Osoba and Amuka-Pemu to Lead Daily Times’ Centenary Event

Aremo Olusegun Osoba, a veteran journalist and former Ogun State Governor, and Olorogun Sam Amuka-Pemu, publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, will chair the Daily Times of Nigeria's centenary Town Hall and National Conversation on November 3, 2026, in Lagos. Osoba, a former managing director of Daily Times, will preside over the event, while Amuka-Pemu will serve as co-chair alongside Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi, also a former managing director of Daily Times.

The event, tagged DTN@100 Shaping the Future Town Hall and National Conversation, is part of the newspaper's 100th anniversary celebrations, running from June 1, 2026, to June 1, 2027. It aims to gather professionals from various sectors to discuss Nigeria's achievements and promote the country's image.

Notable speakers include Olatomiwa Williams from Microsoft, Iyin Aboyeji from Flutterwave and Andela, and Chude Jideonwo from RED Media. The event will also feature an exhibition from Daily Times' archives and the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards to honor individuals contributing to national development.