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Nuj President preaches peace, unity, as Aisha displaces Bala
Nuj President preaches peace, unity, as Aisha displaces Bala
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By: Bodunrin Kayode
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Chris Isiguzo has called on the new leadership of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) to embrace a new chapter characterised by collective strength to sustain and develop the association to meet the expectations for which it was established.
This was just as Aisha Ibrahim from Borno state emerged National Chairperson of NAWOJ while Adeola Adekunle from Adaba Fm in Ondo state clinched the Vice Chairperson position.
Aisha actually directed in her speech that she is now the national chair person of the association while state chairmen remain as coordinator’s.
Earlier thebNUJ President, while speaking at the 11th Triennial National Delegates Conference of nawoj tagged “Abuja 2023”, held at Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Central Business District Abuja said that collective strength of members lies in unity to usher in an era of unprecedented and remarkable achievement for the association.
He noted that the theme for the celebration, “Unite to Prevent Violence against Women” was of a global significance which recognises timeliness of the conference coinciding with the international Day of Violence against Women.
While saying that NAWOJ occupies a unique position at the NUJ, Isiguzo urged the new leadership to be committed to unity, progress and advancement of women’s rights.
He appreciated veterans like; Moji Makanjuola, Hannatu, Evelyn and Ifeyiwa Omowole who refused to desert the association but kept coming together to give necessary support so that the association will not die by the way.
The Chairperson of the Conference, Moji Makanjuola urged the leadership to remember the foundation on promoting women so that they could be counted as an integral part of the country.
Makanjuola who noted that the formation of the association was Rocky, asked leadership of the association to strive more to meet the expectations of its formation.
She advised women journalists to know that they cannot be a NAWOJ member without being a member of the NUJ, adding that the President should be seen as the father and function accordingly to its line of activities.
” NAWOJ is a congregation of women with same purpose to show that women can deliver,” she stated.
Representative of the Country Director of Action Aid, Nigeria, Prince Egba applauded NAWOJ for its commitment to deliver as promised especially with its partnership with the executive members.
Egba , who stated that his organisation is known for its transparency, noted that it’s target was to ensure that women and children in Nigeria are respected.
Other winners in the just concluded election includes Wasilan Ladan, who emerged, as the National Secretary of NAWOJ, Lillian Okonkwo as the National Deputy President while other candidates that aligned with team Aisha were also united to win their elections.
Nuj President preaches peace, unity, as Aisha displaces Bala
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of an unidentified man who collapsed and died at Government House Lodge, Minna. Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Sources said that the deceased had visited House No. 8, Government House Lodge, in an attempt to see Mr. Sammy, Chairman of Niger Foods. However, upon meeting his host’s absence, the man suddenly took ill.
Medical doctors were reportedly contacted from the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, for urgent attention. Unfortunately, by the time the doctor arrived, the man had already passed away.
Following the report, a team of police operatives from GRA Division visited the scene. The body was photographed and evacuated to the IBB Specialist Hospital Mortuary for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
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