A minister, fake names and a nine billion barrel oil block. A recipe for one of the largest corruption cases Nigeria has seen. In this episode of History Corner, We tell the story of OPL 245. From discretionary awards handed out in Nigeria, to a courtroom in Milan to a 2026 deal that offers hope.

A minister, fake names and a nine billion barrel oil block. A recipe for one of the largest corruption cases Nigeria has seen. In this episode of History Corner, We tell the story of OPL 245. From discretionary awards handed out in Nigeria, to a courtroom in Milan to a 2026 deal that offers hope.

What do you know about OPL 245?

Nigeria’s story is complex, but it shouldn't be opaque. The Native Land Podcast is a grounded, audio-visual platform designed to explore the policies, history, and culture shaping our nation.

Through foundational context and candid dialogue, we humanise public figures and platform the patriotic moments that define our national identity. Whether we are unpacking the personalities behind the headlines in Inside Stories or tracing historical power structures in our Deep Dives, we provide the full picture that mainstream media often misses.

Every citizen has a place in this story.

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Nigeria’s story is complex, but it shouldn't be opaque. The Native Land Podcast is a grounded, audio-visual platform designed to explore the policies, history, and culture shaping our nation. Through foundational context and candid dialogue, we humanise public figures and platform the patriotic moments that define our national identity. Whether we are unpacking the personalities behind the headlines in Inside Stories or tracing historical power structures in our Deep Dives, we provide the full picture that mainstream media often misses. Every citizen has a place in this story.

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