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December 25, 2016
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It’s the Nigerian Army versus Premium Times

The Nigerian Army and online newspaper Premium Times are locked in a war of words over the reportage of the ongoing war on insurgency. During the week, Premium Times reported that soldiers involved in the operation against terrorist sect, Boko Haram went on rampage as they threatened to shoot some of their officers. In its... Read More
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September 6, 2016
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The Media Blog: When it comes to top-banner ads, Premium Times is the new LIB

We never seem to talk about folks like Premium Times and Sahara Reporters when we speak of online media revenue models. Maybe for good reason, seeing as grants are a major part of their model. Which is legitimate of course. The kind of important, dangerous journalism they do (and the extra-judicial journalism, for want of... Read More
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September 2, 2016
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The Media Blog: This Premium Times interview leaves us a little – actually, a lot – uncomfortable

We read this interview in Premium Times 6 days ago that worried us – it worried us because it is wrong. But it also worried us because Premium Times usually aspires to do better. And it’s a news site. So the sensationalism isn’t really necessary. And it’s not fitting with its brand. So it’s just... Read More
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August 19, 2016
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari begins investigation of Jonathan | Why police banned a mass wedding in Kano | Soldiers arrested in Makoko | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Jonathan denies links to renewed militancy in the Niger Delta- YNaija Buhari’s ex-bodyguards chased away from APC office by Police- Punch Police finally explains why it banned a mass wedding in Kano state- YNaija Some soldiers are in trouble for assaulting Makoko residents in Lagos- YNaija House of... Read More
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August 15, 2016
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The Media Blog: TheCable is on the hunt for new audiences

TheCable is one of our favourite news platforms – the writing has flair, the sensibility is fresh, and they understand the concept of the-news-behind-the-news as an important concept for news in the 21st century. And they have led the way in terms of breaking news and incisive analysis for the two years that they have... Read More
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July 20, 2016
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Just In: Aisha Buhari sues Gov. Fayose to court

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has sued Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State for ‘falsely’ accusing her of being involved in the Halliburton corruption scandal. A court summon dated July 20, 2016 was reportedly made available to online news platform, PREMIUM TIMES. Fayose had in June said the president’s wife was the “Aisha Buhari”... Read More
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May 28, 2016
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So I met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the #MediaForum yesterday…

by Isime Esene Meeting with political office holders always present opportunities to relate at close quarters and get a feel of the policy direction of any government. I’ve been lucky to engage with officials of the past administration and that of Pres. Muhammadu Buhari’s government so I believe I am well positioned to compare notes... Read More
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May 25, 2016
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Donald Trump wins again | FG needs $50bn for transport | Steph Curry’s Warriors lose | More

Here, the YNaija tracklist of today’s news items across the media. The IG is searching for kidnappers- Punch Finally, your country will appoint ambassadors- Premium Times Amaechi needs over $50 billion- Tribune HIV/AIDS cases are going down, down in Kaduna- Vanguard 2 missing students found murdered in Ebonyi- Guardian Hilary Clinton has a new weapon against... Read More
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February 12, 2015
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We’ll bring the Chibok girls back alive – Jonathan assures

by Kolapo Olapoju It is electioneering season, and consequently, promises are made by politicians to rake in more votes. During the presidential chat aired live on television on Wednesday, February 11, President Goodluck Jonathan, assured Nigerians that the Chibok girls will be brought back home alive. Although many believe that some of the girls have... Read More
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February 12, 2015
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Obanikoro drags SaharaReporters, Premium Times & Punch to court

by Godwin Akanfe Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has sued online newspapers Sahara Reporters and Premium Times for defamation of character. Joined in the suit are The Punch Newspapers Ltd, and journalists Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters and Festus Owete, General Editor at Premium Times. Last week, the defendants published... Read More
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January 21, 2015
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Today’s Daily Brief: Katsina Govt College releases GMB’s result, GEJ seeks Sanusi Lamido’s royal blessings, Asari Dokubo is not happy with attack on GEJ, and more

Katsina Government college has released the secondary school statement of result of the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari sat for the exam and graduated from the school, which was formerly known as ‘Provincial Secondary School, Katsina’, in 1961. News platform, Premium Times obtained the computer printout and statement of result, signed... Read More
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November 3, 2014
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Hello, Lagos! The Future Awards Africa holds on 7 December, launches campaign for 1million young Africans to fight Ebola

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee (CWC) of Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the date and host state for the 2014 edition of the event: “We are excited to announce that The Future Awards Africa 2014 will be hosted in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday, 7 December.” This is... Read More
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August 25, 2014
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These photos prove that policemen attacked NSCDC boss at Ikorodu

