Journalists across Nigeria have joined the Organised Labour to embark on a nationwide strike. This was disclosed by a circular signed on Sunday by Achike Chude, National Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) – an umbrella body for journalists in the country. According to the circular, the strike is in solidarity with the Nigeria Labour…
The President of the Institute of Health Service Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN), Pastor (Mrs) RoseMary Archibong has lauded the Cross River State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for its gender-sensitive disposition which orchestrated the emergence of a female, Comrade Archibong Bassey of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), for the first time, to lead the…
The Cross River State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has elected Comrade Archibonganwan Eso Bassey as its Chairman. CONVERSEER reports that Eso was elected on Thursday, 9th May 2024, in a special Congress held at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre in Calabar. Bassey became the first female Chairman of the Council…
By Frank Ulom Amidst the internal crisis brewing in the Nigerian Chronical Newspaper Corporation, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Cross River State Council, has demanded the appointment of a seasoned journalist as the General Manager of the news outlet. Converseer learned that the recent appointment of Ms Edet Keyu (allegedly without journalistic training) as…
By Christiana Ofem The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State chapter, Comrade Nsa Gill, on Tuesday 15 January 2024, commissioned TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub in Calabar, the state capital. The Cross River NUJ Chairman in a witty speech asserted that the union is committed to the growth and development…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has advised journalists to prioritise regular checkups and healthy exercise regimens amid their onerous tasks of keeping the public informed as well as bridging the gap between the government and the governed. Ayuk gave the advice while declaring open a one-day free medical…
By Frank Ulom The Correspondent of The Nation Newspaper, Comrade Nsa Gill has emerged as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ in Cross River State. Gill, CONVERSEER reports emerged as the State Council Chairman of the NUJ on Saturday, July 16, 2022, after polling a total of 76 votes to defeat…