News & Current Affairs

Uchechi Okporie

Jul 19, 2026

For the past four months, nationals of other African countries resident in South Africa have been experiencing wave of violence in South Africa. From Pretoria to Johannesburg, from Cape Town to Durban, from Soweto to other cities, foreign nationals in the country have been subjected to all forms of inhuman treatment.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 17, 2026

A Nigerian citizen, Michael Chinonso Otuma, has said that the country’s development should not be left in the hands of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alone, stressing that all levels of government and citizens have important roles to play.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 12, 2026

Daberechi Okoh, a student of Ebonyi State University, has called for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria's electoral system, stressing that the country's democracy cannot function effectively if citizens continue to lose confidence in the value of their votes.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 08, 2026

Residents of Ishieke community in Ebonyi State, Nigeria have appealed to the government and electricity authorities to improve power supply in the area, saying the current situation is making life difficult for students, business owners, and families.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 04, 2026

For the first time Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State appeared on live television to talk about Delta state, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Ede Dafinone and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Since he became Governor of the state, he has not appeared on live TV once. Even in Delta state, he has not granted press conference to journalists for the past three years. Many journalists had raised eye brows but the governors media aides have not given it a thought. Maybe they are afraid of questions that may put the governor on hot seat. Very likely. But that is governance.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 03, 2026

There was tension in Ogun State as members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) staged heavy protest over the kidnapping of school children and teachers, calling on government authorities to take urgent action.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 02, 2026

The reported disappearance of children in Oyo State has raised serious concerns among many Nigerians. Protests are going on across the nation. Teachers, families, civil society groups are rising against the government, calling for the immediate rescue of the children.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 01, 2026

One of the most important questions emerging from conversations with ordinary Nigerians today is whether governance is keeping speed with the realities faced by citizens on daily basis.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 01, 2026

A Nigerian citizen, Patience Nwafor, has shared her concerns about governance in the country, expressing frustration over corruption, leadership accountability, and the impact of civic protests.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 01, 2026

Nigerian scholars have said that Artificial Intelligence may play an important role in preserving Africa’s indigenous storytelling traditions, even as concerns remain about culture, authenticity, and ownership.