Podcasts by "The Offside Musings Podcast" Okey Ndibe with Emeka Onyeagwa
A podcast with co-hosts Okey Ndibe (acclaimed Nigerian columnist and novelist) and Emeka Onyeagwa.
We offer deep and often entertaining insights into Nigerian current affairs and culture. In a style that is learned, penetrating and engaging, the podcast illuminates the major issues in Nigerian politics, culture, economics and social trends. This podcast offers fresh new ways of looking at Nigeria—and does it with aplomb and more than a sprinkle of lightheartedness, wit and humor.
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#64 - Frontline of Freedom: Clement Nwankwo's Journey in Nigeria's Civil Liberties Movement from 2023-12-03T21:13:15
Clement Nwankwo, the executive director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Center, discusses his involvement in the civil liberties movement in Nigeria. He shares the founding story of the Civil Libe...
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#64 - W/Clement Nwankwo: Frontline of Freedom; Journey in Nigeria's Civil Liberties Movement from 2023-12-03T21:13:15
Clement Nwankwo, the executive director of Policy and Legal Advocacy Center, discusses his involvement in the civil liberties movement in Nigeria. He shares the founding story of the Civil Liber...
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#63 - Nigeria’s Forthcoming Rice Revolution from 2023-11-26T13:42:43
In this episode, Okey Ndibe and Emeka Onyeagwa share their impressions of Nigeria. They discuss the culinary tradition in Nigeria, including their favorite dishes and unique food experiences. Th...
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#62 - Judgment Day: Dissecting Nigeria's 2023 Supreme Court Verdict from 2023-11-13T12:28:23
We delving deep delve into the complexities of the Supreme Court's decision regarding Nigeria's 2023 elections. They analyze the legal and political implications of the verdict, discuss ...
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#61 - Chronicles of a Legal Vanguard: W/Richard Akinnola from 2023-10-25T03:43:09
Delving Deep with Richard Akinnola: Charting 41 Years of Legal Journalism, Activism, and the Pursuit of Truth. From founding the Civil Liberties Organization to battling military rule, and autho...
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#60 - Tinubu’s Tissue of Lies and the Paradox of Nigeria from 2023-10-01T18:57:12
In this gripping episode we dive deep into the enigmatic life and controversies surrounding Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of Nigeria's most debated political figures. Drawing from Okey Ndibe's...
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#59 - Tsammani & Co’s Absurd Olympiad from 2023-09-12T12:41:51
In this gripping episode, your hosts dive deep into the absurdity of Justice Haruna Tsammani and his tribunal's controversial verdict. With an unflinching eye, we dissect the intricate web o...
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#58 - The Puzzled Search for the Real Tinubu (Nigerian Election Tribunal Judgment) from 2023-09-05T23:14:53
In a realm where uncertainties intertwine with the corridors of power, the enigmatic persona of Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges as an enigma within an enigma. For three months, he has assumed the role of...
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#57 - Stay-at-Home Orders: Simon Ekpa and Emerging Issues in the South East from 2023-08-17T04:00
Navigating Stay-at-Home: Exploring Simon Ekpa's Impact and Unfolding Concerns in the South East. ________________________________________________ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: https:/...
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#56 - End SARS and Police Reform in Nigeria: W/Okechukwu Nwanguma from 2023-07-27T13:37:28
Introducing Okechukwu Nwanguma, a respected advocate for law enforcement accountability, transparent policing, and the rule of law in Nigeria. With a philosophy degree from the University of Nigeri...
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#55 - EU Observers, Truth, and Tinubu’s Headache from 2023-07-06T06:39:01
Welcome to today's podcast episode. We dive into the aftermath of Nigeria's 2023 elections, where the European Union's observers issued a scathing report, exposing serious shortcomings in INEC and ...
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#54 - Tinubu, Leader or Impostor? from 2023-06-18T16:47:41
In this podcast, we delve into the paradox surrounding Nigeria's political landscape and the question of whether Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the legitimate president and leader of the country or an impost...
