Politics Nigeria

https://politicsnigeria.com
Politics Nigeria is an independent digital newspaper focused on Nigerian politics and public affairs. The newsroom reports daily on federal and state government, parties, elections, legislation and policy, and publishes editorials and explainers that frame major debates. Its coverage spans governance, economy and business, security, and civic life, supported by specialist strands such as Corruption Radar, which spotlights allegations of graft and accountability gaps, and a FactChecks desk that tests claims in circulation. The outlet also carries company reports and policy coverage for readers tracking the intersection of business and government. Politics Nigeria states three core editorial values—impartiality, independence and integrity—and codifies detailed ethics, verification and unnamed‑sources rules. A published corrections policy outlines how errors are acknowledged and fixed, and content guidelines bar hate speech and incitement. The operation is incorporated in Nigeria (RC 1700684), identifies as nonpartisan, and says its revenue comes from advertising rather than political patrons or interest groups. Editorial leadership is headed by Executive Editor Dumebi Emmanuel, with reporters and contributors across the country. Based in Lagos, Politics Nigeria serves a primarily Nigerian audience at home and abroad and positions itself as a daily record of political developments with an emphasis on verification and accountability.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Journalism genres:
Essays
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Solutions or constructive journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
331,000
Twitter number of followers:
42,700
Instagram number of followers:
163,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Dumebi Emmanuel Ifeanyichukwu
Directors:

Team

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

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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