Sampson Iheanyi Amaku, a former City Editor of Daily Times in the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 86. Known affectionately as “Sampen,” Amaku hailed from Eziama Ancient Kingdom in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. He died last week following a brief illness, as announced by his family members, Comfort Amaku and Henry Amaku.
Before his passing, Amaku served as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the defunct East Central State Council. During his tenure, the then Administrator of East Central State, Ajie Ukpabi Asika, donated the current NUJ Press Centre in Enugu to the state council.
Journalists Declare Media Blackout on Kano Government Activities
In related news, the Correspondent Chapel of the Kano State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced an immediate boycott of all engagements with the Kano State Government. This decision followed an emergency congress meeting called by the chapel’s chairman, Aminu Ahmed Garko.
The boycott is a response to the ongoing mistreatment of journalists by the Kano State Government and its representatives. Chapel members have accused the government of favoring non-professionals over qualified journalists, leading to strained relations with Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration. The chapel has urged all members to adhere to the directive and participate in the protest against the government’s treatment of journalists.