Femi Ashekun/
At the THISDAY 30th Anniversary Awards Night held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Mrs. Maiden Ibru, publisher of The Guardian and a prominent figure in Nigerian media, made a jaw-dropping declaration that has set the industry abuzz.
Receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, Mrs. Ibru stunned the audience by proclaiming, “THISDAY is the best newspaper in Nigeria.” In an unexpected twist, she doubled down on her statement, emphasising, “Although I am the publisher of The Guardian, THISDAY is the best newspaper in Nigeria.”
Her candid remark, praising a rival publication, has sparked widespread reactions, with many wondering how it might affect morale at The Guardian.
Mrs. Ibru’s acknowledgment of THISDAY’s excellence is seen as a rare moment of transparency and respect in a fiercely competitive industry.
However, it also raises questions about the state of competition among Nigeria’s leading newspapers and the standards driving the media landscape.
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