{
  "id": 10683057,
  "title": "NaijaGoodNews goes live on October 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/naijagoodnews-goes-live-on-october-1",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:54:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/naijagoodnews-goes-live-on-october-1/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new digital news platform, NaijaGoodNews.com, is set to launch on October 1 with the goal of highlighting positive developments and inspiring stories from across Nigeria. Published by Shiny-Star Communications Ltd, the multimedia platform will be led by Sunday Oguntola, a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in the media industry. Oguntola's previous roles include serving as the Online Editor of The Nation newspaper and participating in various international journalism training programs. As the new Editor-in-Chief, he aims to address the persistent negative portrayal of Nigeria and its people in the media. NaijaGoodNews will focus on showcasing progress, innovation, and impact stories, providing a dedicated space for identifying, reporting, and amplifying positive developments. The platform will cover various sectors, including business, innovation, governance, entrepreneurship, community development, education, entertainment, sports, and the everyday lives of Nigerians. Oguntola emphasizes that NaijaGoodNews will maintain its commitment to professional journalism, verification, balance, and editorial credibility. The platform intends to challenge the one-dimensional portrayal of Nigeria by highlighting the achievements and contributions of individuals, projects, and ideas that are making a difference. By shedding light on the positive aspects of Nigerian society, NaijaGoodNews aims to foster a new narrative around the country, showcasing the resilience, ingenuity, and impact of its people.",
  "summary": "A new digital news platform, NaijaGoodNews.com, will officially launch on October 1 with a mission to spotlight positive developments, inspiring Nigerians and stories of progress from across the country. The multimedia platform, comprising a news website and social media channels, is published by Shiny-Star Communications Ltd, a multimedia and digital communications company. NaijaGoodNews is led…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}