The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has suspended veteran journalist and editor, Mr. Steve Osuji, from the professional body for a period of one year over what it described as a serious breach of journalistic ethics.<\/p>\n
According to a letter dated July 4, 2025, and signed by the Guild\u2019s President, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the suspension takes immediate effect and stems from Osuji\u2019s violation of an off-the-record agreement during the Guild\u2019s 25th Biennial National Convention held in Enugu on June 27.<\/p>\n
The Guild stated that Osuji disclosed confidential information from a presentation made by the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi\u2014information which had been shared with Guild members under a strict non-disclosure understanding.<\/p>\n
Citing Article 4 of the Code of Ethics for Nigerian Journalists concerning privilege and non-disclosure, the Guild emphasized that its members are bound to uphold confidentiality agreements and protect sources who offer information off the record or in the background.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the investigation into your actions, you were given an opportunity to defend yourself. However, instead of acknowledging your mistake, you threatened the Guild with further publications,\u201d the letter read.<\/p>\n
While noting that Osuji reserves the right to appeal the decision, the Guild reiterated its commitment to upholding ethical standards in journalism and warned that it would not tolerate any breach of its code.<\/p>\n
The disciplinary action was approved by the Standing Committee of the Guild, whose membership includes leading editors from across Nigeria\u2019s geopolitical zones<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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