The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE now has a new president. He is Mustapha Isah, who has now been appointed as acting president. Isah succeeds Funke Egbemode who was in her second term as president of the guild when she was appointed Commissioner for Information and Social Orientation in Osun State. The decision conveyed in a…
NGE Cries Out Over Closure of AIT, Ray Power
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has condemns in very strong terms the indefinite suspension of the licenses of the African Independent Television, AIT, and Ray Power by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. The Guild, in a statement issued this Friday by its President, Funke Egbemode and Secretary, Mary Atolagbe demanded immediate revocation of the…
Ensure Eligible Voters Are Not Disenfranchised – NGE
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to ensure all eligible voters are not disenfranchised during next month’s general election. The body also asked INEC to do everything possible to redeem the shoddy process of the distribution of thePermanent Voters Cards, PVC across the country. In a communique…
Shettima Donates N10m Take Off Grant for Fallen Editors
Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, has appealed to the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, to set up an endowment fund to provide financial and other support to families of deceased editors. He demonstrated commitment to this call by also donating a N10 million take off grant for the scheme. Shettima made the appeal during an…