Suggestions




Edo Govt Shuts Down Nigerian Observer Newspaper 

June 30, 2022
by

Edo state owned media, Nigerian Observer newspaper, has been directed to close down operations for the period of one month.

Secretary to the State government, Mr. Osarodion Ogie in a statement on Thursday, said the reason for the close down was to carry out reform of the newspaper outfit, reorganize it and relaunch.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

Ogie stated that workers in the newspaper are hereby redeployed to the state’s Ministry of Communication and Orientation, charging them to follow further directives from there.

Ogie told the newspaper’s audience, that the titles of their “darling” newspaper will soon return back better and improved.

The full statement read thus: “The Edo State Government, in line with the reforms of the state-owned media organisations, has directed the closure of the Nigerian Observer Newspaper for a period of one-month, for re-organisation and re-launch of the media outfit.

“All existing staff of the Nigerian Observer are hereby redeployed to the Ministry of Communication and Orientation, with immediate effect,where they will receive further directive on their new responsibilities.

“Members of the reading public and lovers of the Nigerian Observer brand Are assured that their darling newspaper titles will return to the stands Shortly; better and improved.”

Patience Leonard, PBA Journalism Mentee
Patience Leonard, PBA Journalism Mentee
+ posts

Patience Leonard, PBA Journalism Mentee

Related Posts

Previous Story

CAF Names Simon Only Nigerian For Footballer Of The Year Award 

Next Story

APC Makes Case For Lawan, Akpabio, Others May Sue INEC

Featured Stories

Related Posts

Latest from News

Why Did US, Israel Strike Iran?

The joint strike by the United States and Israel on Iran on 28 February 2026 underscores decades of tension between the countries. United States led the operation, highlighting its strategic reach in the Middle East despite Iran being geographically distant—about 11,600–11,700 kilometres

Abia State Commits to Co-Finance $200m Agro-Industrial Hub with AfDB

Abia State has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in establishing a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), a transformative project aimed at turning agricultural production into value-added industries, Prime Business Africa reports. Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR,
Previous Story

CAF Names Simon Only Nigerian For Footballer Of The Year Award 

Next Story

APC Makes Case For Lawan, Akpabio, Others May Sue INEC

Don't Miss

Meet Ayo Edebiri: First Nigerian To Win A Golden Globe

Meet Ayo Edebiri: First Nigerian To Win A Golden Globe

On Sunday, January 7th, Ayo Edebiri achieved a historic milestone

Iwobi, Ndidi Onuachu, Ejuke, Akpeyi Arrive Super Eagles Camp, Training Starts Tuesday

By Izuchukwu Okosi As earlier reported by Prime Business Africa,