Opeifa Issues Public Apology to NTA’s Ladi Bala Over Derailment Scene Incident Names Journalist ‘Media Advocacy Ambassador’ Cites Pressure During Train Emergency The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has issued a public apology to Comrade Ladi Bala, a correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), over a verbal outburst … Read more
Sanwo-Olu condoles veteran journalist over wife’s death Describes Uyai Ekpu’s death as great loss Prays for eternal rest for deceased Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu expresses condolences to Ray Ekpu over wife’s death. He described Uyai Ekpu’s death as great loss to Ekpu family. Sanwo-Olu mourns passing of 73-year-old Mrs. Ekpu, who died … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nollywood industry has again been thrown into mourning, following the death of the dramatist and creator of the TV series, Hotel de Jordan, Jonathan Ihonde. It was gathered the he passed on at about 10 am on Tuesday, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, Dr. Qasim Akinreti, has congratulated Broadcast Journalist, Abdul Lateef Odegbenle, who recently bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Mass Communication. Dr. Odegbenle obtained his PhD from the Babcock University, Ilishan, Remo, Ogun State. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on the authority to immediately reverse the upward review of the pump price of Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol. This online media platform gathered that oil marketers announced on Tuesday a new pump price for fuel across the country. … Read more
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a directive for its members to participate in the nationwide strike. This is in response to the fuel subsidy removal. The announcement was made in a press statement signed by NUJ National Secretary, Shuaibu Usman Leman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) … Read more
The Nigerian Union of Journalists rejects subsidy removal, supports nationwide protests if pump prices aren’t reversed. High inflation and reduced purchasing power could lead to social unrest. NUJ directs members to start industrial action from June 7th if price regime remains. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Union of Journalists has rejected the sudden … Read more
Ugochukwu died after a brief illness State Chairman says he was one of the union’s pillars. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council has mourned one of its members, Mr Ray Ugochukwu, who passed on Thursday after a brief illness. The Chairman of the union, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, … Read more
Emmanuel Oyewole, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for deputy governor in the Oyo State election in 2023, has switched parties to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Oyewole made public his decision to join the PDP On Friday in Ibadan EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ekiti State House Of Assembly Speaker … Read more
Amaechi said the elites are shouting restructuring because there is nothing more to share He tasked Nigerians to hold politicians accountable for their actions in governance EDITOR’S PICK: Resident Trapped As 3 Storey Building Collapsed In Lagos (VIDEO) Worker’s Day: Lagos Workers Endorse Sanwo-Olu For Second Term 2023 Presidency: Again, Peter Obi Defeats Tinubu, Osinbajo, … Read more
…Buhari also approved the appointment of Muhammad Sani Zorro, journalist, politician and a former lawmaker as… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved with effect from 11th February 2022 the disengagement of Zainab Kazeem, the Special Assistant to the President on Domestic and Social Events, Office of the First Lady. The Senior … Read more
The DSS and Police have sealed off NUJ secretariat. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Department of Security Service (DSS), the Police and other security agencies on Wednesday sealed off the Kano Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ (Press Centre). This happened after a group disclosed its plan to use the … Read more
The Chairman of NUJ, Soji Amosu is dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Soji Amosu, is dead. It was gathered that Amosu, a staffer of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), died on Sunday. Confirming the incident, Abiodun Taiwo, the Assistant Secretary … Read more
Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, and others have bagged the NUJ award. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has bagged the ‘Outstanding Governor of the Year Award’ at the Y2021 Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Gala/Awards. This is just as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of … Read more
All is set for the 30th edition of Media Parliament of the Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) holding tomorrow, Thursday. The event, which is billed for 10:30am at the NUJ Press Centre, Offa Road, GRA, Ilorin, will feature a financial expert and former Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other … Read more
Akeredolu said the late Afuye was particularly close to the state government, especially his candour and carriage and brilliant delivery at functions he had reasons to grace. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor has said the killing of Journalist, Bunmi Afuye during a bank robbery was painful, pathetic and unbearable. EkoHotBlog reports that Afuye was … Read more
The NUJ State Chairman, Mr Adetona Aderoboye, and Mr Leke Adegbite-Adedoyin, the State Secretary in Akure gave the directive. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has declared seven days of mourning to honour a deceased colleague, Mr Olubunmi Afuye, who was killed on Thursday in a bank robbery by robbers. The … Read more
…an advertorial published on Monday by some newspapers against the media regulation bills being considered at the National Assembly. The House of Representatives has weighed in on the proposed Press Council Bill currently before the National Assembly, saying that no attempt will be made by the lawmakers to gag the media. Spokesman of the House … Read more
The popular OAP was reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen while returning from a nightclub on Saturday in Ibadan Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged Governor Seyi Makinde and the security agencies to apprehend the killers of Titus Badejo, a journalist who was shot dead on Saturday night in … Read more
“The Nigerian Union of journalists realizes that Nigeria is part of the world order and the country must rise to the challenges which insecurity poses to our National Integrity.” The National President of the Nigeria Union Journalists, NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, has urged the Federal Government to rise to the challenges which insecurity poses to … Read more