About us
Our Mission:
Utilising investigative research, data analysis, and expert interpretation to produce intelligence-based reports that shed light on hidden issues, promote transparency, and foster a more informed and equitable society.
Our Vision:
Our vision is to establish ourselves as a world-class journalistic force, driving positive change, promoting transparency, and empowering audiences worldwide through courageous, fact-driven reporting.
Core Values:
- Accuracy: We strive for factual correctness and provide clear context
- Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethics in all our endeavours.
- Objectivity: We strive to present balanced and unbiased information, avoiding conflicts of interest and personal agendas.
- Balance: We seek to provide comprehensive coverage, considering multiple perspectives and presenting a nuanced view of the facts.
- Fairness: We commit to treating all individuals and organisations with respect, dignity, and impartiality, without prejudice or bias.
- Equity: We promote inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunities, recognising the value of diverse perspectives and experiences
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our works while being responsive to audience concerns
Who We Are:
Kehinde Adegoke is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Thediggernews.com. He is an accomplished, award-winning journalist and multimedia content specialist with extensive expertise in investigative journalism, feature writing, photojournalism, copy editing, book reviewing, rapporteur and digital marketing. He also brings emerging skills in web design and graphic artistry.
Adegoke holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Religious Studies (Comparative) from the University of Ado-Ekiti (UNAD), Nigeria. He further advanced his professional qualifications with a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from The College of Journalism, Independent Journalism Centre, Lagos, reflecting his strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Adegoke has held key editorial and reporting positions throughout his distinguished career at leading Nigerian media outlets. These include Editor at AgroNigeria Magazine/Online, Head of Features/Investigations at Newswatch Times, and Education and Business Reporter for Nigerian Compass Newspaper. His leadership roles also encompass Head of Photo Desk/Correspondent at National Standard Newsmagazine, Photo Editor at M2 Newspaper and National Pride Magazine.
His broad reporting portfolio covers diverse beats, including features, investigations, education, environment, oil & gas, aviation, defence, foreign affairs, crime, business, branding and marketing, agriculture, hospitality, and photojournalism. Adegoke has over 300 articles written across national newspapers, magazines and online media. He has also edited two books.
Adegoke’s excellence has been recognised with the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA), winning the Olusegun Mimiko Prize for Foreign Reporter of the Year in 2014. He was also nominated for several other NMMA awards, including the Bukola Saraki Prize for Agriculture Reporter of the Year (2014), the Buba Marwa Prize for Defence Reporter of the Year (2014), and the NAFCON Prize for Environment Reporter of the Year (2013).
He is a member of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Chapter.
Adegoke’s core passions are investigative journalism and feature writing, where he consistently demonstrates exceptional skill, dedication, and impact.
Beyond journalism, he has excelled in the corporate sector, earning the Best Senior Staff Award in 2017 from Winners’ Golden Bet Ltd, underscoring his versatility and professional excellence.
Toye Faleye is the Executive Director/Editor-in-Chief of Thediggernews.com. He is a versatile journalist, certified copy-editor, book reviewer, and content developer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from the prestigious University of Ilorin, where he earned Second Class Honours division.
Toye’s academic background also includes a National Certificate of Education (NCE Technical) in Business Studies and Economics from the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan.
He furthered his education, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (PGD) from the College of Journalism, Independence Journalism Centre, graduating with distinction as the best student in his cohort.
He has also expanded his expertise through various certifications. Toye is a Certified Alison Graduate, Galway, Ireland, United Kingdom, where he holds a Certificate in English for Journalism (CEJ), created by the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, in which he trained in Digital Media, earning an A.
He honed his journalism skills by obtaining a Certificate in Basic of Copy-editing (CBC), acquiring foundational knowledge, as well as developing expertise in copy-editing.
He also obtained a certificate in Data Journalism and Media Standards, and in addition trained in Investigative Journalism as prepared by Advance Learning-Journalism and Digital Media.
To further upskill his media profession, he holds the Washington DC-based Saylor Academy Diploma in Public Relations (DPR) and a Certificate in Basics of International Law (CBIL) from Alison in Janets, UK, having achieved an A in each.
