The Pointer
Asaba, Delta, NigeriaEnglishOwned by the Delta State Government, this publication serves as a primary source for regional news, government policies, and socio-political discourse within Southern Nigeria. Established in 1994, it functions as a prominent voice for the Delta State administration while providing local communities with coverage of grassroots events and developmental initiatives.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NIGERIA
West Africa's most populous nation sustains a historically outspoken print sector dominated by privately owned national dailies headquartered in Lagos. Major publications include The Punch, the country's most widely read daily known for its independent stance, and The Guardian, a respected broadsheet founded in 1983. Vanguard operates as a popular tabloid-leaning daily, while ThisDay focuses heavily on business and political elites. The Nation stands as another highly circulated title with strong regional distribution. While English dominates the national press, regional papers publish in indigenous languages, particularly Hausa in the northern states. Paperboy indexes 37 Nigerian newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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