Nigeria Union of Journalists

Nigeria 2027 election political preparations

10 clusters · 96 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Tinubu re-election campaign intensifies for 2027

Political preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections have intensified across several states, involving candidate selections, legislative outlining, and calls for peaceful campaigning. In Kano State, the Independen

Nigeria 2027 election preparations and legal challenges

37 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigerian political leaders call for electoral integrity ahead of 2027

Political mobilization for Nigeria’s 2027 elections is intensifying through formal party structuring, shifting allegiances, and heightened tension. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the All Progressives C

Deaths of Nigerian journalists

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Journalist Anietie Ben Akpan laid to rest in Akwa Ibom

In October 2026, two prominent Nigerian journalists were honored at their respective funerals. Patrick Odey, a 62-year-old Akwa Ibom State correspondent for The Punch newspaper, was laid to rest in Mbube, Cross River St

Nigerian leadership calls for media accountability

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Nigeria government and journalists urge media accuracy ahead of 2027 elections

Nigerian political and government leaders have issued calls for increased media accountability and professional scrutiny across various sectors of governance. At the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference in Enugu, leaders

Nigeria Union of Journalists activities and recognition

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Enugu to host Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Week finale

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has focused on professional standards, internal governance, and member recognition. In Niger State, the NUJ Council addressed concerns regarding content creators who pose as journa

Journalist safety concerns in The Gambia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Gambia Press Union and police seek journalist safety for upcoming elections

In The Gambia, the Gambia Press Union (GPU) and the Gambia Police Force have entered into dialogues to enhance safety for journalists ahead of the 2026–2027 electoral cycle. These discussions, involving both police offic

Nigeria Union of Journalists state council elections

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Churchill Oyowe re-elected as Delta State NUJ Chairman

Various state councils of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have conducted leadership elections. In Bauchi State, Ra’uf Oyewole was elected Chairman and Muhammad Nasir Shuaibu was elected Secretary of the Correspon

Nigeria policing reform debate

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security: Calls for state police and increased investment

Nigeria continues to debate the establishment of a dual policing system to combat banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and terrorism. The proposal seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow state-run police forces to sup