(a) State any three Newspapers formed by nationalist in Nigeria after the Second World War. (b) Highlight any four roles played by local Newspapers in the s...

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(a) Three newspapers formed by nationalists in Nigeria after the Second World War.

1. The West African Pilot, founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe.
2. The Nigerian Tribune, founded by Obafemi Awolowo.
3. The Daily Comet (associated with the Zik Group of newspapers).

Other examples include the Southern Nigeria Defender and the Eastern Nigeria Guardian, also part of the Zik press.

(b) Four roles played by local newspapers in the struggle against colonial rule.

1. Political education and enlightenment: They educated the people about their rights, about self-government and about the evils of colonial rule, thereby awakening national consciousness.
2. Mobilisation of the people: They rallied and united Nigerians behind the nationalist movement and its leaders, and helped to popularise the political parties.
3. Criticism and exposure of colonial injustice: They criticised the policies and abuses of the colonial government and exposed acts of oppression and discrimination against Nigerians.
4. Provision of a platform for nationalist views: They gave the nationalists a medium through which to publish their demands, articulate grievances and press for reforms and eventual independence.

They also fostered a sense of common identity among the diverse peoples of Nigeria, strengthening the demand for one nation.