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#53 - Deborah Yakubu Killers: Where is the Justice? from 2023-06-15T15:17:17
In this powerful episode, we delve deep into the shocking story of Deborah Yakubu, a courageous student whose life was tragically taken by religious zealots. Join us as we navigate the aftermath of...
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#52 - Human and Civil Discourse in Nigeria: W/ Wumi Dada-Asubiaro from 2023-05-21T20:07:25
Join us on the podcast as we delve into the world of human and civil discourse with our esteemed guest, Wumi Asubiaro-Dada, an accomplished human rights lawyer and advocate for social equality. Wit...
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#51 - Tinubu and Nigeria's Waiting Game from 2023-05-07T07:10:48
In recent months, there has been a lot of speculation and anticipation surrounding the political future of Bola Tinubu, the announced winner of 2023 Presidential Elections As Nigeria prepares for M...
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#50 ----- Nigeria’s Fiesta of Distraction and Tragedy from 2023-04-11T09:51
We discuss Nigeria's recent political scandal and the distraction caused by Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed's interview. Instead, we argue that the focus should be on the conduct of the 2023 gene...
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#49 ----- Tinubu, The Audacity of A Lie from 2023-03-22T02:22:34
The Nigerian presidential election held on February 25th, 2023 is described as an egregious exhibition of how not to run an election. Despite promises made by officials of the Independent Nation...
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#48 ----- Which Way, Naija from 2023-02-25T08:30:57
Join us on "Which Way, Naija?" as we explore the Nigerian presidential elections in depth. Our expert analysis and discussions cover the candidates, issues, and potential outcomes that will impa...
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#47 ----- Rufai Oseni: The Most Dangerous Man on Nigerian TV from 2023-02-12T18:57:51
Uncover the Fearless Truth with Oseni: A Master Debater and Unrelenting Journalist: If you have ever watched his monologues, then you’re familiar with his slashing, take-no-prisoner’s style. It ...
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#46 ----- Steve Kefas’s Prison Education from 2023-02-05T12:47:27
Welcome to this episode today, we're taking a step away from the field to bring you a special episode on 'Steve Kefas's Prison Education.' Join us as we delve into the life and work of Steve Kef...
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#45 ------ Toyin Falola: Bringing History to Life: Society, Governance and Elections from 2023-01-25T11:34:31
Today, we are honored to have as our guest, Toyin Falola, a renowned historian, and cultural expert. Professor Falola is a leading authority on the history, culture, and politics of Nigeria, and...
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#44 ----- Obasanjo: A Controversial Figure: Visionary or Mischief-Maker?" from 2023-01-10T01:26:30
"As Nigeria prepares for the 2023 presidential elections, former president Olusegun Obasanjo remains a central figure in the political landscape. In this episode, we'll take a closer look at Oba...
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#43 ----- Doyin Okupe and Other Perils of Nigerian Politics from 2022-12-26T06:43:54
“The ANAP poll revealed a tailwind for Obi’s campaign. But that boost was undercut by the conviction of Doyin Okupe, the campaign’s director general, on charges of money laundering. Justice Ijeo...
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#42 ----- Is Tinubu Nigeria’s Bully-in-Chief? from 2022-12-17T11:34:57
“If you asked him, Ahmed Bola Tinubu would declare that he’s running to become Nigeria’s next president. Yet, his campaign’s recent antics suggest that the man has his sights on a different titl...
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#41 ----- A Prudent Proposal to Tinubu: Quit Now from 2022-12-01T12:04:48
“Why does Tinubu’s verbal diarrhea matter? Why should we (and he) be concerned about his undeniable cognitive decline? The short and best answer is that Tinubu is doing himself incalculable harm...
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#40 ----- Is Soludo a Prophet, Sourpuss, or Both? from 2022-11-18T04:48:50
“Last week, Soludo launched two salvoes to earn himself attention and irritation in, it seemed, equal measure. Appearing on Channels TV to discuss his proposed budget, he was asked about the inv...
