Journalism is Dead – Buried with Clickbait and Podcast Mics

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Once upon a scroll on Nigerian Twitter, I came across yet another “BREAKING” news headline that read:
“Popular influencer allegedly seen buying suya at midnight.”
My first thought? Ah, yes. The Fourth Estate of the Realm is now the Gossip Table at Mama Nkechi’s canteen.

Let’s be honest,journalism didn’t just die. It was unalived, buried, and the obituary was written in all caps:
“SHE TRIED TO FACT-CHECK, BUT HER DATA FINISHED.”

These days, you click on a headline expecting groundbreaking news, and boom! It’s a YouTuber ranting for 15 minutes about why their ex's cousin’s dog is toxic. Or worse some guy with a podcast mic giving unsolicited advice on why women should smile more.

The Audacity is now wireless.

Remember when journalists used to chase stories with notepads and recorders? Now, all you need is a ring light, a TikTok account, and strong opinions about things that don’t concern you. Congratulations, you’re now a “media personality.”

I saw a post last week:
“5 ways to know he’s not the one  According to a girl who dated two guys and a man that sells shawarma.”
Who approves these things? Where is NIPR? Where is NBC? WHERE IS SENSE?

But don’t worry. I didn’t just come to complain. I came to revive journalism with vibes, facts, and maybe a little gossip (the correct, double-verified one).
Tales and Trends with UK is here to say: Yes, media can be fun and smart. We can gist and fact-check. We can report and still make you laugh.

Because if you must drag Nigeria, at least do it with grammar.




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