The Crest is an independent Nigerian online newspaper published by Crest Publishing and Entertainment Company Limited in Lagos. Launched on May 1, 2018, it reports national affairs with a strong focus on governance, politics, business, sports and culture, and curates foreign news relevant to Nigerian audiences. Its newsroom is led by veteran editor Shola Oshunkeye, a CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year (2006), who serves as president/CEO; former Daily Sun deputy MD Steve Nwosu as vice president; and Ben Memuletiwon, a distinguished sports editor, as editor‑in‑chief.
The outlet blends daily breaking news with investigations, long‑form features and an active opinion section. It is known for “Big Interview,” securing access to decision‑makers; in 2018 it published a multi‑part exclusive with former military president Ibrahim Babangida, revisiting the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election and other pivotal events. The Crest also produces video explainers and interviews under The Crest TV.
Operating from Ojodu, Lagos, the organization positions itself as a public‑interest newsroom committed to accountability and democratic values. A sister nonprofit, the Crest Journalism Enhancement Foundation (CJEF), reflects its stated interest in strengthening journalism practice. With experienced editors drawn from major Nigerian newsrooms, the publication targets readers in Nigeria and the diaspora who want reporting, context and commentary on the country’s politics and public life.