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…
Omga007Transcorp 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…
Gov Yusuf Calls for Transparent, Inclusive Review of 1999 Constitution
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has emphasized the need for transparency, inclusiveness, and strict adherence to due process in the ongoing review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. He made the call while addressing participants at the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment, organized by the state government to foster public input…
DICAN Security Conference : IGP Calls For Collaborative Effort To Fight Misinformation, Disinformation
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has emphasised the importance of credible journalism guided by professionalism in maintaining national and global stability. He made the call at the maiden Diplomatic/Security International Conference organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) in Abuja. Represented by DCP Kabiru Abdullahi, IGP Egbetokun stated that “misinformation, disinformation…