The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) announced on Thursday that journalist Mike Odiakose, a reporter for the Daily Asset newspaper, died after an illness. The announcement comes only weeks after the union mourned the death of its former chairman.
According to the FCT NUJ, Odiakose’s death was confirmed on Thursday, though the specific nature of his illness was not disclosed. The union’s statement identified him as a member of the Daily Asset team, a publication that covers business and economic news in Nigeria.
The timing of Odiakose’s passing follows the recent loss of the NUJ’s ex‑chairman in Abuja, a development that has heightened concerns within the journalistic community about the wellbeing of its members.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists is a professional association that represents the interests of journalists across the country, advocating for press freedom, safety, and professional standards. Its FCT chapter serves journalists working in the nation’s capital, Abuja.
In response to the news, the FCT NUJ expressed its condolences to Odiakose’s family, friends, and colleagues, adding that the union would continue to support its members during this period of mourning.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
