Year: 2025

Comrade Emaluji Resigns Appointment As Special Assistant To Hon Peter Akpanke

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Comrade Dr Emaluji Sunday Michael has resigned his appointment as Special Assistant on Projects and Special Duties to Hon Peter Akpanke and thanked him for the opportunity to serve under his leadership. Emaluji in his resignation letter stated that it took effect from June 8, 2025. Recall that Hon Akpanke, member of the House of Representatives representing Obanliku, Bekwarra, Obudu Federal Constituency resigned his membership of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on June 2, 2025. But Emaluji, who was expected to join his boss stated in his resignation letter…

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NUJ FCT Chairman Celebrates Dr Mrs Unoma Akpabio On Her 54th Birthday

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The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Wife of the Senate President, Dr Mrs Unoma Akpabio, hailing her as a “visionary leader, compassionate employer, and a beacon of hope for the less privileged” In a congratulatory message the NUJ FCT Chair Comrade Grace Ike of the Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN) commended Mrs Akpabio for her outstanding contributions to society, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and community development. “Mrs Akpabio has…

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NUJ FCT Former Chairmen Attend Congress, Pledge Support For Grace Ike-led Exco

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Seven past Chairmen of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter on 31st of May 2025 attended the union’s Congress to show their support for the current leadership of Comrade Grace Ike. They all signed the attendance register, marking a rare and strong show of unity. The former Chairmen present were Comrade Ndamadu Sule, Comrade Shok Jok, Comrade Amos Dunia, Comrade AbdulJelil Adebayo, Comrade Malachy Uzendu, Comrade Jacob Edi, and Comrade Paul Ella Abechi. This was the first time the Council saw so many ex-Chairmen gather…

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Akpabio Hails ADBN’s Grace Ike As First Female NUJ FCT Chairman In 41 Years

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President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Grace Ike of the Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN) on her historic emergence as the first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council in 41 years. Senator Akpabio made this known while welcoming the National Executive of the NUJ led by Alhassan Yahaya . He described Grace Ike’s victory as a significant milestone for women in journalism and a bold statement on gender inclusion in media leadership. He noted that her emergence reflects the progress being made…

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NUJ FCT Council decries insecurity, poor water supply, commends Wike for infrastructure strides

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter has called on the government to improve basic services across the FCT, especially to deal with rising insecurity, water shortages, and the reckless cutting down of trees. This was part of a communique signed by the chairman of Council, Comrade Grace Ike and Secretary of Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, after the union’s Congress held on 31 May 2025 at the Council Secretariat in Utako, Abuja. The union also praised the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his work on…

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NUJ FCT Begins Monthly Fitness As Grace Ike Tasks Journalists On Regular Exercise

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The chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade. Grace Ike has urged members of the council to embrace regular exercise in order to keep fit and more productive. Grace made the call at the council’s inaugural keep-fit monthly exercise at the council’s Secretariat on Saturday in Abuja. She also advised journalists to engage in regularly check up of their vitals to stay physically and mentally alert to discharge their responsibilities to the society. “Most of us have joint pains because we’ve not been doing exercise. You just go…

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Jarigbe Restates Commitment To Fulfilling His Social Contract With Constituents

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…says President Tinubu’ll make history if he creates more states The Senator representing Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has reiterated his commitment to fulfilling his social contract with his constituents and focused on his legislative job and oversight functions. Sen Jarigbe, who is the chairman, Senator Committee on Gas made this known on Friday, May 30, 2025 when he hosted a delegation of Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) led by its interim chairman, Francisca Ogar…

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Akpabio Reiterates Support For Greater Female Representation In Governance

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has emphasized the importance of women’s representation and their crucial role in the development of the nation, stating that a lack of female participation in politics is a missed opportunity for progress. The Senate President also acknowledged the crucial role women play in leadership and governance, describing them as “better managers” and strong decision-makers. Akpabio made the remarks during an advocacy visit to his office by a group of women activists under the aegis of “Reserved seats for women bill” led by Osasu…

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ESTABLISHING ACCOUNTABILITY IN LEADERSHIP: WHY DR. FATIMA J. ABDULDAYAN IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR NATIONAL TREASURER OF THE NIGERIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

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  As the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) prepares to map the next phase of its institutional journey, there comes a thoughtful responsibility upon members to determine who is best suited to steward the Association’s resources and represent the values we collectively uphold: transparency, professionalism, and service. In this moment of reflection and transition, one name stands out, not only by qualification, but by virtue of a career distinguished by commitment, leadership, and exemplary service: Dr. Fatima J. Abduldayan. Her candidacy for the office of National Treasurer of the Nigerian Library…

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Is Fundraising Expertise Stupid: A New Approach to VC Selection in Nigerian Universities

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By: Barr Alex Ehi Aidaghese Who are the individuals appointed to head and manage our universities in Nigeria? It is a crucial consideration, given the appalling financial state of most of our public universities in recent times. Effective leadership in this context requires a combination of business acumen, honesty, and a basic understanding of fundraising and revenue generation. The selection process should be based on merit, rather than familiarity or allegiance to the appointing Governor, Minister, or being a son of the soil. In Nigeria, it is not uncommon to…

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