It was a night of glamour, excitement and well-deserved recognition as popular human-interest online news platform, Citizens Compass, clinched the coveted Online of the Year award at the 19th Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards (NMNA) 2025.
The colourful ceremony held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, and attracted top media personalities, stakeholders and industry influencers.
Citizens Compass stood out among four strong nominees to emerge winner in the highly competitive category. The platform, which began operations in April 2021, has continued to endear itself to readers through its consistent delivery of impactful, human-interest and community news stories that resonate deeply with everyday Nigerians.
Ahead of the event, NMNA Convener and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Shola Olugbemiro, announced the commencement of voting for all categories on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Citizens Compass threw its weight into the contest, mobilising its loyal readers and supporters who came out in their numbers to vote massively.
The publisher of Citizens Compass, seasoned journalist Bose Adelaja, expressed deep gratitude for the recognition. Adelaja, who began her journalism career as a freelancer with OGBC before rising to become the pioneer Metro reporter at Vanguard, described the award as a testament to dedication and hard work.
In her words:
“This award recognises hard work in the field of journalism. Special appreciation to the organisers of the 19th edition of the Nigeria Media Nite-Out Awards for nominating and honouring Citizens Compass.
My heartfelt thanks to our esteemed readers, family, colleagues, friends and well-wishers who voted for us. This award is dedicated to our readers both in Nigeria and overseas. Above all, I give glory to Almighty God for making this happen.”
The Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards, under the leadership of Mr. Shola Olugbemiro, has become one of the industry’s most respected events, celebrating excellence and outstanding contributions to the media and national development.
For Citizens Compass, this win marks another significant milestone in its growing journey as one of Nigeria’s most trusted platforms for human-interest and community news.