I thought I was seeing double when I first saw the report on social media that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the professional body to which I belong, has bestowed a ‘Lifetime’ award on the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Remember him? Impunity, recklessness, and controversy trailed Yahaya Bello while in office. His regime was not …

The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Monday, issued a riot act on a Special Assistant to the state Governor on Students Affairs, Mr. Azeez Adeyemi, over alleged misconduct and intimidation, as well as defamation of character of member of the union, Mr. Olajide Osoba. In a communique at the end of its emergency State …

A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) has called on Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council to partner with it in order to reduce and stop violent extremism in the society through public awareness and advocacy. Kaduna State Team Lead of PAVE, Mr. Eric John made the call when he led his team on a …

The family of former Pa Jola Ogunlusi has announced the passing of the former NUJ National Scribe on Saturday, 19 April 2025. A statement by the family representative, Gbenga Aruleba, reads; ‘With profound sadness but utmost gratitude to God for a fulfilled and life well- spent, the Ogunlusi family announces the passing of our beloved Patriarch, Father, Grand father and …

As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) turned 70 last Saturday, the Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners (GIMP) has commended media professionals in the country for their resilience in the face of all odds, and dedication to the ethics of the profession.   Founded in Lagos on 15 March 1955, NUJ was in the forefront during Nigeria’s independence struggle. It …

An aspirant for the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Garba Muhammad has promised to make accountability and transparency a major thrust of his administration wĥen elected. He also pledged to promote capacity building and professionalism among members by ensuring that the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) has a centre in all the geo-political zones of the …

An aspirant for the office of the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Garba Muhammad Project, on Friday expressed his sympathy to the victims of the flood disaster in Borno State, and called on the relevant agencies and government to urgently attend to the needs of the affected families. Muhammad expressed his desire to work with …

The residents of Bade, Fika, and Nangere local government areas of Yobe State have expressed happiness and commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for constructing access roads across various parts of the state. In separate interviews, the residents made the commendation during an inspection tour organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe Council. A resident of Tagali, Bade local …

National president of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Audu Amba has bagged the prestigious award of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Amba, who doubles as the deputy president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was presented with the award at the NUJ’s Press Freedom and Good Governance Awards on Saturday. He was honoured with the Good Governance …

The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the editor of FirstNews, Segun Olatunji, who was said to have been abducted by armed men from his Lagos home last week Friday. This was according to a statement on Tuesday, signed by the union’s Assistant National Secretary, Akorede Opeyemi. Olatunji, a …