The Vanguard Newspapers is published by Vanguard Media Ltd which was established in 1983, but began production of newspaper shortly afterwards in 1984 by Mr. Sam Amuka-Pemu (a renowned, veteran journalist and columnist of the ‘Sad Sam Fame’. Sam Amuka was editor of Sunday Times and the First Managing Director of the Punch Newspaper. He is an itsekiri from present Delta State) of Nigeria.
The maiden copy of VANGUARD hit the newsstands as a weekly on Sunday June 3rd, 1984 with the motto: “Towards a better life for the People” It went daily on July 15, 1984. It aims to serve the people through unflinching commitment to free enterprise, the rule of law and good governance.
It has steadily gained recognition as one of the top leading Nigerian newspapers that presents balanced news information without bias to any political or religious party.
It is a vibrant newspaper that is well trusted by Nigerians and with an encouraging web presence and online community.
