Top South South Politician Forced to Drop Senate Bid After Presidential Directive

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Jun 12, 2026

As Nigerians marked Democracy Day, I found myself reflecting on the state of our nation and asking a simple question: what exactly are many citizens celebrating?

Uchechi Okporie

Jun 12, 2026

One of the major reasons behind the weak economy in Nigeria and many other African countries is the lack of strong industries and limited investment opportunities. In many developed countries, industries play a very important role in creating jobs, producing goods, and strengthening the economy. However, in most parts of Africa, there are still not enough functioning industries to support large-scale economic growth.

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Jun 11, 2026

The first batch of repatriation of Nigerians from South Africa will touch the Nigerian International Airport, Ikeja on Thursday morning, being June 11, 2026, Next Africa Daily can report

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.

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Jun 09, 2026

Students meet in the classrooms, hostels, cafeteria and leisure areas of Delta State University, Abraka, every week to chat about lectures, assignments, relationships and the future. Yet one issue keeps coming up if it is not in the conversation in every lecture, in every faculty, in every department, it is in the conversation on leaving Nigeria

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 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 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.