Journalism in Akwa Ibom State nay Nigeria will soon achieve an important Milestone with the debut of a local tabloid aptly christened: The TOWN CRIER.
This development is a watershed, which will, undoubtedly, rewrite the history of journalism and redefine its course into the future.
The TOWN CRIER which will be published weekly (Wednesdays), seeks to re-establish the classical investigative style of reporting,
which is the hallmark of journalism, and what sets it apart from every other form of writing.
The tabloid, published by Town Crier Media Limited with it offices at 27 Nwaniba Road, Uyo, is promoted by a team of crack, experienced and established investigative media professionals.
According to the it publishers, the Mission Statement of The TOWN CRIER is "to promote and defend the values of democracy and free enterprise and to foster the principles of equal opportunities for all"
Check out its Mission: "We are the Watchdog, not only to the government of the day, but to the society as a whole. We will EXPOSE any form of CORRUPTION, INJUSTICE and HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. We will report State and National interest without interest or ill intention. Stories published by the medium will be OBJECTIVE, BALANCE, UP-TO-DATE and to the best interest of our State".
However, The TOWN CRIER will demonstrate unwavering commitment to excellence and provide consistent value for its readers and other stakeholders, while not compromising the basic tenets of journalism, which include: truthfulness, fairness, Reliability, accuracy, transparency, independence, identifiable sources, verifiable reports, and strict commitment to the citizenry.
Why not ask a vendor for a copy of The TOWN CRIER!
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