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Type of site | Online newspaper |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | , Nigeria |
| Area served | Nigeria |
| Founder | Mohammed Alhaji Tauheed |
| Editors | Usman Haruna (Editor-in-Chief) Mohammed Idris Shaaba (Sub-Editor) Abdullahi Adam Santali (Editor) Sanchitagi Qasim (Opinion Head) |
| URL | nupekotv |
| Registration | None |
| Launched | 2021 |
| Current status | Active |
NupekoTV is an independent online newspaper based in Lafiagi, Kwara State, Nigeria. Founded in 2021, NupekoTV publishes political news, public affairs commentary and articles relating to Nupe and African culture.[1]
History
[edit]In March 2026, NupekoTV relaunched its official website after previously publishing primarily through its social media platforms. According to Factual Times, the relaunch provided a dedicated website for the platform's news reports, commentary and coverage of governance, insecurity, youth affairs, culture and community development.[2]
Legal proceedings
[edit]In October 2025, NupekoTV came under public attention following a defamation case arising from a Facebook post concerning the Kwara State Commissioner for Water Resources, Usman Yunusa Lade.[3]
The Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) condemned what it described as a clampdown on NupekoTV, saying the case represented an attempt to intimidate media organizations through the use of defamation laws.[4]
In October 2025, legal proceedings involving NupekoTV continued after an Ilorin Magistrate Court granted bail in a defamation case filed by the Kwara State Commissioner for Water Resources, Usman Yunusa Lade.[5]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2025, NupekoTV received an Award of Appreciation from the Initial Language Legacy and Culture (ILLEC) in recognition of its contribution to the promotion of the Nupe language.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "About Us". Nupeko TV. Kwara, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ^ Press, Princewill (11 March 2026). "NupekoTV Relaunches Website to Strengthen Independent Community Journalism". Factual Times. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ^ "Kwara Journalist Remanded In Prison Over Facebook Post Criticising Commissioner". Sahara Reporters. 15 October 2025. Archived from the original on 15 October 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ^ Adisa-Jaji, Azeez (17 October 2025). "ASKOMP Condemns Govt Officials' Clampdown On Media In Kwara… Demands Unconditional Release Of NupekoTV Publisher". The Informant247. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ^ "Court Grants Bail To NupekoTV Publisher In Defamation Suit Filed By Kwara Commissioner, Usman Lade". Sahara Reporters. 21 October 2025. Archived from the original on 21 October 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- ^ Akewushola, Afeez (6 January 2025). "NupekoTV Bags Award for Promoting Nupe Language". Centre for Investigative and Inclusive Journalism. Retrieved 26 June 2026.