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Two News Central TV journalists have emerged winners in two categories of The Nigerian Broadcasting Awards (TNB), held in Abuja on Wednesday.
Dayo Adegboye, the lead presenter for News Central’s Politics HQ, won the TNB Awards Presenter of the Year, while sports journalist Babatunde Koiki’s documentary titled “National Stadium Surulere” clinched the Best TV Station – Original Production (Sports) award.
News Central’s @DapoAdegboye has won Presenter of the Year at the Nigerian Broadcasting Awards (@TNBAwards), a testament to his dedication and professionalism in journalism. Congratulations. pic.twitter.com/kXQ2RIkAO5
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) April 8, 2026
On Politics HQ, which airs Monday to Friday at 8 PM WAT, Adegboye discusses and analyses Nigeria’s governance, policy-making, and power dynamics.
Koiki’s award-winning report compared the current condition and ruin of the National Stadium in Surulere with its former glory.
.@BabatundeKoiki‘s report contrasting the Surulere National Stadium’s former glory with its current ruin has won News Central TV the Best Television Station-Original Production award at the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (@TNBAwards). pic.twitter.com/uUnFg8iXBS
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) April 8, 2026
The recognition at the TNB Awards reflects the journalists’ dedication and professionalism, as well as News Central’s commitment to quality journalism.
The TNB, now in its second edition, is organised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) to recognise excellence and professionalism in Nigeria’s broadcast industry. It is also designed to celebrate outstanding achievements and promote quality media practice across radio and television platforms.
The 2026 edition attracted a total of 204 entries, covering broadcast performances in 2025. The entries were reviewed by an awards selection committee chaired by Danladi Bako, alongside representatives from key industry bodies including the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria and the National Broadcasting Commission.
Winners were announced across 24 categories, including Radio and Television Station of the Year, Best Reporter, Best Newscaster, and Best Producer, among others.
