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Vanguard Newspapers at 40: Babangida, IGP, Osoba, Obaigbena to grace book launch
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Vanguard Newspapers at 40: Babangida, IGP, Osoba, Obaigbena to grace book launch

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vanguard Newspapers will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a book launch and reunion event on August 19, 2026, in Lagos.
  • The event will feature prominent Nigerians including former Military President Ibrahim Babangida and IGP Olatunji Disu, with Chief Segun Osoba chairing.
  • A commemorative book, 'The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid,' will be unveiled, documenting the newspaper's history and contributions.

Vanguard Newspapers is set to mark its 40th anniversary with a significant book launch and reunion event. Scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, the occasion promises to bring together a distinguished gathering of Nigerians.

Among the expected dignitaries are former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), the current Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, former Minister of External Affairs, General Ike Nwachukwu (retd.), former Ogun State governor, Chief Segun Osoba, and Publisher of ThisDay/Arise Media, Prince Nduka Obaigbena. Chief Osoba will preside over the event as chairman, while General Babangida will be the special guest of honour. The Inspector General of Police is slated to deliver the keynote address.

A central feature of the celebration will be the unveiling of a commemorative book titled 'The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid.' This publication aims to chronicle Vanguard's four-decade journey, highlighting its significant contributions to journalism and national development. The book will document pivotal events, influential personalities, and defining moments in Nigeria's history as covered by the newspaper over the past 40 years.

The anniversary event is also designed as a reunion, offering a platform for readers, partners, stakeholders, and past and present members of the Vanguard family to reflect on the newspaper's legacy and its enduring impact on Nigeria's media landscape. The gathering will celebrate the newspaper's journey and its established place within the nation's journalism.

The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid

— Vanguard NewspapersTitle of the commemorative book to be unveiled at the 40th-anniversary event.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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