Lifestyle

Expert Urges Journalists to Plan Retirement Early

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By Jeffrey Ahonmisi

The Chief Executive Officer, Thewhy Consulting, Lagos State, Mr Adewale Kehinde, has urged journalists to start planning for retirement immediately instead of waiting until the end of their careers.

Delivering a lecture titled “Post-Retirement for Journalists: Planning a Financial Future” at the 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Chapel, Mr Kehinde warned that retirement should not signal the end of financial stability.

He encouraged journalists to diversify their income while still in active service and create multiple revenue streams to secure their future.

The tax consultant also advised journalists to maintain a disciplined budget and adopt a simple, frugal lifestyle to avoid falling into debt after retirement.

He further urged members of NUJ, FRCN, Ibadan Chapel to cultivate healthy habits and embrace a positive lifestyle for long, productive lives.

In his remarks, Chairman, Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mr Ademola Ige, praised the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, for significantly improving pension payments for retired local government workers.

The Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan, commended the strong working relationship between NUJ, FRCN, Ibadan Chapel and management, noting that it had contributed to the station’s steady growth.

Chairman, NUJ, FRCN, Ibadan Chapel, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo, welcomed participants and highlighted the rapid growth of the chapel’s Press Week in its third edition.

He encouraged members to take retirement planning seriously.

The event featured the presentation of an Award of Excellence to the CEO of Thewhy Consulting and the unveiling of a book presented by Mr Ademola Ige to NUJ, FRCN, Ibadan Chapel.

Dignitaries at the event included the Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Chapter, Dr Olusegun Abatan, represented by General Manager, Pensioners FM, Dr Babatunde Tiamiyu; the Management of News and Current Affairs Department led by Mr Adewumi Faniran; and a Deputy Director, Programmes, Mr Steven Agbaje.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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“Oyo Journalists Deserve Better,” Says NUJ Candidate Abas

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By Rotimi Famakin

As campaigns intensify ahead of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Council election, one of the chairmanship candidates, Mr. Akeem Abas, has pledged to make members’ welfare his top priority and to modernize journalism practice in the state if elected.

Mr. Abas made the promise while flagging off his team’s campaign, themed “The Great Minds,” at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

He said his administration would establish a food bank for members and facilitate regular capacity-building programmes to enhance professionalism within the industry.

Calling for a free and fair election, Mr. Abas assured that his campaign would remain issue-based, free of character assassination and intimidation.

Also speaking, Mr. Dayo Adu, a staff member of the News and Current Affairs Department, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Ibadan National Station, who is contesting for the position of State Secretary under The Great Minds Team, appealed for continued support.

Mr Adu urged supporters to translate the massive turnout at the flag-off event into votes on Election Day.

Past leaders of the NUJ, representatives of various chapels under the State Council, and veteran journalists who attended the flag-off commended the peaceful atmosphere of the event.

They urged candidates to focus on repositioning the Union and to avoid politics of bitterness.

In his remarks, Head of News and Current Affairs Department, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, and a former Chairman of the Oyo State Council of the NUJ, Mr. Adewumi Faniran said the Union deserved quality leadership.

Mr Faniran advised members to listen to all candidates and make informed choices at the polls.

The NUJ Oyo State Council election is scheduled to hold on December 9, 2025.

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Alhaji Odekunle was a thoroughbred reporter of note – Oyo NUJ Chairman

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By Olawale Asake

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council, led by its Chairman, Chief Ademola Babalola has paid a condolence visit to the management of the News and Current Affairs Department, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Dugbe, Ibadan over the demise of a just retired staff of the Department, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle who passed away on Wednesday.

Chief Babalola described the late Odekunle as a thoroughbred journalist and unionist par excellence who served the union up to the national level as a member of its executive.

According to him, the council received the news of the demise of Alhaji Odekunle with shock, but with solace in God that the deceased was a selfless, cerebral and committed member of the union whose legacy would not be forgotten anytime soon.

He prayed to God to comfort the family, management, members of staff of the FRCN and friends of the deceased during this trying and grieving period.

Responding, the Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs who is also an immediate past Chairman of NUJ, Oyo State Council, Mr Adewumi Faniran who received the visiting NUJ executive members on behalf of the management and members of the department commended the Chief Babalola-led executive for the condolence visit, saying the deceased was a professional who had paid his dues as a reporter of note, a painstaking editor and skilful commentary writer.

Mr Faniran regretted that the deceased who was due to be celebrated on Thursday by the department, having served meritoriously for 35 years, could not see the day.

He prayed for his soul to rest in peace, adding that, his impact on the lives of others remained unquantifiable.

