The Will (newspaper)
Nigerian newspaper
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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]
| Expanding the National Conversation | |
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Print, digital |
Editor-in-chief | Austyn Ogannah |
| Editor | Olaolu Olusina |
Deputy editor | Amos Esele |
Photo editor | Peace Udugba |
| Founded | October 2009 |
Political alignment | Centre-left |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
| ISSN | 2756-5610 |
| Website | Official Website |
Content and editorial stance
The Will's mission is to improve good governance and 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; tributes; business; opinion; special publications (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]
