Founded in 2011 by veteran journalist Dapo Olorunyomi alongside Musikilu Mojeed, Premium Times came into being to offer a fiercely independent approach to the Nigerian news scene. The idea sparked when Dapo and his colleagues decided to create a digital-only platform that would cover deep political issues, uncover corruption, and hold leaders accountable in a way they felt was lacking in the traditional, politically influenced mainstream media. Today, the publication continues to operate under the independent ownership of Premium Times Services Limited. Today, Premium Times is run by a dedicated team of journalists and is mainly focused on investigative and political news. However, they also cover a wide variety of daily topics, diving deep into sports, national business, health, agriculture, and entertainment. They're based in Abuja, Nigeria, and have made a name for themselves among college students, citizens, and global watchdogs looking for a comprehensive, data-driven take on the happenings in Nigeria and the broader African continent. One interesting fact: A unique fact about Premium Times is its globally recognized investigative power. Despite being a relatively young independent publication at the time, it was the only Nigerian news organization selected to participate in the massive, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Panama Papers" investigation in 2016, helping a global team of journalists expose the secret offshore wealth of powerful political figures!