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Plateau NUJ Retains National Auditor Seat as Tongnaan Bawa Emerges Unopposed
The Plateau State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has retained its hold on the position of National Auditor, with veteran journalist Tongnaan Dada Bawa emerging as the new occupant during the Union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Kano State.
Bawa, a member of the Correspondents’ Chapel, is a two-time Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Plateau State Chapter, and former Zonal Secretary of NAWOJ Zone D. She was elected unopposed after Akeem Olatidoye of the Kwara State Council withdrew from the race.
Her nomination was championed by Plateau State Council Chairman, Ayuku Pwaspo, who moved a motion for Plateau’s candidate to be considered following the disqualification of the previous occupant, Ladi Emmanuel, on constitutional grounds. The motion was seconded by Nasarawa Council Chairman, Salihu Alkali.
Until her election, Bawa had served in various capacities within the NUJ Plateau State Council, earning recognition for her professionalism, commitment, and experience — qualities stakeholders believe will enhance the Union’s operations at the national level.
NUJ National President, Alhassan Yahya, congratulated Bawa on her victory and urged her to be a team player while leveraging her expertise to strengthen the Union’s work. She was later presented with a certificate of return by the National President, marking her official induction into the NUJ National Working Committee.
— Report by Timothy Sunday Tyem, Assistant Secretary, NUJ Plateau Council
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.
Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.
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The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.
Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.
Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.
Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.
Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.
The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.
For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.
The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.
With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.
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