About 9News Nigeria
9News Nigeria: Who We Are, Why We Are Doing What We Are Doing, Our Mission And Vision
Who we are:
9News Nigeria is a Nine Communications Nigeria Limited online news media company visioned as Nigeria’s most trusted, unbiased, and authentic news source. 9News Nigeria was founded in 2016 by Australian-based Nigerian, Mr Obinna Sunday Ejianya.
9News Nigeria is dedicated to delivering the latest breaking news, both locally and internationally, at your fingertips. We provide expository and informative reports, as well as investigative reports on politics and other current affairs. Our goal is to be Nigeria’s most reliable independent news source, delivering news as it happens. We aim to bring a balance to the Nigerian system by comparing it with the systems of other developed countries through our news and write-ups. At 9News Nigeria, we cover a wide range of topics, including politics, entertainment, sports, business, relationships, health, Africa, and the world.
Why we are doing what we are doing
The primary purpose of 9News Nigeria is to positively influence leaders and citizens by providing accurate information and highlighting the necessary steps for progress in Nigeria and Africa. Our mission is to address the systemic issues that have hindered the development and advancement of the country and continent. By showcasing the accomplishments of the developed world through media content, we aim to inspire a sense of comparison and realism among our audience. Additionally, our vision is to establish 9News Nigeria as a prominent media company in Africa, comparable to CNN, BBC, and Al Jazeera, so that people from around the world can view it as a trusted source of African news and information.
Our Mission
The mission of 9News Nigeria is to positively influence the leaders and people of Nigeria and Africa by providing accurate and informative news content. We aim to address the systemic issues that have hindered progress and development in the country and the continent as a whole. Through our media platform, we strive to showcase the possibilities and achievements of the developed world, fostering a sense of comparison and realism among our leaders and citizens.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become a distinguished media company in Africa that meets international standards and becomes Africa’s media brand such as CNN for the USA and BBC for the United Kingdom, Aljazeera for the Middle East. We aspire to be recognized globally, so that individuals from different parts of the world, including Americans, Australians, Asians, and Europeans, can view 9News Nigeria as a trusted source of news and information about Africa. By achieving this vision, we hope to bridge the gap between Africa and the rest of the world, fostering greater understanding, collaboration, and progress for the continent.
From the desk of the Publisher, Mr Obinna Sunday Ejianya
I firmly believe that knowledge is power and that knowledge stems from information. By providing accurate information, we empower individuals to make informed decisions at all levels, be it in governance or among the citizenry.
Obinna S. Ejianya (9News Nigeria)
Motivated by a desire to provide accurate information and empower our people to make informed decisions, especially in choosing the right leadership and having leaders in check, I decided to venture into the media industry. I discussed this with a friend in the diaspora and sought a name for the media outlet. Inspired by my admiration for 9News Australia, a prominent media organization, I saw a connection between “9News” and Nigeria. Thus, 9News Nigeria was born in 2016. With earmarked funds, we launched the platform and have since been dedicated to delivering reliable information to the people.
I firmly believe that knowledge is power and that knowledge stems from information. By providing accurate information, we empower individuals to make informed decisions at all levels, be it in governance or among the citizenry. If our leaders are confronted with the truth on a daily basis, they will strive to bring about the necessary change that Nigeria and Africa require. The media plays a pivotal role in guiding both leaders and the masses along the right path.
Throughout history, leaders in societies worldwide have sought to control the media, underscoring its influence in shaping public opinion and impacting the masses. The relationship between power and the media has endured across civilizations, with examples dating back to ancient times.
The control exerted by leaders over the media serves as a tool for shaping narratives, disseminating propaganda, and consolidating power. By manipulating the media, leaders can control the flow of information and manipulate public perception to suit their interests. This control enables them to suppress dissent, maintain their positions of authority, and perpetuate corrupt practices with minimal opposition.
This is why non-state media organizations should be independent, apolitical, and unbiased most of the time, and media stakeholders should minimize the conflict of interest tendencies and be transparent enough that those in power would have a rethink while carrying out their duties of meeting the people’s needs. We owe the masses the duty of care to preserve the truth as its custodians and disseminators.
