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

Content and editorial stance

The Will's mission is to improve good governance, advocate for social justice, equity and gender rights. 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. The newspaper is published in two formats; printed as a weekly 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. 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.

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. ^ 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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