Wikipedia:WikiProject Nigeria/Nigerian sources

Welcome to the Nigerian sources list which is culled from discussions across the community.

Goals

Sources

Generally reliable sources for Nigeria-related information
PublicationFocusFormatLanguageWebsite/ArchivesAccessDiscussions/Limitations
AlaroyeNewsWebsite, printYorubaWebsiteFree Weekly Yoruba language newspaper
BBC News HausaPoliticsWebsiteHausaWebsiteFree Usually does not use byelines
BBC News IgboIgboWebsiteFree
BBC News PidginPidginWebsiteFree
BBC News YorubaYorubaWebsiteFree
Blueprint NewspaperPolitics, entertainment, sports, business, techWebsite, printWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component
Business DayBusinessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteSubscription required [1]
Channels TVNewsWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree Website of a national TV station
Complete SportsSportsWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree
Daily PostPolitics, entertainment, sportsWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree There's evidence of editorial oversight. Sponsored posts are marked clearly.
Daily TimesPolitics, entertainment, sports, business, techWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component
Daily TrustBusiness, politics, sports, agricultureWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component
Economic ConfidentialFinance, economyWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree A magazine, cited as a source for Sahara Reporters
Gaskiya Ta Fi KwaboPoliticsWebsite, printHausaWebsitePrinted tri-weekly
Independent NigeriaPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglish

Hausa

Website

In Hausa

Free National print newspaper with online component
LeadershipPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglish

Hausa

WebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component
Legit.ngPolitics EntertainmentWebsiteEnglish

Hausa

Website

In Hausa

Free Looks like a content farm but uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight.
NewswatchBusiness, politics, sports, tech, entertainmentPrintEnglishWebsiteFree Weekly print magazine
New TelegraphBusiness, politics, sportsWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component
Nigeria National AssemblyBills, publications, votesWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree [2]
Nigerian CompassBusiness, politics, sportsWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree Has editorial oversight
Nigerian Entertainment TodayEntertainmentWebsiteEnglishWebsiteRegistration required Uses bylines, has editorial oversight and sponsored posts clearly indicated.
Nigerian ObserverEdo StateWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree Owned by the Edo State government
Nigerian TribunePolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component[1]
Peoples GazettePolitics, economy, health, sportsWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree Evidence of editorial oversight and factchecking. Uses byelines.
PM NewsPolitics, entertainment, sportsWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component[1]
Premium TimesInvestigative journalism, anti-corruptionWebsiteEnglish

Hausa

Website

In Hausa

Free [1][2]
Prime 9ja OnlinePolitics, business, economyWebsiteEnglish

West African Pidgin

Website

In West African Pidgin

Free Evidence of editorial oversight, corrections policy, and factchecking. Uses byelines.
Pulse NigeriaEntertainment, lifestyle, sports, businessWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree There's evidence of editorial oversight. Sponsored posts are marked "Featured post' [1][3]
Sahara ReportersInvestigative journalismWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree [1]
TechcabalTechnologyWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree Uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight. Sponsored posts not indicated.
Tell MagazineInvestigative journalismWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree Weekly magazine
The Africa ReportPolitics, businessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteSubscription required Uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight.
The AuthorityNews, entertainment, sports, lifestyle and leisureWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component
The CableNews, businessWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree Uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight.
The GuardianPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component[1][2][4] Sponsored posts are bylined as "Editor"
The NationPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component[2]
TheNEWS magazinePolitics, sports, business, artsWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree Weekly publication
The PunchPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component[2] Sponsored posts are bylined as "Agency Report"
The SunPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component[2]
This DayPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree National print newspaper with online component[1]
TV360NewsWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree News online TV station
Vanguard AllureEntertainment, fashion/styleWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree Pull-out magazine inside Sunday Vanguard
Quartz AfricaBusinessWebsiteEnglishWebsiteSubscription required Uses bylines and has evidence of editorial oversight
Generally borderline sources for Nigeria-related information
PublicationFocusFormatLanguageWebsite/ArchivesAccessDiscussions/Limitations
VanguardPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree It may be usable depending on context. Involved in paid, promotional, and sponsored content by the newspaper, some of which is NOT explicitly marked as so.[5]
EncomiumEntertainmentWebsite, printEnglishWebsiteFree Tabloid-type weekly magazine[3]
Naija NewsPolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree Uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight. Sponsored posts not indicated.[3]
The EaglePolitics, entertainment, sports, businessWebsiteEnglishWebsiteFree [3]

NB:Some reliable sources can publish unreliable pieces so each piece should be vetted on an individual basis.

Sources for Reviews (Films, Music, TV, Books)

Music Chart

  • 9jaflaver.com – Music download
  • Austinmedia – Content farm[3]
  • Bellanaija – Blog[1][3][6]
  • Buzz Nigeria – Blog[3]
  • Dakingsman.com – Content farm[7]
  • Fabwoman.ng – Content farm[3]
  • InformationNg – Content farm[3]
  • Keninfo.com.ng – Content farm
  • Linda Ikeji's Blog – Blog
  • Kemi Filani Blog [11]
  • Naijatask.com.ng
  • Naijaquest.com
  • Nairaland – Forum[3][8]
  • Onobello.com – Blog[3]
  • Opera News – Lacks editorial oversight
  • sportinfo.co.ng -[9]
  • Stargist.com – Blog[3]
  • thefamousnaija.com – Content farm
  • Thrill.ng – Content farm
  • Jaguda – blog
  • Pointblank News – wannabe newspaper

Footnotes

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