WikkiTimes opens applications for a 6-month AI Accountability Fellowship. Selected journalists will receive training, stipends & mentorship to investigate extractive sector issues in the North. Apply now!
President Bola Tinubu, former Senate President David Mark, and media bodies mourn the passing of Newswatch co-founder Yakubu Mohammed at 75. A tribute to a courageous journalism icon.
Nigeria's media industry is in mourning following the death of Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of Newswatch Magazine. Governor Ododo and Minister Idris lead tributes.
President Bola Tinubu honours the legacy of Yakubu Mohammed, the courageous Newswatch co-founder who died at 14 Jan 2026. Read his tribute and the journalist's impact on Nigeria.
Veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed reveals in his memoir 'Beyond Expectations' how his passion for journalism began in childhood, detailing his career, surviving an assassination, and insights on Dele Giwa. Read his inspiring story.
Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has urged Nigerian journalists to embrace constructive reporting and shun fake news. Read his full message to the NUJ.
The BBC is asking a Florida court to throw out Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a documentary edit of his Jan. 6 speech. The broadcaster argues the court lacks jurisdiction. Read the full details.
The BBC moves to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump over a 2021 Capitol speech documentary. The legal battle centres on alleged defamation and edited footage. Read the full details.
African Telescope Newspaper appoints scholars from Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon & Nigeria to its Editorial Board to strengthen Africa-focused journalism. Read about their expertise.
Explore how economic precarity is forcing Nigerian journalists into moonlighting, threatening credibility and ethics. Discover the human cost and urgent need for reform in the digital age.
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo donates a fully equipped Abuja facility to PRNigeria Academy, boosting media capacity building. Read about this major investment in Nigeria's communication sector.
Grace Ike, NUJ FCT Council Chairman, calls for optimism and ethical journalism in 2026, prioritizing welfare and integrity. Read her full New Year message.
The NCC posthumously honoured Evelyn Osagie with the first Moses Ekpo Prize for Innovative Copyright Reporting. The award celebrates her dedication to Nigeria's creative sector and fearless journalism. Read the full story.
Dr Ridwan Kolawole of UI trains journalists in Oyo on solutions journalism, a method to report evidence-based responses to societal problems, moving beyond just highlighting issues.
Former Ogun Governor Olusegun Osoba and Newswatch co-founders Ray Ekpu and Maureen Chigbo celebrated the late Dan Agbese's legacy at a Lagos tribute night. Read about his impact on Nigerian media.
The Guardian's Ann Godwin wins NMMA Female Reporter and DMOMA Media Personality awards. WSCIJ and NUJ Rivers celebrate her data-driven journalism and impact on Niger Delta communities. Read more.
WRAHP trained 20 journalists from Lagos and Edo States on ethical reporting of SGBV cases to protect survivors and advance justice. Learn how media can drive change.
Golf legend Rory McIlroy has clinched the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2025 after a historic season. Read about his victory and the other winners.
Ahmad Muazu, NAHCON's media aide, reveals a coordinated media attack using false narratives to pressure leadership. He urges the public to discern between genuine journalism and propaganda.
The Guardian journalists were among top winners at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism awards in Lagos, recognised for exposés on malnutrition and abandoned projects. Discover the full list of honourees.
NAWOJ Rivers celebrates Ann Godwin for clinching NMMA Female Reporter & DMOMA Media Personality of the Year in one day. Her investigative journalism sets a national standard. Read more.
US President Donald Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, alleging defamation over edited 2021 speech. The scandal led to resignations at the broadcaster. Read the full details.
The Guardian's Ann Godwin wins NMMA Female Reporter and DMOMA Personality of the Year for an investigation that forced government action at UPTH. Read her impactful story.
BBC Director-General Tim Davie has mandated compulsory anti-Semitism training for all staff following accusations from over 200 Jewish employees. The move aims to stamp out discrimination at the broadcaster.
An expert reveals how major societal disruptions like #EndSARS protests and the Twitter ban transformed news consumption in Nigeria, eroding trust in traditional media and empowering citizen journalism.
Georgia launches inquiry into BBC report alleging use of a WWI-era chemical weapon on anti-government protesters. Get the full details on the investigation and political fallout.
The Guardian Newspaper celebrated a double victory at the 19th Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards. David Meshioye and Suliyat Tella won top honours for political and society writing. Discover their award-winning work!
New research exposes severe psychological trauma among Nigerian journalists covering conflicts. Study calls for urgent mental health support systems for media professionals.
Explore how Nigerian cartoonists use satire to address pressing national concerns. Discover the power of editorial cartoons in sparking public discourse and holding leaders accountable.
The BBC has officially begun searching for a new director general following Tim Davie's resignation over a misleading Trump edit. Learn about the $5 billion lawsuit threat and internal fallout.