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NUJ @70: Planning Committee Headed By Deputy President Inaugurated

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1 year ago

March 31, 2025

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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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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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41 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.