Nigeria’s history, one search away

Explore thousands of digitised newspapers, magazines, and transcripts, from politics to pop culture. The past is yours.

PM News

PM News is a Nigerian evening newspaper that has been in circulation since its founding in the early 1990s. It is part of the Independent Communications Network Limited (ICNL), a media company that also publishes other notable Nigerian publications. The newspaper is known for its focus on breaking news, providing updates on events as they happen. It has maintained a strong presence in the Nigerian media landscape due to its accessibility and relevance.

The Republic

The Republic newspaper was a Nigerian publication active during the early 1960s, coinciding with the nation's First Republic period. While specific details about its founding year and headquarters are limited, it is plausible that the newspaper operated out of Lagos, aligning with the South West geopolitical zone, which was a central hub for media and political activities during that era

DRUM

In 1951, the first edition of Drum magazine was released with the title of The African Drum - a Magazine for Africa by Africa first appeared in March. Before the founder Jim Bailey and editor Bob Crisp were facing financial problems because of the lack of appeal from the black readers, the sales for the magazine were low and the readers who reside in the townships could not implement the agricultural tips suggested. Bailey implemented a few changes in the management as well as the content which mainly concerned articles that relate to the ecology and agriculture as well as documenting music from the African tribal genre. Bailey realised that there is an emerging evolution of urbanisation that was being formed in many of the black communities that needed to be documented.

Today in History

See what happened on this day, years ago.

The text reflects on Nigeria's political and economic journey since its independence in 1960, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the nation over the years. It discusses the impact of various military coups, notably the one in 1985 led by General Ibrahim Babangida, and the subsequent economic policies like the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP). The narrative highlights the decline of agriculture's contribution to the GDP, the reliance on oil revenue, and the issues of corruption within the Nigeria Police Force. It calls for a sober reflection on the country's future as it celebrates its 28th independence anniversary, emphasizing the need for prudent management of resources and a return to agricultural development.