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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
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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