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SWAN FCT Election: NUJ Suspended Ndubueze Chidoka For Insubordination,
The Nigeria union of Journalists (FCT chapter) have suspended factional chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, FCT Chapter, Mr Ndubueze Chidoka from its Executive Committee.
The suspension from his seat followed investigation which revealed that he breached election protocols during the June 4th Election.
The NUJ board suspended Chidoka with immediate effect as the representative of sports writers association body in FCT.
Mr Chidoka, it could be recalled was purportedly reflected as a factional SWAN FCT Chairman in a kangaroo election on June 4, 2021 held at a hotel in Katanmpe (Abuja).
Chidoka and his adherent went in violation of NUJ rules and refused to participate in the election conducted at the FCT NUJ Secretariat, Abuja.
In the election conducted, Comrade Bunmi Haruna was elected new SWAN Chairman for the next three years.
“NUJ FCT Chapter acknowledge that, following an investigation, there was a breach of election guidelines during the just concluded FCT election by the former FCT SWAN chairman,” NUJ statement read.
“The NUJ have suspended Mr Chidoka with immediate effect.”
Comrade Bunmi Haruna who won the FCT SWAN election will now replace the embattled former FCT SWAN chairman on the Nuj Executive Committee seat in the FCT.
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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