Several staff members of Premium Times Services Limited (PTSL) were honoured on Saturday for their outstanding contributions to Nigerian journalism at a ceremony in Abuja.
The authors of the best stories published on PREMIUM TIMES monthly between 2024 and 2025 were rewarded. The major awards were given for Story of the Year, Reporter of the Year, Editor of the Year and Digital Strategist of the Year for 2024 and 2025. There was also an award for Business Development Staff of the Year 2025.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the board chairman of PTSL, Idowu Obasa, and the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed.
Here are photos of the event.
Premium Times Northern Desk and special report editor, Mr Bisi Abidoye, addressing the audience after receiving the award for Editor of the Year 2024. [Photo credit Popoola Ademola PREMIUM TIMES]For the 2024 awards, investigative reporter Folashade Ogunrinde won “Story of the Year” for her investigation into illegal explosive operations in Ibadan. Photo credit Dayo Jonathan PREMIUM TIMES Premium Times Health and Development Desk editor, Mrs Nike Adebowale, addressing the audience after receiving the award for Editor of the Year 2025, for her leadership on her desk. Photo credit Popoola Ademola PREMIUM TIMES
Aaron Cole won the “Digital Strategist of the Year 20245” award. [Photo credit Popoola Ademola PREMIUM TIMES]Premium Times Health and Development Desk editor, Mrs Nike Adebowale, addressing the audience after receiving the award for Editor of the Year 2025, for her leadership on her desk. Photo credit Popoola Ademola PREMIUM TIMESMariam Ileyemi emerged as “Reporter of the Year” for her consistent reporting on development issues. Photo credit Popoola Ademola PREMIUM TIMESEsther Adaji and Aaron Cole were named “Digital Strategists of the Year 2025” Photo credit Popoola Ademola PREMIUM TIMES
Additionally, Abiodun Ojo won the “Business Development Staff of the Year” award.
Below are also photos of reporters with exceptional pieces in some months in both years.
