Determined to combat fake journalism in its fold, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State chapter on Monday dissociated itself from a local online news blog, TG News and its publisher.
The union further expressed its displeasure over an unethical conduct of some online news platforms more expecially the TG News considering its recent unbalanced publications.
According to the union, the actions of the TG NEWS is unethical and does not follow the code of conduct of the Nigeria Union of Journalists nor the laid down constitution of the profession.
The NUJ made its position known in a statement issued on Monday afternoon jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan a Fidelis Jockthan respectively.
The statement said: "inview of the above, the union totally dissociates itself from the publisher of TG NEWS whose action is an affront to the rules of engagement".
The leadership of the union however, reiterated its commitment to professionalism and ethical practice and that it would always stand by factual and balance reportage.
As critical stakeholder in Adamawa project according to the union, it would continue to propagate peace and unity for the overall development of the state.
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