The PUNCH beat The Nation Newspaper and online medium, Premium Times, which emerged as first and second runners-up, respectively. The PUNCH also clinched five other awards, including Editor of the Year, won by its former Editor, Mr Martin Ayankola. Ayankola beat former Editor, The Nation, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, and Mr Muskilu Mojeed of Premium Times, who were first and second runners-up, respectively. Nigerian Tribune and The Guardian were adjudged first and second runners-up, respectively. DAME awards honour journalists who have distinguished themselves in different areas of the career to represent the best interest of the country.”Also, The PUNCH won the Best Designed Newspaper of the Year Award ahead of ThisDay and Vanguard newspapers.

Source: Punch December 31, 2019 00:56 UTC