Tunde Busari
Tunde Busari
Media Practitioner, Consultant & Author
Base: Osogbo
Qualification: B.A. History & International Relations, PGD Journalism
Professional summary
Experienced media practitioner, author, biographer and public affairs analyst with extensive career spanning major Nigerian newspapers and media organizations.
Biography
Tunde Busari is an accomplished media practitioner, consultant, author, and public affairs analyst from Osogbo. He holds a B.A. in History and International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja. His extensive career in journalism includes roles at prominent publications such as Third Eye Newspapers, Hallmark Newspapers, Saturday Tribune, Sunday Punch, National Mirror, The Nation, and Newswatch, where he progressed from Freelance Reporter to Senior Correspondent, Crime Editor, Assistant Editor, and eventually Publisher. His excellence in crime reporting was recognized by the Osun State Police Command, which honored him as an Outstanding Crime Journalist in 2012. Throughout his career, Busari has held significant leadership positions, including serving as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Tribune Chapel and as Vice-Chairman of the South West Group of Online Publishers (SWEGOP). He is also the founder and publisher of the digital news platform, TheTabloid.net. Beyond journalism, he is deeply involved in community and public service, having served as President of the Muslim Grammar School Osogbo Old Students Association, holds the chieftaincy title of Baaroyin of Itori-Egba, and currently acts as Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Community Communication. As an author and editor, Busari has contributed to several notable publications. He authored My Journey With Barry Wonder and co-authored the biography Crowned By Fate: A biography of Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye II. He has also edited significant works such as Osundagbonu: The Sole Journey of A Priest and Running Against Oddities: The Oloba's Tale of Courage. His diverse expertise across reporting, editing, publishing, and community engagement establishes him as a respected and multifaceted figure in Nigerian media and public affairs.
Key Achievements
Former Crime Editor at National Mirror
Former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Tribune Chapel
Former Vice-Chairman, South West Group of Online Publishers (SWEGOP)
Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Community Communication
Award-winning crime journalist
Educational Background
B.A. in History and International Relations - Obafemi Awolowo University
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism - International Institute of Journalism, Abuja
Career Highlights
Worked with Third Eye Newspapers, Hallmark Newspapers, Saturday Tribune, Sunday Punch
Served at National Life, National Mirror, The Nation, Newswatch, Nigerian Tribune
Publisher at TheTabloid.net
Held positions as Freelance reporter, Senior Correspondent, Crime Editor, Assistant Editor
Outstanding crime journalist by Osun State Police Command (November 2012)
Professional Associations
Former President, Muslim Grammar School Osogbo Old Students Association
The Baaroyin of Itori-Egba
Nigeria Union of Journalists
South West Group of Online Publishers
Publications
TheTabloid.net
My Journey With Barry Wonder
Crowned By Fate: A biography of Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye II (co-authored)
Osundagbonu: The Sole Journey of A Priest (Edited)
Running Against Oddities: The Oloba's Tale of Courage (Edited)