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2026 Press Week : NAWOJ FCT Hails NUJ FCT Chair, Comrade Grace Ike, for Honouring Women Journalists

By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, expresses profound appreciation to the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, and the entire Executive Council for the honour and recognition accorded NAWOJIANS during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week. For the first time in…

2026 NUJ FCT Press Week : Uloma Peace Okorie Honoured with Veteran Excellence Award

It was a moment of honour, celebration and emotional reflection at the glamorous 2026 Press Week and Awards Ceremony held at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Abuja as veteran journalist, publisher, author and media entrepreneur, Uloma Peace Okorie, was presented with the Veteran Excellence Award in recognition of her remarkable contributions to journalism, security reporting, media…

NAWOJ Hails NUJ Deputy President, Dr. Oyetunde, Over Daughter’s Wedding in Canada

By Sharon Akuboh, The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has extended warm congratulations to the Deputy National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde, following the successful wedding ceremony of her daughter Tomilola, held recently in Canada. In a goodwill message signed by the National Secretary…

2027 Nigerians Decide : Elumelu, NUJ FCT Urge Media to Shun Disinformation, Defend Democracy

By Gloria Tochukwu Umeweni Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Minority Leader of the 9th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, OON, has called on journalists, political actors and citizens to unite against the growing threat of disinformation, warning that fake news and propaganda could undermine Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked. Elumelu…

Press Week 2026 : Livinus Chibuike Victor Crowned Press Freedom Champion by NUJ FCT Council

In a glittering celebration of excellence and courage in journalism, Livinus Chibuike Victor, Editor-in-Chief of Empirical Magazine, has been conferred with the prestigious Press Freedom Champion Award by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The award was presented during this year’s Press Week celebration, which took place at…

NDSRC Urges Caution Over Hasty Implementation of State Police, Demands Robust Safeguards and Public Hearings

​Security – Opinion The National Democratic Security Reform Coalition (NDSRC) expresses its profound concern regarding the accelerated pace at which the framework for the establishment of state police is being advanced within the legislative and executive corridors of power. While the Coalition acknowledges the urgent need to address Nigeria’s multifaceted security challenges, we warn that…

Omo-Agege Celebrates Victory in Delta Central APC Senatorial Primary, Awaits Official Declaration

Former Deputy Senate President and Delta Central Senatorial aspirant, Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senate Primary Election for Delta Central Senatorial District, following what he described as a decisive showing across the district’s 85 wards. In a press statement issued on Sunday, Omo-Agege expressed gratitude to APC leaders, delegates,…

DICAN to Host Diplomatic Community as Goodluck Jonathan Champions Fight Against FIMI

By Joy Idam, Abuja Nigerian Elder Statesman and former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Diplomatic, Security, Trade, and Investment International Conference, where he will be honoured with the prestigious DICAN International Award for Statesmanship and Global Peace. ​The conference, themed “Information Warfare (FIMI): Strengthening Global Security, Trade, and…