[1] During the colonial period, the Nigerian Tribune served as a platform for promoting Obafemi Awolowo’s welfare programs and represented the interests of the Yoruba community during a time of ethnic competition.

[3] Former military leader Ibrahim Babangida reportedly regarded the Nigerian Tribune as the only newspaper whose editorial columns he considered seriously.

[4] The publication was also featured in Leadership Failure and Nigeria's Fading Hopes by Femi Okurounmu, a book that included excerpts from a weekly column published in the Nigerian Tribune between 2004 and 2009.

The author reflected on issues such as corruption and leadership challenges that have affected Nigeria’s development.

In December 2008, the Nigerian Tribune experienced a leadership transition when Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief Segun Olatunji, along with Editor Rauf Abiodun, resigned.