By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, collaborated with the Internet Society Nigeria Chapter to host a vital training session for journalists on data encryption and digital security, marking the 2025 Global Encryption Day. The event, themed “A Shield in Uncertain Times: The Role of Encryption,” took place on…
By Kingsley Agim The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has felicitated Governor Bassey Otu on the occasion of his 66th birthday, describing him as a visionary and media-friendly leader whose administration has continued to transform the fortunes of the state. In a goodwill message signed by the State NUJ Chairman, Comrade…
The former leader, 7th Senate of Nigeria, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN, has declared that it is a miracle Nigeria is still remaining together as a nation despite the ups and downs she has gone through. Speaking on Nigeria’s 65 years of independence as a nation, when the executives of the Cross River State Council of…
The newly elected chairman of the Guild of Actors, Cross River State chapter, Ambassador Lady Beatrice Akunjom, has expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River state Council describing the Union as a “critical stakeholder” in the state’s creative and cultural development. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the…
By Kelvin Obambon In recognition of their excellent contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria, and Cross River in particular, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council, has conferred the Meritorious Veteran Award Of Excellence In The Media Industry on the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of PillarToday Newspaper, Mr Anietie Akpan. Also awarded were Mr &…
The Cross River State Government has declared its readiness to partner the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on boosting Calabar Carnival and other areas of interest. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar said this on Monday, September, 22 when the National President of the NUJ, Alhaji Al Hassan Yahaya and his…
Three outstanding journalists have emerged first, second and third prize winners at the 5th Beatrice Ita Investigative Journalism Award hosted by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council. Announcing the winners at an elaborate ceremony in Calabar Saturday, the award committee chaired by veteran journalist, Mr Anietie Akpan, declared Tina Todo of The…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is prioritizing health insurance for journalists across the country as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the welfare and wellbeing of media professionals. Speaking during an interactive session with members of the union in Calabar Cross River State, on Saturday, NUJ President Alhassan Yahaya reiterated…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in partnership with Senator Princess Florence Ita-Giwa, has concluded plans to officially establish the Beatrice Bassey Ita Tourist Media Centre and Memorial Foundation in Calabar, in honour of the late veteran journalist, broadcaster, and media icon, Mrs. Beatrice Bassey Ita. The initiative is designed to immortalize Mrs. Ita’s invaluable…
By Our Reporter The National Presidents of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hassan Yahaya and Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim respectively, have arrived in Calabar ahead of the Beatrice Bassey Ita Investigative Journalism Award set to hold on Saturday 20 September, 2025, in Calabar, the Cross River State…
