All About Nigeria

By All About Nigeria

This podcast aims to help listeners gain a better understanding of Nigeria’s history, politics, its infrastructure as well as the issues in the country. We want to stir up a fire within the hearts of our listeners to propel them to take action whether it includes speaking up for what is right in their immediate communities or taking large scale action. We believe that through open discussion and collaboration, change can truly begin to happen.

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14. Sir Ahmadu Bello

All About NigeriaJan 11, 2020

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Fundamental Human Rights - Do you know your rights?

Do you know what your fundamental human rights are? What do you have the right to? This is the first episode of our series about human rights.

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Dec 18, 202117:38

President Muhammadu Buhari Part 2

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Dec 11, 202121:35

President Muhammadu Buhari Part 1

We’ve covered President Muhammadu Buhari’s previous tenure as Nigeria’s military head of state. Now, we shall focus on his role as President of Nigeria in this two-part series. How did he become President? What has his tenure been like?

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Dec 04, 202124:25

Goodluck Jonathan

Goodluck Jonathan served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He rose through the ranks from Deputy Governor of Bayelsa to Vice-President before becoming President of Nigeria. Who was he and what was his journey like?

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Nov 27, 202127:59

Umaru Musa Yar'Adua

Umaru Musa Yar'Adua served as the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 until his death on the 5th of May, 2010. Who was he and how did her rise to this position?

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Nov 22, 202113:19

6. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo served during the military rule in Nigeria. We explored this in Season 2 Episode 13. In this episode, we focus on his position as Civilian President of Nigeria. What role did he play? What did he accomplish?

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Mar 13, 202114:20

5. Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar

Major General Abdusalami Abubakar was military President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. He succeeded Sani Abacha following his passing. Listen to learn about his life and the roles he played in Nigeria’s politics.

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Mar 06, 202112:48

4. Chief Ernest Shonekan

In this episode, we learn some more about Chief Ernest Shonekan and his role as head of the transitional council and government under Babaginda. What did he do in this role and who was he before?

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Feb 20, 202119:20

3. Major General Muhammadu Buhari Part 2

This is the second of our two-part series about our current President's previous role as Major Major General of the Nigerian Army where he served as a military head of state. Muhammadu Buhari. We continue to delve into his tenure as Major General.
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Feb 13, 202107:19

2. Major General Muhammadu Buhari Part 1

This is the first of our two-part series about our current President's previous role as Major Major General of the Nigerian Army where he served as a military head of state. Muhammadu Buhari. We delve into his early life and tenure as Major General.
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Feb 06, 202115:24

1. Alhaji Shehu Shagari

Our first podcast of Season 3 is about Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s first democratically elected President of Nigeria. Have a listen to hear more about his early years and his political journey to being Nigeria’s president.

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Jan 30, 202114:11

14. Major General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua

In this episode, we delve into the life of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, who served as the de facto second-in-command as Chief of Staff during General Olusegun Obasanjo’s military regime.

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Aug 22, 202012:02

13. Lieutenant General Olusegun Obasanjo

In this episode, we delve into the life of Olusegun Obasanjo from his beginnings to his part in the military regime.

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Aug 15, 202015:15

12. General Murtala Mohammed

In this episode, we delve into the life of General Murtala Mohammed, from his beginnings to his life in the military regime.

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Aug 09, 202024:46

11. Orasanye Report - Part 5

In the final part of the Orasanye Report series, Mrs Awokoya rounds up the discussion with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and renewable Energy enthusiast.
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Jul 18, 202011:50

10. Orasanye Report - Part 4

In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya continues the discussion about the Orasanye Report with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and renewable Energy enthusiast. He gives us insight into what the report entails from his wealth of knowledge.
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Jul 11, 202013:27

9. Orasanye Report - Part 3

In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya continues the discussion about the Orasanye Report with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and renewable Energy enthusiast. He gives us insight into what the report entails from his wealth of knowledge.
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Jul 04, 202024:26

8. Orasanye Report - Part 2

Jun 27, 202017:58

7. Orasanye Report - Part 1

In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya discusses the Orasanye Report with Mr Olusoga Owoeye, a social democrat and a political and renewable Energy enthusiast. He gives us insight into what the report entails from his wealth of knowledge.

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Jun 20, 202017:55

6. A word of Encouragement

A lot of people are finding this period of the COVID-19 pandemic extremely hard for various reasons. We wanted to record a few words of encouragement for anyone who feels like they need it.

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May 23, 202014:45

5. Chief Ladoke Akintola

This episode is about Chief Ladoke Akintola, Premier of the Western region of Nigeria who was given the position of Oloye Aare Ona Kakanfo XIII of the Yoruba people. We chart his beginnings from his birth to his position as Minister for Health and later Minister for Communications and Aviation to his role as Premier.

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May 16, 202016:31

4. General Yakubu Gowon

As we continue to discuss the military rule in Nigeria, this episode focuses on one of Nigeria’s prominent military leaders, Chief Yakubu Gowon. We talk about his beginnings and the events that led him to where he is today.

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May 09, 202015:55

3. The first military coup - Part 3

Part 3 of our mini-series covers the first few new military leaders after Nigeria’s first coup and what their rule entailed. Mrs Awokoya gives a brief description of General Johnson Aguiyi-Irons.

