Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Newspaper, Eric Osagie, has resigned his position.
Dr Osagie reportedly resigned on Thursday after the expiration of his term, TheNation reports.
A statement issued by the the Newspaper on Thursday said that Mr Ukeh is to take over in acting capacity.
“Ukeh, currently the Editor, Daily Sun, takes over from Mr. Eric Osagie, whose letter of resignation coincided with the expiration of his four year tenure as Managing Director/Editor-in-chief and nine years in the Executive Directorate of the company.
“The board also approved the appointment of Mr. Iheanacho Nwosu, Bureau Chief, Nation’s Capital, as new Editor, Daily.
“Other appointments are: Adetutu Folashade- Koyi (Editor, Nation’s Capital); Beifoh Osewele (Deputy Editor, News) and Willy Eya, Politics Editor.
“The appointments take effect from today.
“The Board thanked Mr. Osagie for his immense contributions to the growth of The Sun in the last four years as chief executive officer, and assured him that his place in the history of The Sun’s evolution is assured.
“Under Osagie’s tenure, the company witnessed phenomenal growth as Salaries and emoluments were promptly paid, even under harsh economic climate.
“His tenure also saw to the relocation of the editorial and business departments, to a brand new city office in Ikeja”.