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Security

Oyo CP Honoured, Lauds Residents for Successful Tenure

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams has been conferred with the title of Ambassador of Peace.

The title was conferred on the Police Commissioner by the Seriki Sasa of Oyo State, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin.

Alhaji Maiyasin said the title was conferred on Mr Williams based on his contributions to the peaceful ambience enjoyed by residents in the State. 

Alhaji Maiyasin said the commissioner’s efforts during the elections would never be forgotten in the history of politics in Oyo State.

The Seriki Sasa therefore congratulated Mr Williams for his recent promotion to the level of Assistant Commissioner of Police, AIG.

Responding, the newly promoted AIG, Adebowale Williams, who appreciated the title given to him by the Hausa community, said the gesture would go a long way in making him do more in his new position. 

He said the visit to Seriki Sasa and other stakeholders was in line with his plan to appreciate people who made the security architecture of Oyo State a seamless job for the police. 

Mr Williams called for continuous support from the public to collectively wage war against insecurity in Nigeria, noting that the mutual relationship between the police and traditional rulers assisted the police to nip crime in the bud, especially during the elections. 

He said though, there were challenges in fighting crime but with the mutual relationship among some stakeholders Oyo State was relatively calm, especially during the 2023 polls.

AIG Williams urged his hosts and the public to extend the love and support to the next commissioner of police in the state whenever he resumed. 

On his part, the Chief Imam of Oyo State, Alhaji Abdul Ganiyu Agbotomokekere, whom AIG Williams also visited, said the police did well at ensuring that Oyo State was peaceful. 

Also the AIG visited the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, at the Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan to appreciate the hand of love extended to him during his stay as the Police boss in Oyo. 

He said journalists in the state really made his work easier through their balanced reportage on crimes.

AIG Williams therefore urged NUJ to extend the relationship to the next Commissioner of Police, who had not been announced by the Inspector General of Police. 

Reacting, the NUJ Chairman in in the state, Mr Demola Babalola, who described AIG Williams as a media friendly officer, said the outgoing CP maintained a cordial journalists-police relationship and his tenure would be forever remembered.

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Unions should focus more on intellectual engagement – Premier FM GM

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By Olutola Daramola

Twenty-first century unionism has been described as more of intellectual engagement with management and other stakeholders towards moving organizations forward, rather than the confrontational style.

This was the submission of the General Manager, Premier FM, Mr. Adedamola Tinubu while receiving the executive of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FRCN Chapel who were on an assessment tour of the station.

Mr. Tinubu while emphasizing the need for a clear departure from the way unionism was being practised, challenged the newly sworn-in executive to prioritize training and re-training of members and also use their position positively.

In his remarks, the Chairman, NUJ, FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Mr. Oluwakayode Banjo noted that the union was not unaware of the challenges confronting the station at the moment and the expectations of management from staff in the present circumstance.

Mr. Banjo opined that it was important for all stakeholders in the broadcast chain to play their part effectively as this would guarantee an enabling environment for workers thereby improving productivity.

The NUJ FRCN Chapel had earlier visited Amuludun FM on an assessment tour of the station.

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Politics

2023 Elections: Journalists Charged to Remain Unbiased

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By Fasilat Bello

As the 2023 general election approaches, broadcast journalists in the country have been urged to remain unbiased and exhibit professionalism in elections reportage.

Chairperson, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS Chapel, Miss Dupe Fehintola stated this at a lecture marking World Radio Day organized by the NUJ, Oyo State Council held at the Press Center, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

Speaking on the “Role of Radio in Democratic Development”, Miss Fehintola explained that it was important for journalists in the industry to perform the role of a sensitizer that would enable the electorate to choose the right leaders in the forthcoming election.

She urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to uphold transparency and ensure the effective use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BIVAS, to checkmate electoral malpractices.

Speaking on the theme “Radio and Peace”, the Convener, Society for Journalism Enhancement Initiatives, Mr. Gbemiga Bamidele enjoined radio journalists to be patriotic in their content towards ensuring a peaceful nation.

Mr. Bamidele urged broadcast journalists in the state to comport themselves within the ambit of the code of ethics as enshrined by Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC code, and the NUJ to avoid conflicts.

Also speaking Chairman, NUJ Oyo State Council, Mr. Ademola Babalola advised journalists to adhere to the ethics of the profession before, during, and after the general elections.

Mr. Babalola urged media owners to improve the welfare of their staff for efficient service delivery.

The event which featured a Question and Answer session also witnessed the presentation of awards to veteran journalist and former governor of Oyo State, Chief Rasheed Ladoja.

