De Image Magazine · Editorial Board

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Philip Clark, Editor-in-Chief at De Image Magazine
Amara Okafor, Managing Editor at De Image Magazine
Serah M., Global News Editor at De Image Magazine
David Smart, Business and Technology Editor at De Image Magazine
Hon. Amodu Khalid Abdulrahaman, Founder, Publisher and CEO of De Image Magazine
Fatima IB, Culture and Society Editor at De Image Magazine
Emmanuel Uzor, Investigative Reporter at De Image Magazine
Sam OJ, Features Editor at De Image Magazine
Meet the editorial team
Real journalism. Clear perspective. No noise.
Editorial Board · The Team

Journalists, editors
and the truth-seekers.

Every story you read is shaped by our dedicated editorial team. We focus on what matters — global news, business, culture and innovation — without distraction, bias or fluff.

Philip Clark, Editor-in-Chief at De Image Magazine
Philip Clark
Editor-in-Chief
Amara Okafor, Managing Editor at De Image Magazine
Amara Okafor
Managing Editor
Serah M., Global News Editor at De Image Magazine
Serah M.
Global News Editor
David Smart, Business and Technology Editor at De Image Magazine
David Smart
Business & Technology Editor
Fatima IB, Culture and Society Editor at De Image Magazine
Fatima IB
Culture & Society
Emmanuel Uzor, Investigative Reporter at De Image Magazine
Emmanuel Uzor
Investigative Reporter
Sam OJ, Features Editor at De Image Magazine
Sam OJ
Features Editor
Hon. Amodu Khalid Abdulrahaman, Founder, Publisher and CEO of De Image Magazine
Hon. Amodu Khalid Abdulrahaman
Founder, Publisher & CEO
Leadership

Meet the person
behind the publication.

Editorial independence depends on strong institutional leadership. Learn more about De Image Magazine's founder, publisher and executive vision, including the principles guiding the publication's growth.

Hon. Amodu Khalid Abdulrahaman, Founder, Publisher and CEO of De Image Magazine

Eight people.
One tight ship.

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Our Mission

Clarity in a world drowning in content

We believe journalism should inform, not overwhelm. Our editorial board is committed to delivering stories that matter — with depth, accuracy and perspective. No clickbait. No confusion. Just clean, structured reporting that respects your intelligence and your time.

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Clarity First

Complex stories, clearly explained.

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Global Perspective

Stories from everywhere, for everyone.

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Speed + Accuracy

Fast delivery without sacrificing truth.

Philip Clark, Editor-in-Chief at De Image Magazine
"Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed. Everything else is public relations."
— Philip Clark, Editor-in-Chief
Editorial Standards

How we work.

Our newsroom is built around verification, editorial independence, transparency and responsible reporting.

01

Fact-Checking

Claims should be verified against reliable sources before publication, with corrections handled transparently when errors occur.

  • Source verification
  • Data validation
  • Expert review where appropriate
02

Ethical Reporting

Editorial decisions should remain independent from commercial interests, political pressure and external influence.

  • Editorial independence
  • Conflict disclosure
  • Responsible source handling
03

Clear Attribution

News, analysis, opinion and commercial material should be distinguishable so readers understand what they are reading.

  • Clear labeling
  • Source attribution
  • Methodology disclosure
04

Inclusive Coverage

We aim to include relevant perspectives and voices while maintaining editorial relevance, fairness and cultural sensitivity.

  • Diverse sourcing
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Community engagement
Editorial Departments

Coverage areas.

Our editorial operation is organized around specialist beats to give major stories appropriate context and depth.

N

Global News

Breaking news and in-depth analysis of international affairs, politics and governance, including Nigerian current affairs.

Lead: Serah M.12 reporters
B

Business & Finance

Market insights, economic analysis, startup coverage and business trends shaping Nigeria and the global economy.

Lead: David Smart8 reporters
T

Technology

Technology innovation, digital transformation, AI, fintech and the relationship between technology and society.

Lead: David Smart6 reporters
C

Culture & Society

Arts, entertainment, lifestyle, social issues and cultural forces shaping Nigeria and the African diaspora.

Lead: Fatima IB10 reporters
I

Investigations

Deep-dive reporting focused on accountability, governance, injustice and stories requiring sustained investigation.

Lead: Emmanuel Uzor5 reporters
F

Features

Long-form narratives, profiles and human-interest stories exploring the depth and complexity of modern life.

Lead: Sam OJ7 reporters
Editorial Contributors

Specialist voices.

Our wider editorial network brings specialist knowledge and additional perspectives to stories requiring subject-matter expertise.

Emmanuel Uzor

Emmanuel Uzor

Investigative Reporter

Investigative reporting focused on accountability, governance and public-interest stories.

Serah M.

Serah M.

Global News Editor

Coordinates international and current-affairs coverage with an emphasis on context and verification.

David Smart

David Smart

Business & Technology Editor

Covers markets, business, technology, digital transformation and innovation.

Fatima IB

Fatima IB

Culture & Society Editor

Leads coverage across culture, society, lifestyle, arts and entertainment.

Recognition

Awards & achievements.

Recognition listed here represents achievements supplied by the publication and should be independently verified before being used as third-party proof of authority.

2025

Nigerian Media Excellence Award

Best Digital Publication for investigative series on corporate governance.

2024

African Journalism Awards

Finalist — Business & Financial Reporting category.

2024

Press Freedom Award

Recognition for reporting focused on public accountability.

2023

Digital Innovation Award

Best use of data journalism in African media.

Contributors

Guest writers & freelancers.

Beyond our core team, De Image Magazine works with contributors who bring specialist knowledge and different perspectives to the newsroom.

Economics Contributors

Economics

Specialist contributors covering economic policy, markets and development.

Technology Contributors

Technology Policy

Specialists covering the African technology ecosystem and digital policy.

Legal Contributors

Legal Affairs

Contributors covering constitutional law, governance and legal affairs.

Arts Contributors

Arts & Culture

Writers covering arts, culture, entertainment and creative industries.

Human Rights Contributors

Human Rights

Public-interest contributors covering human rights, law and accountability.

Social Affairs Contributors

Social Issues

Contributors covering social issues and public-interest topics.

Interested in contributing to De Image Magazine?

Contact the Editorial Desk
Editorial Focus

Current coverage priorities.

These are the major themes and subject areas supplied as current editorial priorities for the publication.

High Priority

2026 Elections Coverage

Comprehensive analysis of Nigerian electoral processes, candidate profiles and policy positions.

Ongoing15 journalists
Medium Priority

Climate Change Impact

Investigating environmental challenges facing Nigeria and West Africa.

20266 journalists
Medium Priority

Tech Startup Ecosystem

Deep coverage of Nigeria's fintech and startup landscape.

20265 journalists
Ongoing

Healthcare Access

Examining healthcare infrastructure and public-interest challenges.

Ongoing4 journalists
Get in Touch

Work with us.

Whether you are a journalist looking to join the team, a source with a story tip or a reader with feedback, the editorial desk welcomes relevant correspondence.

Editorial Inquiries

editorial@deimage.com.ng

News Tips

tips@deimage.com.ng

Encrypted submissions welcome

Careers

careers@deimage.com.ng

General

hello@deimage.com.ng

Our Offices

Lagos — Headquarters

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Abuja Bureau

Central Business District, Abuja

Port Harcourt

GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

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