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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 Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 2025 budget of N607 billion presented to it by Gov. Chukwuma Soludo on November 19 into law. The budget was passed following a motion by Mr Ikenna Ofodeme, the Majority Leader of the House representing Ekwusigo State Constituency. Dr Somto Udeze, the Speaker of the…
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The Niger House of Assembly has passed the 2025 budget estimate of N1.5 trillion to the governor for assent. Zubairu Ismaila, Chairman, House Committee on Planning and Appropriation, who presented the report during plenary in Minna on Thursday, said the committee made some adjustments to the budget. Ismaila said that the adjustments did not affect…
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The United States was staring down the barrel of a holiday-period government shutdown Thursday as a late-hour intervention by Donald Trump and Elon Musk threatened efforts in Congress to keep the lights on through the New Year. The money authorised by lawmakers to run federal agencies is set to expire Friday night, and party leaders…
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In the spirit of the festive season and to mark their 10th anniversary and expansion into Lagos, Banke Adeniran, CEO and Creative Director at Oludidit, one of Nigeria’s leading brands for innovative gifts, stationery, and lifestyle products, cordially invites you to their much-anticipated Christmas Shopping Party! Happening on Friday, December 20th, and Saturday, December 21st,…
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Founder of Grace Social Media Agency, Samuel Ijaola Oladayo has said many content creators fail to fully monetise their craft due to policy violations, reliance on comedy, or inappropriate content. Ijaola, who has worked with creators like Mark Angel, Emmanuella, and Zfancy, shared insights into the challenges of social media monetisation and how creators can…
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach, the Premier League strugglers announced Thursday. The 56-year-old, who has won league titles in Portugal, Greece and China, has left Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab to join Wolves on an 18-month contract after the Midlands side, battling to avoid relegation, sacked Gary O'Neil.…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to reverse the decision to approve the divestment of international oil companies (IOCs) allegedly to the Renaissance Consortium. Representatives of Nigerian society organisations, community leaders and concerned citizens, in a petition to the National Assembly, maintained that the measure constitutes a threat not only to the people…
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The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday disclosed that eight persons have been arrested in connection with the Christmas funfair stampede that occurred in Ibadan on Wednesday. Those arrested included Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, 31, the primary sponsor of the event, along with Fasasi Abdulahi, the Principal of Islamic High School; Genesis Christopher; Tanimowo Moruf; Anisolaja…
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A group of leaders from the Northern region, under the auspices of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), has charged the Federal Government
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Iconic shipbuilder Harland and Wolff, famed for constructing the doomed Titanic, has struck a deal for its shipyards to be bought by Spanish peer Navantia, the UK government announced Thursday. The proposed deal maintains Navantia UK's contract to build three Royal Navy ships used to deliver supplies to British aircraft carriers. It will also secure…