Nigeria’s Healthcare Crisis: Why Are the Poor Left to Suffer?

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 08, 2026

Some people will tell you there are no jobs in Africa, especially in Nigeria. And yes, finding decent employment can be difficult. But there is another side of the conversation we must be willing to address: some people are not willing to start small.

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 06, 2026

Across Nigeria and Africa, young people are constantly receiving advice. They attend workshops, seminars, empowerment programmes and training sessions where they are taught how to succeed, develop skills, build businesses and become responsible members of society.

Uchechi Okporie

Oct 05, 2026

Today, we celebrate teachers. But beyond the speeches, messages and “Happy Teachers’ Day” wishes, we need to ask a serious question: Are we really treating our teachers the way they deserve?

Uchechi Okporie

Sep 28, 2026

Nigeria is a country where people pray a lot. When things are difficult, we pray. When we are looking for jobs, we pray. When we are facing hardship, corruption or insecurity, we pray. There is absolutely nothing wrong with praying. As Christians, we believe in the power of prayer.

Uchechi Okporie

Sep 28, 2026

Nigerians often complain about bad government. When one government is in power, citizens complain that the government is not doing well. But the moment that government leaves and another one takes over, some people begin to say, “When this person was around, Nigeria was far better.” Why does this keep happening? Why do we continue to complain without asking ourselves what we can also do to make Nigeria better?

Uchechi Okporie

Sep 26, 2026

There are many young Nigerians who want to work and become useful to themselves and the country, but finding a good job or a real opportunity is still difficult for many of them.

Uchechi Okporie

Sep 25, 2026

Feelers from the NDC camp in Delta state are indicative that besides former Deputy Senate president, Ovie Omo-Agege, other candidates of the party including the governorship candidate, Chris Iyovwaye, are not actually prepared for the January and February elections in 2027. Their body movement and their inactivity show their unpreparedness for the race.

Uchechi Okporie

Sep 24, 2026

The Federal Government has defended the difficult decisions taken by President Bola Tinubu’s administration since it came into office in 2023. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the government decided to tackle some of the country’s long-standing problems instead of pushing them forward.