Group condemns attack on Ebonyi community 17,000 to date receive AstraZeneca’s first blow to Enugu – Official Concussion education leads to increase in World Rugby course completions to 1.8 million Nigeria registers 89 new COVID-19 infections, now totaling 164,000 Hon. Bolaji Dada charges women to actively participate in politics UN mandates ECOWAS with policies to protect and recognize women in informal sectors UN COVID-19 pooled fund funded 40% of medical supplies in Nigeria – Kallon FCTA educates farmers on resilient agriculture and food security systems Guber seeker advocates innovative approaches to boost Anambra IGR Chibok girls always on our minds, says the presidency NSCDC foils jailbreak attempt at correctional facility in Ubiaja, Edo Edo 2020: a sports festival to never forget – MOC Lawan is committed to supporting the profession of surveyor COVID-19: Osinbajo warns against vaccine nationalism COVID-19: Traditional leader tells Nigerians to put fears aside and get vaccinated Police confirm attack on Nsukka community Delta to host 21st National Sports Festival Debt figures published do not relate only to the FG – DMO FG reaffirms its commitment to securing the release of Chibok Girls Health group seeks media support to fight tuberculosis PDP Southwest Zone Congress: Caucus of Representatives Welcomes Result Farmers want insect-resistant, high-yielding cowpeas – NABDA Lagos Govt. recognizes Nigerian actresses Voriancorelli seeks N20 billion on Lagos Commodities Exchange Next NSF winners to go home with ‘Giant Eagle’ trophy Nigerian diaspora donates trumpets to NFSC OECD and AfDB strengthen the fight against corruption and the fight against corruption in companies Egbe-Idimu community unveils N250m trust fund 67,500 pregnant women will receive nutritional supplements in Kaduna The FG will sanction those who violate the rules on expatriate quotas – Minister Lagos inaugurates a 5-year agricultural roadmap Traditional leader urges Nigerians to take COVID-19 vaccine The FG appoints the boards of directors, the heads of certain educational agencies WHO and the International Organization of la Francophonie (OIF) sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen access to health care in French-speaking countries The Minister ensures the implementation of the law on the FCT public service commission #ImagineCircularity: The circular transformation will not be broadcast live Nigeria can host African Games with facilities in Benin – Dalung Ramadan: Osinbajo preaches love, kindness, generosity UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Libya discusses UN-African Union cooperation in support of Libya with AU Commissioners in Addis Ababa Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and Canada-Africa Chamber of Commerce Announce Major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) FEC Approves N532m for UI Library Extension Over 1.2 million children not yet vaccinated in Nigeria – UNICEF Sweden invests heavily in global access to vaccines in fight against COVID-19 pandemic School exclusion in Madagascar during COVID-19 FG refutes Obaseki’s claims about the state of the economy Coronavirus – Malawi: COVID-19 update (April 13, 2021) Coe warns of effect of further Tokyo Olympics postponement UN-Habitat and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) partner in cash transfer initiative to protect residents of Kismayo from effects of COVID-19 pandemic Mass Sack: Kaduna NLC calls for prayers Coronavirus – Sierra Leone: COVID-19 update (April 13, 2021)
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General news1 week agoOyo NUJ mourns FRCN staff, Sunday Ogunyemi
By Akeem Abas The Oyo State Council of the Union of Journalists of Nigeria (NUJ) described the death of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Ibadan staff member Deacon Sunday Ogunyemi as sad and devastating. The union said this in a statement jointly signed by its president, Ademola Babalola and secretary, Sola Oladapo, on Tuesday in Ibadan. The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) reports that the late Ogunyemi, a versatile FRCN reporter, died Sunday at the age of 41. “We cannot find suitable words to describe the passing of a colleague and a friend. Ogunyemi was a great journalist. The news of his death came as a brutal shock. “The late Ogunyemi was a disciplined and highly reasoned colleague who displayed great dedication to whatever cause he believed in. “He was a gentleman and a professional at heart. He gave a good account of himself as a judicial correspondent, telling many.
- General news2 weeks ago
Federal lawmaker trains 100 youths, gives start-up capital
By Akeem Abas Representative Stanley Olajide (PDP-Ibadan Sud-Ouest / Nord-Ouest) trained 100 young people from his constituency in the manufacture and marketing of paint. The two-day program, which ended on Saturday, was held at the Press Center of the Union of Journalists of Nigeria (NUJ) in Ibadan. The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) recalled that Olajide had recently given work tools worth millions of naira and additional start-up capital of 20,000 naira each to 100 vocational youth. Olajide told reporters that the concerted and deliberate effort was aimed at lifting many young people out of crime, while urging them to make the most of the opportunities they had to contribute to the socio-economic progress of the constituency, the state and Nigeria. He is committed to always ensuring adequate representation and guaranteeing the benefits of his constituents, as dividends of democracy. Olajide thanked the Bio-Resources Development Center of the Federal Ministry of.
- Defence/Security2 weeks ago
Army enjoins journalists to protect national interests
By Ahmed Abba The commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, sector 2, brig.-general. Adamu Nura, called on reporters to prioritize Nigeria’s national interest in their reporting. Nura made the appeal on Friday while welcoming members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), who paid him a courtesy visit to Damaturu. “The national interest is more important than any other interest, including the public interest; because when you protect the national interest, the public interest will automatically be covered, ”he said. He therefore urged journalists to always cooperate with security agencies, to protect the national interest in their reporting and to avoid any form of publicity to terrorists. “Safety is everyone’s business, without safety nothing can be achieved.” he said. He added that the sector was ready to build the capacity of journalists within its jurisdiction, in order to have a smooth relationship and effective coverage. Nura added that her doors were.
