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- Political party defections might be good for us (for now)
Everyone wants to win. And when we’re on a losing team, it’s only natural that we would want to change teams. For finite games like soccer, basketball, volleyball, and others, it’s acceptable when players move from one team to another. But what happens when it’s our politicians who are moving so freely and easily from one political party to another? And does it make sense to use laws to try and stop them?
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This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, Anthonieta Kalunta, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.
Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.
Special thanks to Mala Iwa Gbado Ikaleku.
Copyright (c) 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.
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---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support22 min - Do this to your car and save 50% on fuel
Something exciting has been happening in and around Benin City since 2006. Benin City has been the center of a ground-breaking experiment in an alternative energy source - an energy source that is even more valuable than petrol. This energy source can even cut down, by half, how much you spend on petrol.
Alex and Lucky explain.
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This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, Usamah Lucky, Alexandra Gekpe, Uche Mbah, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.
Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.
Special thanks to Mala Iwa Gbado Ikaleku.
Copyright (c) 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.
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If you are interested in sponsoring or licensing this program, reach out to us via WhatsApp at +234 818 230 1234 or send us e-mail at [email protected]
---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support18 min - Minisode: The Abuja Rent Bill, what is it good for?On the 18th of January Senator Smart Adeyemi sponsored a bill titled, “Advance Rent for Residential Apartments, Office Spaces, Etc, Regulation Bill 2022”. The bill seeks to make it illegal for any landlord to ask for advance rent payment of more tha three months. This includes landlords of residential and office buildings.The bill is supposed to make rent, especially in the city center, more affordable but the exact opposite may end up happening.———————————————This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, Anthonieta Kalunta, John Iwodi, Uche Mbah, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.Special thanks to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts with us - your contributions are very much appreciated.Copyright (c) 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.———————————————▶︎Follow us @234.audio on Instagram, @234audio on Facebook, and @234audio on Twitter▶︎Subscribe to our 234Audio YouTube channel———————————————If you are interested in sponsoring or licensing this program, reach out to us via WhatsApp at +234 818 230 1234 or send us e-mail at [email protected]---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support10 min
- From confraternities to cults and now gangs?
In 1950s Nigeria there was so much excitement in the air as the country was getting ready for Independence from British colonial rule. Political participation and activism had been ramping up for some time and even students were getting into the anti-colonial and pro-nationalist spirit.
As part of their civic duty to help forge a better society, one young man, 18-year old Wole Soyinka, and his friends formed a confraternity, the first of its kind in Nigeria. Their creed: to be anti-colonial, anti-convention, anti-socio-economic class, de-tribalized, non-religious, non-political, and non-violent.
By the 1980s, their “noble” idea had devolved into university cults some of whose members were out to rob, rape, and murder.
Fastforward to today and Nigeria is still dealing with cult related violence but the violence has now spread beyond university walls and is terrorizing local communities.
Where are the grownups in all of this?
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This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, Usamah Lucky, Alexandra Gekpe, Uche Mbah, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.
Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.
Special thanks to Mala Iwa Gbado Ikaleku.
Copyright (c) 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.
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We used several sources for this episode including:
▶︎BBC News Africa
https://youtu.be/ViTQ7N7iUQ0
▶︎YouTube @Tay
https://youtu.be/kU69Fh-B1SA
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---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support19 min - Minisode: We have rice pyramids! So why are we still paying so much for rice?
Last month, on the 17th of January, President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled over 10 pyramids of rice at the Abuja International Trade Fair Complex. One million rice paddies were used to construct the pyramids as part of a media parade to showcase the results from the Anchor Borrower’s Programme (ABP). According to the President, with the ABP, Nigeria’s rice production has increased to over 7.5 million metric tons annually. With so much rice production, why is the average price of a 50kg bag of rice N20,000?
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A few corrections:
1. We said oil prices went down to $29 dollars In 1983, it was actually in 1985
2. In 1975, 1 Naira was actually equivalent to $1.66 USD so 5.5 billion Naira In 1975 would have been equal to over $9.1 billion USDs
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This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, John Iwodi, Anthonieta Kalunta, Uche Mbah, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.
Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.
Copyright © 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.
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---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support12 min - Deal or no deal? 5,000 Naira in exchange for your fuel subsidy.
In November 2021, Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance announced the government plans to finally and completely remove fuel subsidy and implement a 5,000 Naira cash transfer to Nigeria’s vulnerable population in order to offset the impact. The argument is that the money saved from fuel subsidy would then go toward other development and infrastructural projects that the country badly needs. It’s a very logical argument in theory. But does it make practical sense?
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This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, Anthonieta Kalunta, Lucky Usamah, Uche Mbah, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.
Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.
Special thanks to Mala Iwa Gbado Ikaleku.
Copyright © 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.
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If you are interested in sponsoring or licensing this program, reach out to us via WhatsApp at +234 818 230 1234 or send us e-mail at [email protected]
---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support21 min - Minisode: BDCs, inflation, and the dollarization of Nigeria’s economy
Bureau de change operators or BDCs have now been in the doghouse for over 6 months. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has accused them of excessive dealings that are contributing to the Naira’s free fall in value against the dollar as well as adding to the dollarization of the economy. Why is dollarization bad for our economy and what do we need to do to de-dollarize?
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This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, Anthonieta Kalunta, Uche Mbah, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.
Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.
Special thanks to Mala Iwa Gbado Ikaleku.
Copyright (c) 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.
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---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support12 min - Abracadabra! Make section 52 (subsection 2) disappear.
On October 12th, the National Assembly approved amendments to section 52 of the Electoral Act that would empower the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement electronic transmission of election results. But for some reason, that same day, they decided to propose a critical amendment to section 87 of the Electoral Act. The amendment would require political parties to hold direct parties instead of having the option for indirect primaries.
Then they sent all the amendments off to the President for his assent. He returned the bill back to them, unsigned. His reasons for not signing came down to section 87.
What does this mean for section 52?
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This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, Anthonieta Kalunta, John Iwodi, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.
Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.
Special thanks to Mala Iwa Gbado Ikaleku.
Copyright (c) 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.
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---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support18 min - A look back at our top 10 episodes of 2021The year is over but before we wrap it up and start again, here's a look back at the top 10 Nigerian headlines that we covered in 2021 from Covid-19 to e-Naira and everything in between. Thank you to everyone who has been listening, sharing, commenting on and liking our content. We appreciate the support and we're looking forward to bringing you more analysis in 2022.From the entire team at Triple-E - Happy New Year!———————————————This episode was produced by Anthonieta Kalunta, John Iwodi, Rahmat Muhammad, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji.Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.Special thanks to Biyama Joseph and Mala Iwa Gbado Ikaleku.Copyright (c) 2021 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.———————————————▶︎Follow us @234.audio on Instagram, @234audio on Facebook, and @234audio on Twitter▶︎Subscribe to our 234Audio YouTube channel———————————————If you are interested in sponsoring or licensing this program, reach out to us via WhatsApp at +234 818 230 1234 or send us e-mail at [email protected]---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support1 hr 7 min
- Minisode: Propaganda in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2023 elections
Propaganda. It’s an essential tool in any democracy and it is very much alive and well in Nigeria. As we look forward to the 2023 general elections, the propaganda around insecurity is gaining ground. Why?
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This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad and Dominic Tabakaji.
Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad.
Copyright (c) 2021 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.
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About The Backstory
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The Backstory is Nigeria’s news in context. We examine Nigeria’s headlines and connect the dots to help you see the bigger picture.
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