Newsbreak: Babajide Otitoju to resume after minor autocrash

By Omolade Adegbuyi

Renown journalist, Babajide Kolade Otitoju may resume this week after more than a week of absence following a lone autocrash.

Irohinoodua was informed by competent sources that Babajide, a famous voice in the celebrated Journalists’ Hangout programme had an accident while riding a motorbike in the Eko Atlantic City area of Lagos.

The TVC’s new office is located in the area.

“The incidence took place about two weeks ago leading to his admission in a private hospital,” the source which sought to remain anonymous said.

Our correspondent was informed that Babajide was driven to a private hospital where he was admitted.

“He did not have any fracture. He was lucky. But he spent many hours in the hospital before he was discharged” the source said adding that Doctors advised that he should rest before resumption.

Another official at the TVContinental where he works said “there is no cause for alarm. He is as fit as the fiddle. He is back on his feet, hail and hearty.”

The source said Babajide is expected to resume at TVC this week.

Babajide Otitoju, from a royal home in Kogi State is arguably one of Nigeria’s most outstanding, fearless and consistent journalist whose reputation for investigative stories, diligence and objectivity in reporting national issues are legendary.

His candour, commitment to truth, depth and knowledge of socio-political issues have earned him as one of Nigeria’s most respected media practitioners with experience spanning over three decades.

The Journalists Hangout which he originated is believed the most popular TV programme in Nigeria.
Millions of his admirers all over the world have expressed concern over his absense on the screen in the past more than one week.

‘Our boss is in good shape. We are proud of him. He actually has been working eventhough his face has not been on the screen for some few days. He is expected to resume this week,’ one of his staff stated in a chat with Irohinoodua.