Historical Events tagged with "henry townsend"
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Education & Academia
Launch of Nigeria's First Newspaper
December 3rd, 1859 165 years ago
Iwe Irohin, Nigeria's first newspaper, was published by missionary Henry Townsend. This pivotal publication marked a significant point in the spread of literacy and communication in the region. The newspaper aimed to inform the Yoruba-speaking populace and discussed various topics relevant to society, culture, and politics. Its establishment illustrated the growing influence of Western education and mission work in Nigeria.
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