President Bola Tinubu has paid a special tribute to Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, a multiple award-winning investigative journalist, on his 60th birthday, marked on 28 March 2026.
The President highlighted Otitoju’s contributions to journalism and national development, commending him for his citizen-focused approach to reporting, professionalism, integrity, courage, and unwavering commitment to speaking truth to power.
President Tinubu remarked, “Babajide Otitoju stands out as a journalist of great reckoning and distinction. He speaks truth to power without caring whose ox is gored.
“What is also particularly remarkable about him is his vast journalism experience and knowledge across diverse disciplines, sectors, regions and cultures.
“He brings to the Journalists Hangout programme of TVC rich and informed perspectives and analysis that one can hardly ignore. His contributions to journalism, particularly the growth and development of TVC, are also worthy of mention.
“I congratulate Otitoju on attaining this milestone age of 60. I commend him for his services to his profession and Nigeria. I wish him many more years and a continued life of impact.”
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In a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency noted that Otitoju distinguished himself at TheNEWS Organisation, later editing PMNEWS and The NEWS magazine before joining TVC.
According to the Spokesperson “Otitoju has an acute memory, a characteristic of a History graduate from the University of Ilorin. He is also a polemicist and songwriter, and at present the Director of News of Television Continental and anchor of the celebrated current affairs and discussion programme of the station ‘Journalists Hangout’.”
Otitoju, a prince of Ekirin Adde in Kogi State, boasts extensive experience across both print and broadcast media. He began his career with The Democrat newspaper in Kaduna between 1991 and 1992, and joined TheNEWS Group as a pioneer staff member in February 1993, reporting from Kano as the state correspondent.
While in Kano, Otitoju earned a reputation for his fearless journalism when he defied threats to report on the religious-motivated killing of a Nigerian.