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NUJ Hails Uduaghan’s Media Legacy, Mourns Former Delta Governor

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  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has paid tribute to former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan for his support for journalists’ professional development, regular engagement with the media and contributions towards the development of the union’s permanent Press Centre in the state.   The council said Uduaghan’s interactions with journalists and recognition of the media as a critical stakeholder in governance would remain part of Delta State’s history, describing his death as a painful loss to the state and the journalism community.   Uduaghan, who governed Delta…

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Ahon Urges Delta NUJ To Embrace Unity, Deepen Partnership With Government

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Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has called on the newly elected executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, to prioritise peace, unity and professional responsibility while strengthening its working relationship with the state government. Ahon made the call during a congratulatory meeting with the union’s newly elected executives, emphasising that internal cohesion was essential to effective union leadership, the protection of journalists’ interests and the council’s contribution to the development of the state. He said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori holds the…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Oyowe On Re-election As Delta NUJ Chairman

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Comrade Churchill Oyowe on his re-election as Chairman of the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Oyowe secured 235 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, who polled 218 votes in the keenly contested election. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the election as free, fair and credible, noting that the close margin between the candidates reflected the competitive nature of the contest. The Governor congratulated…

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Delta NUJ Honours Veteran Journalist Sola Adebayo

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  For his continuous support for journalists and the development of journalism in the Niger Delta region, veteran journalist and media consultant, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo, has been honoured by the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists with an award of excellence. Adebayo, a former bureau chief of the Vanguard, Punch, and National Mirror Newspapers for over three decades, was presented with the prestigious NUJ Award during the State Congress held at the Government House Annex in Edjeba, Warri.   The award was presented on behalf of the…

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Crude Oil Theft: NUJ Sets To Honour Tompolo

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…..E×-militant commander to be conferred with NUJ’s Award in Abuja in February The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to confer a national merit award on the former militant commander in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The honour, according to the national leadership of the NUJ, is in recognition of Tomplo’s contributions to the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta and the success recorded in the war against crude oil theft and pipelines vandalism being spearheaded by the ex-commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Delta NUJ Chairman, Oyowe

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the newly elected State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Comrade Churchill Oyowe. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, also congratulated Felix Ekwu, Vice Chairman, Victor Sorokwu, State Secretary, Josephine Omordio, Assistant Secretary, Caroline Ubini, Treasurer, Polycarb Orosevwotu, Financial Secretary, and Celestine Afokobah, Auditor. He expressed optimism that Oyowe would contribute his quota to the growth and advancement of the…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Festus Ahon On Appointment As NUJ National Ex-officio

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The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Vanguard Correspondent, Comrade (Olorogun) Festus Ahon on his appointment as National Ex-officio of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chief Chris Isiguzo had appointed Comrade(Olorogun) Festus Ahon, Vanguard Correspondent from Delta State Council as National Ex-officio of the Union during the Inaugural National Executive Committee, NEC meeting of his second term administration at Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State on Monday, 14th March, 2022. In a Press…

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Breaking News: Delta NUJ Suspends 17 Members, 8 Non-Members Over Alleged Anti Union Activities

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The Delta state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has suspended 17 members of the union and 8 other non-members indefinitely over an alleged anti union activities. In a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Delta state council, Michael Ikeogwu and Churchill Oyovwe and copied National President/Secretary, NUJ Vice President, Zone F of the NUJ Commissioner for Information Designate Chief Press Secretary to Governor All Chapel Chairmen/Excos states that those suspended was as a result of their involvement in anti union activities. According to the statement,…

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