new Executive of the association,Nsikak Ekpenyong called on the Nigerian youth to elect the right candidate to rule the country and bring meaningful development and employment to youth and effective security in Nigeria.       The speech read in full ;   “Good afternoon to you all, l sincerely appreciate your Presence at this Inaugural ceremony…

NHRC Boss reiterates commitment to safety of Journalists in Nigeria

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),Tony Ojukwu SAN has assured Nigeria Journalists of a free and safe environment for the practice of journalism in Nigeria.He said the National Human Rights Commission is poised to ensure that the rights of media practitioners other citizens are protected in Nigeria. . Bar. Tony Ojukwu stated this today Wednesday 7th September,2022 at a media parley held in Abuja.   He said the essence of the media parley was to rub minds with the media and bring up ideas and strategies…

NUJ FCT partners TStv on content development

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council and TStv Africa have agreed to partner on content development that will be of mutual benefit.   Chairman of NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the satellite broadcasting company.   He expressed the union’s readiness to partner with TSTv, stated that the NUJ has a pool of professionals that were capable of developing world class content.   He thanked the delegation for identifying with the journalists’ body, informed them that NUJ would like…

Press, Pillar of Nation Building – Ogbeche

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The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche has described the press as the pillar on which the current National Dispensation was built.   Ogbeche stated this on Tuesday, 24th May, 2022 while receiving Benue Journalists’ Forum of Nigeria (BJFN) who were on a courtesy visit to the NUJ FCT council Comrade Ogbeche who noted that the Nigerian Press had come a long way in its struggle for Nigeria’s development recognized the important role being played by the Press, especially members of BJFN in disseminating information…

2023: Ace Journalist Raphael Ekpang emerges NNPP candidate for CRS House of Assembly

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The Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) GLOGOOD Media (Publisher of Core Reporters) ,Hon Raphael Ekpang has emerged the candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for Boki 2 constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly.   Ekpang, who untill now was also the Sports Editor of the New National Star was declared the winner alongside others contestants in the party’s primaries held across the state on Wednesday.   The ace Journalist emerged unopposed as they were no other aspirants to contest with him.   However, the former Chairman…

No place for enforced disappearance in modern history, find Tordue Salem— NHRC tells Police

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The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq has called on the Nigerian Police and other law enforcement agencies to do everything within their powers to locate Tordue Salem, a journalist who reportedly went missing on the 13th of October, 2021 in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. NHRC Boss expressed sadness over the news of the National Assembly Correspondent who has been missing for the past 14 days. He said there was no place for enforced disappearance in modern history, described the act as one of the worst…

NUJ FCT congratulates Isiguzo on relection, calls for constitutional review

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council has congratulated Comrade Chris Isiguzo on his reelection as National President of the union. The Council in a statement, Friday, said Isiguzo’s victory signpost the will and courage of journalists across the country to stay on the course of taking the Union to greater heights. The statement jointly signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche and Ochiaka Ugwu, Chairman of Council and Secretary, respectively, urged the relected president to seize the opportunity and hold a constitutional conference to reposition the Union to be competitive and adequately…

Okorocha charges Nigerians to embrace National spirit …. Receives NUJ ICON of Service and Philanthropy Award

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The Former Governor of Imo state and Senator representing Imo West at the National Assembly, Owelle Rochas Okorochas has said Nigerians needed to adopt the spirit of Nationalism and patriotism for the country to move forward amidst the killings and other heinous crimes ravaging the nation. Okorocha stated this on Monday at an event titled “Conversation with Owelle @59,organized by the Nigerian Union of Journalism, NUJ FCT Council in commemoration of his 59th birthday. Sen.Okorocha said, until Nigerians imbibe the spirit of patriotism nothing can work in the country. He…

I haven’t urinated freely for two years,ailing Journalist, Walter Ukaegbu cries out for help

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An Abuja based journalist, Walter Ukaegbu who has been down with kidney failure has called on well meaning Nigerians home and abroad to come to his aid and not to let him die. Ukaegbu whose health has deteriorated has been on dialysis since 2018 and he need the sum of N9 million to run a kidney transparent to ever step on his feet again. The journalist said he has spent N5million on the ailment in the past five years excluding many pint of bloods he has bought in the process.…