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Unethical behaviour: NUJ suspends member

In a bid to enforce discipline in accordance with the laid down rules and practice of Journalism, the federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has suspended one of her members Alhaji Aminu Ebong who is the publisher of Candour Newspaper. The decision to suspend Ebong was taken during the February general congress of the chapel after a notice of urgent union interest was brought to the congress.

Ebong is said to have exhibited unprofessional conduct during an event at the NUJ secretariat along Information drive in Uyo. Eye witness account holds that even when Ebong was addressed and called to order by the NUJ Chairman, Elder Patrick Albert and other senior colleagues, the seasoned journalist refused to obey and rather went to his car and brought out a dangerous weapon with a full intent to hit his colleague Emmanuel Effiong who is the publisher of the Weekly Update Newspaper. Alhaji Aminu Ebong was described as a bad influence to the journalism profession and was suspended from all activities of the federated chapel which he belongs after a unanimous decision was taken during the February congress of his chapel federated Chapel.

Federated Chapel wins 2013 SWAN cup BY EMMANUEL AKPAN

Federated Chapel Football Team of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State chapter have emerged the winning team of the 2013 sports writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) football Cup.

 Federated chapel football team popularly known as “Federated Lions” won the cup after beating Information Chapel of the ministry of Information on penalties shoot out after playing 90 minutes and result ended stalemate at Uyo township stadium last week Monday.