The Octopus News

The Octopus News is a Nigeria-based digital news and commentary outlet published by February 13 Media. It presents itself as an online community of reporters and social advocates, producing features and news by Africans with a global perspective. Its coverage spans national politics, business and markets, society, entertainment and culture, technology, tourism and food, alongside opinion columns and occasional live reporting. The newsroom states an explicit commitment to freedom of opinion and expression rooted in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and describes its core members as practitioners of advocacy journalism who also pursue objective, verifiable reporting. Beyond day‑to‑day updates, The Octopus News maintains a permanent public archive and adds corrections when needed rather than removing published material. It also declares a clear separation between advertising and editorial, noting that placements do not influence coverage and that advertisers should expect no editorial compromises. The outlet speaks to a broad audience across Nigeria and beyond—professionals, entrepreneurs, students and culturally engaged readers—drawn to stories that mix public‑interest reporting with pop culture and lifestyle. Recent headlines range from regulatory actions and banking sector updates to Nollywood and Afrobeats coverage. Operating in English and headquartered in Nigeria, The Octopus News seeks to amplify African perspectives while engaging global issues, offering readers watchdog reporting, business and culture updates, and social commentary in a single, fast‑moving stream.