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NUJ Calls for Collaboration to Realize Affordable House for Journalists
NUJ Calls for Collaboration to Realize Affordable House for Journalists
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Congress
has renewed its call for stronger collaboration with government and housing finance institutions to improve access to decent housing for journalists, as stakeholders gathered for the 2025 Housing Industry End-of-Year Dinner and the 17th Africa Housing Awards in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, the NUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike praised the organisers for sustaining a platform that brings together policy makers, financiers, housing professionals and the media to address Nigeria’s housing challenges.
Ike, while giving special commendation to the Chief Executive Officer of Housing TV Show, Barrister Festus Adebayo, for his consistent advocacy for affordable housing and his support for journalism through media-focused housing conversations, asked for collaborations to get affordable houses for journalists practicing in Abuja
Ike, who acknowledged the presence of key government officials, including the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Housing from Namibia, and the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria at the award ceremony, described the gathering as a rare convergence of decision-makers capable of translating policy into impact.
She noted that platforms such as Housing TV Show have amplified journalists’ voices on housing issues, while also helping to shape public understanding of affordable housing policies. She described journalists as partners in national development whose work helps strengthen transparency, accountability and social stability.
During the event, NUJ FCT Chairman announced the rebranding of the Union’s internal projects aimed at expanding housing advocacy, media empowerment and strategic partnerships. According to her, the rebranding is designed to position journalists for greater participation in housing initiatives and to attract collaboration from government agencies, financial institutions and private developers.
A major highlight of the address was a renewed appeal to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development to fulfil the promise of a Journalists’ Village, a proposed housing scheme aimed at providing journalists in the FCT with stable and affordable homes.
She said the project would not only improve journalists’ welfare but also strengthen ethical reporting and peace-building by giving media professionals greater personal security.
She expressed optimism that with the support of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, the proposed housing project could become a reality by 2026.
She appealed to journalists to unite behind the initiative and work closely with policy makers and financiers to turn commitments into completed housing units.
The evening ended on a note of optimism, with speakers stressing that collaboration between government, the private sector and the media remains critical to addressing Nigeria’s housing needs and building a more inclusive future.
NUJ Calls for Collaboration to Realize Affordable House for Journalists
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior police officer has died while 17 other passengers sustained injuries following a road accident along the Potiskum–Bauchi highway in Yobe State.
Sources said the crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 21 near the bye-pass roundabout area of PKM on the outskirts of Potiskum.
The vehicle, a Toyota Hummer Bus belonging to Borno Express and conveying 18 passengers from Kaduna to Maiduguri, reportedly lost control after the rear tyre rim on the passenger side suddenly detached.
According to the sources , the driver veered off the road into a bush, resulting in fatal and multiple injuries.
One of the passengers, ACP Abubakar Ibrahim Balteh, 45, attached to the Borno State Police Command, sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot.
Two male and two female passengers escaped unhurt, while 13 others suffered serious injuries of varying degrees.
The injured victims and the deceased were evacuated to the General Hospital Potiskum for treatment and autopsy.
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised several of suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements following a failed attack on Dadinkowa community in Kebbi State.
Local intelligence sources said the armed group attempted to raid a local market in the early hours of Sunday and blocked a major access road into the community to facilitate the operation.
The sources disclosed that security forces responded swiftly after receiving distress alerts and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat.
According to the sources, several of the assailants were neutralised during the encounter, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
The attempted market raid was successfully foiled, preventing potential civilian casualties and destruction of property.
Troops have since intensified patrols and clearance operations around Dadinkowa and adjoining areas to track fleeing elements and stabilise the security environment.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
A 15-year-old boy was killed while security operatives repelled an attack by suspected members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN militia at Ogbakoba Market Arena in Anambra State.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 21 at about 1:40 p.m., when a group of armed hoodlums emerged from a dense forest camp at Amiyi and opened sporadic fire at market-goers, apparently attempting to kidnap or rob residents.
A joint task force patrol team stationed at Amiyi responded swiftly, engaging the attackers in a fierce gun duel that forced them to retreat into the forest with bullet wounds. The injured boy was rushed to the village hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. His body was deposited in the morgue for autopsy and preservation.
The sources added that later the same day at about 8:30 p.m., the armed group resurfaced near the community, snatching a shuttle bus with registration number HAL 987 XA and a GSM phone belonging to one Mr. Kinsley Iwunze of Okpotuno Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA.
Security operatives immediately dispatched teams to the scene, but the hoodlums had fled. Authorities said an aggressive manhunt was ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
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