Journalist and editor Kingsley Alumona has given reasons why he founded Naira Stories, an independent print and online news, entertainment, and literary magazine.

Alumona, media consultant and Managing Editor of Naira Stories, on Saturday in Ibadan, said he founded the magazine to promote independent journalism, showcase the narratives of emerging and established creative writers, and foster the importance of storytelling in a way that is accessible to all.

Alumona noted that the magazine, whose mission is to publish stories that shape lives and society, was founded on the premise that stories are not just stories ─ that they reflect diverse experiences and define vital human spaces that shape everyday realities.

“Recognising this fact, Naira Stories believes that stories can unite, inspire, and humanise people and society,” he added.

The managing editor of the magazine said that the print version of the magazine is published triannually, rotating among three literary genres in the following order ─ fiction, first issue; creative nonfiction, second issue; and memoir, third and last issue of the year.

He revealed that the maiden issue of the print magazine ─ a collection of fifteen short fictions from Nigerians ─ will be published on Monday, July 28.

He added that, aside from the print version, the web and digital versions will be made available too.

He also revealed that the call for submissions for the second issue of the print magazine, which is nonfiction, is currently open, and encouraged creative writers across the world to submit their stories for publication.

He added, “Apart from the print submissions, submissions for the news and opinion sections and the online literary content are open as well.”

Aside from the triannual print magazine, he said that the online version of the magazine features daily general, entertainment, and literary news, as well as opinion articles. The online version also features regular fiction, nonfiction, drama, interviews, poetry, essays, photography, and reviews.

Alumona sought partnership through advertisements, sponsorship, and the support of their readers and benefactors to run and sustain the magazine’s operation.

He enjoined people to engage with the magazine through its social media pages ─ Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.