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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 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 birthday. [8] He was described as an icon and a leading light in Nigerian journalism by Nduka Obaigbena, President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of ...
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.
Gbenga began his career as a reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority in 1985. He joined the Vanguard Media in 1986 and has risen from being a Reporter/Feature Writer to Editorial Training Manager/Chief Sub-editor and presently the Editor-in-chief and general manager of the Vanguard Media(Newspaper).
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.
The patron of the Association is Chief Sam Amuka-Pemu, a Nigerian journalist, columnist and founder of the Vanguard , Nigeria's leading newspaper, and co-founder of The Punch, most widely read newspaper in Nigeria. [3] The general secretary is Mohammed Idris Malagi, the chairman, CEO and founder of Blueprint Newspaper. [4]
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.
Urhobo Vanguard is a Nigerian newspaper. It is the flagship newspaper of Urhobo Vanguard Publishing Ltd and was first published on 21 January 2012. It has its headquarters in Warri, Delta, and Abuja. [1] As of 2013, it has a circulation of 5,000 copies, a wide reach in Delta State for the print version, and a worldwide reach for the online version.