The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ogun State Council says it has taken a firm stance following the alleged assault on a journalist and a member of the Union, Olajide Osoba by suspected students and members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Ogun State.

The Union’s Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Adigun in a statement in Abeokuta, the state capital diclosed that the incident occurred on Thursday, at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto, venue of the 2025 May Day celebration.

The statement reads “The leadership of Ogun NUJ has ordered a temporary blacklist on all coverage of activities by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) until a thorough investigation is conducted.

“The decision was announced after reports surfaced detailing the assault, which raised serious concerns over the safety and security of journalists while performing their duties.

“The NUJ condemned the attack and called for immediate accountability for those responsible.

“NUJ leadership emphasized that the safety of journalists is paramount and vowed to protect the interests of its members.

“They urged NANS to cooperate in the investigation and ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.

“This directive reflects the NUJ’s commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive environment for media practitioners in Ogun State and across Nigeria.