The Guardian (Nigeria)
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]
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Publisher | Guardian Newspapers Limited |
| Founded | 2 February 1983 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Lagos |
| Website | www |
History
The 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
- ↑ "The Guardian". JournalSeek. 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. https://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/28/world/lagos-journal-a-gleeful-david-faces-the-goliath-that-is-nigeria.html. 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. 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.