Prime 9ja Online

Prime 9ja Online
TypeOnline newspaper
Owner(s)Prime 9ja Online Media
Founder(s)Chima Joseph Ugo
PublisherPrime 9ja Online Media
Editor-in-chiefChima Joseph Ugo
News editorOshobukola Precious
Founded11 March 2016; 8 years ago (2016-03-11)
LanguageEnglish,[1] Nigerian pidgin[2]
HeadquartersEdo State, Nigeria
Circulation120,930 daily (as of 7 April 2023)
Sister newspapersPrime 9ja Online Pidgin
Websitewww.prime9ja.com.ng

Prime 9ja Online is a Nigerian online newspaper published by Prime 9ja Online Media based in Edo State, Nigeria that provides news and analysis on politics, business, entertainment, sports, and more.[3][4] The website was launched in 2016 by Chima Joseph Ugo with the aim of providing Nigerians and Africans with accurate and reliable news and information.

History

Prime 9ja Online is an online news and media website founded by Chima Joseph Ugo in 2016 with its headquarters in Okada, Edo, Nigeria.

In June 2022, Stamp Nigeria ranked Prime 9ja Online among the 19 fastest-growing newspaper startups in Nigeria.[4]

In March 2023, they launched a news section in Pidgin language.[5][6][7]

Pidgin version

In addition to their standard English version, Prime 9ja Online recently launched a Pidgin version of their website,[8] Prime 9ja Online Pidgin.[2][9] The aim is to reach out to more Nigerians who may understand Pidgin English better than Standard English.[10] This move ensures that they bring the news to the grassroots and give more people access to correct and reliable news and information.[11]

References

  1. ^ Online, Prime 9ja (6 April 2023). "Prime 9ja Online". Prime 9ja Online. Retrieved 25 April 2023.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b Online, Prime 9ja (April 6, 2023). "Prime 9ja Online Pidgin". Prime 9ja Online Pidgin. Retrieved April 7, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "About Us - Prime 9ja Online". Prime 9ja Online. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Nigeria's 19 Fastest Growing Digital Entertainment Startups". July 18, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  5. ^ "Pidgin website launches in Nigeria". The Nation Newspaper. April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "Pidgin English news blog, Prime 9ja Online launched". Scoop.it. April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  7. ^ Enwongo, Ating (2023-04-09). "Prime 9ja Launches Online News In Pidgin". The Whistler Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  8. ^ "Pidgin English news blog, Prime 9ja Online launched". SundiataPost. April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  9. ^ The Eagle Online (March 18, 2023). "First news website in Pidgin Language launches in Nigeria -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "MSN". MSN. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  11. ^ Benson, Uwakwe (March 18, 2023). "First News Website In Pidgin Language Launches In Nigeria". TheTimes.com.ng. Retrieved April 7, 2023.