- General news2 weeks ago
FCTA begins COVID-19 vaccination of journalists
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Administration of the Capital Territory (FCTA) on Thursday began vaccinating members of the FCT section of the NUJ against COVID-19. Malam Abubakar Sani, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Strategic Communication to CTF Minister Malam Muhammad Bello, opened the exercise at the NUJ Secretariat in Abuja. Sani represented the minister at the exercise. He said the administration found it necessary to vaccinate journalists as they are also frontline workers. Sani noted that vaccinating journalists would boost public confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine and convince cynics about the virus that it actually existed. According to the ministerial assistant, the vaccine is a normal routine vaccine to help strengthen the immune system to protect people against the COVID-19 virus. “We consider it necessary to launch this process of vaccination of members of the fourth state of the kingdom because journalists are indeed frontline workers. “The FCTA considers.
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Metro5 months agoLagos NUJ election: Ajayi sweeps poll, vows to fulfil promises
Mr Adeleye Ajayi, a Deputy-Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria , has been declared winner of the Chairmanship Election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council. Mr Cosmos Oni, the Returning Officer at the election, declared Ajayi as the winner with a total of 370 votes to defeat the incumbent Chairman, Dr Qasim Akinreti, who polled 68 votes. The election had been twice postponed and once aborted. Oni also declared Mr Innocent Anaba of Vanguard Newspaper as the Financial Secretary with 377 votes to defeat Mrs Iyabo Wale-Eri of the Nigeria Television Authority who polled 56 votes. According to him, Mr Tunde Olalere of the Lagos State Ministry of Information polled 381 votes to defeat Mr Raymond Tedunjaiye of New Nigerian Newspaper (NNN) who polled 53 votes, as Secretary. He added that Mrs Biola Beckley of African Independent Television (AIT), Mrs Iyabo Ogunjuyigbe of Eko tm/Radio.
- General news5 months ago
Bauchi students appeal to govt. to clear backlog of bursaries
The National Union of Bauchi State Students’ Union (NUBASS) has appealed to the state government to hasten up the payment of bursaries owed students in the state. The newly-elected National President of the union, Malam Abdurrahaman Shuaibu, made the appeal in Bauchi on Tuesday, when he led a delegation of the union on a courtesy visit to the state NUJ Chairman, Malam Umar Saidu. He said that the visit was to afford the new leadership of NUBASS the opportunity of meeting with journalists and seeking their support towards giving the union’s activities adequate publicity. Shuaibu, who put the membership strength of the union at 1.8 million, said that members cut across all levels of education in the state. He added that those who deserved the scholarships were only the ones in tertiary institutions after following due process of accessing such allowances. The national president said that the outstanding scholarships were.
- Metro5 months ago
NUJ national body okays Thursday for Lagos Council election
The national body of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has approved Thursday for the twice-postponed Lagos State Council election. The NUJ made known its position in a letter dated Nov. 23 and signed by its Assistant National Secretary, Midat Joseph. The NUJ national body addressed the letter to the Chairman/Secretary Credential Committee, Lagos State Council and copied the Vice President, Zone B, the Chairman/ Secretary of the Caretaker Committee and all Lagos Chapels. “Following the resolution of the Special Congress held on 21st November, 2020, I write to inform you that the National Secretariat has approved Thursday, 26 November, 2020 for the election. “You are requested to ensure adequate arrangement for a free, fair and credible election process, please,” Joseph said. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the decision to hold the twice postponed election on Nov. 26 was reached during the NUJ Lagos Council Congress held last.
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General news5 months agoNUJ tasks security agencies find killers of Nasarawa APC Chairman
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Nasarawa Council, has tasked security agencies to intensify efforts at finding the killers of the state chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Philip Shekwo. Shekwo was abducted by gunmen from his residence in Lafia on Saturday and his lifeless body was later found on Sunday in the neighborhood by the Police. The NUJ in a statement by its sectretary, Sunday John, and made available to newsmen in Lafia, said the spate of attacks on innocent citizens by criminal elements was becoming worrisome and demanded drastic measures to curtail the trend. The urged security agencies to fish out the killer of the APC chieftain and bring them to justice. “If nothing is done urgently to ensure that people are safe to go about their activities without fear, the situation may get out of control. “On behalf of the entire journalists in the state therefore,.
- Politics5 months ago
Lagos journalists hold election Nov. 26, endorse verified voters’ list
The Lagos State Council election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will hold next Thursday as the journalists endorsed use of verified list for the rescheduled poll. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the decision to hold the twice postponed election on Nov. 26 was reached during the NUJ Lagos Council Congress held on Saturday in Lagos. The congress was presided over by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee, NUJ Lagos Council, Mr Solomon Nwoke. NAN reports that 57 members of the union voted in favour of the use of existing list of the verification exercise conducted by the National Officers of NUJ as the standard list of eligible voters. Only seven members in the congress opted for the extension of the verification exercise by one week, while one person was neutral to the two motions. At the end, based on majority votes, the Congress adopted the existing verification list.
- General news5 months ago
Imo Govt. announces plans to reward outstanding journalists
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo, on Wednesday , said that plans were on the way to reward outstanding journalists in the state. Uzodimma made the disclosure at the second edition of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) 2020 Legacy Awards held in conjunction with Wells Network Ltd. in Owerri on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr Declan Emelumba, restated his administration’s commitment to encourage professionalism in journalism. He listed the Best Journalist in Photo Journalism and Feature Writing as two of the four awards to be instituted. According to the governor, the promotion of professionalism in journalisism practice would re-brand the state and positively market it to prospective investors. “This administration will begin to reward outstanding journalists starting from year 2021. “This is part of our commitment to the promotion of professionalism in journalism to restore the lost glory of our dear state,’’ Uzodimma said..
