Tag: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)

NAN Workers Issue 7-Day Ultimatum To MD, Lament Poor Welfare

Abibat Babalola

The Joint Union in the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has given the Managing Director 7 days ultimatum to address the lack of welfare, operational needs and the sorry state of affairs in the agency. The Joint Union comprise of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Radio, Television, Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees(AUPCTRE) and Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) This is contain in a letter to the Managing Director titled “7…

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Owo Church Massacre: Akeredolu Confirms Arrest Of 5 Suspects

Abibat Babalola

Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of five suspected killers of over 40 worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo on June 5. Akeredolu said this during a courtesy visit to his office by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, led by the Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu confirmed the arrest shortly after the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, announced the arrest of the masterminds of the attack…

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SAD: AIT Popular Journalist Killed in Auto Crash

Abibat Babalola

How we received the sudden death of dedicated, hardworking and gentle colleague, Muhammad Ibrahim, who died during fasting – NUJ Africa Independent Television (AIT) has lost Muhammad Ibrahim, its correspondent in Minna, ina fatal automobile crash. Platforms Africa reports this this was announced in a statement by Daniel Atori, the secretary of the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Niger. Atori described Ibrahim as a devout Muslim whose sudden death occured during the fasting m9nth of Ramadan. The statement said the incident occurred within Minna metropolis…

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