The Guardian was a pioneer in introducing high-quality journalism to Nigeria with thoughtful editorial content.
[3] During the administration of General Muhammadu Buhari, reporters Tunde Thompson and Nduka Irabor were both sent to jail in 1984 under Decree No.
[6] The owner, Alex Ibru, escaped an assassination attempt during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.
[11] The Guardian claims to be read by the most educated section of the elite, while The Punch can be understood by anyone with basic literacy.
[12] However, The Guardian has often insisted that it caters to the interests of the different segments of the society, ranging from the most educated to the barely literate.