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Once Upon A Naija

English, History, 3 seasons, 28 episodes, 21 hours, 12 minutes
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Join Evelyn and Lara as they dive into the indelible history that spans Nigeria's past and present. Uncover truth, pique your curiosity and enjoy the ride.
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Peter Obi: Road to 2023 - S3E04

This episode is about the man getting Nigerians excited about the 2023 presidential election, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party. There is a buzz around Peter Obi. His supporters think he is the antidote to Nigeria’s political woes. So, we talk about the things that makes him a viable candidate and concerns about whether he has the political stature to deliver all that he promises. Despite his almost perfect persona, he is not a man without controversy so we reviewed his secret activities revealed in the Pandora Papers and question whether he is truly the messiah Nigerians are waiting for.  This is a man fighting against all odds, what are his chances? Is he your man for the job? Let us know your thoughts Be sure to check us out on Spotify, YouTube, Apple podcasts and wherever you get your podcast. Follow us on Instagram @onceuponanaija. Would you like to collaborate with us or just send some encouragement? Email us at onceuponanaija@gmail.com. You can find links to some further reading and information about this episode's topic in the show notes: https://www.obidatticampaign.com/ https://businessday.ng/news/article/peter-obi-releases-7-point-manifesto-to-tackle-insecurity-restructure-nigeria/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/breaking-peter-obi-distances-self-from-lp-manifesto-in-circulation/ https://labourparty.com.ng/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_(Nigeria) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-58780561 https://republic.com.ng/nigeria/obidience-or-sacrifice/ https://financialquest.com.ng/what-you-need-to-know-about-mr-peter-obi-for-governor-of-anambra-state/ https://businesselitesafrica.com/2022/06/24/7-transformative-projects-of-peter-obi-in-anambra-state/ https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/487997-pandora-papers-inside-peter-obis-secret-businesses-and-how-he-broke-the-law.html #onceuponanaija #OUAN #naija #nigeria #nigerian #history #historyville #podcast #education #westafrica #africa #postcolonialism #politics #geography #africanpolitics #elections #peterobi #obi #lagos #president #obidient
1/31/202348 minutes, 20 seconds
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Bola Tinubu: Road to 2023 - S3E03

The man who rules the city of Lagos now wants to rule the Federal Republic of Nigeria as President. This episode is all about Bola Ahmed Tinubu, popularly know as the ‘Jagaban of Lagos’ – the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) . Is he the man with the political power and will to bring about the change and development Nigerians are yearning for? We discussed his credentials such as his transformation of Lagos and identity as a political godfather. We also reviewed the many controversies about his person and leadership such as drug dealing, nepotism, acquiring public assets for himself and media influence Will you be supporting Bola Ahmed Tinubu? Is he healthy enough to cope with the rigors of presidency and can he deliver the change and progress the country desperately deserves? Let us know your thoughts! Be sure to check us out on Spotify, YouTube, Apple podcasts and wherever you get your podcast. Follow us on Instagram @onceuponanaija. Would you like to collaborate with us or just send some encouragement? Email us at onceuponanaija@gmail.com. You can find links to some further reading and information about this episode's topic in the show notes: https://www.bolatinubu.com/ https://www.bolatinubu.com/manifesto/renewed_hope-2023.pdf https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/06/tinubu-and-the-certificate-scandal-that-refuses-to-die/ https://westafricaweekly.substack.com/p/bola-ahmed-tinubu-from-drug-lord https://tryflok.com/contents/fe038dfd-a18a-4378-8f72-593cb62e4240/view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_IeAGgKJKA https://westafricaweekly.substack.com/p/has-bola-ahmed-tinubu-committed-perjury https://republic.com.ng/august-september-2022/bola-ahmed-tinubu/ https://www.thecable.ng/leadership-and-tinubus-excellent-footprints-in-lagos https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/09/how-bola-tinubus-achievement-as-lagos-governor-may-take-him-to-aso-rock-in-2023/ #onceuponanaija #OUAN #naija #nigeria #nigerian #history #historyville #podcast #education #westafrica #africa #postcolonialism #politics #geography #africanpolitics #elections #bolatinubu #tinubu #lagos #president
1/24/202354 minutes, 33 seconds
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Realism, Possibility and the Nigerian Dream - Episode #009

100 years from now, what does Nigeria look like? What is the Nigeria of your dreams? Join Evelyn and Lara as they muse and meander through the world of possibility.  Be sure to check us out on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcast. Follow us on Instagram @onceuponanaija. Would you like to collaborate with us or send some encouragement? Email us at onceuponanaija@gmail.com. #onceuponanaija #naija #nigeria #nigerian #history #historyville #podcast #education #westafrica #africa #postcolonialism #politics #geopgraphy #africanpolitics
10/14/202143 minutes, 17 seconds