The Facts

By The News Digest

This is a podcast about things you likely missed in history class. Every month we will choose a theme and run through history on things that have happened in accordance to the theme.... more

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How many episodes does The Facts have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

The Facts episodes:

October 26, 2024 Herbert Macaulay
On the last episode of the nationalists month, we spoke about the father of Nigerian nationalism, also known as Herbert Macualay.

We dissected his life as a journalist, an activist and a nationalist.

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15min
October 18, 2024 Chief Anthony Enahoro
On this episode, the facts podcast dissected the life of the father of Nigeria, Chief Anthony Enahoro.

His time as a young editor, and his experience as a pro-democracy champion are some things discusssed in this episode.

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15min
October 11, 2024 Mallam Aminu Kano
On this Episode, I delved into the life of Mallam Aminu Kano.
Mall Aminu Kano was a Nationalist in Nigeria. I dissected his life as a teacher, an opposition political leader and a champion of women's empowerment.
I uncovered a lot. Enjoy the episode.

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23min
October 04, 2024 Campus Journalism Award
On this special episode, we interviewed the convener of the Youth Digest, Campus Journalism Award.
He spoke about everything CJA, why he started the award show, the journey so far and what we should be expecting from this year's edition.

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29min
July 26, 2024 New Yam Festival
On the final episode of dissecting the festivals in Nigeria, the facts ighlighted the New Yam Festival.
Do you know that the festival is not restricted to just the Igbos?

Listen to the episode to find out more.

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13min
July 19, 2024 Argungu Festival
Things you know and things you do not know about Argungu festival are some of the things dissected on this episode. Enjoy!!
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14min
July 12, 2024 Ojude Oba
On this episode of the facts, Ojude Oba, the festival that went viral last month was dissected. I spoke about the history of the festival. Highlights of the discussion includes the history, the culture and the process of the festival.

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16min
May 24, 2024 The Democratic Government
On the final episode of the different systems of government practiced in Nigeria, we spoke about democracy. The beginning of it in Nigeria and the journey so far.

We dissected the role of INEC in elections and the importance of knowing your reps in the government.

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22min
May 17, 2024 The Military Government
The three decades of the military rule and others things are what we discussed in the episode. We dissected the different military leaders that ruled Nigeria, and highlighted the failed and successful coups.
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1h 35min
May 10, 2024 Amalgamation and the parliamentary system
The 1914 amalgamation that brought the protectorates together to what is currently Nigeria was a major highlight on this episode.

We also spoke about the parliamentary system of government, how it shaped the current Nigeria and its effect.

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23min

FAQs about The Facts:

How many episodes does The Facts have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.