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Veteran Journalist, Chief Dan Agbese, dies at 81

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2025

The Agbese family of the Ikpilogwu clan in Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, has announced the passing of renowned journalist, author, and media icon, Chief Dan Agbese. He died on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Chief Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila, was

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NUJ Applauds DSS for Swift Release of Journalists

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

….reaffirms Need to Protect Press Freedom The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the prompt release of two journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang, of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, who were recently detained while covering the funeral of the late mother of the All Progressives […]

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Gunmen Launch Early-Morning Attack on NUJ Secretariat in Damaturu, Injure Police Officer

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2025

In the early hours of Friday, unidentified gunmen carried out a bold assault on the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Damaturu, Yobe State, injuring a police officer and heightening concerns over the safety of journalists in Nigeria’s volatile northeast. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on September 19, 2025, when the […]

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NGIJ Commiserates with Kaduna NUJ Chairman Over Wife’s Death

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2025

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has commiserated with the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council, Comrade Abdulgafar Alabelewe, over the death of his beloved wife, Hajara Alabelewe. In a condolence message signed by Rowland Olonishuwa, National Secretary, NGIJ and made available to journalists on Sunday, the NGIJ

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Zulum gets NUJ Media Friendly Governor

Daily Dispatch June 22, 2025

…Commends Journalists for Objective Reportage The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has awarded Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum with its prestigious media friendly award. The event was held on Saturday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre, Abuja, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Union. Zulum had won multiple award in the past […]

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Breaking: Ebonyi NUJ chairman arrested on the other of IG

Daily Dispatch July 4, 2020

The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), Ebonyi State chapter, Comrade Tony Nwizi, has been reportedly arrested by the Police. Details of his arrest, which are still sketchy at the time of this report, indicated that he was allegedly arrested following directives issued by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. But reacting to the […]