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Folarin Congratulates New NUJ Oyo Executives

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By Olawale Asake

Former Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Teslim Folarin, has congratulated the newly elected executive leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, led by Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, following their victory in the just-concluded council elections.

In a statement released to journalists in Ibadan, Senator Folarin described the emergence of the new executives as a reaffirmation of the trust and confidence reposed in them by practicing journalists across the state.

He said the NUJ occupies a strategic position in strengthening democracy and promoting good governance, noting that journalism remains a noble profession built on integrity, courage, fairness, and ethical responsibility.

The former Senate Leader expressed confidence that the new NUJ leadership would uphold these values and advance the union’s reputation.

Senator Folarin urged the executives to prioritise professionalism, capacity development, ethical reporting, unity within the union, and constructive engagement with stakeholders.

He added that the public increasingly looks to journalists not only for information but also for guidance, clarity, and truth, particularly during periods of political and socio-economic uncertainty.

Senator Folarin wished the new NUJ Oyo State executives a successful, impactful, and progressive tenure.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Go to court to claim property- Police tell Ademola Babalola

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Oyo state Police Command has directed one Mr Ademola Babalola, who has been parading himself as the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo state council, to opt for legal option in claiming property belonging to the Union from the incumbent Chairman, Mr Adewumi Faniran.
Mr Babalola had written a petition to the Command requesting that all property belonging to the NUJ including bank accounts and other documents be released to him.
On his part, the incumbent Chairman, Mr Faniran explained that he was only acting on the order given by the National Industrial Court which stated that all parties should maintain status quo pending the determination of a suit challenging the eligibility of Ademola Babalola in contesting the Oyo NUJ 2019 elections.
Responding, the Iyaganku area Commander, Mr S.A Oke advised Mr Babalola to seek redress in court, noting that the police could not force Mr Faniran to release the property in his custody as the case was still in court.
It would be recalled that some aggrieved members of the Oyo NUJ had approached the National Industrial Court to challenge the eligibility of Mr Ademola Babalola to participate in the December 18th council election which was eventually postponed by the duly constituted credential committee.

Abisola Oluremi

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Oyo NUJ: Faniran Expresses Interest to Re-contest

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Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalist, Oyo State Council, Mr Adewumi Faniran has obtained form for expression of interest to recontest. 

Shortly after obtaining the form at Press Centre, Iyaganku in Ibadan, Mr Faniran explained that the impetus to serve the people better propelled his second term ambition. 

Mr Faniran who highlighted laudable achievements recorded during his first term in office including infrastructural, human and professional development noted that there was still much to be done. 

While appreciating members of Oyo NUJ, for supporting him on the journey so far, the chairman called for more support from members to sustain the development strides by giving him their votes come December eighteenth, this year. 

Dayo Adelowo

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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.

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Journalists are an indispensable part of the society – Hon. Peller

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Welfare of journalists should be considered paramount by stakeholders to ensure media men discharge their duties effectively to the society. 

Member House of Representatives, Honourable Shina Peller made the call during a speech at the inauguration of Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Chairman’s office, at Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

Honourable Peller noted that journalists remain indispensable in the scheme of things in the society, hence the need to equip them adequately.

Commissioner for Information, Orientation, Culture and Tourism in Oyo State, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made similar submission as decried a situation where media men are owed several arrears of salaries, thereby making them vulnerable to various dangerous situations and corruption. 

He implored the NUJ president, Comrade Chris Iziguso, to work assiduously to address sundry issues confronting the pen profession. 

President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Chris Iziguso, expressed his pleasure at being honoured to inaugurate the Oyo State Council’s Chairman’s office.

He commended Honourable Shina Peller for his magnanimity to the Oyo State Council of the NUJ. 

Comrade Iziguso described journalism as the breath of democracy, highlighting the various cases of harassment and detention of journalists in African countries including Nigeria, Tanzania and Sudan. 

He said politicians must respect the constitutional position of the fourth estate of the realm.

Earlier, in an address of welcome, Chairman, Oyo NUJ, Comrade Adewumi Faniran, expressed his gratitude to all who graced the occasion. 

Comrade Faniran lauded member representing Iseyin/ Itesiwaju/ Iwajowa and Kajola Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Shina Peller, for facilitating the rehabilitation of the NUJ chairman’s office. 

In a lecture with the theme “Media, Freedom and Development”, the Director, Distant Learning, University of Ibadan, Professor Olusoji Aremu, who was represented by Dr. Olarenwaju Oladejo, pointed out that it has become a norm for government to tag criticism as dissent. 

Professor Aremu described governance as collaborative undertaking, adding that no nation can attain its desired development without the media.

He said it was imperative for journalists to guard the freedom of the media jealousy as it remains the voice of the masses. 

Professor Aremu stressed that the media should however not compromise its status, its independent mandate, while also charging them to remain objective.

Highlight of the occasion was the inauguration of the Oyo NUJ chairman office. 

Agbaakin Olubadan, Oloye Lekan Alabi

Present at the event were the Agba Akin Olubadan, Oloye Lekan Alabi, who represented the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, represented by Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Pastor Dare Olorunfemi. Simeon Ugbodovon