Later today, Independent Newspapers Limited, will gather the cream-de-la-cream to Eko Hotels for its annual award ceremony.
For some years the newspapers owned by the former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has been in the fore front of media houses that are neck deep in organising the award for whatever reasons. Last year, sources said it held three awards, one for legislators at Abuja and the rest in Lagos.
But the fact remains that the paper remains one of those struggling for survival in Nigeria as it is indebted to its staff both serving and ex despite the award.
It is hope that after tonite’s ceremony, the paper would have made enough money both in donation from awardees like Allen Onyema, the owner of Air Peace and the advert revenue from others to begin to settle it’s debt profile.
