Gods, Drums and Ancient Power: Nigeria’s Delta Festival Draws Global Attention

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Nigeria’s presidency has pushed back against claims that the country is poor, insisting Africa’s largest economy remains rich in resources, talent, and economic potential despite rising hardship and public frustration.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

A wave of outrage has spread across Nigeria after the Federal Government announced plans to reintegrate 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism into society under its de-radicalisation programme known as Operation Safe Corridor.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Nigeria’s police have strongly rejected attempts to cast an ethnic narrative around the extradition of a Nigerian man to the United Kingdom, insisting the matter is a criminal case not a tribal issue.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 18, 2026

Across Nigeria, a deep and growing concern continues to shape public discussion—the widening gap between those in political power and the citizens they govern.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

Senator Ned Nwoko Representing Delta North Declares Bid for Return to Senate, Highlights Achievements Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North has formally announced his intention to return to the Senate, reaffirming his commitment to advancing the interests of the Anioma people and consolidating on his legislative and developmental strides.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

Nigeria’s aviation industry is edging toward a major disruption as domestic airlines warn they may suspend flight operations across the country due to an escalating jet fuel price crisis that is crippling their operations.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

Nigeria’s political space today feels unusually one-sided. The noise is coming from one direction, loud, confident, and unchallenged.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 16, 2026

Expanded International Rewrite: Nigeria’s political landscape is rapidly shifting into campaign mode as President Bola Tinubu delivers a bold and defiant message to his strongest challengers, signaling that the road to the 2027 presidential election will be anything but quiet.