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Nigeria · EN · https://www.vanguardngr.com

About Vanguard

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Vanguard is a privately held Nigerian media company, Vanguard Media Limited, founded in 1984 by veteran journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three associates. Sam Amuka-Pemu remains active as the publisher.

Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC) and Ground News rate Vanguard News Nigeria as having a 'left-center' or 'lean left' bias on editorial positions and 'mixed' factual reporting due to past instances of misinformation. The outlet has faced criticism for a 'horde of retractions' of published stories that lacked factual substance, raising concerns about its editorial verification processes. Additionally, a past controversy involved an ethnic slur made by the Chairman of its Editorial Board on social media, from which the newspaper dissociated itself. The Nigerian media environment, while vibrant, is characterized by challenges including harassment and arrests of journalists, and limitations on freedom of expression.

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Former players and coaches praise NFF board resignations

- Several prominent Nigerian football figures have reacted positively to recent resignations from the NFF board. - They describe the resignations as a responsible and gratifying move towards positive โ€ฆ

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Nigeria launches five-year plan to combat alcohol-related harm

- Nigeria's Federal Government has launched a new five-year national alcohol policy. - The policy aims to reduce harm associated with alcohol consumption and strengthen regulatory measures. - It also โ€ฆ

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Police Rescue Kidnapped Monarch in Kwara

- Traditional ruler Oba Moses Oyinloye of Igbesi community has been rescued by police and vigilantes in Kwara State. - The monarch was abducted on August 22, 2026, from his domain in Isin Local Governโ€ฆ