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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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-…
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#PanamaPapers: 100 Nigerians, companies to be exposed today
Names of more than 100 Nigerians involved in the Panama Papers scandal will be made public on Thursday, says Premium Times, the only Nigerian news outlet that was involved in…
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Premium Times’ editor arrested by SSS
State Security Services, arrested Ibanga Isine, an editor with Premium Times, while on official assignment. The newspaper reports that its regional editor, was covering a couple of cases at the federal High…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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BREAKING: Another explosion hits Jos
File photo 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 Waje and Gideon Okeke, Hosts of TFA 2012 The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has today announced its partnership with The British Council…
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Are you ready? The Future Awards Africa set to release nominees list next week
Late Efere Ozako (L) watching on while Hadiza, winner in the Excellence in Service category receives her award by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa…
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Are you ready? The Future Awards in partnership with Information Nigeria holds the Online Business Master Class [DETAILS]
Chude Jideonwo, Editor-in-Chief of YNaija com and Executive Director of The Future Project at The Online Masterclass 2012 by Isi Esene Owing to its tremendous success in 2012; The Future…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy