News
Gombe Crash: CAJ President prays for families of fallen Journalists
Former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and President of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of seven journalists in a fatal road accident in Gombe State.
In a condolence message issued on Monday, Isiguzo described the incident as a dark and painful moment for the journalism profession, noting that the tragedy struck at the heart of the NUJ family.
He said the loss was even more heartbreaking because the deceased journalists were members of the Gombe State Council of the NUJ, the home council of the incumbent National President of the Union, Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi.
Isiguzo extended his heartfelt condolences to the NUJ National President, the national leadership of the Union, the Gombe State Council, as well as the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased journalists.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident.
“These were dedicated journalists who travelled to honour a colleague and returned no more,” Isiguzo said, describing their deaths as a painful loss not only to their families and the NUJ, but to the entire journalism fraternity in Nigeria and across Africa.
The CAJ President called on members of the NUJ nationwide to remain united in solidarity and compassion during the period of mourning, urging journalists to draw strength from one another.
“Our hearts are broken, but our collective spirit remains unbowed,” he said, while praying that God grants the leadership of the Union strength and comfort, and eternal rest to the souls of the departed.
The seven journalists were confirmed dead by the Federal Road Safety Corps following a lone accident involving an NUJ bus in Gombe State. The victims were reportedly returning from a wedding ceremony when the tragic incident occurred.
The accident has continued to attract widespread sympathy and tributes from media organisations, professional bodies, and stakeholders within and outside Nigeria.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Wike, Akpabio, Uzodimma: Unity at the podium, rival ambitions behind the Scenes? can Tinubu keep his associates together?
Real reason we removed universities from IPPIS, recruitment waiver – FG
Macron condemns looting, vandalism during cost-of-living protests in France
Lagos State: List of LGAs, population, land mass, government, other key facts
Oyo State: List of LGAs, population, land mass, government, other key facts
Osun State: List of LGAs, population, land mass, government, other key facts
Ondo State: List of LGAs, population, land mass, government, other key facts
Eight Nigerian Soldiers killed as ISWAP landmine hits Army patrol vehicle in Borno
Bauchi Health Agency boss, four children die in Road accident
‘Nigeria cannot become prosperous in four years’ — Tinubu’s Economic Adviser says
2027: Tinubu must be stopped, ‘even Buhari saw him as bad news’ — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
APC sweeps all 21 chairmanship seats, 239 Councillorship positions in Kogi LG poll
‘₦29,000 Cannot sustain a retired officer’ — Atiku challenges Tinubu on police pensions, proposes initiative
FG ends 17-year blackout in Gombe community with 1MW solar mini-grid
EPL: Leeds hold Man Utd to 1-1 draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
Opposition will front a single candidate against Tinubu, announcement will be made few days to election – Lukman
‘₦29,000 Cannot sustain a retired officer’ — Atiku challenges Tinubu on police pensions, proposes initiative
Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community
2027: NDC will never step down for Atiku, stop attacking us – Kwankwaso replies ADC Campaign Council
Suspended NSCDC commandant apologises over deaths of suspected illegal miners in Niger
Veteran Journalist, diplomat Dele Cole dies at 86
Tension as traditional ruler collapses, dies in Ondo
Ogun hospital under fire as Nurse dies of asthma attack amid alleged oxygen failure
Macky Sall quits race for UN Secretary-General position
COAS arrives Borno as Military moves to clear terrorist camps, rescue abductees
Buhari backed Osinbajo’s presidential ambition four times, Akande tells Babachir Lawal
2027: ‘APM will beat Tinubu in 12 battleground states’ – Makinde’s campaign team
Messi’s double fires Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over Atlanta United
2027: Tinubu must be stopped, ‘even Buhari saw him as bad news’ — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
