Urban Express News
{{Short description|Nigerian newspaper}}
Urban Express News is a Nigerian newspaper. Founded in March 2015, it is published by Urban Express News Nigeria Limited and edited by Olusegun Ariyo, its founder. The newspaper, a Nigerian focused publication, covers general news, politics, entertainment, urban and rural lifestyle, crime, environment, sports and column.{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Openlife |date=2024-11-06 |title=2024 Africa Leadership Awards: Urban Express News Is Best In Balanced {{!}} Openlife Nigeria |url=https://openlife.ng/2024-africa-leadership-awards-urban-express-news-is-best-in-balanced-reporting-fact-checking/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2024-11-01 |title=Urban Express News launches print version free newspaper |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/urban-express-news-launches-print-version-free-newspaper/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}
History
The newspaper started publication on 3 May 2015 with its online edition. On 30 November 2024, the paper launched its print edition circulating it to its readers in Lagos and Abuja for free.{{Cite web |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2024-11-01 |title=Urban Express News clinches leadership award |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/11/urban-express-news-clinches-leadership-award/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Reporter |date=2019-07-22 |title=Urban Express News Wins Evergreen Awards, Africa Best Online Beats |url=https://www.citypeopleonline.com/urban-express-news-wins-evergreen-awards-africa-best-online-beats/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=City People Magazine |language=en-US}}