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the reports that the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps, Ade Abolurin, was challenged and attacked while carrying out a routine inspection of a vandal site on Friday, 22 August, Premium Times has obtained photographs from the NSCDC which prove that there was indeed a confrontation. YNaija had earlier... Read More
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May 24, 2014
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BREAKING: Another explosion hits Jos

by Akan Ido There are reports of another explosion in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Sources say the explosion occurred around Bauchi Road close to the University of Jos. According to Premium Times, the explosion occurred near a car park, few meters away from a security checkpoint. The spokesperson of the Police State Command of the Nigeria Police, Felicia... Read More
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December 17, 2013
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Opinion: What we should learn from OBJ’s letter to Jonathan

by Jibrin Ibrahim I believe while we respectfully accept that Obasanjo while in power was reckless and manipulative, that does not mean we should disregard his warning when someone else behaves like him. It was the great nationalist leader, Mokwugo Okoye who told us that “to be silent in the face of so many evils... Read More
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December 13, 2013
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Opinion: Obasanjo’s letter to president Jonathan- an inconvenient truth

by Frank Onuoha The truth is not convenient. It is nevertheless expected that everyone – especially leaders, should be brave enough to stand up, swallow their pride, damn the consequence for the truth. Every nation that made progress, arrived at the point where they could no more ignore the truth. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in authoring the... Read More
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July 16, 2013
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Behold Africa’s future! Ashish J. Thakkar, Peter & Paul ‘Psquare’ Okoye, 8 others make The Future Awards Africa Young Person of the Year list

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa has unveiled the long list for the biggest youth award on the continent, the Young Person of the Year – The Africa Prize. The Future Awards Africa which has been described by the World Bank as ‘The Nobel Prize for Young Africans’,... Read More
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July 12, 2013
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Hauwa Gambo: Good riddance to Jon Gambrell (Y! FrontPage)

by Hauwa Gambo Unfortunately, because the AP has earned its credibility over many decades and become so important to us, it was easy to see hubris as courage, and to hold as a gold standard for our journalism a man who would struggle for column space in his own media. On March 21, the rumour mill was on... Read More
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July 9, 2013
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Global Icons! British Council & The Future Awards Africa present the International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year prize

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has today announced its partnership with The British Council on The Future Awards Prize in Media Enterprise 2013. “We are very excited to announce the introduction of a special category, The British Council and The Future Awards Africa Prize for ‘The International... Read More
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June 29, 2013
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Are you ready? The Future Awards Africa set to release nominees list next week

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa have announced that the official nominees list for the 8th season of the awards will be released officially next week. Speaking on behalf of the committee, the head of the Central Working Committee Ohimai Atafo said, “It’s been an exciting journey so far.”... Read More
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June 22, 2013
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Are you ready? The Future Awards in partnership with Information Nigeria holds the Online Business Master Class [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene Owing to its tremendous success in 2012; The Future Awards Central Working Committee have announced that The Future Awards Online Business Master Class will hold a second edition on June 28 in Lagos, Nigeria. The Online Master Class 2013 is part of the pre-awards activities for The Future Awards, Season 8 and... Read More
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June 14, 2013
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Nominations for The Future Awards Season 8 close in 5 days

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards, which is going Africa-wide this season, has announced that nominations for the 8th season comes to a close come Sunday, June 16, 2013. “Nominations for The Future Awards Season 8 has been open for about a month and so far we have received thousands... Read More
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June 13, 2013
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More details emerge in CBN governor, Sanusi’s alleged sex scandal (READ)

by Rachel Ogbu More evidence continues to emerge to in the sex scandal involving  Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor,  Sanusi Lamido Sanusi who is accused of directing public funds to finance his romance with Dr. Maryam Yaro, his alleged married mistress whom he gave a job at the CBN. The CBN has vehemently denied the allegations... Read More
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June 9, 2013
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Elnathan John: The secret files of a governor’s sex life

by Elnathan John Questions arising from this include: Why would you allow your craving for a kiss make you violently ‘grab’ a phone – your official phone, bought with tax payers money? Why not just pick it up, calmly, instead of being reckless with public property? Okay, let me just say this. I love sex... Read More
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June 3, 2013
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Opinion: The Sanusi affair – Love in premium times

by Rinsola Abiola While accidental media practitioners are best avoided when they choose to slander people, it remains highly imperative for examples to be made of those who refuse to listen to their conscience… The competition in the Nigerian Blogosphere is stiff – there are so many online blogs and magazines, all struggling to generate... Read More
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June 2, 2013
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“He badly wanted a kiss” – This investigation on CBN governor Sanusi will make you cringe (READ)

by Akan Ido Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been accused of many wrongdoings discharging his duties as the Central Bank governor; from the removal of bank CEOs to making utterances that are considered by observers as not fit for his position. In this report by Premium Times, Sanusi, considered a cerebral professional, is portrayed as... Read More
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May 5, 2013
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The president is angry: Jonathan ‘summons Israeli firm’ over Internet contract expose

The Nigerian government has summoned the management of Elbit Systems, an Israeli security firm contracted to spy on Nigerian Internet users, for a meeting to explain why the contract should not be revoked after it allegedly breached a confidential agreement in the contract. The management of the Israeli company are expected to first appear before... Read More
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April 13, 2013
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Slow internet day? Premium Times reviews the “banned” Fuelling Poverty documentary for you (READ)

by Ogechi Ekeanyanwu Fueling Poverty, which addresses the serious issue of corruption in governance, compresses the reality of Nigerians into a 30- minutes film that immediately evokes a lot of passion-mostly anger. The documentary goes into life, sucks from it and forms art out of it. In this sense, there is a connection between art and community... Read More
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