Uromi Killings : Group Seeks Urgent Stop to Incessant Arrest, Intimidation and Invitation of HRH The Onogie of Uromi and Others
By Jasmine Okogeri and Emmanuel Fateman A group, Advocates for People’s Rights & Justice (APRJ) has expressed concerns over the incessant arrests, threat of arrest and continuous invitation of the Head of the Traditional Rulers of Uromi, community HRH the Onojie of Uromi and other innocent people in Uromi community by Security Agents. While we…
Omga007Jaymoni to Partner NUJ FCT on Promotion of Music, Entertainment Industry
Nigerian rising Star and CEO of Jaytech Group of Companies, Amb Christopher Ogar, also known as Jaymoni, is collaborating with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council to support and promote the Nigerian music and entertainment industry. During his visit to the NUJ FCT Council in Abuja on Wednesday, Jaymoni was…
CAJ Urges Immediate Release of Detained Journalists in Burkina Faso
Nairobi, Kenya: April 8, 2025 – The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has called for the immediate release of three journalists detained in Burkina Faso and forcibly conscripted into the armed forces. Guezouma Sanogo, president of the Association of Burkinabe Journalists (AJB), his deputy Boukari Ouoba, and Luc Pagbelguem, a reporter for the private TV…
Gov Yusuf named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024
By Sharon Akuboh The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 in recognition of his Outstanding contributions to the education sector. The award was presented during the 17th Leadership Newspaper Awards held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event celebrated notable Nigerians…
Sports Team Present Trophy to NUJ FCT Council Chairman and Executives
By Cynthia Batuta The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ FCT Council All Stars Mixed Gender team was all smiles as they Sports Team presented the trophy and N100,000 naira cheque they won in the Abuja Charity Ambassadors Marathon Football Novelty Match held on Sunday, March 6th, 2025. The team’s coach, Coach Bob Majirioghene, expressed his…
Veteran Journalist, Ted Odogwu passes On, Gov Yusuf Condoles NUJ Correspondents Chapel Kano
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deepest condolences to the State Chapters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Correspodemts’Chapel over the death of Mr Ted Odogwu, Correspondent of Punch Newspaper in Kano. The governor’s condolence message was contained in a Statement made available to Weekenders Online by his Spokesperson,…
Odion Musa Fernando gives NUJ FCT Council Victory in Abuja Charity Marathon Ambassadors Match
By Sharon Akuboh and Jasmine Okogeri The Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, has emerged victorious in the Hon Tonto Dike, sponsored Abuja Charity Marathon Ambassadors Match. In a thrilling and challenging encounter, Team NUJ FCT Council defied all odds to secure a remarkable 2-0 victory against Team Ambassadors. Team NUJ Captain Odion Musa Fernando…
NUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike, wins Another African Leadership Excellence Award
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, Comrade Grace Ike has received the African Leadership Excellence Award at the African Legendary Award (AFRILA 2025). Ike was recognised for her outstanding leadership, humanitarian efforts, and strong influence as a broadcast journalist. The award was presented at the third edition…