The Will
Expanding the National Conversation
TypeWeekly newspaper
FormatPrint, digital
Editor-in-chiefAustyn Ogannah
EditorOlaolu Olusina
Deputy editorAmos Esele
Photo editorPeace Udugba
FoundedOctober 2009 (2009-10)
Political alignmentCentre-left
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Lagos
CountryNigeria
ISSN2756-5610
Websitethewillnigeria.com

The Will is a Nigerian weekly newspaper. It was founded in October 2009 by Austyn Ogannah.[1] It was first published in San Francisco, California before expanding operations into Nigeria. The newspaper, a Nigerian focused publication, covers general news, politics,[2] business, arts, sports, interviews and current affairs. The Will is Published by The Will News Media.[3][2][4][5]

Content and editorial stance

The Will's mission is to improve good governance, advocate for social justice, equity and gender rights.[6] The editorial stance of The Will is centre-left. Its editorial piece and cover story published weekly focuses on critical issues around governance and accountability. The paper features a broad mix of news, and carries mainly Nigeria-focused coverage of politics, society and entertainment, sports, tribute, business, opinion, special publication (state of the state), features and editorial.[7] The newspaper is published in two formats; printed as a weekly[8] and an online version which is continuously updated.

Magazine

The Will Downtown magazine was established in 2021 and is a sister publication of The Will newspaper. It is a weekly lifestyle and culture focused insert magazine with interviews and articles about fashion, lifestyle, beauty and wellness.[9] Downtown articles tend to be dominated by pictures and images rather than long-form journalism unlike its parent newspaper, The Will. Downtown magazine has studios in Lagos, Nigeria and Beverly Hills, California.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "THEWILL Newspaper will advance our contribution to the struggle for a better country and a fulfilling future". Pulse Nigeria. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 Ogundipe, Samuel (21 December 2016). "James Ibori released from London Prison – Reports". Premium Times. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "Why DSS ordered #EndSARS' promoters' bank accounts frozen, stopped foreign travel". Vanguard. 9 November 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "Newspaper doubles down on claims Reno Omokri fathered child out of wedlock". The Guardian. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "About Us". The Will. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "THEWILL Newspaper, Our Mission, Our Vision". Pulse Nigeria. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  7. ↑ Egbu, Sunnex (25 December 2021). "CBN Governor emerges THEWILL NEWSPAPER 'Person of the Year'". NaijaOnPoint. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  8. ↑ "THEWILL, Downtown out with inside details of APC convention, other juicy stories". The Eagle Online. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  9. ↑ "THEWILL Newspaper Set to Mark First Anniversary in Grand Style". This Day. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  10. ↑ "Thewill Newspaper And Downtown Magazine" (Press release). The Will News Media. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022 – via The Nigerian Voice.


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