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#39 ----- Who’s Afraid of Presidential Debates? from 2022-11-10T09:52:03
“How are Nigerians to make an informed choice of president in 2023 if some of the major aspirants won’t show up for debates?”
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#38 ----- Who’s Right About Nigeria – The United States, Or Lai Mohammed? from 2022-11-03T14:00:41
“Citing spiking threats of terrorism, kidnapping and maritime crimes, the United States advised Americans against traveling to Nigeria.”
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#37 ----- A Season of Unforced Political Errors from 2022-10-22T04:14:50
"Nigerians are caught in the vise of cashlessness compounded by festering poverty. It’s no surprise that there’s desperation in the air. This desperation has birthed a fresh, and quite r...
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#36 ----- Nigeria’s Two Political Campaigns from 2022-10-04T19:59:39
“For sure, last week belonged to Obi, politically speaking. His two main opponents seemed flatfooted. The PDP’s flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, spent the week trying to put out fires within his own...
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#35 ----- The 2023 Presidential Olympics Begin from 2022-09-27T14:32:19
“This week, Wednesday September 28, is the official start-off date for Nigeria’s 2023 elections. Finally, the scores of candidates seeking to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari have the opportun...
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#34 ----- Is Peter Obi EndSARS Phase 2? from 2022-09-20T06:16:28
"Their ambition and boldness collided with the ruling elite’s duplicity and desperation. In a sign that Buhari’s reformist rhetoric was hollow, he had hardly finished delivering his sweet pledge...
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#33 ----- Bring Justice to Nigerian Students: Putting an End to Injustice and Crimes" from 2022-09-15T22:51:17
"Nigeria stands accused of committing grave and inexcusable crimes against its university students. It’s part of a broader, fiercer war on the youth, the largest of Nigeria’s demographic...
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#32 ----- I Beg You, Go Watch This BBC Documentary On Nigeria from 2022-09-06T11:14:10
"“The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara” powerfully depicts this morbid symptom of mediocre, if not entirely bankrupt, leadership. It’s an object lesson on the grave fate that’s bound to befall...
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#31 ----- “Beautiful Bride” Wike’s London Junket from 2022-08-28T13:19:50
"In the end, the whole jamboree strikes me as less about Nigeria than about the participants’ personal interests. Obasanjo patented the code that each of his successors has used to under...
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#30 ----- How One Bandit Ronaldo’ed Team Buhari from 2022-08-15T14:19:36
"It took him four months and counting to find an opening in his calendar to see the beset relatives of abductees. In countries that take their citizens seriously, where the meaning of le...
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#29 ----- Excuse Me, How Do We Handle Nigeria’s Mess? from 2022-08-07T16:41:10
"The signs are certainly troubling. Nigeria, I’m afraid, currently exhibits disquieting morbid symptoms."
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#28 ----- Buhari, Insecurity, And 2023 from 2022-07-31T19:04:37
"Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari took off on a visit to Liberia. Of course, presidents make foreign trips all the time. Yet, numerous critics carped about this particular presidential trip...
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#27 ----- Tinubu’s Slow But Steady Collapse from 2022-07-25T23:29:14
"For long, Tinubu appeared to fancy himself some iteration – if not an improved version – of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. For good reason, the Yoruba hold Awo as a peerless icon. If they revere the la...
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#26 ----- The Kuje Prison Break As Metaphor from 2022-07-10T15:59:27
“Of course, like everything Nigeriana, the prison is organized as a hierarchical two-tier structure. If you’re a certified member of the gorging class, then you’re entitled – even in disgrace – ...
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#25 ------ Is Nigeria Fixated With Broken Men? from 2022-07-05T20:22:06
"In the field of politics, Nigeria tends to be dominated—if not monopolized—by men who are utterly broken in physical or psychic terms. In fact, it might appear to an observer of our political l...
