As part of its ongoing move to strengthen its editorial operations, expand multimedia production and deepen coverage across key sectors, Per Second News has appointed of Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah as Digital Content Editor and Producer, Dr. Emily Howswirthz as Health and Wellness Editor, and Oluwasegun Adebayo as Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor.
A statement signed by the Per Second News Managing Director/Managing Editor, Mr Editor Akinsola Ayodele, said, Adah is an accomplished broadcast journalist and producer with more than two decades of experience across television, radio and digital media.
She has worked with leading media organisations, including African Independent Television, Aso Television and Radio, Advocate Broadcasting Network and BenTV Europe.
She also produced and presented NNPCL Energy Today, a specialised energy programme aired on Channels Television.
A specialist in energy and environmental journalism, Adah also serves as Producer of The Exchange, Per Second News’ flagship podcast, where she leads content development, editorial planning and production.
Dr. Emily Howswirthz, the newly appointed Health and Wellness Editor, is a distinguished physician, humanitarian advocate and healthcare leader. She brings more than two decades of experience in the medical profession.
During her career, Dr. Howswirthz served in some of Hamburg, Germany’s leading hospitals, where she has consistently demonstrated excellence in patient care, clinical leadership and healthcare system development.
Adebayo’s appointment as Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor took effect on August 8. Based in Lagos, he will lead the publication’s entertainment, lifestyle, celebrity and premium social coverage.