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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.
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
Details later…..
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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