By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has named and honoured the Director‑General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, as ‘Man of the year’. This is contained in a statement by the National President of the NUJ, Mr Alhassan Yahaya on Sunday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhammad Idris/Philomina Attah The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerian journalists to prioritise national stability and patriotism by keeping the activities of terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements off their front pages. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the appeal in Abuja at a two-dayContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Ms. Grace Ike, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Service in recognition of her positive contributions to society. The prestigious award was conferred on her by the Women of Glory Foundation, whichContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For many journalists, activists and civil society actors in Nigeria, speaking out on public interest issues is now a risky undertaking. Beyond threats, intimidation and harassment, a growing number are finding themselves entangled in costly and prolonged legal battles. This is notContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Lengnan Dapam Tobias Stakeholders in Nigeria’s justice and media sectors have expressed concern over the use of legal processes to intimidate civic actors and silence journalists. They expressed their concerns in Abuja at the stakeholders’ validation of research on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in Nigeria. TheContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA) has called for stronger legal and institutional measures to curb rising use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in Nigeria. The group described it as a growing threat to free expression and democratic accountability. The Programmes Manager, HBBA, Hassan Nurudeen,Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi A support group for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, City Boy Movement, has promised to deliver one million votes in the 2027 general elections in Oyo State. The Coordinator of the group in the state, Ahmed Ajibola, made this known at the maiden national discourse organisedContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has unveiled an Olympic-size boxing ring as part of efforts to boost sporting activities in the state. Speaking at the event on Friday in Uyo, the Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said that the state was committed to reviving combat sports. Bassey saidContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT council, has unveiled a health insurance scheme for journalists in the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCT Administration, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, at the official unveiling of theContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has commended journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for keeping the public informed and supporting national development. Disu spoke on Saturday during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Congress in Abuja, describing his relationship with the mediaContinue Reading
