Brief history of new telegraph newspaper
The New Telegraph is a Nigerian newspaper that was founded in 1985 by Raymond Dokpesi, a Nigerian journalist and entrepreneur. Here is a brief history of the newspaper:
- 1985: Raymond Dokpesi founded the New Telegraph newspaper with the aim of providing a platform for the voiceless and marginalized in Nigerian society. The newspaper was initially published as a weekly publication.
- 1990s: The New Telegraph gained popularity in the 1990s due to its investigative journalism and exposés on corruption and human rights abuses in Nigeria.
- 2000s: The newspaper expanded its operations to become a daily publication, with editions in Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt.
- 2010s: The New Telegraph continued to grow in popularity, with a circulation of over 100,000 copies daily. The newspaper also launched its online edition, newtelegraphonline.com.
- 2015: Raymond Dokpesi was arrested and detained by the Nigerian government on charges of money laundering and other financial crimes. The newspaper's operations were severely disrupted during this period.
- 2016: Dokpesi was released from detention and the newspaper resumed its operations.
- 2020: The New Telegraph celebrated its 35th anniversary, marking three and a half decades of publication.
Today, the New Telegraph is one of the most widely read and respected newspapers in Nigeria, known for its investigative journalism and commitment to holding those in power accountable.