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NUJ sets up Committee in search of 2023 Media Icon

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists has constituted a 12-man steering committee in search of 2023 media icons in Nigeria. The committee, according to report will be responsibility, to ascertain long-standing media professionals, who used their time, talent, and treasure to advance the nation’s media industry. The President of the union, Chris Isiguzo urged members to live up to expectations and surpass the outstanding records of its maiden edition. In a statement by the National Secretary of the Union, Shuaibu Usman Leman noted committee was made up of twelve (12) members,…

FUEL SUBSIDY: NUJ joins NLC planned protests,to withdraw services Wed 7

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The Central Working Committee of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ has directed all State Councils of the Union to mobilise members to withdraw their services and commence protests nationwide from Wednesday next week, 7th June, 2023, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNCPL) refused to reverse the new price regime in the oil sector. NUJ stated this in a release signed its National Secretary ,Shuaibu Usman Leman,after an emergency Central Working Committee meeting of the Union convened online today, Saturday, June 3, 2023, to discuss issues surrounding the decision…

How stress kills journalists silently — Psychiatrist

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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…

2023 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: NHRC celebrates Nigerian Media,says they deserve stakeholders’ support

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has lauded Nigerian journalists for their critical role in advocating for the realization and enjoyment of democracy in Nigeria and elsewhere, saying they deserve the support of all stakeholders as they continue to discharge their Constitutional responsibilities.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN, FICMC who stated this on the eve of the celebration of the 2023 World Press Freedom Day noted that society should see journalists as “Agents of change bearing in mind the various contributions and sacrifices…

The GreenLand News, NUJ sets to mark World Press Day

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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…

2023 Elections: Be objective in your reportage, MMPN charges Journalists

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Ahead of 2023 general elections, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has advised journalists to fear Allah in their reportage of the elections by being objective irrespective of their political leanings. MMPN in a statement issued in Abuja by its National President, Abdur-Rahman Balogun reminded Journalists of the ethics of the profession which preaches objectivity and accuracy. Balogun also reminded Muslim Journalists especially, to have at the back of their mind, the motto of the Association, which says:” Say the truth even if it affects you “. “It is…

Commentary On International Day To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists, 2022 Theme:- Keep Truth Alive: “Protect Journalists, Protect the Truth”

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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is a UN recognized international day observed annually on 2nd November. The day was declared to be marked on November 2 in the United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/68/163. The resolution calls on all members states to take concrete steps to combat the culture of impunity in their countries.   The day was chosen in commemoration of the assassination of Claude Verlon and Ghislaire Dupont, two French journalists from RFI radio station, who were kidnapped from the town of…

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.…

Affordable Housing:NUJ seeks FG, Private Sector intervention for Nigerian Journalists

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The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the federal government and relevant stakeholders to assist in providing affordable housing to their members in the country. The Chairman of NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, FCT Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a one-day Conference titled ” Housing For All : The Role Of Cooperative Societies and Financial Institutions ” organised by NUJ in conjunction with Housing Development Advocacy Network ( HDAN ). Oyekunle especially stressed the need for the Nigeria government to act fast on…

MEDIA PARLEY: NHRC Boss reassures journalists of commitement to a wide, safe media space

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured Nigerian journalists of its commitment to work with all stakeholders to ensure that the media space remains wide, safe and secure for journalism practice and freedom of expression. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN) who stated this in Abuja when he hosted journalists during a media parley in Abuja noted that the Commission cherishes the invaluable roles played by journalists in the society, including informing, educating, entertaining citizens, as well as setting an agenda for the government. “It…