NUJ Hails DSS over Release of Two Jay FM Journalists in Plateau

NUJ reacts to DSS' Release of detained Journalists

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has welcomed the release of Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State. The duo were arrested while covering the funeral of the late mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe. The two journalists were detained following the posting of a video report on social media showing a confrontation between a cleric and security operatives a…

NUJ hails DSS over release of two Jay FM journalists in Plateau

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has commended the Department of State Services, DSS, for ordering the release of two detained journalists, Ruth

Nigerian Press Council Commends DSS For Releasing Two Journalists

Dr Dili Ezughah, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the recent release of two journalists wrongfully detained in Jos, Plateau State. Ezughah, in a statement issued by the Director, Research and Documentation of the Council, Mr Dan Ede, on Monday in Abuja, highlighted the positive shift in the relationship between the press and the security agency. “The recent rele…

NUJ Commends DSS for Releasing Detained Journalists

The Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services(DSS) for the prompt release of two journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang. Persecondnews reports that the reporters were arrested in Jos on Saturday, October 4, while covering the funeral of the late mother of the All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. The NUJ National President, Alhassan Yahya, in a statement on Sunday, October 5…

NUJ Applauds DSS For Prompt Release Of Journalists, Commitment To Press Freedom

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)  has hailed the prompt release of two Journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State.   They were recently arrested on Satu…

*NUJ Commends DSS for Prompt Release of Journalists and Commitment to Press Freedom*

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) welcomes the prompt release of our colleagues, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, who were recently arrested while covering the funeral of the late mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe. The two journalists were detained following the posting of a video report on social media showing a confrontation between a cleric a…