ECOWAS Honors 12 Journalists Across West Africa — Five Nigerians Receive Award of Excellence, Including an NUJ FCT Member
By Our Correspondent The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has recognized twelve outstanding journalists from across the sub-region — including five from Nigeria — at the maiden edition of the ECOWAS Excellence Awards for Journalists held at the Coco Ocean Hotel in Banjul, The Gambia. The landmark event, which forms part of activities…
Omga007Three die in Namnai collapse bridge boat mishap
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo No fewer than three persons have died, and several others are missing after a boat capsized while ferrying commuters across the collapsed Namnai Bridge in the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State. The tragic incident occurred on Friday night around 7:00 p.m. Chairman of Inland Water Transporters in Taraba State, Jidda Mayoreniyo,…
Taraba : Judge Sentences Four to Life Imprisonment for Attempted Kidnapping
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo A Taraba State High Court in Jalingo has sentenced four men—Prosper Paul, Samuel David, Nosiu Buba, and Samuel Kelvin—to life imprisonment for their roles in an attempted kidnapping plot aimed at extorting ransom from victims’ families. The verdict was delivered on Friday in case TRSJ/75C/2021 was initiated by the Taraba State Government in…
Transcorp Hilton Abuja lauded as true friend of Nigerian Press
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council have expressed profound gratitude to Transcorp Hilton Abuja for generously hosting the 2025 NUJ Annual Lecture and Awards ceremony on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The distinguished event brought together journalists, media executives, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Nigeria and was held in the…
Press Week 2025 APPRECIATION ! APPRECIATION!! APPRECIATION!!!
Dear Distinguished Members of the NUJ FCT, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all NUJ FCT members who turned out en masse for the 2025 Press Week. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and unity have been the driving force behind the success of this event. Your active participation truly reflects the strength and solidarity of our union….
NUJ FCT Mourns death of Veteran Journalist, Dr Leon Usigbe
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council announces with deep sorrow the sudden passing of our esteemed senior journalist, Dr. Leon Usigbe, a veteran reporter who died on Friday, July 25, 2025, following a brief illness. Dr. Usigbe was initially treated at the State House Clinic before being transferred to the Federal Medical Center…
Emma Njoku Foundation Empowers 20,000 Youths in Agriculture Across Nigeria’s 6 Geo-Political Zones
By Joy Omagha Idam The Emma Njoku Foundation has embarked on an ambitious project to train over 20,000 youths across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones in mechanized agriculture. The initiative aims to improve food security and reduce unemployment in the country by equipping young people with the latest technology and methods in agriculture. Training Program for…
Emma Njoku Foundation Plans big to train over 20000 Youths across the 6 Geo Political Zones
By Joy Omagha Idam No fewer than 1500 Youth drawn from the six geo political zones are currently under going training In mechanised agriculture. To improve food security and unemployment in Nigeria. The Training was facilitated by an Agro business non governmental organisation. Emma Njoku Foundation equipped the beneficiaries with the latest technology, and methods…