The House of Representatives has described The PUNCH as a champion of press freedom and democracy in Nigeria. The PUNCH was founded in March 1973 but the celebration of the epoch was shifted to 2024 because the 50th anniversary coincided with the 2023 general election. The goodwill message read in part, “Founded in 1973 by Late Chief Olu Aboderin, The PUNCH newspaper has remained steadfast in its commitment to journalistic excellence and upholding the principles of press freedom and democracy. “The PUNCH has been a beacon of light in the Nigerian media landscape, championing the cause of press freedom and democracy. We salute the Punch newspaper on its 50th anniversary and wish it many more years of success,” the statement quoted Abbas as saying.

Source: Punch March 01, 2024 21:09 UTC