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#24 ----- Is It Peter Obi’s Election? from 2022-06-26T19:31:34
Days before the PDP held its primary, the former governor seemed to realize that the contest would be won, not by the soundness of one’s ideas but by primordial considerations and—of course—the ...
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#23 --- A Further Case Against 2023 Elections from 2022-06-21T16:25:31
“In the event that most Nigerians elect to sustain their fraught union, then they must agree on the terms of that coexistence. These terms must define the relationship between the federal and ot...
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#22 ---- Cancel 2023 Elections, Institute Emergency Transitional Government from 2022-06-07T11:32:21
"Nigeria has a macabre way of making one’s case for one. In this instance, the argument is that the Nigerian state, as constituted, is irredeemably failed—indeed too failed to contemplat...
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#21 ---- Why Lynch in God’s Name? from 2022-06-01T21:03:29
"Being almighty, God could mete out instant punishment on any wrongdoer. Why, then, did some humans—puny, fallible and wretched as they are—feel it’s their place to rush in as capital av...
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#20 ----- Nigeria and the Ethic of the Peacock from 2022-04-17T18:05:15
Healthy societies do not disdain wealth. No, they realize that wealth has its place in the scheme of things. However, they recognize that values are not reducible to the value of cash. Kids in s...
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#19 ---- Is Nigeria Faring Just Fine On Ignorance? from 2022-04-12T22:16:41
"The dispute between the government and ASUU is rooted in what and how to pay university teachers. Yet, even if Nigeria were to pour all its cash into education, that won’t revive the comatose s...
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#18 -- Saraki Consigns Nigerian Youth To Minor Leagues from 2022-04-05T12:53:47
“Minister of state is another name for a junior minister. In Nigeria, such ministers have little or no influence. They’re filler positions, far more forgettable and dispensable as most of the co...
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#17 -- Beyond's Saint Bianca’s Dirty Slap from 2022-03-28T21:33:09
Let’s never forget that the Nigerian constitution stipulates no role for the first spouse – first lady or first guy. Unfortunately, this absence of constitutional warrant has not curbed ostentat...
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#16 -- Governor Soludo And The Case Of A Viral Slap from 2022-03-27T08:09:56
Ultimately, the measure of Soludo’s stature as a leader will rest on one question. Does he possess the stamina to stay the course? Is he able to ignore all distractions, focusing on translating ...
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#15 -- Abba Kyari, Fine, Fine Nigerian - A Good Man from 2022-03-15T21:15:16
Wasn’t it just like yesterday that Nigeria’s officialdom, media and others toasted Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, as arguably the country’s finest officer? When the man’s name was ...
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#14 -- It’s Not Just About Mrs. Buhari’s Dubai Birthday from 2022-03-06T19:00
"Those in or near Nigeria’s centers of power often seem bent on provoking hapless Nigerians with acts of mindlessness.
One such outrage came with a recent viral video. In it, members of t...
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S2, E9: It’s Not Just About Mrs. Buhari’s Dubai Birthday from 2022-03-06T19:00
"Those in or near Nigeria’s centers of power often seem bent on provoking hapless Nigerians with acts of mindlessness.
One such outrage came with a recent viral video. In it, members of t...
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#13 -- If Not Tinubu, Who? from 2022-02-20T18:00
In last week's podcast, we discussed why a set of would-be presidential candidates disavow their desire to seek Nigeria’s highest political office in 2023. We mentioned former Vice President Ati...
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S2 E8: If Not Tinubu, Who? from 2022-02-20T18:00
In last week's podcast, we discussed why a set of would-be presidential candidates disavow their desire to seek Nigeria’s highest political office in 2023. We mentioned former Vice President Ati...
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S2, E7 Tinubu Et Al.: Please Don’t Run! from 2022-02-13T11:04:27
A bunch of self-aggrandizing politicians are lining up to jostle for Nigeria’s highest office, the presidency. Among them: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Governor Ahmed...
