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If headlines could talk, what would Nigerian news say about us? 

By Similoluwa Oludayo Years ago, while passing a popular newspaper stand in my neighbourhood in Agege, Lagos, Nigeria, I noticed a cluster of people, both old and young, staring intensely at some newspapers.  The bold fonts, long text, and urgency…

Ìjàpá and danger of repeated stories

I grew up hating the tortoise in Yoruba folktales, taught to believe he was greedy and sneaky. Years later, research on the same stories showed me the tortoise was never the villain. This piece looks at why that matters far…

Misinformation: Our schools teach us to ‘lie’, not to catch one

I learnt to write fake stories in primary school. That experience reveals why Nigeria must embed media literacy into its school curriculum to combat widespread misinformation.

Storytelling for social change: Can one story change the course of history?

Can one story change the course of history? From Emmett Till's open casket to undercover investigations shaking Nigeria's institutions, this piece explores why storytelling – not statistics – is the engine of social change and how you can use it.

The Art of Storytelling

Saheed Ibrahim Why do some stories linger in our minds long after we have read them, watched them, or heard them, while others disappear almost instantly? We consume thousands of pieces of information every day. Headlines flash across our screens.…

Journalists charged to uphold storytelling, rigour, evidence for award-winning reports

By Emmanuel Oluwadola Nigerian journalists and storytellers have been urged to uphold reportorial rigour, storytelling and evidence to bridge the gap between routine reporting and high-impact journalism. This charge was the focal point of the January 31, 2026 edition of…
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