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The continued exit of OAPs at JayFM Radio Jos – former station OAP opens up

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4 years ago

August 29, 2022

The exit of On Air Personalities (OAPs) and ‘abrupt resignations’ at the multi-award-winning radio station, JayFM Jos have been attributed to management issues and poor staff welfare.

A former On Air Personalities (OAP) at the station who left in April 2022, Opeyemi Akinyode stated this while commenting on the recent dramatic on-air resignation by Jay FM Jos, Host of the Breakfast Show, Zoe Machunga on Thursday.

OAP, Opeyemi Akinyode who spoke to Matthewtegha’s Blog said the reason why Zoe Machunga who he sees as the ‘voice of Jayfm Radio Jos’, and many others who have left the station may be connected with the exact reason why he left the station.

He stated that he was not surprised at the recent exit as more staff may leave the station if the situation of a poor welfare package for its staff is not addressed.

Narrating his ordeal, Opeyemi said he joined JayFM in 2016 as a guest analyst for a sports show without pay and was later drafted into a political show ‘the situation room’ in 2019 due to his political consciousness with no employment letter but just a monthly salary of 10,000, which was later increased to 15000 as he was working both sports and a political daily show, Nigeria at Sunset.

He said his continuous plea for an employment letter fell on deaf ears, instead, he later received another increase to a monthly salary of 25,000 towards the end of 2021 until his departure. He felt totally valueless after being with the station for 6years without an employment letter and had to leave.

He said the station deliberately doesn’t want to be committed to its workers which is the situation with most of the staff who are currently working there, with most of them getting stipends with no employment letters and so much toxic environment workspace created by some of the top management staff.

“I left Jayfm because there was no welfare package for some of us who were very committed to the station, I worked in Jayfm for 6years and the highest salary I ever got at Jayfm is 25,000 with no employment letter, even without being paid a dime for the first 3years.”

“The station has one of the most competitive adverts rates amongst radio stations in Jos, so even if you can’t sustain payment of staff, there are ways you make people feel that you appreciate their commitment.”

“Making people feel that they can go and be replaced at any time, the management feels that the radio station is the biggest platform so if anyone leaves other people will come to the station, out of desperation for a platform to showcase themselves. So the management doesn’t care about the well-being of the people that are serving the audience.” He further stated.

He refuted the rumors making the rounds that he was asking for outrageous salaries or wanted to be the highest paid at the station. He said he left Jayfm after 6years because his stay at the station was never defined with no benefits despite his commitment.

The OAP who has since moved to greener pastures at another Radio station stated that the management must begin to place value on its staff with a better welfare package in a purpose-built conducive working environment powered by a high commitment to the sacred ethics of journalism and professionalism if it wants to retain its human resources in future.

Recall that Zoe Machunga, the host of Jay FM Jos’ breakfast show, Morning Jay and Let’s Talk resigned at the end of her last show on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
“I have come to the end of my journey here on Jay FM Jos, it’s been an absolute pleasure being of service to you,” She said (READ HERE)

In recent times Jay FM Jos has had massive resignation of its top on-air personalities including Opeyemi Akinyode, former co-host of Nigeria at Sunset; Nanji Nandang, former host of the internationally recognised advocacy show, Silent Voices; Sandra Kaura, an ex-newscaster, Gabby head of production and OAP Juliet.

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NJC recommends new judges across five states, two appellate courts

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2 hours ago

November 6, 2026

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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 28 candidates for appointment as judicial officers across five states and two appellate courts.

The recommendations were made at the council’s 112th meeting held on November 3, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by NJC’s deputy director (Information), Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe.

Of the 28 candidates, 24 were recommended for appointment as judges of the High Courts of Kano, Ebonyi, Edo, Adamawa and Ogun states.

One candidate was recommended for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal, while another was recommended as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal.

Two other candidates were recommended for appointment as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.

The council also included Ijeoma Agugua in the shortlist of candidates for appointment as substantive chief judge of Imo State.

The candidates recommended for the various courts include Tijjani Zololo for appointment as Grand Kadi of the Plateau State Sharia Court of Appeal.

For the Kano State High Court, the recommended candidates are Hassan Nafisan, Ahmad Halima, Bature Abdullahi and Umar Musa.

Amaga Dickson was recommended for appointment as a judge of the Ebonyi State High Court.

The candidates recommended for the Edo State High Court are Osawaru Benson, Omoruyi Taiye, Adamaigbo Dorathy, Usiobaifo Festus, Oiwoh Pius, Amune Majebi and Imuekemhe Emile.

Those recommended for the Adamawa State High Court are Sa’ad Aminu, Musa Ibrahim, Giwa Sadiq, Mijinyawa Musa, Ibrahim Japhet, Bakari Aliyu and Ahmadu Yakubu.

For the Ogun State High Court, the recommended candidates are Oke Olakulehin, Obienu Adebimpe, Daudu Fatimat, Kadiri Rafiat and Osho Oludotun.

Ishaku Abubakar was recommended for appointment as Kadi of the Adamawa State Sharia Court of Appeal, while Dimas Elsha and Pembi David were recommended as judges of the Adamawa State Customary Court of Appeal.

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Nigeria Get Second Chance as CAF Reportedly Considers Flying Eagles for 2027 U-20 AFCON

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4 hours ago

November 6, 2026

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles could be handed a lifeline in their quest to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering including the team in the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

The development follows Ghana’s reported removal as hosts of the continental competition, potentially creating an opening for Nigeria to secure a place in the tournament.

Sports247 reports that CAF has informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep the Flying Eagles on standby for a possible invitation to the 2027 U-20 AFCON.

Nigeria initially missed out on automatic qualification after suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.

Burkina Faso secured the region’s automatic qualification ticket, while Ghana were expected to occupy the second available place as hosts of the continental tournament.

However, Ghana’s reported failure to meet CAF’s hosting requirements has thrown the arrangement into uncertainty, with the continental governing body expected to appoint a new host.

The situation could work in Nigeria’s favour, with the Flying Eagles potentially considered for the place initially reserved for Ghana as tournament hosts, having finished runners-up in the WAFU Zone B competition.

Although CAF is yet to make an official announcement confirming Nigeria’s inclusion, the reported development has raised hopes of a second opportunity for the seven-time African champions.

The 2027 U-20 AFCON will carry additional significance as it will also serve as Africa’s qualifying competition for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

According to CAF’s qualification format, the four semi-finalists will represent the continent at the global tournament.

Nigeria’s possible inclusion would therefore provide the Flying Eagles with another opportunity to compete for continental honours and keep their World Cup ambitions alive.

The West African giants have a proud history at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, having finished runners-up on two occasions, in 1989 and 2005.

For now, Nigeria will await CAF’s final decision, with the reported development offering renewed hope after their disappointment in the WAFU Zone B final.