Why Defence Journalists Honoured CDS Oluyede at DECAN Conference

Why Defence Journalists Honoured CDS Oluyede at DECAN Conference

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has honoured the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, for his leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and efforts to strengthen joint military operations. Oluyede, represented by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, received the award at the DECAN Conference on National Security and Awards 2026, held on October 12 in Abuja. The award recognised […]

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FCT NUJ Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics Ahead of 2027 Elections

Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has called on journalists and media organisations to uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical journalism as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its October 2026 Congress held in Abuja, where members deliberated on issues affecting the welfare of journalists, the Union, the nation and the […]

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NAF takes journalists to frontline, showcases counter-terrorism operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken defence correspondents to the frontline of Operation HADIN KAI in the Northeast, giving journalists firsthand insight into the planning and execution of ongoing air operations against terrorists. The media familiarisation visit, led by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, was aimed at deepening public understanding of military operations and strengthening transparency, accountability and public confidence […]

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FG, NAWOJ Train 100 Female Journalists to Boost Gender Representation in Newsrooms

By Zainab Uzomah The Federal Government and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, have trained 100 female journalists to strengthen women’s visibility and leadership in Nigerian newsrooms. According to Nigerian Women Journalists NAWOJ, Abuja; the one-day capacity-building programme, hosted by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), focused on “Workplace Diversification: Advancing Female Journalists’ Role in the Newsroom.” Participants received training […]

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NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital Provide Free Medical Check Up to Over 300 Journalists in Abuja

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, have partnered with Nizamiye Hospital to provide free health check-ups for over three hundred journalists in Abuja. More than 300 journalists took part in the outreach event, which took place at the NUJ FCT Secretariat in Utako with High blood pressure and sugar level prevalence This is just as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), […]

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68 journalists killed in 2024 – UNESCO report

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in over a decade, according to UNESCO new data. “Reliable information is vital in conflict situations to help affected […]

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