AAP#3: Nigeria and the Buhari Administration with James Schneider and Lagun Akinloye

Five months after taking office, President Buhari has finally named his cabinet. Journalist James Schneider and analyst Lagun Akinloye join us to discuss why it took so long, explain the ramifications and debate if Buhari's anti-corruption drive means anything in the long term.

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