The Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) remains one of Africa’s bloodiest and most controversial conflicts. In this debut episode of Africa’s Most Unsolved Cases, we uncover the roots of the crisis: political tensions, broken promises, and the collapse of the Aburi Accord. How did Nigeria — a young nation barely seven years after independence — spiral into a devastating war that claimed over a million lives?
Join us as we explore the untold stories, the power struggles, and the critical moments that set the stage for one of Africa’s darkest chapters.
🎧 This is Episode 1: The Descent into War.

On October 19, 1986, Nigerian journalist Dele Giwa, the fearless editor-in-chief of Newswatch Magazine, was killed by a parcel bomb at his Lagos home—the first of its kind in Nigeria. His death shocked the nation, raised urgent questions about press freedom, and left behind a mystery that has never been solved.
In this gripping episode, we trace Giwa’s rise as a fearless voice against military rule, the powerful enemies he made, the chilling details of the bomb delivery, and the decades-long hunt for answers. Was it the Nigerian government? Foreign intelligence agencies? Or a deeper conspiracy buried in Nigeria’s corridors of power?
👉 Join us as we explore the facts, theories, and legacy of one of Nigeria’s most haunting unsolved political assassinations.
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Ken Saro-Wiwa stood against Shell, against pollution, and against oppression. For that, he paid with his life. Join us as we revisit the trial that shook the world and uncover why his story still matters today.