WikkiTimes covers communities in northern Nigeria where literacy levels are the lowest, described as a news desert. The platform offers accountability journalism through digital platforms, social media, and local radio partnerships. It provides a voice to the unheard and underserved public, addressing critical issues like public accountability, political inclusivity, malfeasance, cultural and gender stigmatization, and social discrimination against women. WikkiTimes employs a dynamic team dedicated to investigative reporting to engender informed civic engagement. The outlet reaches audiences through various channels, including its website, social media, multimedia channels, podcasts, and collaborations with local radio stations and other news organizations.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Bauchi, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Hausa
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Data journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
18,000
Twitter number of followers:
1,521
Instagram number of followers:
63
YouTube number of followers:
102

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
4
Founders:
Haruna Mohammed Salisu Ajibola Amzat Abubakar Suleiman Dauda Saudat Jibrin Sabir Faggo
Directors:
Publisher:Haruna Mohammed Salisu, Co-publisher: Ajibola Amzat, Editor: Aminu Adamu, Business Developmemt Manager: Edward Araino, Head of ICT/Manager WikkiTimes Hausa, Abubakar Suleiman, Editor,WikkiTimes Hausa Sani Daudawa Hamza, Head of Podcast, Hafsat Ibrahim, Senior Investigative Reporter: Usman Babaji, Investigative reporter: Yawale Adamu, Admin/HR: Saudat Jibrin, Accountant: Bilal Mahmoud.

Team

Full-time employees:
9
Part-time employees:
7
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
3

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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