Nigeria Politics Online

https://nporeports.com/
Nigeria Politics Online is a Nigerian digital news organisation founded in April 2010 and among the country’s early online-only outlets. Now publishing as NPO Reports, it focuses on national politics, governance and public policy while also reporting metro, business, health, sports and culture. The newsroom produces daily reportage, analysis and opinion, runs a fact‑checking desk to test high‑impact public claims, and carries the “Politics Everywhere with SOK” commentary series by its publisher, Semiu Okanlawon. Beyond publishing, the organisation convenes agenda‑setting public forums that extend its accountability mission. In January 2023 it hosted a pre‑election dialogue on treating campaign promises as measurable benchmarks for officeholders. In November 2024 it staged the second Annual National Dialogue in Abuja on revenue generation and Nigeria’s infrastructure deficits, bringing together policymakers, regulators and civil‑society leaders. To mark World Press Freedom Day in May 2025, it assembled editors, legislators and press‑freedom advocates to examine how misinformation and political agendas erode public trust. NPO Reports is published by S‑OK Advisory and Media Limited with Okanlawon serving as publisher and editor-in-chief. Its core audience includes policymakers, journalists and engaged citizens who track Nigeria’s governance debates. By combining daily reporting with fact‑checking and recurring national dialogues, the outlet positions itself as a platform that scrutinises power, tests claims and encourages accountability in public life.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2010
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Politics
Health and well-being
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
68,000
Twitter number of followers:
1,297
Instagram number of followers:
2,272
YouTube number of followers:
43
Tiktok number of followers:
1,325

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Semiu Okanlawon
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
2
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
2
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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