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<p>Kano-born journalist and broadcaster Ahmad Hamisu Gwale of Premier Radio 102.7 FM, Kano, has emerged as the winner of the Best Radio Newscaster (Male) National category at the seventh edition of the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2026.</p><div class="vqcl3fgi" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The awards ceremony was held on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, bringing together broadcasting and media professionals to recognise excellence, professionalism and innovation across Nigeria&#8217;s media industry.</p>
<p>The annual awards featured more than 85 categories spanning television, radio and digital media.</p>
<p>Gwale emerged as the winner ahead of five other nominees: Gbenga Alli-Balogun of Eko FM; Nnah Douglas of Wazobia FM Abuja; Nyamgul Agaji of City 105.1 FM; Augustus “GUS” Aigbe of Cool FM; and Chike Osuji of Orient FM/IBC Owerri.</p><div class="DYyDMA4N" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>His achievement marks a significant milestone in his broadcasting career, further highlighting his work in radio news presentation and journalism.</p>
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<p>From Sports Broadcasting to National Recognition.</p>
<p>Before winning the NBMA national award, Gwale received recognition from the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State chapter, as Best Radio Sports Presenter of the Year 2024.</p>
<p>The award was presented on 6 February 2025 during the association&#8217;s calendar launch in Kano, recognising his contributions to sports broadcasting.</p>
<p>His recognition at both the SWAN awards and NBMA reflects his professional experience across two important areas of radio broadcasting: sports presentation and news reading.</p>
<p>Early Life and Education</p>
<p>Ahmad Hamisu Gwale was born in Sani Mainagge, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria.</p>
<p>He developed an interest in journalism and communication, which led him to pursue formal training in mass communication. He graduated from the School of Basic Mass Communication (BMC), Kano, in 2018.</p>
<p>He subsequently studied Computer Science at Kano State Polytechnic, completing his programme on 15 May 2026. He is currently advancing his studies in Computer Science through the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.</p>
<p>His educational background combines communication and journalism training with technical knowledge, supporting his interests in digital publishing, multimedia production and technology-driven media.</p>
<p>Journalism and Broadcasting Career</p>
<p>Gwale began his journalism career at Freedom Radio Kano in 2021 before joining Premier Radio 102.7 FM Kano in 2023.</p>
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<p>At Premier Radio, he has worked in different capacities, including newsreader, reporter, sports presenter and multimedia journalist. His experience covers news preparation and presentation, editorial work, current affairs reporting, sports coverage and digital content production.</p>
<p>His professional responsibilities and interests include presenting news bulletins, writing and editing reports, covering football competitions, conducting interviews and producing content for broadcast and online audiences.</p>
<p>He has also contributed to sports programmes, including Zauren Wasanni, through which audiences receive updates and discussions about sporting developments.</p>
<p>Through these roles, Gwale has built experience in communicating news and sports information to diverse audiences.</p>
<p>Contributions to Sports Journalism and Barau FC</p>
<p>Beyond radio broadcasting, Gwale has been involved in football media and communications, particularly through his work with Barau Football Club, popularly known as the Maliya Boys.</p>
<p>His contributions have included preparing match reports, previews, player profiles, official announcements, post-match updates and digital content for supporters.</p>
<p>His involvement in football communications has also focused on promoting players, documenting club activities and bringing developments in Kano football to a wider audience.</p>
<p>His experience in sports journalism has complemented his broadcasting career and contributed to his recognition by SWAN Kano.</p>
<p>Publishing and Media Entrepreneurship</p>
<p>In addition to his broadcasting career, Gwale is the founder and chief executive officer of AHG Mirror Media Services Company.</p>
<p>He is also associated with Independent Mirror, an online newspaper established in September 2023, where he serves in a leadership and publishing capacity.</p>
<p>His media interests span online newspaper publishing, news reporting, digital content creation, multimedia production, social media management, online branding and media consultancy.</p>
<p>Through these initiatives, he seeks to expand access to news and information while exploring opportunities offered by digital communication and contemporary media platforms.</p>
<p>Combining Journalism with Technology</p>
<p>Gwale&#8217;s interest in Computer Science complements his work in journalism and digital publishing.</p>
<p>His technical education supports his broader interests in online media development, digital communication and multimedia production.</p>
<p>By combining journalism with technology, he is developing a professional profile that spans traditional broadcasting, online publishing, sports communications and media entrepreneurship.</p>
<p>A Milestone in His Broadcasting Career</p>
<p>Winning the Best Radio Newscaster (Male) — National award at NBMA 2026 adds to Gwale&#8217;s professional recognition and marks another milestone in his journey through Nigeria&#8217;s broadcasting industry.</p>
<p>From his early career at Freedom Radio Kano to his work at Premier Radio and his involvement in digital publishing and football communications, his experience reflects a career built across news presentation, sports journalism and media enterprise.</p>
<p>His latest recognition at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards places his name among the award recipients celebrated at the seventh edition of the national broadcasting event.</p>
<p>Ahmad Hamisu Gwale continues to pursue opportunities at the intersection of journalism, sports, technology and digital media.</p>
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