They Asked for Our Votes, But Did They Remember Us?

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 27, 2026

If you're not worried, I'm worried for Nigeria. My heart is pained daily as I read about Nigeria through the different media outlets. There are Nigerians in almost all countries of the world. In the middle East, North and South America, Europe, and Asia, Nigerians are spread in all the countries of these continents. But one thing is common, only a handful of these Nigerians are earning a decent living without involving in criminal activities.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 21, 2026

Whenever I think about Nigeria, I cannot help but ask myself one question: How can a country that is blessed with so much resources still have millions of people living in hardship? The answer is simple. Our biggest problem is not a lack of resources but the manner the resources are being managed over the years.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 17, 2026

Water is one of those things many of us rarely think about until it is no longer available. We turn on a tap, fill a bucket, take a bath, wash our clothes, and move on with our day.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 10, 2026

The economic situation in Nigeria has continued to generate concern among citizens, with many questioning the direction in which the country is heading. One of such voices is that of Divine Emmanuel, a resident of Ishieke in Ebonyi State, who spoke passionately about the hardships facing ordinary Nigerians.

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 09, 2026

Nigeria is currently in the throes of kidnapping. In the villages, cities and suburbs, there's fear of kidnapping everywhere. There are many kidnap cases which are not known to the media. Friends and relations of kidnapped victims are daily weeping over their relations languishing in the dens of kidnappers. Many are being made to borrow huge money to pay for random which will take them years to pay back. How did we get here? What actually went wrong with Nigeria? Who did Nigeria offend? UCHE OKPORIE writes on the pains and challenges of kidnapping in Nigeria and what the government needs to do very urgently

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 05, 2026

Nigeria is a country that has everything it takes to do well, but many things are not working the way they should. If you look at Nigerians, you'll see strong, hardworking and patient citizens.