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Ekiti Guber Poll: Be Security Conscious, NUJ Chairman Tells Newsmen

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Journalists assigned to cover this Saturday’s Governorship election in Ekiti State have been told to be security conscious in the course of monitoring the exercise.

The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists in Ekiti State, Mr. Rotimi Ojomoyela gave the advice at NUJ Secretariat in Ado Ekiti at the commencement of the distribution of kits meant for the election to accredited journalists.

Mr. Ojomoyela implored men of the pen profession not to endanger their lives, admonishing them to move together in groups, while also urging to them to stick to the ethics of the profession, and shun fake news.

He said a task force had been constituted to apprehend any fake journalist found in the state during the election.

Over 500 journalists across Nigeria applied online to cover the Ekiti State Governorship election billed for this Saturday.

Amos Ogunrinde

Lifestyle

Be loyal and conscientious in your duties – FRCN ZD Charges Staffers

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Loyalty is the hallmark of conscientious personnel in any organization.

The Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph made the submission during a meeting between the management of the station and In-House Unions comprising Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, Radio Television and Theatre Workers Union, RATTAWU, and the Senior Staff Association, SSA.

Mrs Joseph, who explained that the deliberation was part of the steps to position the station for better service, said dedication and diligence from all and sundry would make it attainable.

She reiterated her commitment to promoting the welfare of staff and providing necessary tools, stressing that it was incumbent on members of staff to show commitment, be diligent and proactive.

Responding, officers of the unions expressed appreciation to the management for the meeting, pointing out that the outcome would significantly help in moving operations of the station forward.

Simeon Ugbodovon

Lifestyle

Makinde’s Media Officer Emerges Chairman NUJ Information Chapel

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The Information Officer attached to the office of the Oyo State Governor, Mr Ismail Fasasi on Tuesday, emerged as the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Ministry of Information Chapel.

Mr. Fasasi, who emerged as a consensus candidate was inaugurated alongside five other members.

While delivering his acceptance speech at the Conference Room, Ministry of Information, Mr. Fasasi noted that his administration will rest on four major programmes, which include restoration of the vibrance that has been the pride of the chapel; improved welfare packages for the members, capacity building and training for members as well as promotion of collective responsibility, integrity and accountability.

His words: “It is with honour and humility that today I accept to be the Chairman of the NUJ, Information Chapel (NUJIC). My dear comrades, it gladdens my heart to see you all buying into my candidature and to have also nurtured this love to this level for me. Profoundly and heartily, I thank you all.”

“It is a known fact, that the decision of the members of this chapel is a pointer that you all craved for change and are eager to take our Chapel to the desired next level. It is indeed my heartfelt joy”.

“I like to let you know that this victory is neither my own nor my cabinet members’ efforts but the victory for you the members for believing in us. With your collective support, we will translate our chapel to an enviable one that we can individually and collectively be proud of”.

“By my evaluation of your resolve, I see dedication, commitment, service, resilience, resourcefulness, success, above all, I see the drive needed in transforming our chapel into a strong and purposefully structured one”.

“On behalf of all my executive members, I want to pledge our readiness to run an all-inclusive administration with the view of taking the union to greater heights. It is a known fact that the election has come and gone, we are one big family in NUJIC, I, therefore, implore all members of this Chapel to cooperate with us, as your contributions would go a long way in repositioning NUJIC.

“At this juncture, let me appreciate our colleagues for giving us a good fight and putting us on our toes, like I did say, we are all members of a big family. I’m assuring you that there is no victor, no vanquished! Your support is also necessary for collective success”.

“I still want to reiterate that our administration will rest on four major programmes, which include restoration of the vibrance that has been the pride of our chapel, improved welfare packages for the members, capacity building and training for members as well as promotion of collective responsibility, integrity and accountability”.

Other executive members inaugurated include; Folake Bamgbose as Vice-chairman, Olamide Adeniji, Secretary, Ibikunle Bukola, Assistant Secretary, Amina Buasari Adeleke, Treasurer and Adeola Adewole, Financial Secretary.

The event was attended by the Commissioner For Information Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun; Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Moses Alao; Special Assistant on Broadcast, Mrs. Bosede Sodiq, Special Assistant on Photography, Mr. Dare Aleshinloye and Technical Assistant on New Media, Mr. Mayowa Okekale among others.

Ridwan Fasasi

Lifestyle

NUJ Election: We need to do better as a union – Dr. Akinreti

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Surely one day, NUJ will be free from the clutches of backwardness.

It is absolutely ridiculous paying into private account in the century and age, when a corporate account for the union exist.

It is my humble opinion that the National credentials committee should submit a budget for the election and the secretariat release the funds as appropriate.