Work Experience:
He cut his teeth in journalism at Independent Communications Network Limited (ICNL), publisher of PMNews, AMNews, TheNews, and Tempo Magazine, as a proofreader and reporter.
He edited Nigerian Extra Newspaper, copy-edited BusinessWorld Newspaper, as well as SmartInvestor Magazine, published by African Magazine Company Limited.
His journalism sojourn took him to Nigerian NewsDirect Newspaper, where he was Head, Political Desk and Senior Correspondent. He was also at Nigerian Compass Newspaper as Senior Correspondent, and later proceeded to LeadershipAfrica Magazine, published by TF Communications Limited, as Acting Editor.
He sought further employment in ThisEdition Magazine, where he was made the Deputy Editor, and from there, joined BlackCampus Online Magazine as a Copy-editor. He was, at a time, public affairs analyst for Reference Newspaper. A web content writer, he, at a time, wrote for Faith Writer.com, Livonia MI, United States.
Publications:
Toye has written articles, commentaries, features, and news stories encapsulating discourse on politics, the economy, mental health disorders, substance abuse, and marital issues, numbering up to 300 in Nigeria’s national newspapers, magazines, and online.
He, as well, has edited 15 books, and reviewed three books at various times. At present, Toye publishes BetterMeU.blogspot.com.
Seminars/Workshop:
He has attended various seminars, webinars, and workshops comprising the following:
-Nestle Creating Shared Value Media Workshop on Science-based reporting of Nutrition, Water, Agriculture and Rural Development, organised by Nestle Nigeria PLC and Development Communications (Devcoms) Network
-APROCON Webinar Online Editing, Proof-reading and E-provision of Academic Feedback to Articles for Publication
-Eblity Webinar: Strategies to Build Attention in Children with Attention Deficiency and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
-Eblity Webinar: Tips to Teach Children with Specific Learning Disorder
Besides Journalism:
He was conferred the designation of Certified Christian Mediator (CCM), having been trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution in Christian Mediation by Spirit Brood Theological Seminary of College of Christian Professionals and Research, Wyoming, United States of America.
Toye also acquired a Professional Diploma in Peace Education from the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management (IGPCM).
Other than this, as a therapist and counselor, he holds a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), studying its variants, which comprise Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SfBT).
He obtained a Diploma in Mental Health (DMH), and a Certificate in Family Counselling and Couples Therapy (CFMCT). Not relenting, he acquired a certificate in ICT Fundamentals (Computer Made Easy, Ms. PowerPoint, Ms.Excel) from the New Horizons Computer Learning Centre.
In addition, he earned a certificate in Citizenship and Leadership course (C&L) from the Ministry of Community Development and Cooperative in collaboration with the Social Development Institute, Ogun State, Nigeria.
His exploit in community development, both at Community Development Association and Area Community Development Committee levels in Ogun State, has earned him a Fellow of Community Development Practice (FCDP) conferred on him by Peaceland Onibudo Phase II Community Development Association.
Groups/Association:
Toye is a member of the following groups and associations:
-Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON)
-International Association of Book Reviews And Bloggers (IABRAB)
-Freelance Writers’ Connection (FWC)
-Writers & Authors Group (WA)
-Content Writer Connection (CWC)
-Public Relations and Communications Professionals (PRCP)
-Poetry Editors & Poets Discussion
-Book Writing, Self-Publishing & Marketing
Alliance:
Toye and Kehinde forged a remarkable alliance about 23 years ago. The long-standing relationship, which came into being during their days in journalism college, culminated in a robust media practice that resulted in publishing Nigerian Extra Newspaper where they were founding members. Here, the duo displayed extremely profound reportage before the publication was rested.
Fate brought them back together at Nigerian Compass Newspaper, where their major assignments were investigative reporting. They worked together on human-angle stories that were exclusive, incisive, intriguing, compelling, and analytical.
After a period of interregnum, they are back yet again through The Digger News, their baby, published by The Digger Newspaper Limited, to provide an enduring filigree of media services, utilising investigative research, data analysis, and expert interpretation to produce intelligence-based reports that shed light on hidden issues.
They are set to promote transparency and foster a more informed and equitable society, envisioning a world-class journalistic force, driving positive change, promoting transparency, and empowering audiences worldwide through courageous, fact-driven reporting.
