The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has declared the National Broadcasting Commission NBC code as inimical to free speech and Press Freedom. The union made this observation in a Press Statement signed by its President Comr Chris Isiguzo made available to The Daily Vendor in Abuja Tuesday April 26 2021. Reacting to NBC plan to
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NUJ protests illegal arrest of members, motorists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists , FCT council , on Sunday protested against the activities of the task force/ marshal of the Abuja Municipal Area Council . The union expressed concerned over the illegal arrest of vehicles and their owners by the AMAC task force. Already , the NUJ has concluded plans to hold a
Read moreBREAKING: Fani-Kayode Writes NUJ, Apologises For Altercation With Daily Trust Reporter
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has apologised for his recent altercation with a Daily Trust reporter and member of the NUJ, in Calabar, few days ago. In his letter addressed to the National President of NUJ, and made available to The DAILY VENDOR, Fani-Kayode expressed regrets for his response to the reporter and tendered
Read moreJournalists Boycott Fani-Kayode’s Event In Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, has directed members not to attend any of Femi Fani Kayode’s event in the State. In a statement released by the state chapter with the headline “Boycott of FFK’s events in Akwa Ibom State”, signed by its chairman, Comrade Amos Etuk, and the Secretary, Comrade Dominic
Read moreFani-Kayode’s Verbal Assault On Journalist, Dishonourable, Reprehensible – NUJ
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has termeded as “gangster-like”, the outburst by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, against the Cross River State Correspondent of the Daily Trust Newspaper, Eyo Charles, who asked him a simple question which he saw as embarrassing. The NUJ said Fani-Kayode’s actions had exposed him as an “intolerant and unstable person who
Read moreNUJ places ban on coverage of APC activities
The Nigeria Union of Journalists Bauchi State Council imposed a total ban on coverage of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) party activities in the state. The State Chairman of NUJ Umar Saidu who spoke with The Daily Vendor News said” APC youths attacked Journalists today Thursday July 16 wounding two Journalists in the process”
Read moreFormer Oyo State NUJ Chairman, Bode Oyewole, Is Dead
Former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, Mr. Bode Oyewole has died, DAILY POST reports. It was gathered that Oyewole died in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Tuesday. The late Mr. Oyewole Chaired the Oyo State Council of NUJ between 1978 to 1980. He later became the Chairman of Shooting Stars
Read more[BREAKING] Ebonyi NUJ Chairman, Nwizi regains freedom
Report reaching The DAILY VENDOR reveals that the arrested Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State chapter, Comrade Tony Nwizi, has been released. It is however still unclear why Comrade Nwizi was arrested. But there are indications he was arrested following directives issued by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. The Police
Read moreBREAKING: Chairman Of Ebonyi State NUJ Arrested
The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State chapter, Comrade Tony Nwizi, has been reportedly arrested by the Police. Details of his arrest are still not clear at the time of filing this report. But there are indications he was allegedly arrested following directives issued by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu.
Read moreYobe State is on the right track, says NUJ
The Executive Governor of Yobe State Hon Mai Mala Buni development strides within his one year in office have put the state in the right direction towards socio-economic development The Nigeria union of journalists (NUJ) yobe state council said while congratulating the government and good people of yobe state on Democracy day 2020In a statement
Read moreCOVID 19: Bauchi seeks NUJ cooperation
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has charged the newly elected officials of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bauchi Council to partner the state in curbing the menace of COVID 19 in the state. In a congratulating message to NUJ Bauchi State Council for conducting a rancour free election, he
Read moreBREAKING: NUJ Imo writes Gov Uzodinma over suspension of IBC staff, Ottih
The Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), Imo chapter has written an open letter to the governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma over the suspension of an Imo Broadcasting Corporation staff, Vivian Ottih by management of the station over alleged misconduct. The letter which was sighted by The DAILY VENDOR reads: 25th May, 2020. The
Read moreNUJ begs Nigerian government to release imprisoned journalists
The National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalis (NUJ) t has called on the federal government to release all journalists that are being detained in jail. The President made this plea during the opening remarks at an online discussion to celebrate the World Press Freedom Day organised by UNESCO in collaboration with other Stakeholders
Read moreCOVID-19: NUJ cautions FG against inviting Chinese ‘medical experts’
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), National Secretariat is alarmed by the decision of the Federal Government to bring Chinese Medical doctors to Nigeria to fight Covid 19, despite the fact that Nigerian doctors are reportedly doing exceptionally well in fighting the outbreak. “We caution that it will be counterproductive to bring in Chinese doctors”. NUJ in
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