By Efe Onodjae
Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, are expected to headline the public presentation of The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid, a landmark publication documenting the history and evolution of Vanguard newspaper over the past four decades.
The event, organised by the Vanguard Media Alumni Association, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Grandeur Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos.
The presentation marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s media landscape as it celebrates Vanguard’s 40-year contribution to journalism, national development and public discourse.
According to the Chairman of the Vanguard Media Alumni Association, Pastor Eyobong Ita, the occasion will also honour the remarkable legacy of Vanguard’s Founder and Publisher, Mr. Sam Amuka, who celebrated his 91st birthday on June 13, 2026.
