Ramadan : NUJ FCT urges Spiritual Reflection
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended warm Ramadan greetings to all FCT Muslim brothers and sisters of the profession urging them to embrace the values of compassion, unity, and self-discipline during the sacred month. The Chairman of Council Comrade Grace Ike described Ramadan as a period of deep…
Omga007Nigerian Women Launch Historic Campaign for Increased Representation in Governance
By Sharon Akuboh On Thursday at Abuja, the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) launched the Ward 2 Ward Her Seat in Parliament and Governance Campaign, a nationwide advocacy initiative aimed at promoting women’s inclusion in governance and leadership across the nation. The campaign, championed by…
Communique : Promoting Electoral Integrity in Nigeria
By Sharon Akuboh The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) convened an advocacy meeting on Friday, February 28, 2025, to discuss electoral integrity in Nigeria. The meeting brought together key stakeholders in the media and civil society to promote credibility and accountability in Nigeria’s elections. BackgroundThe meeting aimed to…
FCT Education Secretariat Reaffirms Support for Vocational Training at The National Sewing Championship Flag Off
By Cynthia Batuta The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat has reaffirmed its commitment to vocational training and entrepreneurship development at the flag-off ceremony of the 3rd Edition of the National Sewing Championship. Speaking and expressing appreciation of the “Skill Up Nigeria ” vocational skills competition, the Permanent Secretary Education Secretariat Mrs Joy Okeke said…
Breaking Barriers: Comrade Grace Ike Redefines Leadership as NUJ FCT Chairman
By Halima Ibrahim and Uloma Peace Okorie In a historic milestone, Comrade Grace Ike has taken the reins as the first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, ushering in a new era of leadership and inclusivity. Her unanimous election on December 4th, 2024, marked a significant shift in the council’s…
Meeting the General : A Day to Remember
By Sharon Emephia I grew up hearing about His Excellency, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, and watching him on television—particularly during his tenure as President of Nigeria, and later when he established the Presidential Library in Ota, Ogun State. As a writer and author, I had always wondered what it would feel like to spend…
Salary Fraud : Gov Yusuf Suspends Acting Head of Service
By Cynthia Batuta The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended with immediate effect the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. In a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was confirmed…
FCT – IRS Stages Road Show: Vow To Prosecute Recalcitrant Defauters
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, has warned Organizations and individuals yet to file their 2024 annual tax returns to do so now as a matter of urgency to avoid sanctions. Acting Executive Chairman of the Service, Mr Michael Ango who gave the warning during its annual sensitization roadshow walk…