Top 10 Newspapers of Nigeria in 2020 that Keeps You Informed and Updated
Reading a newspaper is one of the best ways of keeping abreast of what is happening around you. Various papers are available in Nigeria that keeps the readers up-to-date with the occurrences in the country as well as the world. Both online and offline versions of these publications are available, which will give you the right information.
Nigerian newspapers cover all types of news, from local stories to national politics. The country has over one hundred local and national publications, with the government owning some of them. Private individuals also own some newspapers, thanks to the liberty in the Nigerian media. The struggles and fight by early journalists for their independence yielded
This article highlights to you the top 10 Nigerian newspapers that are widely read and which will keep you informed in 2020. Read on and be ahead of the rest in terms of accurate information:
The Guardian Newspaper
The Guardian is one of the most trusted newspapers in Nigeria when it comes to giving accurate information. It is an independent newspaper that is free from political influence and which is published in Lagos, by the Guardian Newspaper Limited.
The newspaper was established in 1983 by a renowned journalist Stanley Macebuh and an entrepreneur Alex Ibru. The Guardian is believed to be the most trusted publication and which pioneered the establishment of high-quality journalism in Nigeria. It is a daily newspaper that is branded with thoughtful editorial contents.
The Nation
The Nation Newspaper Nigeria is published daily by Vintage Press Limited in Lagos. It is one of the most-read publications in Nigeria and the whole world that provides information from various sectors and industries both inside and outside the country.
The newspaper was established in July 2006, and it is currently the second most popular newspaper in Nigeria. It is distributed across the whole country and has a motto “ Justice, Freedom, and market economy.”
It aims at becoming the most comprehensive newspaper in the country and its articles border on business, public policies, economy, lifestyle, and fashion. It also covers arts, culture, education, entertainment, health, law, and sport. In addition to the articles, the newspaper also provides an analysis of topical issues from different points of view of its thirty-four columnists.
As a critical player in the news industry in Nigeria, the newspaper has both online and in the print versions, which make it easily accessible.
The Sun Newspaper
The Sun Newspaper is a weekly digest established in Nigeria in January 2003. Its slogan is “Voice of the Nation,” and it stands as one of the most patronized newspaper in the country. The target audience of the publication is young adults aged between 18 and 45 years. It has a tabloid known as SoccerStar that is dedicated to providing soccer news from across the globe, which makes it relevant to this group.
The sun newspaper has been successful in excitingly presenting news and features. It impacts objectivity and appeal that generates returns to the investors, society, and practitioners who are its stakeholders. To make it more accessible, the newspaper also has an online version that features news on politics, sports, and entertainment.
The Nigerian Tribune
The Nigerian Tribune was established in 1949 as private newspapers, and it is so far the oldest surviving in this category. The paper served as an ambassador for Awolowo’s populist welfare programs during the colonial era. It also defended the interests of the Yoruba people during the struggle for ascendancy by various ethnic groups.
The newspaper is published in Ibadan, and it aims at exposing both private and public scandals to the readers.
The Punch
The Punch is also among the most patronized newspapers in Nigeria. It was established in 1965, and it centers primarily on political developments in local and international scenes. The journal has the most extensive circulation rate in Nigeria, with around 80,000 daily issues.
The newspaper has tripartite series i.e., the Punch, Saturday Punch, and Sunday Punch, that help to provide information to Nigerians at home. The publication has both print and online versions as well as the Punch-mobile app that is available to android users to ensure its readers are up-to-date with the happenings.
The Vanguard
The Vanguard is another daily publication published by the Vanguard Media in Lagos, Nigeria. It was established in 1983 by Sam Amuka-Pemu, who is a veteran journalist together with three friends.
It is one of the few newspapers in Nigeria that is free from political influence, and it has an online version as well.
The National Mirror
The National Mirror was founded in 2006 by Prince Emeka Obasi. It is a daily newspaper in a tabloid format whose editions include Daily mirror, Saturday Mirror, and Sunday Mirror. Jimoh Ibrahim acquired the paper in August 2008. Its publishers, Global Media Mirror Limited, took over the Newswatch Communications Limited on 5th May 2015, which publishes Newswatch weekly news magazine.
This Day
This Day is a daily newspaper that was established in January 1995 by Nduka Obaigbena, who is the editor-in-chief of the company. The company has its headquarters in Apapa Lagos. It makes the daily circulation of 100,000 copies with a significant turnover. It also publishes across the electronic, print, and telephone.
This Day is among the top newspapers in Nigeria, and it has correspondents and offices across all the 36 states of the federation, including the FCT. It provides rich content that the Nigerian audience demands.
New telegraph
New Telegraph is also a top Nigerian newspaper that targets an audience in Nigeria as well as foreign readers in and around the metropolitan areas in the country. The journal has over 100,000 circulations daily, and it covers objective and incisive news on political and socio-cultural issues. It also features prominent and professional columnists, both international and domestic.
P.M News
P.M News is another top daily newspaper in Nigeria that is published by the Independent communication Network Limited. It was established in 1994, and it has a circulation of about 60,000 copies every Day. The newspaper covers news on entertainment, sports, and fashions.