Labour

Paramount FM’s NUJ Executives Inaugurated

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By Olusegun Folarin The new leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Paramount FM Chapel has been inaugurated with a call on the executive members to remain focused and sustain professionalism in the discharge of their duties.  The Chairman, Ogun State Council of the Union, Continue Reading

Labour

Don Advocates Establishment of Trust Fund for Journalists

Web News 4 August 2023 161 0

By Dayo Adu Government has been urged to institute a compensatory measure commensurable with the risks and hazards journalists face in the line of duty so as to adequately cater for their families in case of any eventuality. Coordinator postgraduate studies, Mass communication Department, Lead City University, Ibadan, and a veteran journalist, Dr. Bayo Busari […]Continue Reading

Crime

Corrupt politicians should be tried while in office – Oguntoyinbo

Web News 23 July 2023 179 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Ogun State governorship candidate in the last general elections under the New Nigeria People’s Party NNPP, Olufemi Oguntoyinbo has advocated the arrest and prosecution of politicians found to have embezzled public funds even while in office to tackle corruption in the country.  He stated this while speaking with journalists shortly Continue Reading

Crime

Police Launch Manhunt for Abductors of RSBC Journalist

Web News 23 July 2023 179 0

Gunmen on Friday night abducted a senior journalist and staff of the Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation, Port Harcourt, Mrs Priestba Nwokocha. Mrs Nwokocha, who is the Director of News in the corporation, popularly called ‘Radio Rivers’, was allegedly whisked away by the gunmen on the Ogonigba/Elelenwo Bridge leading to the old Slaughter Market in Obio/Akpor […]Continue Reading

Communication

Oyo NUJ Inaugurates New Hall

Web News 23 May 2023 215 0

By Taiwo Akinola  Nigerian Union of Journalists Oyo State Council has inaugurated a new hall named Abib Olamitoye Hall at the NUJ press center, Iyaganku, Ibadan. While appreciating the members of the fourth realm of the state, one of the facilitators, Comrade Alamide Olofin, said that it was a great pride to be part of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

FRCN Ibadan NUJ Excos Send Easter Greetings

Web News 9 April 2023 377 0

By Dayo Adu The Nigeria Union of Journalists, FRCN Ibadan Chapel has congratulated members on the occasion of this year’s Easter Celebration In a press statement signed by the Chapel Chairman, Mr. Oluwakayode Banjo, the chairman rejoiced with the adherents on the successful completion of lent which culminated into Passion Week where the travails of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

New Executives Take Saddle in NUJ FRCN Ibadan Chapel

Web News 7 April 2023 290 0

By Lilian Ibomor Mr Oluwakayode Banjo of Premier FM, FRCN, Ibadan has emerged as the chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, FRCN Ibadan Chapel. Mr Banjo was elected unopposed by members at Studio One, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station. Declaring Mr Banjo the winner, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Mr Oluseye Arowolo, said the new […]Continue Reading

Politics

NUJ Felicitates Newly Elected Lawmakers

Web News 27 February 2023 359 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council haa congratulated the winners of the National Assembly elections, conducted on Saturday in the state, with a charge to the victorious candidates to be magnanimous in victory. This was contained in a statement personally endorsed by the Chairman of NUJ in the state, […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

New Executives Take Mantle of Osun NUJ Leadership

Web News 18 February 2023 293 0

Mojisola Oladele New Executives have emerged for the Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ Osun State Chapter. Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu emerged as the Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin as the Secretary, Comrade Ademola Lawal as the Treasurer, Comrade Fagbohungbe Mayowa as the Assistant Secretary and Comrade Adegboye Saheed as the Auditor.  In a remark, The Chairman, Continue Reading

Politics

2023 Elections: Journalists Charged to Remain Unbiased

Web News 13 February 2023 228 0

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, Continue Reading

Communication

World Radio Day: NUJ Urges Radio Broadcasters to Pursue Peace, Stability

Web News 13 February 2023 463 0

By Morenike Tony-Esan As the nation grapples with challenges borne out of scarcity of naira notes and fuel price hikes, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone B southwest states urged broadcasters in the radio stations across the country, to ensure that the medium of communication is deployed to promote peace and stability. The Vice-President of  […]Continue Reading

Politics

Journalists are critical to peaceful elections – CAPPA

Web News 2 February 2023 332 0

By Moses Morenikeji The roles of journalists towards the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections came to the fore at a one-day training organised recently in Ibadan for media practitioners. The training, organised by the Corporate Accountability & Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, was well attended by journalists from broadcast, print and online media Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Encomiums As Progress FM Honours Retiring Zonal Director

