I Dont Have Social Media Accounts- IBB

PRESS RELEASE
I Dont Have Social Media Accounts- IBB

The attention of former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR has been drawn to a purported Twitter handle “General ibbro.”

General Babangida does not have or operate any social media platform.

The claim that, he used one of the social media platform to make political statement is false.

Nevertheless, We would like to state categorically that, the said messages that occupied social media and online press are views of ‘Fake and unreliable individuals’, therefore does not emanated from General Babangida directly or the usual indirect source through his media team.

As a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), General Babangida has congratulated some of the successful candidates from the recently conducted primary elections.

He also commended other contestants who participated in the elections. He urged them to exhibit maturity in the spirit of sportsmanship.

It is therefore necessary to reiterate that for former Nigeria’s leader does not have any social media account. Any information or report claim credited to him in any social media is fake news.

SIGNED
MEDIA OFFICE
GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA GCFR
Former Military President & Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces.
1-Uphill Drive
Minna.
8th October 2018

FCT COUNCIL CONGRATULATES COMRADE CHRIS ISIGUZO ON HIS ELECTION AS NUJ PRESIDENT

Press Release

October 7, 2018

FCT COUNCIL CONGRATULATES COMRADE CHRIS ISIGUZO ON HIS ELECTION AS NUJ PRESIDENT

The FCT Abuja Council congratulates comrade Chris Isiguzo, for emerging as the president of the Union at the just concluded triennial delegates conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun state.

The Council also congratulates all those who won elections into various positions as well as commends the delegates to the conference and members of the Local Organising Committee, for ensuring that the candidates were elected through a free, fair, transparent and in a rancor -free atmosphere.

The FCT Council also commends the government and people of Ogun State for providing the necessary facilities for hosting the conference and providing adequate security throughout the duration of the programme.

The FCT Council believes the election marks a new progressive beginning for our great Union and calls on all members to support the new administration.

God bless our Union.

Signed:

Rafat Salami

SoC

Know your Presidential Candidates for 2019 General Elections

Know your Presidential Candidates

*THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES AND THEIR PARTY*

*All Progressives Congress (APC)*
Muhammadu Buhari

*People’s Democratic Party (PDP)*
Alh. Atiku Abubakar

*Alliance for Democracy (AD)*
Prince Eniola Ojajuni

*Abundance Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP)*
Tope Kolade Fasua

*Kowa Party (KP)*
Dr. Adesina Fagbenro-Byron

*Social Democratic Party (SDP)*
Donald Duke

*All Blending Party (ABP)*
Moses Shipi

*National Rescue Movement (NRM)*
Alh. Ibrahim Usman

*African Action Congress (AAC)*
Omoyele Sowore

*Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN)*
Fela Durotoye

*Alliance for People’s Trust*
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim

*Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)*
Obiageli Ezekwesili

*Young Progressive Party (YPP)*
Kingsley Moghalu

*National Interest Party (NIP)*
Mrs. Eunice Atuejide

*Sustainable National Party (SNP)*
Ahmed Buhari

*Yes Electorates Solidarity (YES)*
Alistair Soyode

*Independent Democrats (ID)*
Edozie Madu

*People’s Party of Nigeria (PPN)*
Hamza Al-Mustapha

*We the People of Nigeria (WTPN)*
Prof. Peter Nwangwu

*Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)*
Olusegun Mimiko

Gen Alkali: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State council’s Position

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council is concerned about the way and manner the Nigeria Army is going about its search for missing Maj. Gen. Idris Alkali (rtd).

The abitrary harassment, intimidation and arrest of members of the public as part of their search is a thing of worry to the NUJ.

We expect the Army to conduct its intelligence and go after those they suspect and not arrest anybody in sight.

We recall that at the commencement of the evacaution of water from Dura Du pond in Jos South, the Army told the public that they have credible intelligence that the missing general’s car was in the pond and true to their word, the car was retrieved from the pond.

We expect them to use the same intelligence they used to locate the car to go after the suspects as they continue the search for Gen. Alkali or his body.

We are perturb because innocent people are not spared by the crude method they have employed thereby instilling fear and overheating the polity.

The Army on Saturday in a statement, assured the public that they will exhibit high level professionalism according to international standard in the search but what is on display contracdicts the assurances.