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#12 -- Tinubu Et Al.: Please Don’t Run! from 2022-02-13T11:04:27
A bunch of self-aggrandizing politicians are lining up to jostle for Nigeria’s highest office, the presidency. Among them: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Governor Ahmed...
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S2, E6 Judges Keep Political Parties Honest from 2022-02-01T11:00
The Nigerian federal Judiciary's expected decisions on recent elections give us food of thought on the future of Nigeria and Nigerians politically.
#11 -- Judges Keep Political Parties Honest from 2022-02-01T11:00
The Nigerian federal Judiciary's expected decisions on recent elections give us food of thought on the future of Nigeria and Nigerians politically.
#10 -- Nigeria's Auditor-General 2021 Report: Almost One Billion Dollars Missing from 2021-12-25T07:04:36
The annual report states that the funds released to the National Assembly were reported as expended within the period under review without evidence.
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S2, E5 Nigeria's Auditor-General 2021 Report: Almost One Billion Dollars Missing from 2021-12-25T07:04:36
The annual report states that the funds released to the National Assembly were reported as expended within the period under review without evidence.
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S2, E4 Anambra’s Parable For Nigeria: Can there be revolutionary leadership in Nigeria? from 2021-12-13T07:12:37
As the 2023 elections in Nigeria approaches, with a lot of the ageing political guard still in the picture, is there any possibility for revolutionary change and leadership? The type which can a...
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S2, E2 Thoughts on the End SARS Movement. How former Nigerian head of State Ibrahim Babangida got the name "Maradona." Update! from 2021-11-20T14:45:14
The END SARS movement thoughts what that might bode for the future of Nigeria.
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S2, E3: The Anambra State Governorship elections. What does this bode for the future of Nigeria? from 2021-11-19T19:30:34
An overview of what happened before, during and after the election results was announced? The outcome and possible takeaways.
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S2, E2: Thoughts on end SARS anniversary . Do you know how former head of state Ibrahim Babangida got the nickname "Maradona?" Who gave it to him? from 2021-11-08T04:02:02
Thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the is a decentralized social movement, and series of mass protests against police brutality in Nigeria called End SARS protests in Nigeria. Where do thin...
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S1 E1: Political violence in Nigeria, Unrest, Insecurity, economic depression, why? from 2021-10-27T13:05:50
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Okey gives an opening - the why and what we aim to contribute to the social and political converse around Nigeria.
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#5 -- The End of Year Update; elections, current happenings in Nigeria, a Wole Soyinka episode and other things from 2019-12-28T19:02:33
We summarize the court decisions on the 2019 Elections in Nigeria. We talk about Okey’s new book on Wole Soyinka, called "The Man Lives: A Conversation with Wole Soyinka on Life, Literatur...
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#4 -- The Overdue Nigerian Election 2019 Update from 2019-08-02T20:16:14
We begin the long awaited post election update. We drive into the election and start a post election analysis. --- Support this podcast: Listen
#3 -- The Nigerian Election Season Has Arrived from 2019-02-06T21:25:55
In this episode, we discuss the up-coming Nigerian elections. We make a case for Nigerians to jettison their two-party mindset and massively support the best candidates—who are outside the APC-PDP ...
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#2 — Looking for directions from 2019-01-31T01:20:49
We take a look at the current political events in Nigeria, especially the up-coming general elections that have generated much tension. Listen to Okey Ndibe’s case for a dramatic shakeup of the pol...
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#1 — Taking the first steps from 2019-01-30T21:21:29
We sit down as we begin an invigorating podcast. We talk about the Nigerian society, culture and politics. We also reference other countries in Africa and the world, as we begin a series aimed to e...
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#1 — Taking the first steps from 2019-01-30T16:21:29
We sit down as we begin an invigorating podcast. We talk about the Nigerian society, culture and politics. We also reference other countries in Africa and the world, as we begin a series aimed to e...
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