Stephen Chimezie Nnweremizu is a political scientist and socio-political analyst with a Master’s degree in Public Affairs and Political Communication. He has been involved in various research projects, including examining the prospects of restructuring Nigeria’s political system, both horizontally and vertically.

In this episode, we explore Nigeria’s political and socio-economic future, including the persistent underdevelopment of Northern Nigeria, the challenges to economic growth in the South East, the lessons from the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, and possible approaches to addressing insecurity in the North. We also discuss Peter Obi’s possible next move if the 2027 elections are perceived to have been rigged, and what this could mean for Nigeria’s political landscape.

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X: @Stevedede12

IG: @Onono931

Facebook: Steve Dede Chimezie 

OUTLINE:

0:00 Introduction

1:32 Learning about Nigeria from afar 

06:07 The chaotic nature of Nigeria and comparing governance in Ireland and Nigeria

13:21 Proposing a system that will work in Nigeria

23:07 The importance of legitimacy and communication 

28:39 Steve’s broad view of Nigeria politically 

35:40 Chinese development & what we can learn as Nigerians 

39:05 The paradox of the North

46:43 The paradox of the South East 

59:58 Evaluating the 2023 Presidential election

1:07:56 Tinubu’s performance as President 

1:17:14 Insecurity in Nigeria 

1:29:55 Will Peter Obi lead the ‘20 million march’?

1:42:02 Does Obi stand a chance next year? 

1:54:04 Education in Nigeria 

2:02:08 ‘The Shock Doctrine’ and book recommendations 

2:04:13 Guest recommendations 

2:05:50 Conclusion 

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Donu Kogbara is a veteran Nigerian journalist, columnist and broadcaster known for her sharp analysis and fearless commentary on Nigerian politics, society and public affairs. In this conversation, she shares her perspectives on Tinubu, Peter Obi, the Civil War, Ken Saro-Wiwa and other myriad issues.

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X: @donukogbara 

YouTube: @donukogbara 

OUTLINE:

0:00 Introduction

0:31 Mrs. Donu Kogbara’s profile  

18:45 Why Obasanjo was the best President so far

23:13 The structural issues facing Nigeria 

25:41 The Muslim-Muslim ticket 

29:23 Tinubu’s performance so far. 

35:03 Looking ahead to next year’s election 

41:55 Peter Obi’s candidacy and electoral chances 

1:16:02 Fubara v. Wike 

1:24:45 The Civil War

1:29:11 Nnamdi Kanu

1:30:52 Ken Saro-Wiwa and Ogoniland 

1:36:12 Rise in insecurity under Tinubu

1:39:37 Mediocrity in our leadership class 

1:42:44 State Police

1:45:22 Personal agency v. External influence 

1:50:10 Concluding Remarks 

1:58:45 Book recommendations 

2:07:40 Guest recommendations 

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Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu is a Nigerian human rights lawyer, scholar, and public policy expert. A former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), he is widely recognised for his contributions to governance, the rule of law, accountability, and human rights across Africa. He currently serves as Professor of the Practice of International Human Rights Law at Tufts University, Massachusetts.

In this episode, we discuss his new book, the case for state police in Nigeria, the enduring legacy of the Nigerian Civil War, the challenges facing judicial independence, and a wide range of issues shaping Nigeria’s political, constitutional, and democratic future.

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Thank you for watching.

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X: @ChidiOdinkalu

The Selectorate: When Judges Topple the People: https://amzn.eu/d/064huvOO 

OUTLINE:

00:00 Introduction 

0:21 The current state of political affairs in Nigeria

4:11 How do we regain legitimacy? 

10:12 State Police

26:55 Why the Nigerian State struggles with insecurity?

45:04 Extra-judicial executions by the State  

50:52 The Civil War/Pogroms/Atrocities/Massacres 

1:07:59 The inspiration behind ‘The Selectorate: When Judges Topple the People’

1:11:27 Why the idea of judicial independence is a myth 

1:14:41 The judiciary operating in a political context 

1:18:48 The Uba Brothers 

1:23:20 The ‘Ubanese’ story

1:24:54 Ihedioha v. Uzodinma 

1:32:54 El-Rufai/Holding public officials accountable 

1:39:44 Barr. Barnabas and Abigail Igwe

1:45:57 Book recommendations 

1:52:01 Guest recommendations 

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Dr. Joe Abah, OON is a Nigerian public policy expert, governance reform specialist, and author. He served as Director-General of Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Service Reforms from 2013 to 2017, where he led initiatives to improve public sector efficiency, transparency, and accountability. A lawyer by training, he has also worked with international development organisations and is a respected commentator on governance, public administration, and institutional reform in Nigeria. 

