The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has called for urgent and deliberate measures to improve the welfare of journalists across the state, as the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day. The Union noted that while the media landscape in Oyo State has witnessed significant expansion with the proliferation of private radio and…
As Christians across Nigeria mark the Easter celebration, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has called for deep reflection on the virtues of sacrifice, love, and redemption, urging citizens to draw strength from the message of Christ’s resurrection to confront the nation’s challenges. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman Mr…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Chief Shina Peller, has declared that his longstanding relationship with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, is apolitical and not driven by personal political ambition. Peller made the clarification while speaking at the 8th Shina Peller NUJ Ramadan Lecture and Iftar held at the Dapo…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As part of efforts toward engendering professionalism and factual reportage ahead of 2027 General Election, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Comrade. Akeem Abas, has requested a collaboration with Google Africa to develop a fact-checking platform for journalists in the state. Comrade Abas made the appeal while speaking…
A chairmanship aspirant in the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akeem Abas (Alakime), has pledged to declare a “state of emergency on professionalism” on his inauguration day when elected Chairman of the council. Abas said his administration would prioritise training, ethical standards, and professional development across chapels. Alakime, a Bloomberg…