Penpushing Media

https://penpushing.com.ng
Penpushing Media is a Nigerian independent news organisation and online broadcaster that produces reporting, analysis, features, opinion and multimedia journalism across local, national and international beats. Founded and led by Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, the organisation operates an online newspaper and an online TV channel while sustaining dedicated sections for politics, business, metro, education, sports, entertainment and special reports. Its stated mission centres on strengthening credible journalism, combating misinformation and adding practical value to the profession through training and public engagement. Beyond daily news production, Penpushing runs an active journalism training and internship programme, having hosted more than seventy mass‑communication and journalism students for practical placements. The organisation also convenes an annual Penpushing lecture series and public events in Abeokuta that attract prominent speakers and panelists from civil society, academia and government. Penpushing is registered with Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission and lists its corporate headquarters at Leme axis of Moshood Abiola way, in Abeokuta, with an additional contact presence in Toronto, Canada. Penpushing Media has editorial board comprising seasoned journalists and renowned legal practitioner as legal adviser. The outlet is known for combining routine news coverage with opinion, editorials, columnists investigative pieces and periodic campaigns tied to corporate social responsibility. Its audience includes Nigerian readers at home and in the diaspora, media students and civic actors interested in governance and development issues. Distinguishing features include its mix of newsroom publishing, broadcast video content, institutional training programmes and a recurring lecture platform that positions the organisation as both a content producer and a contributor to media capacity building in its region.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Environment
Politics
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Feminism
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Refugees
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
Vodcast or other video platforms
YouTube
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
1,500
YouTube number of followers:
52

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Prince Dimeji Kayode‑Adedeji
Directors:
Funke Fadugba(Chairman Editorial Board Eddy Aina(Member) Yemisi Fadairo(Member) Femi Shodunke(Member) Benjamin Ogunmodede(Legal Adviser)

Team

Full-time employees:
6
Part-time employees:
3
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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