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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Vanguard Media |
| Founded | 1983; 41 years ago (1983) |
| Headquarters | Lagos |
| Website | vanguardngr |
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. The paper currently has an online edition.
In June 1990, the paper's publication was briefly suspended by Col. Raji Rasaki, the Military Governor of Lagos State.
In December 2008, "current affairs resource" website Point Blank News published a story that alleged the wife of the publisher of Vanguard Newspapers was involved in a ritual killing. The Vanguard took the reporter to court, claiming he was attempting extortion.
In December 2009, a Niger Delta peace activist commended Vanguard Newspaper for its reporting on the government's intentions, which he said helped persuade the militants to accept amnesty.
References
- "About Us". Vanguard News. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- "E-editions". Vanguard News. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- "Shutting down the Press: The Practice of Newspaper Closure & Proscription in Nigeria" (PDF). Media Rights Agenda. 11 June 1995. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
- "Moral, Legal and Press War between Nigerian Vanguard Newspaper and US-based PointBlankNews.com: Goliath vs. David". Africans In America News Watch. 30 March 2009. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009.
- Amaize, Emma (9 December 2009). "Amnesty - Activist Lauds Vanguard, Uduaghan, Sylva". Vanguard. AllAfrica. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
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