Web News 29 September 2022 516 0

There is a reward for hard work for individuals who show commitment to their duties.  This came to reality at a retirement party organised for the outgoing zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Janet Joseph.  The premises of Progress FM Ado-Ekiti, the venue of the party for the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Osun NUJ Calls for Removal of Police Commissioner

Web News 31 May 2022 321 0

Osun State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists has advocated immediate redeployment of the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode. This is sequel upon the alleged shooting of the Nation’s newspaper correspondent in Osun state, Mr Toba Adedeji by men of the Osun state Police Command in Osogbo. Toba Adedeji was shot while covering […]Continue Reading

Environment

NUJ Appeals for Speedy Completion of Road Projects

Web News 29 April 2022 412 0

The Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has appealed to the State Ministry of Infrastructure, Lands and Housing to pay special attention to the completion of ongoing road projects and rehabilitation of feeder roads within Akure metropolis as rainy season returns. In a Communique issued after its monthly Congress, Ondo NUJ which acknowledges […]Continue Reading

News

Radio Nigeria’s Leke Adegbite Becomes Ondo NUJ Chairman

Web News 8 April 2022 437 0

A staff of Radio Nigeria, Positive FM Akure Mr Leke Adegbite has been elected Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Ondo state. Details later.Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ondo NUJ Gets Caretaker Committee

Web News 22 March 2022 508 0

A caretaker committee has been appointed for Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council.  The three man-committee has Mrs Olubukola Aduwo Of NTA Akure as Chairman, Mr Tope Fayeun  Correspondents Chapel as secretary and  Mrs Maria Famakinwa of Owena Press as member. Inaugurating the committee in Akure, Vice President NUJ B zone, Princess Aderonke […]Continue Reading

News

Do Not Disappoint The Public – NUJ VP Tells Journalists

Web News 13 February 2022 379 0

Vice-President, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), South West Zone, Mrs Ronke Samo has urged media professionals to ensure that trustworthiness becomes the hallmark of their job in every facet they find themselves. Mrs Samo stated this in a release issued in Ado Ekiti to commemorate this year’s World Radio Day. Samo’s statement reads in part:  […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

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

Web News 12 January 2022 437 0

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, Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Associates, Friends, NUJ Bid Farewell To Late Amosu

Web News 19 November 2021 539 0

Friends, Associates and Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ogun state council have paid their last respect to their departed leader, Mr Soji Amosu who died on Sunday at the age of 53 during a brief illness. Those who witnessed the lying-in-state held at the Iwe Iroyin, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, Secretariat of the […]Continue Reading

News

OMC Tasks Media Practitioners On Objectivity

Web News 18 November 2021 322 0

Ogun State Muslim Council, OMC, has implored media owners and employers to implement compulsory life insurance policy for practitioners in the industry in the bid to enhance objective and truthful journalism in the nation. Secretary-General of the Council, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde made the appeal in his condolence message to Ogun state council of NUJ and […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde’s Media Officer Emerges Chairman NUJ Information Chapel

Web News 2 November 2021 451 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Ogun NUJ: Court Strikes Out Petition Against CP, Olugbenro

Web News 26 October 2021 722 0

A Federal High court sitting in Abeokuta has struck out the Fundamental Human right suit filed by Mr. Ayokunle Ewuoso and Mr. Sina Oduntan against the Ogun state commissioner of Police and Mrs. Oluremi Olugbenro to challenge their arrest over the assault on female journalists at Iwe Iroyin, Oke Ilewo Secretariat of the Nigeria Union […]Continue Reading

Politics

NUJ Resolves To Proceed With National Election

Web News 4 October 2021 428 0

An emergency NEC meeting of the Union was convened online on October 3, 2021, to douse tension ocassioned by a purported court action and to further chart a way forward as it relates to the 7th Triennial Delegates Conference in Umuahia. It was attended by 72 members. After a brief presentation by the National President, […]Continue Reading

News

NUJ Presidential Candidate, Yusuf Idris Condemns Commencement of Campaign Despite Court Order

Web News 20 September 2021 732 0

The Yusuf Idris NUJ Presidential Campaign Council has condemned in strong terms, the decision of the 2021 Credentials Committee to commence campaigns for the forthcoming National Delegates Conference. According to a statement signed by the National Coordinator, Yusuf Idris Presidential Campaign Council, Dahiru Muhammad, the decision of the Credentials Committee is in Continue Reading