The Guardian (Nigeria)

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The Guardian
TypeDaily newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
PublisherGuardian Newspapers Limited
Founded2 February 1983; 41 years ago (2 February 1983)
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersLagos
Websitewww.guardian.ng

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]

History[change | change source]

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[change | change source]

  1. "The Guardian". JournalSeek. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  2. Omomia, Kassim (20 April 2011). "Buhari And The Subtle, "No Court Declaration"". Nigerian Pilot. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  3. "Lagos Journal; A Gleeful David Faces the Goliath That Is Nigeria". The New York Times. 28 October 1988. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  4. 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.
  5. "With The Guardian, Alex Ibru came, saw and conquered". The Guardian. 2018-07-04. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  6. 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.