The Herald (Nigeria)
Type of site | News, Entertainment, Politics |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | , Nigeria |
| Area served | Nigeria |
| URL | www |
| Launched | 1973 |
| Current status | Active |
| Written in | HTML, CSS, JavaScript |
The Herald is a Nigerian digital newspaper and magazine established by the Kwara State Government in 1973, ranked among the best-selling newspapers in the 1970s and 1980s.[1]
History[edit]
Established in 1973, The Herald has correspondents in Kaduna, Kano, Kogi and Abuja.[2] Falilat Adetoun Olaoye and Clement Adeboye[3] was appointed the general manager of The Herald and Yomi Adeboye as editor in 2020.[4][5] The newspaper is state-owned.[6][7] The Herald is published by Kwara State Printing and Publishing Corporation.[8]
Editors[edit]
- Adedoyin (former)[9]
- Mahmoud (former)[10]
- Falilat Adetoun Olaoye
- Yomi Adeboye[11][12]
- John Ogunsemore (Senior Editor)[13]
Controversies[edit]
In 2019, the three state-owned media bodies including The Herald newspaper, Radio Kwara and Kwara Television Service faced operational difficulties due to financial challenges.[14] The Herald staff conducted a peaceful protest over "poor working conditions".[15][16]
In 2020, the Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq fired general managers of the three state-owned media bodies including The Herald newspaper, Radio Kwara and Kwara Television Service.[17]
References[edit]
- ^ "Nostalgia as readers remember their once-thriving newspapers". The Punch. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Ahmad, Ilorin, Romoke W. (28 November 2015). "The Herald: A Once-Vigorous Newspaper Now Badly Crippled". Daily Trust. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ The, Nation (6 August 2020). "Adeboye is Herald GM". The Nation. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "Herald, Kwara state-owned newspaper, gets acting General Manager". Nigerian Tribune. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "Abdulrazaq Appoints IPI Member as GM of Herald". This Day. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Adebayo, Abdulrazaq (7 December 2022). "Defamation: Gov's Chief Press Sec, two journalist brothers end feud in Kwara". Daily Post. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Ilorin Tunde, Akanbi (21 March 2023). "Kwara Gov Reappoints Media Houses' Chiefs". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Oyekola, Tunde (4 April 2022). "Kwara TV begins 24-hour transmission with local content – Commissioner". The Punch. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Olesin, Abdullahi (24 August 2022). "Presidency, Kwara Governor, Others Celebrate 3 Media Gurus". Leadership. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Nasiru, Jemilat (3 July 2019). "Simon Kolawole to deliver lecture on 'future of journalism' at Unilorin". TheCable. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Admin, Admin (12 October 2017). "Yomi Adeboye: A Sore In The Herald's Neck". Kogi Reports. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Oni Olufemi, Stephen (31 August 2023). "Kwara Gov Reappoints Media Houses' Chiefs". New Telegraph. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "About". The Herald. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Report, Agency (20 May 2019). "Kwara media houses facing operational challenges – Governor's Aide". Premium Times. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Sahara Reporters, New York (2 May 2019). "'No Salaries' — Kwara State's Herald Newspaper Staff Protest Poor Working Conditions". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Nation, The (2 May 2019). "Kwara Herald staff protest against poor working conditions". The Nation. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Olufemi, Alfred (20 February 2020). "Gov. Abdulrasaq sacks managers of Herald newspaper, Radio Kwara, State TV". Premium Times. Retrieved 26 November 2023.