VerilyNews Mgt. Unveils "Voice of the Unheard" Programming Revolution

In an exclusive interview, VerilyNews CEO Chidiebere Nwaneto pulled back the curtain on the company's ambitious new programming expansion, framing it as a direct response to a critical gap in the media landscape: the silencing of vital stories.

Addressing the Unseen

"The core gap is visibility for vital stories that mainstream media often overlooks," Nwaneto declared. "Countless impactful narratives – from community innovations to local policy effects – never reach the public. We’re indigenous, tech-powered, and committed to being the platform where these essential stories are told. This new lineup isn’t just expansion; it’s a mission to democratize information access across Nigeria and beyond."

Indigenous Roots, Tech-Powered Reach

Nwaneto emphasized how VerilyNews's dual identity fuels this mission:

Indigenous: "We’re embedded in the fabric of Nigerian life. We see, hear, and understand the realities that might be invisible to others."

Tech-Powered:

"Technology empowers us to amplify these realities efficiently." He pointed to:

VerilyNews Recap: Using "smart curation to prioritize stories with deep community impact – stories others might miss."

VerilyNews Vox Pop: Taking microphones

"to where the untold stories live – markets, rural towns, youth hubs – using mobile tech to capture authentic voices mainstream microphones rarely reach." "Technology scales our reach; our indigenous roots ensure authenticity."

Giving Depth to the Overlooked

The CEO highlighted how each new program actively surfaces hidden narratives:

Verily Interviews and Features:

"Precisely by moving beyond the usual suspects... equally vital are the community champions, the unsung innovators... This segment gives them a platform for deep, contextual conversations. We ask: 'What’s really happening on the ground? What stories aren’t being told?'"

Verily Lifestyle and Advice & Verily Educational Series: "Directly!" connected to empowerment. Lifestyle tackles "real, under-discussed daily struggles" with local experts. The Educational Series "demystifies complex topics... that affect lives but rarely get clear explanation elsewhere. Knowledge of these areas is power."

VerilyTurnTable (Political Discussions): "Crucial... TurnTable won’t just feature the loudest Abuja voices." It will include voices from "diverse regions and backgrounds who can speak to the actual impact of policies on everyday Nigerians."

He stressed rigorous, fact-based moderation. _Learn more about the full lineup here

The Audience as Co-Creators

Central to VerilyNews's vision is active community engagement. Nwaneto outlined exactly how the public can participate:

Tell Us Your Story:

"Visit our share-your-story page to suggest stories from your community."

Speak Your Truth:

"Look for our Vox Pop teams! Share your raw perspective."

Shape the Dialogue:

"Submit questions for Verily Interviews guests."

Demand Knowledge:

"Request topics for Lifestyle/Advice or the Educational Series."

"We’re building this with the community, for the community," Nwaneto affirmed.

Launch Timeline: Voices Rising This July

The rollout begins this July 2025:

First Wave (July): VerilyNews Recap and Vox Pop launch, delivering concise truth-telling and authentic street-level voices.

Progressive Rollout: Other segments (Interviews, Lifestyle/Advice, Educational Series, TurnTable) will follow in subsequent months.

Stay Updated: Exact dates and schedules will be published on Verily News' website

The VerilyNews Mission: Amplifying the Unheard

Concluding with a powerful vision, Nwaneto stated:

"VerilyNews exists because vital stories go untold. We are the platform for the voices unheard, the issues unaddressed, and the knowledge unreached. With this expansion, leveraging our indigenous insight and tech agility, we’re not just reporting news – we’re actively building a more informed, connected, and empowered Nigeria. We go beyond the headlines to where the real stories live. This is the future we’re creating, together."

Ready to engage? Share your untold story, suggest topics, or find out how to participate by visiting our website.

Source: Legit.ng