Prime 9ja Online

Prime 9ja Online
TypeOnline newspaper
Founder(s)Chima Joseph Ugo
PublisherPrime 9ja Online Media
Editor-in-chiefChima Joseph Ugo
News editorOshobukola Precious
LaunchedMarch 11, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-03-11)
Political alignmentCentrism [1]
LanguageEnglish, Nigerian pidgin
HeadquartersPMB 001, 3 Iyobosa St., Okada Edo State, Nigeria
Circulation120,930 daily (as of April 7, 2023)
Sister newspapersPrime 9ja Online Pidgin
Websitewww.prime9ja.com.ng

Prime 9ja Online is an online newspaper based in Edo State, Nigeria, providing news and analysis on politics, business, entertainment, sports, and more. Founded in 2016 by Chima Joseph Ugo, its aim is to provide correct and reliable news and information to Nigerians and Africans.[2][3]

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.[3]

In March 2023, they launched a news section in Pidgin language.[4][5]

In December 2022, Media Bias/Fact Check rated Prime 9ja Online as the least biased and credible online newspaper in Nigeria.[1] So far, Prime 9ja Online is the only newspaper to receive this rating in Nigeria.[6]

Pidgin Version

See the main article: Prime 9ja Online Pidgin

In addition to their standard English version, Prime 9ja Online launched a Pidgin version of their website,[7] Prime 9ja Online Pidgin.[8][9] The aim is to reach out to more Nigerians who may understand Pidgin English better than Standard English. This move ensures that they bring the news to the grassroots and give more people access to correct and reliable news and information.[10][11]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Check, Media Bias Fact (December 29, 2022). "Prime 9ja Online". Media Bias/Fact Check. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "About Us - Prime 9ja Online". Prime 9ja Online. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Nigeria's 19 Fastest Growing Digital Entertainment Startups". July 18, 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  4. ↑ "Pidgin website launches in Nigeria". The Nation Newspaper. April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Pidgin English news blog, Prime 9ja Online launched". Scoop.it. April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ Check, Media Bias Fact (September 9, 2022). "Filtered Search". Media Bias/Fact Check. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Pidgin English news blog, Prime 9ja Online launched". SundiataPost. April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ 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)
  9. ↑ The Eagle Online (March 18, 2023). "First news website in Pidgin Language launches in Nigeria -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ Benson, Uwakwe (March 18, 2023). "First News Website In Pidgin Language Launches In Nigeria". TheTimes.com.ng. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Pidgin website launches in Nigeria". MSN. Retrieved 2023-04-07.