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Vanguard is a Nigerian daily published by Vanguard Media, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three friends. [1] The paper currently has an online edition. [2] In June 1990, the paper's publication was briefly suspended by Col. Raji Rasaki, the Military Governor of Lagos State ...
He was a Daily Times of Nigeria editor and the first editor of the Sunday Punch before he established The Punch with his friend, the late Olu Aboderin, in 1971. [6] He later established Vanguard Newspaper in 1983 with three other Nigerian columnists. [7] Amuka was described as a "Gentleman of the Press" by President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th ...
Newspapers published in Nigeria have a strong tradition of the principle of "publish and be damned" that dates back to the colonial era when founding fathers of the Nigerian press such as Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ernest Ikoli, Obafemi Awolowo and Lateef Jakande used their papers to fight for independence. [1]
On 3 June, Aba residents started to flee their homes while others remained indoors for fear of reprisal by the Nigerian Army. Vanguard observed that soldiers had deserted checkpoints at Emelogu junction, Bata junction and Asa road in Abia State. [16] In retaliation, the Nigerian Army raided communities, arrested and assaulted many Abia residents.
A post shared on Facebook claims President Donald Trump banned all Nigerian politicians from entering the United States. Verdict: False There is no evidence Trump banned all Nigerian politicians ...
Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards is an annual award organized by Vanguard (Newspapers) to honour distinguished Nigerians who have excelled in their chosen careers. The event premiered between 2007 and 2008 as the Bankers' award.
Richard Akinnola is a Nigerian journalist, author, lawyer, [1] and activist. He was the editor of the Vanguard Newspaper and is an executive director of the Centre for Free Speech organisation. [2] He has contributed articles to media organisations and is the author of several books.
Dangote became the first billionaire in Nigeria in 2007. [15] In 2012 The Guardian wrote that he is the richest man in Africa and the richest black man in the world." [16] According to Nigerian newspaper Vanguard, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index reports that Dangote's wealth increased by