By: Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, has commenced the screening of online media organisations and qualified digital journalists for admission into its newly established Online Chapel, in a move aimed at strengthening professionalism and accountability in digital journalism.
The screening exercise was conducted on Sunday, August 2, 2026, under the leadership of the Chairman of the NUJ Katsina State Council, Comrade Aminu Garba Dandagoro. The exercise sought to assess online media organisations and individuals seeking membership of the union in line with its constitutional requirements.
Among the media organisations successfully screened were Taskar Labarai, established in 2015, Katsina City News, founded in 2018, and Katsina Times, alongside several other digital news platforms operating within and outside Katsina State.
Speaking after the screening, the Online Editor and Correspondent of Katsina Times, Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar, commended the NUJ for establishing the Online Chapel, describing it as a significant step towards promoting ethical journalism and improving professional standards among online media practitioners.
He said the initiative would help sanitise the digital media space by ensuring that only credible and professionally managed online news organisations are recognised by the union, while also providing a structured framework for self-regulation and adherence to the ethics of journalism.(Katsina Times)
