A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday morning arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of the hearing of his bail application. The ex-governor was driven into the court premises at about 9:00am and stepped out of the vehicle at exactly 9:05am, attracting the attention of security operatives…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has cautioned journalists covering elections to strictly adhere to the codes and regulations during reporting all processes. Executive Director, IPC, Lanre Arogundade made the call while speaking at a one-day training of North West journalists held in Kano. He said the meeting, is part support to the media under the…
By Yetunde Oke A veteran journalist, Prince Ade Adeloye, has urged owners of media organisations to prioritise the welfare of journalists as a means to ensure objectivity in the media profession. Prince Adeloye, made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM programme, “Grey Hair,” which profiles the past lives of the elderly. According to Prince…
Alhassan Yahaya, the National Deputy President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has emerged as the new National President of the union. He won the election with 436 votes, defeating Dele Atunbi, the outgoing National Treasurer, who secured 97 votes, and Garba Muhammad, who polled 39 votes. A total of 602 delegates from Nigeria’s…
The President of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Joe Ajaero, has called for better pay, insurance cover and pension for journalists across the country. Ajaero made the call when he visited the President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr Chris Isiguzo in Abuja. He explained that while journalists played significant roles in the fight…