TrackNews is a Nigerian digital news organisation published by Track News Media Limited. It covers national politics, public policy, business, crime, sports and culture, with a distinctive emphasis on the Niger Delta. The newsroom combines breaking updates with original reporting, editorials and analysis. Its investigations and exclusives often probe the oil and gas sector and public procurement, reflecting the region’s central role in Nigeria’s economy. Past reporting has examined alleged irregular payments linked to the Niger Delta Development Commission, tracked developments around the Malabu OPL 245 case, and followed regulatory moves by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Daily coverage also spans courts, security and community affairs across the South-South and the wider country. TrackNews is led by publisher and CEO Ogidi Ben Bara, a Bayelsa‑based media practitioner, and works with contributors across Nigeria. Its primary readership includes audiences in Bayelsa, Rivers and neighbouring states, as well as Nigerians nationwide who follow governance and development in the Delta. Beyond the daily news file, the organisation develops special projects, such as its 2022 Best Performing Governor award and a companion documentary highlighting infrastructure in Rivers State. Through consistent attention to accountability, politics and regional development, TrackNews positions itself as both a watchdog on resource governance and a steady source of national headlines.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Bayelsa and Abuja, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2015
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Economy and business
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
78,000
Twitter number of followers:
1,198
Instagram number of followers:
3,963

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Ogidi Ben Bara, Stella Ozegbe
Directors:
Ogidi Ben Bara, Stella Ozegbe

Team

Full-time employees:
19
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
4
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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