Abuja - By Segun AJAYI
Published Friday, May 10, 2024
THE GENERAL EDITOR OF FIRSTNEWS, Segun Olatunji (pictured above), has tendered his resignation. The decision, announced on May 8, 2024, comes in the wake of the Gbajabiamila story and the company management's stance on the matter.
Olatunji cited the need to prioritize the safety of himself and his family as the driving force behind his resignation. Though, the details of the Gbajabiamila story were not explicitly mentioned, leaving readers curious about the full extent of the controversy. However, Olatunji assured that the truth would eventually surface, potentially shedding light on the context surrounding his resignation.
Within his resignation letter, Olatunji also expressed his hopes that the management of First Media Network Limited, the publisher of FirstNews newspaper, would promptly settle the outstanding one-year salary owed to him. It remains to be seen how the company will respond to this request.
Throughout his four-year tenure, Olatunji acknowledged the opportunity he had been given to contribute to the company's operations. He thanked the management for their support and allowing him to play a role in shaping the newspaper's content.
The sudden resignation of the General Editor has left a void in the leadership of FirstNews. Readers and employees alike are now eagerly awaiting further information about the Gbajabiamila story and its implications for the newspaper. As the truth slowly unravels, it is hoped that transparency and accountability will prevail, shedding light on this latest development within First Media Network Limited.
Excerpt from the letter.
Breaking: FirstNews Editor Resigns
Publisher/Managing Director, First Media Network Limited
May 8, 2024
Sir,
Resignation as General Editor
In view of the latest development regarding the Gbajabiamila story and the stance of the company's Management, I hereby tender my resignation as the General Editor of First News.
It has become imperative for me to resign my appointment for the safety of my person and my family.
However, I want to state that in no distant time, the truth will come out and then it'll be my word against theirs.
I hope the Management of First Media Network Limited, publishers of First News newspaper, will be magnanimous enough to fully settle the one year outstanding salaries I am being owed, in no time.
I thank the company's management for giving me the opportunity to contribute my quota to its operations in the past four years.
Yours sincerely
E-signed
Segun Olatunji
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