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Apr 11, 202012:20

2. The first military Coup - Part 2

In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya breaks down the speech given directly after Nigeria’s coup d’etat announcing that the coup had taken place. It gives us insight into the what those who carried out the coup hoped to achieve. It also gives us a brief insight into how life would change for the citizens of Nigeria.

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Apr 05, 202013:57

1. The first Military Coup - Part 1

Our first podcast in Season 2 of All About Nigeria is about Nigeria’s first military coup. Mrs Awokoya talks about what caused this coup and explains the events that followed.

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Mar 31, 202015:05

19. Dr Michael Okpara

Mrs Awokoya talks about Dr Michael Okpara who served as Premier of the Eastern region of Nigeria from 1960 till 1966. She takes us through his life and the characteristics that made him the man he was.

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Feb 15, 202014:35

18. Healthcare Sector Part 3

Mrs Awokoya and Dr Tokunbo Otitoju continue their discussion about the healthcare sector in Nigeria. In this podcast, they discuss more solutions to the healthcare system including possible ways to better fund it.

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Feb 08, 202029:03

17. Healthcare Sector Part 2

Mrs Awokoya is joined again by Dr Tokunbo Otitoju in this part two of our series about the healthcare sector in Nigeria. In this podcast, they discuss the problems of the healthcare system and what possible solutions exist.

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Feb 01, 202025:25

16. Healthcare Sector Part 1

Mrs Awokoya is joined by Dr Tokunbo Otitoju in this series about the healthcare sector in Nigeria. In this podcast, they discuss the issues that currently exist and they delve into the reasons why they do.

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Jan 25, 202025:32

15. Chief Dennis Chukwudebe Osadebay

Mrs Awokoya talks about the life of Asaba born, Chief Dennis Chukwudebe Osadebay, Premier of the defunct Mid-West Region and second President of the Nigerian Senate.

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Jan 18, 202012:31

14. Sir Ahmadu Bello

This podcast is about the political life of Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of the Northern Region.

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Jan 11, 202015:29

13. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Mrs Awokoya talks about the political life of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first Prime Minister of Independent Nigeria, what drove him and where he drew inspiration from.

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Dec 21, 201914:40

12. The Constitution of Nigeria Part 4

This is the fourth podcast of our series on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs Awokoya speaks about the judiciary, explaining how it is structured and what purpose it serves. She continues to discuss the doctrine of separation of powers and checks and balances.

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Dec 14, 201917:11

11. The Constitution of Nigeria Part 3

This is the third podcast of our series on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs Awokoya explains the principle of checks and balances and the purpose it serves.

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Dec 07, 201919:20

10. The Constitution of Nigeria Part 2

This is the second podcast of our series on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs Awokoya talks about the characteristics of a federation.

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Nov 30, 201917:50

9. The Constitution of Nigeria Part 1

This is the first podcast of our series on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mrs Awokoya introduces us to what the Constitution means in simple terms and the difference between a confederation and a federation.

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Nov 16, 201917:17

8. Dr Nnamdi Azikwe

Mrs Awokoya delves into the life of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe and how he contributed to the Independence of Nigeria. She talks about the things the youth can learn from the leaders in the past. This is all amidst words of wisdom in her uplifting, optimistic manner.

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Nov 09, 201914:35

7. Increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) with Mr Yinka Ogunnubi - Launch Party

In the final part of our recordings from the launch of the All About Nigeria Podcast, Mr Yinka Ogunnubi discusses the Federal Government of Nigeria’s proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5 to 7.5%. He explains VAT in simple terms, the rationale for the increment, and how the increase will impact Nigerians of different cadres.

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Nov 02, 201933:26

6. Cashless Policy Part 2 Q&A with Mr. Yinka Ogunnubi - Launch Party

Part 2 of the All About Nigeria Podcast Launch Party continues with a more interactive session with Mr. Yinka Ogunnubi, a financial analyst. He opens up the floor to questions from the audience and he gives insight into the queries and concerns from the audience about the impact the cashless policy will have on people.

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Oct 26, 201926:12

5. Cashless Policy with Mr Yinka Ogunnubi - Launch Party

In Part 1 of the All About Nigeria Podcast launch, Mr Yinka Ogunnubi, a finance professional with extensive experience in corporate treasury and finance brings his wealth of knowledge to bear on the cashless policy implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria. He explains the pros and cons of this policy and captures the audience’s attention with his depth of knowledge, simplicity of presentation and wit.

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Oct 26, 201918:08

4. A brief history of electricity generation

Mrs Awokoya takes us through the history of electricity generation from colonial times through to the present day accompanied with anecdotes. She gives us a narrative peppered with various angles to give us a wider understanding of electricity generation throughout the years and why we are where we are today.

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Oct 19, 201914:52

3. Chief Obafemi Awolowo

In this podcast, Mrs Awokoya explores the key points in the life of Chief Obafemi Awolowo to help us understand how he became such an important figure in Nigeria. She highlights the values that made him such a great leader.

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Oct 05, 201915:01

2. Pre-independent Nigeria

This podcast speaks about pre-independent Nigeria; Mrs Awokoya goes in-depth describing the system by which it was ruled, how this changed and the events as well as the leaders that led to this the change.

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Oct 05, 201926:20

1. Welcome to All About Nigeria

Introducing All About Nigeria with Mrs Iyabo Awokoya. Mrs Awokoya explains the motivation behind creating this podcast and shares some words of encouragement.

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Oct 05, 201922:26