By David Torough, Abuja

Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with DAILY ASSET Newspaper following a visit by a delegation from the bank to the newspaper’s corporate office in Abuja.

The delegation, which arrived from Lagos, was led by the Head of Media and Internal Communication, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adebowale Banzi.

The visit was aimed at appreciating DAILY ASSET for its support over the years, while exploring ways to further deepen collaboration and strengthen the relationship between the financial institution and the newspaper.

The Editor, David Torough, who received the delegation on behalf of the management of DAILY ASSET, expressed the newspaper’s appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong professional relationship with the bank.

Torough assured Fidelity Bank of the newspaper’s continued support through accurate, objective and responsible journalism, noting that DAILY ASSET would continue to provide a credible platform for showcasing the bank’s activities, initiatives and contributions to Nigeria’s economic development.

He said the newspaper remained committed to reporting issues in a balanced and professional manner while highlighting developments and initiatives capable of contributing to national growth.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both organisations to exchange ideas on areas of mutual interest and explore avenues for further collaboration.

By David Torough, Abuja

The Management of Asset Newspapers Limited, Publishers of DAILY ASSET, has announced the passage of the newspaper’s Deputy Editor-in-Chief, John Danusa Ocholi. 

Ocholi, a veteran Sports Journalist died yesterday afternoon after a protracted illness.

His death comes four days after the Newspaper lost its Politics Editor, Mike Odiakose after a brief illness. Odiakose is yet to be buried.

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of the Newspaper, Dr Cletus Akwaya in a statement last night said the family confirmed the demise of the foremost journalist.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the demise of our colleague, our pioneer Editor and Deputy Editor-in-Chief, John Danusa Ocholi”, Akwaya wrote in the statement adding “ we shall  miss him dearly”.

The Publisher said “Ocholi was a very dedicated person to the cause of the paper. He was the pioneer Editor, who did quite a lot to take the paper off the ground from inception and remained steadfast through difficult times in the bid to nurture the paper to maturity” Akwaya said.

“We are grateful to God for the gift of Ocholi, who was a team player, motivator and mentor, always full of smiles to reduce tensions in times of difficulties” the Publisher further stated.

He said the Management would await further information from the family on the unfortunate incident.

An indigene of Dekina LGA of Kogi state, Ocholi joined Daily Asset at inception as pioneer Editor in 2017. He was promoted to Managing Editor and then Deputy Editor- in- Chief, the position he held until 2023 when he had health challenges, which made him proceed on sick leave.

He joined DAILY ASSET from Daily Pilot where he worked as Editor of the Weekend Pilot and Deputy Editor of the Daily Pilot. He joined the Nigerian Pilot from Verbatim Magazine, where he served as Editor.

A graduate of Mass Communication, University of Lagos, 1983,

Ocholi began his journalism career with The Voice Newspaper in Makurdi, Benue State as Sports Reporter. He rose to the position of Sports Editor before he voluntarily resigned and joined Champion Newspapers in Lagos as a Sports Journalist. He rose through various positions and eventually became Editor of the highly respected Sporting Champion, Nigeria’s most respected weekly Sports Newspaper in the 1990s in the stable of Champion Newspapers Group.

In 2002, when the acclaimed South African soccer magazine Kick-Off launched its Nigerian edition, Ocholi was appointed to assist the head editor, Kunle Solaja.He later became the Magazine’s Editor before it stopped production.

 He also worked at the Newswatch Magazine as Associate Editor and Head of Sports Desk, where he wrote very impactful stories on Nigerian sports and anchored highly celebrated interviews for the famous magazine.

In the course of his career, he covered major international sporting events including Many editions of the Senior and junior Football   World Cups, African Cup of Nations (AFCON), international Club engagements, Commonwealth Games amongst others. He was clearly one of the nation’s most renowned Sports journalists.

 In 2010, he was selected as a key member of the official Media Sub-Committee appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to oversee Nigeria’s media contingent and operations during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

A community development enthusiast, he was elected as the pioneer president of the Igala Journalists Forum

He left behind his wife and children.

By David Torough, Abuja

Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with DAILY ASSET Newspaper following a visit by a delegation from the bank to the newspaper’s corporate office in Abuja.

The delegation, which arrived from Lagos, was led by the Head of Media and Internal Communication, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adebowale Banzi.

The visit was aimed at appreciating DAILY ASSET for its support over the years, while exploring ways to further deepen collaboration and strengthen the relationship between the financial institution and the newspaper.

The Editor, David Torough, who received the delegation on behalf of the management of DAILY ASSET, expressed the newspaper’s appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong professional relationship with the bank.

Torough assured Fidelity Bank of the newspaper’s continued support through accurate, objective and responsible journalism, noting that DAILY ASSET would continue to provide a credible platform for showcasing the bank’s activities, initiatives and contributions to Nigeria’s economic development.

He said the newspaper remained committed to reporting issues in a balanced and professional manner while highlighting developments and initiatives capable of contributing to national growth.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both organisations to exchange ideas on areas of mutual interest and explore avenues for further collaboration.