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NUJ @70: Planning Committee Headed By Deputy President Inaugurated

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9 months ago

March 31, 2025

In a bid to achieve a colourful and memorable anniversary, the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya, has inaugurated a crack nine person committee to oversee the planning of the union’s 70th anniversary celebration.

A statement issued by the National Secretary of the union, Achike Chude, said the nine-person committee is headed by the Deputy President of the union, Dr Abimbola Oyetunde, while Comrade Abdulkareem Haruna, Borno Chairman as Secretary.

Other members of the committee included: Comrade Donald Dedan, Adamawa Chairman;
Comrade Okechukwu Nwanguma, Imo Chairman; Comrade Ademola Babalola, Oyo Chairman; Comrade Abdulai Sulaiman, Kano Chairman; Comrade Amos Etuk, Akwa Ibom Chairman, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, Ogun Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike,FCT Chairperson.

The National Secretary in the statement said the president’s careful selection of the calibre of persons was an indication that he (president) was “ready to pull out all the stops to ensure the fulfillment of his promise that the celebration would be one that would not be forgotten in a hurry.”

He stressed that the highpoints of the celebration would be a showcase of the growth and dynamism, challenges and successes of the union from inception till date.

He pledged that the
would be “people-centric and concentrate on all those in the various leadership and membership structures of the union that contributed to making her what she is today.”

“If the body languages of the committee members and their responses were indicators of the outcome of the work of the committee, then we can say with all confidence that the Dr Abimbola led committee will fulfill its mandate bounteously,” the statement added.

In her response, chairperson of the committee who is also the Deputy President of the union, while stating that they had a two month window to accomplish the task, urged everyone to brace up for the work ahead.

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Trump’s Airstrikes: Halt Military Cooperation With US Immediately – Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt

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10 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.

Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.

Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.

He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.

According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.

Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.

He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.

The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.

“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.

“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.

“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement reads.

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Shehu Sani Reacts To Trump’s Military Strikes In Nigeria

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10 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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Former lawmaker, senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to reports of United States military strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, saying foreign powers cannot permanently handle the country’s security challenges.

Sani made the remarks on Friday via his X handle while responding to a post by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which indicated that the strikes were carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities.

According to him, if the reported strikes were indeed a joint operation with Nigerian security agencies, then such action was justifiable, given the threat posed by terrorist groups in the region.

He described terrorists operating in parts of northern Nigeria as “cancerous cells,” stressing that they survive through violence and should be confronted decisively.

Sani also dismissed narratives suggesting that terrorist attacks target only one religious group, describing such claims as false and misleading.

He said: “If actually, the military strikes against the terrorists targets in the North Western part of Nigeria were a joint operation with the ‘Nigerian Authorities’ as posted by the US AFRICOM on their verified X handle, then it’s a conscionable action.

“Terrorists have become cancerous cells in our part of the country.They live by the sword.The narrative that the evil terrorists only targets one faith, remains absolutely false and misleading.

“Again, the ultimate security and peace in our country lies with ourselves and not with the US or any foreign power. They can complimentarily or unilaterally strike, but they can’t eternally fight our battles.”