Nigeria continues to grapple with rising insecurity, deep political divisions, and persistent questions about governance and national development. In this episode, we explore these critical issues, including the case for state police, the legacy of the Nigerian Civil War, the challenges facing the South East, and a broad range of other political, historical, and social topics shaping the country’s future.

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X: @DrJoeAbah

Dr. Joe Abah’s PhD Thesis: https://cris.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ws/files/1201079/guid-a6ad9c29-74a5-4f4a-b83d-2796e2b866b3-ASSET1.0.pdf

His book: ‘Nigerians in Theory’.

Website: joeabah.com 

OUTLINE:

0:00 Introduction

2.44 Comparing Public Service in the UK and Nigeria

5:57 Similarities between the British and Nigerian Bureaucracies 

9:09 Public Service Reforms during his tenure

21:46 Why is the Nigerian State struggling with insecurity?

40:21 The Debate on State Police 

50:46 The fictitious creation of federal agencies

1:04:34 Reforming the NYSC 

1:15:42 The Nigerian Civil War 

1:25:32 Was Ojukwu right to go to war? 

1:30:49 Thoughts on Nnamdi Kanu? 

1:32:15 Assessing the South East Governors

1:47:10 The paradox of the South East 

1:55:04 Why do Igbo businesses lack a national or international profile 

2:07:22 Recommended books 

2:10:22 Guest’s recommendations 

2:12:48 Conclusion

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Duru Bond is a Nigerian real estate entrepreneur and political commentator. He uses social media to break down complex real estate, economic, and governance issues into language and formats young Nigerians can understand.

His content bridges the gap between everyday Nigerians and the often confusing worlds of land ownership, property development, inflation, currency instability, and government decisions that impact their daily lives. He has emerged not just as a real estate professional but also as a civic educator and social critic.

He explains these issues with clear logic, numbers, and street-smart insights. His videos often go viral for saying what many Nigerians are thinking but few can articulate.

In this episode, we discuss the current political state of our country, Nigeria; the City Boy Movement, investing in real estate in Lagos and other topics.

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EPISODE LINKS:

Instagram: @bond_not_james

YouTube: @DURUBOND

X: @Bond_not_james

Email: [email protected]

OUTLINE:

00:00 Introduction

0:09 Nigeria’s current political outlook

1:58 Why is Nigeria where it is today?

9:04 How do young people make a difference?

14:24 Adapt or Japa

18:54 Why is the South East behind?

22:48 The paradox in the South East

29:10 The City Boy Movement

40:33 Thoughts on Obi Cubana

44:03 Thoughts on Peter Obi

47:09 Thoughts on the Middle East

51:25 Israel’s actions in Gaza

54:46 Why real estate?

58:40 Common misconceptions about real estate in Lagos

1:01:09 Any tribal connotations to the demolitions in Lagos?

1:04:54 Step-by-step process of buying land in Lagos

1:12:21 Differences between residential and commercial real estate

1:17:33 Is Bond big on real estate in Nigeria?

1:22:55 Conclusion

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Vivian Nwogu holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and is licensed to practice in Nigeria and the UK. One of her life goals is to inspire women to be in control of their lives, spirituality and health. Aside from her day job as a nurse, Vivian is also a philanthropist and a content creator.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer a year and few months after she moved to the UK in 2023 and she has found a way to turn her lemons into lemonade by connecting and sharing her stories with others.

In this episode, we discuss her cancer journey: from learning of the diagnosis to treatment, living with cancer and finally being declared cancer free.

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EPISODE LINKS:

Instagram: @vee_manifest

YouTube: @vee.manifest

TitTok: @vee_manifesta

OUTLINE:

00:00 Introduction

1:22 Growing up in Nigeria

2:52 Moving to the UK

03:25 Realising she had cancer

11:26 Why she wasn’t afraid of death

14:10 Thoughts on learning of the diagnosis

16:02 Coping emotionally

18:50 Salary challenges

21:37 Sharing her story on social media.

25:55 The difficulties of pregnancy with breast cancer.

