Obafemi Obadare
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Obafemi Obadare is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and chairman of the editorial board of The Punch, a Nigerian daily newspaper. He is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he studied Philosophy.[1][2][3]
Education
[edit]In 1977, Obadare obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate at St. Stephen's ‘A’ Primary School, Alapata, Modakeke. He proceeded to St. John's Grammar School, Oke-Atan, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he received his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 1982. In 1989, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from OAU.[4]
Career
[edit]Obadare joined the news crew of The Punch in November 2000 after a stint at Newsline Minna and Sunray, a Port Harcourt-based print publications firm.[5] He began as a Sports Correspondent at The Punch and rose through the ranks to become Sunday Editor and later Saturday Editor (2010–2012) of the newspaper organisation. In 2013, he was promoted to the Editorial Board.[6] On 1 May 2024, Obadare assumed office as The Punch Editorial Board Chairman.[7][3] While serving as the Chief Sports Correspondent, he conducted exclusive interviews with notable figures in soccer and basketball, including Masai Ujiri, a former Nigeria international.[8]
Awards
[edit]On 15 December 2024, The Punch under his leadership won 11 awards in different categories, including the Editorial Writing category with an editorial titled “Resolving Nigeria's food, nutrition crisis” at the Nigerian Media Merit Awards.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ Oloniniran, Gbenga (2024-09-18). "Obasanjo canvasses business-friendly environment at ex-PUNCH editor's book presentation". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ "Johnians Inaugurate New Exco Tomorrow". This Day. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- 1 2 Odeyemi, Oluwaseyi (2024-05-02). "Punch Newspapers Appoints Obafemi Obadare Editorial Board Chairman". INFOMEDIANG. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ↑ "Obafemi Obadare -PROFILE". St. John's Grammar School Old Boys Association. 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ Omisakin, Dotun (2013-12-22). "How the sun set on Sunray newspaper". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ Otufodunrin, Lekan (2013-03-03). "Who is who at The Punch". Media Career Services. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ franktalk (2024-09-17). "Nigeria today worse than during military regime – Amaechi - Frank Talk | Education News Blog". Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ "NGR - Nigeria basketball must learn from past mistakes - Masai Ujiri, Raptors scout". www.fiba.basketball. 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ Jibuez, Joseph (2024-12-17). "The Nation shows strength at NMMA". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-04-27.