LEAD


A lead is an introduction to a news story which is mostly the important part in a story either  on a newspaper or news broadcast that contains the  five Ws and H. (why. When, where, what, which and how
LIST OF MAJOR TYPES OF LEAD
Summary lead: this  allow you bring as many of the five Ws as possible  in the lead, most important when writing a story with multiple element
Contrast lead: this lead puts  together two events in order to bring out their striking contraposition  thereby providing readers with a stinker.
Descriptive lead: this describe a s story more in the first paragraph, it is more or less line descriptive essay in essay writing
Question lead: it is a lead that activates the intellect or contest the reader’s thinking faculty. This is occasionally used by proficient writers. It helps  break the monotony of the conventional summary lead.
Blind Lead: this is a variation of the summary lead allowing the reporter to write his or her story without putting much details in the lead. Limited summary appears in the first paragraph and details in the second paragraph. Most people called this lead delayed lead

EXAMPLE OF A LEAD
1. Edo state Governor Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole has assured the people of the state of his commitment to utilize the tax payer’s money to better their lives.
2. Retired justice of the Supreme Court and chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, otherwise known as Oputa Panel, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa has suffered stroke and he is hospitalized.
3. The administration of Governor Mr. Askibobo has commenced rehabilitation work on roads in the state capital.