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What Grace Ike, NUJ FCT Chairman told members on Workers Day
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Council Chairman of the Nigeria Union of journalists, NUJ, Ms. Grace Ike, has pledged that under her leadership and the support of members, the Council would continue to be a shinning example of what true service in the people means.
She also attributed the successes recorded at the May Day Celebration that held at the Eagle Square in Abuja penultimate, Thursday May 1st.
She stated this on the occasion of the 2026 Workers Day celebration in Abuja, saying, “together, we will continue to make the NUJ FCT Council “a shining example of excellence, setting benchmarks for others to emulate.”
Grace Ike hanked members for the massive turn out recorded and support she has been receiving since assuming office.
“On behalf of the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to all members who participated in the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration.
“Your presence and solidarity were instrumental in making this year’s May Day event a resounding success.
“Under our leadership, we proudly displayed our priority messages advocating for greater press freedom and better working conditions for journalists during these challenging economic times.
“Your commitment to “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship” truly embodied this year’s theme. Your dedication to defending press freedom, pushing back against censorship, and fighting for fair treatment at work demonstrates the resilience that defines our profession.
“As journalists continue to face rising costs of living, job insecurity, and limited opportunities, your unified voice becomes even more crucial.
“Thank you for standing together as we continue to speak truth to power, hold leaders accountable, and protect the voices of the vulnerable.
“Your participation reinforces our collective strength and shared vision for a better future for journalism in Nigeria,” the NUJ FCT Council boss stated.
Two Nigerian-born scientists—Adesola Adegoke, a researcher at Arizona State University (ASU), and Seunnla Adelusi, a PhD candidate at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada—have been named among the 20 global winners of the Digital GreenTalents Award 2025.
These two Nigerians were announced among the winners during a virtual ceremony held on 25 November. In a statement following the virtual announcement ceremony, the organisers said the 20 awardees for this year joined from different time zones, including “very early morning in Canada and evening hours in the Philippines.”
The digital Green Talent Award is an annual initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) that recognises outstanding young researchers whose work advances sustainability through digital innovation.
Each year, 20 scientists are selected from a competitive global pool for their cutting-edge ideas at the intersection of digitalisation and environmental sustainability.
Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, on Sunday paid a visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
The governor was accompanied by officials of the Sokoto State Government during the closed-door visit.
Nnamdi Kanu was recently moved to Sokoto after he was convicted on terrorism-related charges and handed a life sentence by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Governor Otti had earlier promised to pursue every lawful and political avenue to ensure that Kanu gets justice. Sunday’s visit is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the Abia State Government regarding his case.
Details of the meeting were not made public as of the time of this report.
Armed terrorists have abducted a bride-to-be, her bridesmaid, and eight other residents from Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State
The Sokoto abduction occurred around 1:30 a.m., according to residents, when the attackers stormed the village. Most of the victims were women, with only one man also taken.
One resident sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment. Villagers told reporters that the bride was preparing for her wedding scheduled for later that morning when the raid struck, plunging the community into shock and mourning.
A community member described the attack as “tragic,” noting the delay in security response. “Security operatives were alerted immediately, but they only arrived about an hour after the bandits had fled,” he said, expressing frustration.
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