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A report released yesterday by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) revealed that security agencies, including the police, military, and intelligence services, have consistently been the primary antagonists of the media in Nigeria in recent years
13 Dec
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. READ ALSO:‘2025 economic performance, FDI inflow to be driven by reform sustainability’ More than 60 per cent of these killings…
29 Nov
Alhasan Yahaya has emerged as the new National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Yahaya polled 436 votes to defeat his opponents, Bamidele Atunbi, who garnered 97 votes, and Garba Mohammed, who got 39 votes.
22 Nov
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Benue Council on Friday commended Gov. Hyacinth Alia for approving N75,000 minimum wage for workers in the state. The Council Chairman, Mr Bemdoo Ugber, gave the commendation when he led officials of the union on a courtesy call to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula…
20 Nov
Women in Edo State yesterday staged a peaceful protest in Benin City against the resurgence of cult-related killings in the state, calling for an end to the ongoing violence that has claimed many lives.
12 Nov
Nigerian journalists have been urged to beam more light on the energy and maritime sectors of the economy with the aim of harvesting investment opportunities in those areas.
29 Oct
The Federated Correspondents' Chapel (FCC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, has passed a Vote of No Confidence on the Credentials and Screening Committee (CSC) of the Triennial Delegate Conference. In a communiqué issued after an emergency congress on Tuesday, signed by the Chairman, Tife Owolabi and Secretary, Pauline Onyibe, it…
29 Oct
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council has mourned the death of its former Internal Auditor
23 Oct
I share some similarities with the celebrant of today, Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo State.
22 Oct
Last week, media professionals from across the country converged on Lagos for third Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) milestone recognition of media icons in Nigeria.
22 Oct
Thirty-eight years after his gruesome murder, family of the late founding editor-in-chief of Newswatch Magazine, Dele Giwa, has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement the court judgment early this year that the case should be re visited.
16 Oct
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the Monday night invasion of Urban Radio 94.5 FM in Enugu by armed officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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The Old Students Association of Pacelli School (OSAPS) on Saturday, December 14, 2024, organized a reunion and fundraising event to support the institution. OSAPS said in a statement that the event underscores the critical role of community engagement in supporting specialized educational institutions. "We are committed to giving back to the institution that has done…
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Global superstar Beyoncé has written her name in the history books again as the most certified female artist by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The music icon earned this title after a fresh batch of her songs received certifications, pushing her total to one hundred and there. READ ALSO: Tyla breaks Beyoncé’s Spotify…
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Ghana's Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected two bids to overturn a contested piece of legislation severely curtailing LGBTQ rights which was adopted by MPs earlier this year.
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Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong has sent warm felicitations to former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday. Senator Lalong described Buhari as a statesman and patriotic leader who has done so much for the unity, peace and development of Nigeria. He recalled “the great…
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Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria (UNN), Prof Polycarp Chigbu has blamed illegal connections and theft as causes of poor electricity supply in the institution. He stated that his administration which came on board four months ago had been met with power rationing, stressing however, that the crisis was being resolved with the…
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London's Heathrow airport on Wednesday unveiled plans to invest £2.3 billion ($2.9 billion) over the next two years to upgrade Europe's busiest airport.
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Miss Amanda Amaeshi, an award-winning activist and campaigner, has been named My Life My Say’s ‘Changemaker of the Year’ for 2024. Amaeshi, a final-year LLB Law student at University College London (UCL), has consistently used her voice to influence policy and advocate for social justice. A statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria…
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Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the dissolution of the board and management of the Ondo State Radiovision Corporation (OSRC). The board and manangement was led by Mr Kunle Adebayo, the Director General (DG)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the station. Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made this known in…
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Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has expressed his administration’s determination to promote sesame and livestock exports. This is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Wednesday. Buni stated this when the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nigeria, Ms Elsie…