The Guardian (Nigeria)
Nigerian independent daily newspaper
The Guardian is a newspaper, established in 1983, published in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] It is often known as a pioneer in introducing investigative journalism and editorial content to Nigeria.[2][3]
Type | Daily newspaper |
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Format | Broadsheet |
Publisher | Guardian Newspapers Limited |
Founded | 2 February 1983 |
Language | English |
Headquarters | Lagos |
Website | www |
History
changeThe Guardian was established in 1983 by Alex Ibru and Stanley Macebuh. It has influence from The Guardian in the UK.[4] The paper was first published on 22 February 1983 as a weekly, appearing on Sundays. It started publishing every day on 4 July 1983.[5][6]
References
change- ↑ "The Guardian". JournalSeek. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ↑ Omomia, Kassim (20 April 2011). "Buhari And The Subtle, "No Court Declaration"". Nigerian Pilot. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ↑ "Lagos Journal; A Gleeful David Faces the Goliath That Is Nigeria". The New York Times. 28 October 1988. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
- ↑ Linda K. Fuller (2004). National Days/National Ways: Historical, Political, and Religious Celebrations Around the World. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 171. ISBN 0-275-97270-4.
- ↑ "With The Guardian, Alex Ibru came, saw and conquered". The Guardian. 2018-07-04. Archived from the original on 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- ↑ Stanley Mokaogwu (19 March 2011). "Investigative Journalism: A Panacea For Corruption". Nigerian Observer. Archived from the original on 24 March 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2011.