Citizens Compass Earns Nomination for ‘Online News Platform of the Year’ at 2025 Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards
…Publisher Bose Adelaja rallies public support, seeks votes
LAGOS — Renowned human-interest online news platform, Citizens Compass, has been nominated in the “Online News Platform of the Year” category at the 19th Edition of the Nigeria Media Nite Out Award (NMNA) scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 26, 2025, at the prestigious Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja.
The annual event, which celebrates excellence and professionalism in Nigerian journalism, will feature several competitive categories including Political Writer of the Year, Travel and Tourism Writer of the Year, and Sports Writer of the Year, among others.
In a letter dated Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and signed by Mr. Shola Olugbemiro, Convener and Chief Executive Officer of NMNA, nominees were officially notified of the commencement of the voting process for all categories.
The statement read in part:
“This is to inform you that voting for all nominated categories has officially commenced for the 19th Edition of the Nigeria Media Nite Award (NMNA). You are encouraged to reach out to your fans, colleagues, and supporters so that votes and nominations can start coming in for your category.”
Supporters can cast their votes by sending an SMS to 0903 807 8413, stating their preferred nominee.
Reacting to the nomination, Mrs. Bose Adelaja, Publisher of Citizens Compass and a seasoned journalist formerly with Vanguard Newspaper, expressed gratitude to readers and supporters for their loyalty over the years.
In her appeal for public support, Adelaja said:
“Dear esteemed readers, colleagues, and friends, we are glad to inform you that your favourite online newspaper, Citizens Compass (https://citizenscompassngr.com), has been nominated as Online Newspaper of the Year at the forthcoming 19th Edition of the Nigeria Media Nite Out Award 2025.
We need your votes to bring this award home. Kindly send a text message to 0903 807 8413 with the message: Citizens Compass, Online of the Year.
For those in the diaspora, please send the message to +234 903 807 8413. We’re counting on your continued support.”
Fondly called “Mama Metro” in media circles, Adelaja boasts a rich career spanning both print and broadcast journalism. Her platform, Citizens Compass, has built a reputation for amplifying human-interest stories, civic engagement, and grassroots issues with integrity and empathy.
With this nomination, Citizens Compass continues to affirm its place as one of Nigeria’s most trusted and impactful digital news outlets, setting standards in ethical journalism and community-driven reporting.
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