Nigerian Post Newspaper Wins Award for Online Newsblog of the Year
By Yahaya Idris, Abuja
The Nigerian Post Newspaper emerged as the “Online Newsblog of the Year 2024” in Nigeria. The publisher and editor-in-chief, Mr. Abu Micheal, received the award at the 4th Nigeria Service Awards.
At a presentation in Abuja, Amb. Akhimien Cletus, Principal Coordinating Executive, Nigeria Service Awards, revealed that the award acknowledges The Nigerian Post’s exceptional performance as a digital news platform, characterized by its dissemination of accurate, timely, and impactful information.
He praised the news medium for harnessing innovative technology to reach a large audience and shape public opinion.
“The Nigerian Post is being conferred the highest honour today for its remarkable contribution to the nation through the dissemination of information nationwide. According to nominations and votes from the general public, as well as the assessment by our panel of jury in your category, you have been ranked number one.”
” The Nigerian Post has solidified its position as a prominent online news source, renowned for its extensive coverage of national and local events.”
“Easy access to quality journalism is now available across Nigeria through the website and mobile app.”
“The platform’s dedication to investigative reporting has resulted in several high-impact stories, which have positively influenced public opinion and contributed to progress in Nigeria’s critical affairs.”
The Nigeria Service Awards was established to honor and acknowledge exceptional individuals, groups, and institutions that have made a profound impact on society, shaped their immediate community, and inspired the nation in the year under review.
The 4th edition of the Nigerian Service Awards, with the theme ‘Leveraging Diversity for National Growth’, will take place at the Main Event, Merit House Aguiyi, Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja.
A key feature of the Award Ceremony was the launch of the esteemed EMINENCE MAGAZINE, highlighting the notable accomplishments of the Awardee.
Citation for the Nigerian Post Newspaper:
The Nigerian Post Newspaper made its debut as a hardcopy newspaper, circulating the North Central States of Nigeria in 2006.
As a leading newspaper in Nigeria, The Nigerian Post is celebrated for its balanced and unbiased reporting, enjoying a wide readership in Northern and other regions.
Following the advent of Technology, the Nigerian Post Newspaper transformed into a digital platform in 2016, reaching every home and city in Nigeria, and earning admiration from personalities of all statuses.
Presently celebrated for delivering news with precision, Nigerians now describe the Nigerian Post Newspaper Online as a dependable online blog, distinguished by its accuracy and timeliness, especially when compared to its per-second and reliable reportage.
In 2020, the Nigerian Post Newspaper received the Overall Nigerian Newspaper of the Year award, presented by the Advocacy for Youths Leadership.
The Nigerian Post won Arewa Newspaper of the year in 2021, an award for online blogs in Northern Nigeria.
Nigerian Post Newspaper was honoured with the overall best online newspaper in Nigeria award in 2022, presented by Stewardship Magazine in Nigeria.
It is crucial to state that Abu Oshiomieh Micheal, also known as the man behind the mask, worked as Chief Press Secretary for former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Arch. Yomi Awoniyi, during the period of 2012 to 2016.
Abu Michael honed his journalistic skills through a distinguished career, serving as a reporter, News Editor, and Political Editor at the Sunrise Newspaper, as well as other notable national newspapers, for over two decades, before pursuing private practice with the Nigerian Post Newspaper in 2006.
Abu Michael’s academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the National Open University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism, and academic stints at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Abuja School of Accountancy, Bwari; and Federal Polytechnic Idah. An alumnus of Mount Saint Gabriel Secondary School, Makurdi, class of ’87, he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate from Saint Theresa’s Primary School, Makurdi.
Abu Micheal, a widely travelled individual, political analyst, and public motivational speaker, born over five decades ago, is an unassuming personality with a knack for excellence.
Mr. Abu Micheal belong to some professional group, include:
A Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief
Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
This prolific writer and public affairs commentator, who is also a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and other prominent professional associations, serves as a Minister of the Gospel and is spiritually mentored by Pa Enoch Adejare Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Mr. Abu Michael and Mrs. Jane Abu have celebrated 21 years of marriage and are still going strong. Together, they have raised two outstanding children, Joshua and Jesse Abu, who are passionate about creating positive change in their community.
