Veteran journalist and Group Sports Editor of Vanguard Newspaper Tony Ubani, ace television presenter with Super Sports, Chisom Mbonu-Ezeoke and Media Officer of CAF women football, Oluchi Tobex Tobechukwu have been appointed by the organisers of the maiden Newstap/ SWAN Five Star Sports Award as anchor persons of the prestigious event.

In a statement issued by the organisers of the award signed by the Editor of Newstap Communications, Ifeanyi Eduzor and the Secretary General of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), Ikenna Okonkwo, they said that their choice was based on their experience in handling such a high profile event noting that with them as anchor persons, there will be no dull moment throughout the duration of the award nite.
The Newstap/ SWAN Five Star Sports Award was instituted to honour five eminent Nigerians and corporate bodies who have contributed immensely to the development of sports in the country.

Those to be honoured includes, the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, GTI Assets Management and Trust Limited, a company that has turned around the nation’s premier league, the NPFL, President of Remo Stars, Kunle Soname, Chairman of Benue State Football Association who is also the only founder of two women clubs in Nigeria – Naija Ratels and Benue Queens, Barrister Paul Edeh and the Chief Executive Officer of Africa’s leading stadiums construction outfit, Monimichelle Sports Facilities Limited, Chief Ebi Egbe.

The event comes up on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Bamboo Hall of the prestigious Eko Club, off Bode Thomas Street Surulere, Lagos.

News Central has announced renowned Nigerian broadcaster, Adesewa Josh, as the new anchor for its evening primetime news programme, “Tonight”.

According to the media company, with Josh’s extensive background in journalism and passion for storytelling, she is set to bring viewers fresh perspectives and comprehensive coverage.

In a statement, the company said, “A multi-nominated, award-winning broadcast journalist, Adesewa has nearly two decades of journalism experience across four continents; Africa, North America, Europe, and Asia. She’s the creator and former host of Africa Matters on TRT World. She was also the former host of 21st Century, an Emmy-nominated documentary program which she co-produced with the United Nations Television (UNTV) in New York.

“In 2023, Adesewa joined RT International in Moscow as a global news anchor and later briefly as a freelance correspondent at Aljazeera English.

Miss Josh began her journalism career as a primetime news anchor and foreign affairs correspondent on Channels Television, an international cable news network in Nigeria. In 2014, she was the only Nigerian journalist invited by the White House to cover the inaugural African First Ladies Conference hosted by former U.S. First Ladies, Michelle Obama and Laura Bush, in Tanzania.

“She brings her wealth of experience as a raconteur of African stories on these global platforms to News Central TV. Adesewa holds a master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the media landscape.”

“We are excited to welcome Adesewa to the News Central family,” says Mr Kayode Akintemi, Managing Director of News Central. “Her wealth of experience and dedication to highlighting important issues will enhance our evening news programme and resonate with our audience.