The former editor of This Day and owner of the independent online daily The Cable in Nigeria is Simon Kolawole. Its Publisher, Cable Newspaper Ltd, began operations in November 2011.
In an interview, Simon Kolawole, the Chief Executive of The Cable, said that the decision to create an online platform for reading news was prompted by the majority of Nigeria’s regular use of the internet.
In order to offer news in a simple and timely manner, the online newspaper became the best option.
The mission of The Cable
- To contribute to Nigeria’s progress by providing knowledge-based journalism
- To create a brand that would stand out
- To have a brand that is built on truth.
The vision of The Cable
- To stand out by being one of Nigeria’s and Africa’s most renowned online newspapers.
- Producing well-known journalists who will dominate the media and become industry leaders and award winners
- To be news leaders similar to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and global leaders such as The Economist.
Editorial Values of The Cable
- Free from external influence
- Defense of Nigeria’s public interest
- Honesty in the delivery of news reports to the public
- Respect for diverse religious, ethnic, and political groups
- Even-handed and fair to all sides
Achievement of The Cable
The Cable has launched a number of investigations, including into Custom activities, Unity Schools, and Ikoyi Prisons. The Cable Newspaper was the first online news outlet to report the divorce of Chris Oyakhilome, the lead pastor of Christ Embassy Church.
It was the first to predict that Akinwumi Ambode will become the governor of Lagos state. Nigerians through The Cable newspaper learned that Yemi Osinbajo is the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and also President Muhammad Buhari’s ministerial lists, long before the Nigerian senate revealed the list.
Challenges of The Cable
- Getting experienced people to work with the online platform because the majority of good hands prefer to work on a print newspaper.
- The cable also has to deal with the issue of funding because little or no profit is gained from the majority of web advertisements.
Core Staff in The Cable
- Simon Kolawole, The Chief Executive officer of The Cable.
- Kolapo Olapoju, present Editor (January 2021 till date)
- Mayowa Tijani, Staff columnist, and Writer of The Cable
- Interns: Saminu Machunga, Olubusola Aro, Muhibat Sulaimon, Taiwo Oshunloye, Maryam Abdullahi, Ayomikunle Daramola
- Data Analyst, Victor Ejechi
- Social Media Manager, Mansur Ibrahim (April 2014 till date)
- Assistant Social Media Manager, Johnson Agada
- Client Service Executive: Busari A. Mohammed
- Reporters at The Cable include Taiwo Adebulu, Chinedu Asadu, Jamilah Nasir, Chima Chidi, Malik Abulgany, Seyi Awojulugbe, Bayagbon Oluwatoyin.
- Senior Reporters: Dyepkazah Shibayan, Remi Sulola
- Reporters for World Project: Taiwo Adebulu, Ayodele Oluwafemi, and Taiwo Adebulu
- Manager, Admin, and Accounts: Funmilayo Malik Jimoh
- Contributing Editors at The Cable: Ogechi Ekeanyanwu, Kayode Tijani, Uzor, Maikudi Abdullahi.
- Board of Directors: Simon Kolawole (CEO), Waziri Adio, and Abimbola Kolawole.
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