For the records, I paid my nomination fee into the union account at Eco bank plc Alausa Ikeja, during the last Lagos State Council election.

The payment slip was sent to the credentials committee.

I ensured the credentials committee submitted a budget which was debated and funds approved.

I turned down further request for funds and the rest is history.

It is really sad, that the NUJ cannot set good standards or best practices for others to follow.

Now NUJ elective positions are for the highest bidders.

The jury is now out, candidates for the next national election will pay to be elected far above their salaries, despite the fact that some media organisations are not paying salaries as at when due.

What morality do we have to challenge the shenigans of the political class?.

We all owe it a duty to redefine and sanitise this great union from the path of perfidy.

I have benefitted from the profession and the union greatly in my career progression.

For me, I will contribute my quota to the greatness of the Journalism profession and the union in all strata.

Let the candidates know for fact, their past and present will be subjected to scrutiny at the appropriate time.

Dr Qasim Akinreti
Deputy Director Digital Media,
Voice of Nigeria.
Former Chairman,
NUJ Lagos State Council.

Religion

Osun NUJ To Hold Ramadan Lecture On Thursday

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The 2021 edition of the annual Ramadan lecture of the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ holds on Thursday 6th of May at the NUJ Press Center along Iwo Road, Osogbo.

A statement by the chairman of the planning committee, Alhaji Moshood Suleiman and the Secretary, Ustaz Abdulraheem Adekilekun indicated that the chief of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Alhaji Musbaudeen Orimadegun is the guest speaker.

The statement noted that the theme of the lecture which will commence by four o’clock in the evening is “Journalism, Fake news and hate speech” while the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdulrasheed Ayotunde Olabomi and the Olororuwo of Ororuwo, Oba Kamorudeen Adeyemi are the royal fathers of the day.

It hinted that Alhaji Rilwan Hussein Yasalam is the father of the Day while Barrister Jiire Ayinla and Dr. Musbau Adelasoye will be the Special Guest of honour and chairman of the occasion respectively.

A business mogul, Alhaja Dasola Alaso is the mother of the day while the Osun State chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu will be the Chief Host.

The statement enjoined members of the union, chapel leaders, invited guests and Islamic groups and societies to be part of the event and come along with their face masks.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Politics

Secession: Let’s leverage on strength of our diversity – Aregbesola

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The Minister of Interior, Ọgbẹni Rauf Aregbesola says agitation for regional secession is a fruitless effort, hence the need to expand the scope of Nigeria’s democracy.

The Minister stated this in Ibadan during his investiture as Grand patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Southwest zone.

Ọgbẹni Aregbesola who is a two-term former governor of Osun State explained that the current challenges threatening national unity was not new and called for the need to leverage on the strength of diversity than divisibility.

He also stressed the need for adjustment in the nation’s political and economic structures to cater for new interests across board.

In a lecture entitled: The Nigerian Media in the Face of Pandemic, a veteran journalist, Chief Yinka Fabowale, scored the Nigerian media high for keeping decision makers on their toes as well as update on the infection and education on vaccines and cure during covid-19 pandemic despite their working conditions.

Chief Fabowale, urged media professionals not to let loose their guards in professionalism and objectivity.

Chairman on the occasion and the National Chairman, Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP and National Chairman of Action Alliance, AA, Alhaji Rufai Omoàjẹ́ called on the political class to invest more on the welfare and security of the citizenry.

Earlier in a welcome address, Vice President,. NUJ Southwest Zone, Mr Cosmos Oni said the investiture on the Interior Minister was based on his track records in leadership and governance.

The occasion was well attended by dignitaries from all walks of life including Heads of paramilitary Agencies, Aregbesola political family, past and serving members of National Assembly, Deputy Governor of Oyo State Engr. Rauf Olaniyan and former super Eagles Technical Adviser, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde.

Dayo Adu

 

Politics

Ekiti INEC Partners NUJ to End Voters Apathy

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Ekiti State has promised to partner with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Ekiti State Council towards recording more success in the electoral processes.

Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner REC,  Dr Adeniran Tella made the promise in Ado Ekiti when the Ekiti State NUJ Chairman, Mr Rotimi Ojomoyela led other executive  members of the union on a courtesy visit to the commission.

Dr Tella explained that such a partnership would enable INEC to engage the expertise and commitment of journalists in the area of information dissemination, voter’s education and address the issue of voters apathy.

He explained that the media remain one of the critical sector that the commission would never toy with. 

Also speaking, the Administrative Secretary of INEC, Venerable Stephen Ojewande noted that some of the demands made by NUJ would be looked into.

