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7 things you should know about Nigeria’s first newspaper
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Newspaper publisher, Henry Townsend also worked with Samuel Ajayi Crowther to write several hymns in Yoruba before retiring in 1876.
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Nigeria’s first newspaper, “Iwe Irohin” was established by Anglican missionary, Henry Townsend in 1859.
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Townsend also worked with Samuel Ajayi Crowther to write several hymns in Yoruba before retiring in 1876.
Below are seven things you should know about Nigeria’s first newspaper:
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