Wikipedia:WikiProject Nigeria/Nigerian sources

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

Goals

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Sources

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Generally reliable sources for Nigeria-related information
Publication Focus Format Language Website/Archives Access Discussions/Limitations
Alaroye News Website, print Yoruba Website Free   Weekly Yoruba language newspaper
AllAfrica Politics, entertainment, culture Website English, French Website Free  
Subscription required  
a website that aggregates and produces news primarily on the African continent
BBC News Hausa Politics Website Hausa Website Free   Usually does not use byelines
BBC News Igbo Igbo Website Free  
BBC News Pidgin Pidgin Website Free  
BBC News Yoruba Yoruba Website Free  
Blueprint Newspaper Politics, entertainment, sports, business, tech Website, print Website Free   National print newspaper with online component
Business Day Business Website, print English Website Subscription required   [1]
Channels TV News Website English Website Free   Website of a national TV station
Complete Sports Sports Website, print English Website Free  
Daily Post Politics, entertainment, sports Website English Website Free   There's evidence of editorial oversight. Sponsored posts are marked clearly.
Daily Times Politics, entertainment, sports, business, tech Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component
Daily Trust Business, politics, sports, agriculture Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component
Economic Confidential Finance, economy Website, print English Website Free   A magazine, cited as a source for Sahara Reporters
Gaskiya Ta Fi Kwabo Politics Website, print Hausa Website Printed tri-weekly
Independent Nigeria Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English

Hausa

Website

In Hausa

Free   National print newspaper with online component
Leadership Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English

Hausa

Website Free   National print newspaper with online component
Legit.ng Politics Entertainment Website English

Hausa

Website

In Hausa

Free   Looks like a content farm but uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight.
Newswatch Business, politics, sports, tech, entertainment Print English Website Free   Weekly print magazine
New Telegraph Business, politics, sports Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component
Nigeria National Assembly Bills, publications, votes Website English Website Free   [2]
Nigerian Compass Business, politics, sports Website, print English Website Free   Has editorial oversight
Nigerian Entertainment Today Entertainment Website English Website Registration required   Uses bylines, has editorial oversight and sponsored posts clearly indicated.
Nigerian Observer Edo State Website, print English Website Free   Owned by the Edo State government
Nigerian Tribune Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component[1]
Peoples Gazette Politics, economy, health, sports Website English Website Free   Evidence of editorial oversight and factchecking. Uses byelines.
PM News Politics, entertainment, sports Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component[1]
Premium Times Investigative journalism, anti-corruption Website English

Hausa

Website

In Hausa

Free   [1][2]
Prime 9ja Online Politics, business, economy Website English

West African Pidgin

Website

In West African Pidgin

Free   Evidence of editorial oversight, corrections policy, and factchecking. Uses bylines.
Pulse Nigeria Entertainment, lifestyle, sports, business Website English Website Free   There's evidence of editorial oversight. Sponsored posts are marked "Featured post"[1][3]
Sahara Reporters Investigative journalism Website English Website Free   [1]
Techcabal Technology Website English Website Free   Uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight. Sponsored posts marked as "Partner"
Tell Magazine Investigative journalism Website, print English Website Free   Weekly magazine
The Africa Report Politics, business Website, print English Website Subscription required   Uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight.
The Authority News, entertainment, sports, lifestyle and leisure Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component
The Cable News, business Website English Website Free   Uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight.
The Guardian Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component[1][2][4] Sponsored posts are bylined as "Editor"
The Nation Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component[2]
TheNEWS magazine Politics, sports, business, arts Website, print English Website Free   Weekly publication
The Punch Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component[2] Sponsored posts are bylined as "Sponsored Post"
The Sun Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component[2]
This Day Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English Website Free   National print newspaper with online component[1]
TV360 News Website English Website Free   News online TV station
Vanguard Allure Entertainment, fashion/style Website, print English Website Free   Pull-out magazine inside Sunday Vanguard
Quartz Africa Business Website English Website Subscription required   Uses bylines and has evidence of editorial oversight
Generally borderline sources for Nigeria-related information
Publication Focus Format Language Website/Archives Access Discussions/Limitations
Vanguard Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website, print English Website Free   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]
Encomium Entertainment Website, print English Website Free   Tabloid-type weekly magazine[3]
Naija News Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website English Website Free   Uses bylines, has a fact checking policy and editorial oversight. Sponsored posts not indicated.[3]
The Eagle Politics, entertainment, sports, business Website English Website Free   [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)
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Music Chart

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  • 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 [10]
  • 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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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Wikipedia:WikiProject AfroCine/Reliable Sources", Wikipedia, 2020-09-21, retrieved 2021-09-08
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Wikipedia:WikiProject Africa/Africa Sources List", Wikipedia, 2021-08-14, retrieved 2021-09-08
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Wikipedia talk:New pages patrol/Reviewers/Archive 26", Wikipedia, 2018-10-13, retrieved 2021-09-08
  4. ^ "Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 319", Wikipedia, 2021-01-19, retrieved 2021-09-09
  5. ^ 2023 Discussion
  6. ^ "Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 343", Wikipedia, 2021-06-15, retrieved 2021-09-09
  7. ^ "Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 305", Wikipedia, 2020-10-07, retrieved 2021-09-09
  8. ^ "Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 272", Wikipedia, 2019-09-26, retrieved 2021-09-09
  9. ^ "Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard/Archive 280", Wikipedia, 2020-05-08, retrieved 2021-09-09