Nigeria, March 22 -- In the past few weeks, Nigeria has been a theater of political and social upheaval, with controversies erupting across multiple fronts. From the Akpabio/Natasha scandal to the uproar over Ushie's comments on Lagos and President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, the country has been gripped by one contentious issue after another.

Yet, despite the abundance of stories with far-reaching implications, one cannot help but notice the striking absence of in-depth journalism, intriguing and inspiring news pieces, deep analyses, and revealing interviews that could shape public discourse. The controversies are plentiful, but the journalists willing to dig deep and hold the powerful accountable ...