The same Saturday, a member of our Union, a reporter of the Punch Newspaper was arrested alongside other persons by the army and was detained for 28 hours in Rukuba Barracks as part of the search.

We wish to state unequivocally that while journalists support the search for the missing senior officer, indeed the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, Plateau State Council will not hesitate in withdrawing its members from covering their activities if the intimidation and harrasment continues.

Paul Jatau.           Peter Amine
Chairman.              Secretary

PASTORAL ORDINATION OF REUBEN OKALA

Reuben OKALA (M.Sc, MPA, rpa)

Reuben is an award winning journalist, broadcaster and musician. He holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from University of Calabar, M.Sc. in Mass Communication from National Open University of Nigeria, Post Graduate Diploma and HND in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism, and Diploma in Mass Communication from the University of Jos. Reuben has  attended many international courses and workshops on news reporting, sports coverage, location reporting, and ICT He is a member of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, member of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, member of Microfinance Management Institute of Nigeria, and member of Performing Musicians Association of Nigerian and Fellowship of Gospel music Ministers of Nigeria FOGMMON
Reuben had a successful and multifaceted career at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) that spanned over 30 years. He was NTA’s Government House correspondent in Lokoja, and also covered some of Nigeria’s Ministers of Information, National Chairmen of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) beat.
Reuben’s areas of expertise include media relations, marketing communications, advocacy campaigns and production of jingles/documentaries.He is widely travelled and has visited Switzerland, France, Holland, Israel, South Africa, Egypt, Palestine, United Arabs Emirate, Ghana, Ethiopia, Republic of Benin, and Mexico.

WEEKENDERS MAGAZINE CONGRATULATES ATIKU ABUBAKAR

WEEKENDERS MAGAZINE CONGRATULATES ATIKU ABUBAKAR

Weekenders Magazine management and staff congratulate H.E. Atiku Abubakar on his emergence as the Presidential Candidate of the PDP for the 2019 general election.

NAWOJ MOURNS

The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ ) commiserates with Ebonyi council and entire journalists in Nigeria over the untimely death of the vice chairman comrade Sam Nweke whose sad event occurred yesterday 5th ,October 2018 following a robbery attack on delegates by men of the under world.

The demised of comrade Sam Nkewe at a time when his service is most required to move our Union higher and injuries sustained by other delegates can only be described as unfortunate and huge loss not only to Ebonyi council, south east but all journalists.

The contribution of late comrade Sam Nweke in the just concluded delegates conference that ushered in a new administration must not be forgotten .

NAWOJ prays for speeding recovery of the injured and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Long live NUJ
Long live NAWOJ

National President
Ifeyinwa Omowole

National Secretary.
Ladi Bala..

Team Jacob Edi sympathises with NUJ ZONE C and particularly NUJ EBONYI on the loss of their Vice Chairman Comrade Sam Nweke

Jacob Edi while sympathising with the union and the family of the deceased called on the new leadership of the union to strongly consider use of electronic voting in future.

Mr Edi noted that our roads are very bad in the country. Even where the roads are good there is the question of robbers and kidnappers.

He therefore called on the new leadership to as a matter of urgency propose electronic voting to NEC. This will save the union money for hotel, other logistics. Reduce risk of accidents and such robbery incidents. This union had lost four National Officers to accident and we can reduce this.

He noted that in this era of hitech ICT, even NEC Meeting can be electronically held. NUJ should set the pace for other unions to emulate. Being the only body officially recognised by the constitution of Nigeria.Together we can achieve this Prince Jacob Edi concluded.

Urging Mr Chris Isiguzo to adopt some of the very good points his opponents had in their manifesto for the general good of NUJ. He prayed God to guide the new leadership to work in the interest of members.

DISRUPTION VERSUS ESTABLISHMENT: Lessons from Abeokuta Triennial Delegates Conference

I wish to begin this piece by thanking Almighty God for a successful conference and safe return of all participants to their various destinations.

I wish to also commiserate with the family of Sam Nweke, Eboniyi State Council and entire Zone C on the tragic death of Comrade Sam Nweke during a robbery incident on their way back after the Conference . He has indeed died a martyr for the NUJ. I wish quick recovery to those injured in the same unfortunate incident.