Earlier, the Chairman of NUJ in Ekiti State, Mr Rotimi Ojomoyela solicited the support of INEC towards training of journalists on contemporary reportage of electoral processes.

Mr Ojomoyela, who also sought the assistance of the electoral body in other areas, promised that the union would cooperate with INEC before, during and after the 2022 governorship election to achieve success.

Olaniyi

Politics

Journalists Boycott Sokoto State Government’s Activities

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The correspondents’ chapel of Sokoto State council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has declared a boycott of all government activities with immediate effect.

A statement signed by the Chapel’s Secretary, Mr. Ankeli Emmanuel said members have also been barred from using press releases emanating from the Government House, groups or individuals related to the government.

It also states that the unanimous decision was taken during an extraordinary congress held at the chapel’s secretariat following what it described as recent unwarranted harassment and intimidation of journalists by security agents at the government house.

The statement further advised heads of security outfits in the state to sensitise their personnel about good media/security relationship.

Yahaya Balarabe

Politics

Gov. Abiodun Swears in Two New Commissioners

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in a former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Mr Waheed Odusile as Commissioner for Information and Strategy. 

The governor also swore in Professor Abayomi Arigbabu as Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology at a ceremony held at Executive Chamber, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun called on the newly appointed Commissioners to support initiatives that would further strengthen the rating of Ogun State in the country.

He urged the new appointees to ensure that their ministries came up with innovative approaches that would promote overall development in the state, adding that their appointment was a call to service.

In separate remarks, the newly sworn in Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Odusile and his counterpart in the Ministry of Education, Professor Arigbabu, thanked the governor for giving them the opportunity to serve and promised to perform their duties diligently.

The duo also gave the assurance that they would justify the confidence reposed in them.

Bolanle Adesida

Politics

Ondo Poll: NUJ Tasks Media on Professionalism

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As October 10 governorship election approaches in Ondo State, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has charged media professionals to always exhibit high level of professionalism and objectivity in discharging their duties before, during and after the election. 

In a Communique issued at the end of its September edition of the state congress, Ondo NUJ also advised Journalists who will be covering the governorship election to be security conscious. 

In the Communiqué signed by the General Secretary of the Union, Leke Adegbite, Ondo NUJ tasks INEC, Security agencies and other stakeholders to conduct fair, credible and acceptable governorship election in the state as demonstrated recently in Edo State governorship election.

The NUJ congress also expressed full support for the recent decisions of NUJ NEC and NLC NEC in rejecting recent obnoxious hike in fuel price and electricity tariff, insisting that the government’s economic policies have negatively affected purchasing power and livelihood of workers and the masses.

Ondo NUJ also urged security agencies and Amotekun Corps to up their games against criminal activities, particularly kidnapping and destruction of farms in recent time around Akoko/Owo/Akure/Ifedore axis of Ondo State.

Leke Adegbite

Lifestyle

Paramount FM NUJ Gets New Excos

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Paramount FM Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ogun State Council has elected new leaders to run the chapel for the next three years.

The new executive which has Olusegun Folarin as Chairman has been inaugurated at the Broadcasting House, Kobape Road, Abeokuta. 

Our correspondent, Olajumoke Idowu has the rest of the story.

Olajumoke Idowu

Lifestyle

Oyo NUJ Inaugurates Credentials Committee

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Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council has inaugurated Credentials Committee to conduct the union’s election in December this year. 

The committee emerged through a congressional vote which had twenty four in favor of the committee being inaugurated against two who voted in contrarily, while some stayed neutral. 

This election followed a motion and counter motion on whether the committee should be inaugurated or not. 

The committee includes Semiu Azeez of Oke-Ogun Federated Chapel as Chairman, Ridwan Fasasi of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria as Secretary.

Other members are Nike Ajayi, of Association of Local Government Information Officers, Ola Ajayi of correspondent chapel and Abdulrofi Adebayo of Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo state. 

Meanwhile, the congress became rowdy when one Raji Adebayo of Herald Newspaper who is yet to be enlisted in the compendium of the union as a member, physically assaulted the chairman, Mr. Adewunmi Faniran on the grounds that his group had two votes. 

Earlier, Chairman, Oyo NUJ, Mr. Adewunmi Faniran disclosed that the decision was in line with the constitution.

“All of them pay check-off dues, they are professionally qualified, they belong to a chapel and they work with reputable organizations.” He explained.

However, the communiqué issued at the end of the congress charges members to be alive to their responsibilities by allowing their actions to be guided by the constitution. 

It also states that the congress promises to support the council in ensuring a befitting 2019 Press Week.

Adedayo Adelowo