Iwe Irohin
Iwe Irohin, Nigeria’s first newspaper, was established by a missionary, Henry Townsend in 1859.

What are the names of newspaper in Nigeria?

Brief Details on Some Nigerian Newspapers

• The Nation Newspaper.
• The Punch Newspapers.
• The Sun Newspaper.
• The Guardian.
• The Vanguard.
• The Nigerian Tribune.
• This Day.
• The Daily Champion.

What was the focus of the first newspaper in Nigeria?

The West African Pilot was a newspaper launched in Nigeria by Nnamdi Azikiwe (“Zik”) in 1937, dedicated to fighting for independence from British colonial rule. It is most known for introducing popular journalism within Nigeria. The main focus of the newspaper was to promote Nigerian independence from colonial rule.

Who wrote the first Yoruba newspaper?

Rev Henry Townsend retired in 1876. Reverend Henry Townsend published a Yoruba newspaper in 1859. This is said to have started off the print media in Nigeria, the newspaper was first bilingual paper in Nigeria. The paper used 8 years before it demise.

Who owns the Nation newspaper in Nigeria?

Vintage Press Limited
The Nation is a daily newspaper published in Lagos, Nigeria….The Nation (Nigeria)

What is the third newspaper in Nigeria?

The third Nigerian Newspaper was established in 1880. It was known as The Lagos Times and Gold Coast Colony Advertiser. It was established by Mr. Richard Olamilege Beale Blaize and was edited by Mr.

Who owns Vanguard Nigeria?

Prince Sam Amuka Pemu
Prince Sam Amuka Pemu (born 13 June 1935) is a Nigerian journalist, columnist and publisher, who founded the Vanguard, Nigeria’s leading newspaper, and was co-founder of The Punch, the most widely read newspaper in Nigeria….Sam Amuka-Pemu.