I congratulate Comrade Chris Isizugo for an unexpected and a resounding victory at the keenly contested election for the presidency of the NUJ that parades seven respected and equally competent candidates for the coveted position.

Chris Isizugo’s victory have defied expectation, disrupt established order and demystify those who think they hold the aces as far as NUJ election is concerned.

Chris, who contested the election as a first timer, was a former Vice Chairman, Zone C, made up of five States of Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Eboniyi and a national Ex- Officio .

Though a lot of political dirty mud had been thrown at him including certificate forgery, dismissal from his Media-Thisday and connection to a cabal, he had weathered the storm and defeated the “notables” including an incumbent.

I have not known or met Mr,
Chris Isizugo before the election, but am impressed by his wit, sagacity and lastly cool miem and composure in the face of pressure during the election.

When other candidates relied on incumbency, past exploits, god fathers or regiinal/tribal/ethnic sentiments and loyalties , Chris Isizugo displayed political tact and ability to form broad coalition to dumbfound his rivals.

When many of the candidates dig into their strongholds, Chris reach out to others across the nation for support.

While congratulating him for the this sweet victory, we exoect and implored him to bring the same tact, sagacity, savvy and reach out to unite the Union, galvanize support, re-invent the Union and deliver on his electoral promises.

We look forward to an eventful 3 years as you mount the saddle of our great Union.

Wish you God’s continued guidance and guide.

After the storm, Jacob Edi Appreciates All

I wish to congratulate the newly elected President of NUJ, Isiguzo Christopher Cfr, Deputy President, Mukhtar Gidado as well as other officers of the union who emerged at the just concluded 6th Triennial Delegates conference in Abeokuta.

I congratulate my co-contestants for the office of the National President. Our participation gave color and credibility to the whole process. In any contest, a winner MUST emerge.

At the end of the day our great union is the victor. We must all come together and join hands to give the union A New Deal… This is our expectation.
My very special appreciation goes to all members of the NUJ who participated in the convention.

I urge you all not to relent in our contributions to the upliftment of our profession.
To my friends and supporters and all those who had kind wishes for me, I thank you.
For my campaign team, I am proud of you. I will choose you again if I have to… You put everything into the campaigns to make it work.

My friend and brother , Mr. Amos Dunia, I thank you. Even though you didn’t conclude the race with us, your contribution remain invaluable to me. Madam Evelyn H. Onyilo and Ene, I say Anya.
Chairman NAWOJ FCT, Stella Okoh Esene, you showed commitment and zeal. Thank you.
Adeiza Momoh Jimoh, Chairman NUJ, Kogi, Obansa Ibrahim, you kept the home front.
Chukwuma Nzeh, great man you are… Glorious Gloria Josiah, thanks for believing. Evang Efe, Sarah Odugbo thanks. Ezrel Paul Tabiowo, your soul was vexed and you moved. The forces will do same for you. Sister Larai Daze your great Ma. Ese Erica Ekama thank you sister. Mrs Zoba Ogbeche thanks for releasing your husband to me am grateful my sister.

Alhaji Sadik Martins from far away Lagos, you didn’t waver… And several others, too numerous to mention.
Aliyu Marafa, a royal blood from Kano NUJ, we never met but from a distance you believed and printed posters and handbills… You are a great guy. Nagode.
My good friend , JB, God will honor you.

Hmmmm… Emmanuel Ogbeche, Joy Idam Ajah, Timothy Elerewe, Emeka Nze and Catherine Hembadoon Agbo, Dr Ahmed Mohammed Bedu, you are heroes and heroines of the struggle. Even in our obvious but inevitable challenges , you stood till the end. The depth of my gratitude is huge… May be I can’t convey it in words but it’s heavy and very heavy.

Pst Samuel Uchenna Ajah, of the Revival Fire Church of all Nations i thank you for releasing your wife to travel with us am eternally grateful. We never met but you kept praying for me and encouraged me. God bless you Sir. Appreciations to The Sun newspaper, Abuja Inquirer and Weekenders magazine for all the publications you ran for me. Words are not enough to thank you.
Thank you to everyone and God bless.