DescriptionIn Jogging in the Jungle: The Newswatch Story, Ray Ekpu offers a gripping and insightful account of the trials and triumphs of Newswatch, one of Nigeria’s pioneering independent media outlets. This book provides a detailed narrative of the challenges faced by the publication as it navigated the turbulent waters of Nigerian politics, media freedom, and societal change.Ekpu, a distinguished journalist and co-founder of Newswatch, recounts the dramatic journey of the magazine from its inception to its role in shaping public discourse in Nigeria. The book covers the internal and external pressures encountered by the team, including political interference, censorship, and the broader struggle for media independence.Through vivid storytelling and personal reflections, Jogging in the Jungle not only highlights the critical role of investigative journalism in a democracy but also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the courage and determination required to uphold journalistic integrity in a challenging environment. It serves as both a historical record and a testament to the resilience of those committed to truth and accountability.This book is an essential read for anyone interested in journalism, media studies, and the history of Nigerian press freedom.