35:18 Feeling sucidial?

39:55 The importance of social media in filling the loneliness void.

43:21 How difficult her cancer journey has been?

45:29 The importance of faith in her journey.

49:36 Discussing the side effects of chemotherapy.

55:56 Being cancer free and the affordability of cancer treatments.

1:10:49 Why is there an increase in cancer rates?

1:14:00 How supportive was her employer?

1:15:38 The miracle of surviving cancer.

SOCIAL:

X: @NobleEyisi

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Facebook: Noble Eyisi

TitTok: @eyisinoble

LinkedIn: Noble Eyisi

Omoyele Sowore is a Nigerian human rights activist and the founder of SaharaReporters, one of the first and most esteemed online news platform in Nigeria. Sowore is widely known for his constant constructive criticisms of Nigerian governments from the military era till date. He has also been arrested numerous times by the Nigerian government on trumped up charges with his international passport unjustly seized. A pan-African, Sowore previously ran for the Nigerian Presidency under the African Action Congress (AAC), the political party which he founded and leads.

In this episode, we discuss his family, Trump, the effects of a multipolar world, USAID, Peter Obi and other myriad topics. 

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Sowore’s X: @YeleSowore 

Instagram: @yelesho

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

0:24 Sowore’s international passport struggles with the federal government.

2:34 Reconnecting with his family.

20:01 Discovering his path/calling in life.

26:03 Why the Nigerian youth has not ‘accepted’ Sowore. 

31:51 Is there anything Sowore is doing wrong? 

37:18 A philosophical discussion on getting power? 

45:52 Peter Obi 

1:09:32 Discussing Trump

1:14:31 A unipolar vs a multipolar world.

1:26:53 Discussing USAID

1:33:29 Did SaharaReporters receive USAID funding?

1:35:24 Sowore’s thoughts on David Hundeyin

1:43:42 Why are Nigerians whitewashing Jonathan? 

1:45:01 Did Obasanjo support Peter Obi to stop Atiku winning? 

1:55:55 Sowore’s thoughts on El-Rufai joining SDP?

1:58:21 What explains the lack of a credible opposition in Nigeria? 

2:00:10 Thoughts on the Civil War 

2:01:56 The Wike and Fubara tussle 

2:02:39 On Natasha’s sexual allegations against Akpabio.

2:04:00 Sowore’s thoughts on VDM 

2:08:02 Gaza and Ukraine

2:10:30 Conclusion 

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Mr. Dele Farotimi is a Nigerian lawyer, an acclaimed author and political activist. He is outspoken on the ills and evils that bedevil Nigeria; advocating for the rule of law, good governance and systemic reforms in the Nigerian state and its electoral system.

In this episode, we discuss the state of emergency in Rivers state, British colonialism of Nigeria, Tinubu’s ‘rulership’, Goodluck Jonathan, Peter Obi and a whole host of other issues. 

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EPISODE LINKS:

Dele’s X: @DeleFarotimi 

Instagram: @delefarotimi

YouTube: @delefarotimi2813

Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System: https://amzn.eu/d/bz1Jy7Q

Do Not Die in Their War: https://amzn.eu/d/ajNUyNd

Imperatives of the Nigerian Revolution: https://amzn.eu/d/2xnfob0

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

0:00:12 Discussing the crisis in Rivers state. 

0:08:56 Natasha’s sexual allegations against Akpabio. 

0:10:54 Dele’s thoughts on Tinubu. 

0:13:36 Discussing the idea of Nigeria as a feudal state.

0:18:22 The veto given to the North by the British. 

0:24:32 Indirect British Rule in Nigeria vs Direct Rule in India. 

0:29:28 The role of agency/individual responsibility. 

0:32:17 Why is the African leader corrupt? 

0:36:41 Dele’s assessment of the last Presidential election.

0:45:40 Strategies to win.

0:53:32 The ‘weakness’ of Goodluck Jonathan vs strong institutions. 

1:02:29 MKO Abiola and whether there are any similarities with Tinubu.

1:05:58 Why Yorubas do not ‘accept’ Obasanjo. 

1:12:22 Dele’s thoughts on the Civil War.

1:14:37 Two kinds of warriors. 

1:18:40 What gives Dele hope about Nigeria.

1:21:04 Where his passion comes from? 

1:22:31 What books should the Nigerian youth be reading? 

1:25:22 His Pinned tweet  

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