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#66 - A Bleak Christmas In Tinubu’s Nigeria
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In this episode, Okey Ndibe and Emeka Onyeagwa discuss the social and economic situation in Nigeria as Christmas approaches. They highlight the financial squeeze in the country, with rising prices of commodities, particularly rice, and limited access to funds. They also discuss the lack of productivity and the culture of conspicuous consumption among Nigerian politicians. The conversation delves into the incompetence and lack of forward thinking in Nigerian leadership, as well as the self-interest of politicians. The episode concludes with a discussion on the waste of resources and the absurdity of Nigerian politics. The conversation delves into the power dynamics and corruption in Nigerian politics, highlighting feuds, power struggles, and political maneuvering. It exposes the absurdity and lawlessness that pervades the political landscape, with examples of extravagant and corrupt behavior by politicians. The need for a better Nigeria is emphasized, with a call for unity and a shared belief in humanity. Acts of kindness and courage give hope for a brighter future, where wealth is created and security is ensured for all. In this conversation, Okey Ndibe and Emeka Onyeagwa discuss various topics related to life in Nigeria and the US. They talk about the experience of traveling between the two countries and the differences in transportation systems. They also touch on the safety concerns in Nigeria and how it has changed over the years. The conversation concludes with a message of appreciation for the listeners.
Chapters
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00:00: Introduction and Pre-Christmas Episode
01:19: Financial Squeeze in Nigeria
03:13: Lack of Access to Banks and Money Transfers
04:12: Consequences of Rising Prices and Limited Access to Funds
08:15: Lack of Productivity and Conspicuous Consumption
14:01: Inability to Generate Wealth and Prosperity
19:08: Incompetence and Lack of Forward Thinking in Nigerian Leadership
25:21: Political Leaders' Obsession with Self-Interest
31:11: Waste of Resources and Lack of Productivity in Nigeria
35:18: Absurdity of Nigerian Politicians and Lack of Focus on Citizens' Needs
38:23: Political Dynamics and Power Struggles in Nigeria
39:50: Power and Money in Nigerian Politics
42:13: Feuds and Power Struggles
45:37: Political Maneuvering and Impeachment Attempts
49:26: Absurdity and Lawlessness in Nigerian Politics
53:02: Extravagance and Corruption of Nigerian Politicians
57:40: The Need for a Better Nigeria
01:02:16: The Power of Unity and Shared Humanity
01:06:07: Hope in Acts of Kindness and Courage
01:09:35: Belief in Humanity and a Better Country
01:11:05: Creating Wealth and Security for All
01:13:37: Traveling between Nigeria and the US
01:14:08: Safety concerns in Nigeria
01:14:38: Appreciation for listeners and conclusion
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Thank you for tuning in and supporting our show!
________________________________________________________
The Offside Musings Podcast is a production of The Droit Media. We're excited to announce that our podcast has been featured in Feedspot's Top 35 Nigeria Podcasts! Check out the list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/nigeria_podcasts/
To support and follow our podcast episodes and columns, visit our Substack profile at: https://substack.com/profile/58810793...
You can also support us on PayPal at: paypal.me/thedriot
Thank you for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the show!
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#66 - A Bleak Christmas In Tinubu’s Nigeria
"The Offside Musings Podcast" Okey Ndibe with Emeka Onyeagwa
Manage episode 391384472 series 3125702
In this episode, Okey Ndibe and Emeka Onyeagwa discuss the social and economic situation in Nigeria as Christmas approaches. They highlight the financial squeeze in the country, with rising prices of commodities, particularly rice, and limited access to funds. They also discuss the lack of productivity and the culture of conspicuous consumption among Nigerian politicians. The conversation delves into the incompetence and lack of forward thinking in Nigerian leadership, as well as the self-interest of politicians. The episode concludes with a discussion on the waste of resources and the absurdity of Nigerian politics. The conversation delves into the power dynamics and corruption in Nigerian politics, highlighting feuds, power struggles, and political maneuvering. It exposes the absurdity and lawlessness that pervades the political landscape, with examples of extravagant and corrupt behavior by politicians. The need for a better Nigeria is emphasized, with a call for unity and a shared belief in humanity. Acts of kindness and courage give hope for a brighter future, where wealth is created and security is ensured for all. In this conversation, Okey Ndibe and Emeka Onyeagwa discuss various topics related to life in Nigeria and the US. They talk about the experience of traveling between the two countries and the differences in transportation systems. They also touch on the safety concerns in Nigeria and how it has changed over the years. The conversation concludes with a message of appreciation for the listeners.
Chapters
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00:00: Introduction and Pre-Christmas Episode
01:19: Financial Squeeze in Nigeria
03:13: Lack of Access to Banks and Money Transfers
04:12: Consequences of Rising Prices and Limited Access to Funds
08:15: Lack of Productivity and Conspicuous Consumption
14:01: Inability to Generate Wealth and Prosperity
19:08: Incompetence and Lack of Forward Thinking in Nigerian Leadership
25:21: Political Leaders' Obsession with Self-Interest
31:11: Waste of Resources and Lack of Productivity in Nigeria
35:18: Absurdity of Nigerian Politicians and Lack of Focus on Citizens' Needs
38:23: Political Dynamics and Power Struggles in Nigeria
39:50: Power and Money in Nigerian Politics
42:13: Feuds and Power Struggles
45:37: Political Maneuvering and Impeachment Attempts
49:26: Absurdity and Lawlessness in Nigerian Politics
53:02: Extravagance and Corruption of Nigerian Politicians
57:40: The Need for a Better Nigeria
01:02:16: The Power of Unity and Shared Humanity
01:06:07: Hope in Acts of Kindness and Courage
01:09:35: Belief in Humanity and a Better Country
01:11:05: Creating Wealth and Security for All
01:13:37: Traveling between Nigeria and the US
01:14:08: Safety concerns in Nigeria
01:14:38: Appreciation for listeners and conclusion
___________________________________________________
Don't miss a beat! Follow "The Offside Musings Podcast" on Substack for articles accompanying our episodes: offsidemusings.substack.com
Listen to all episodes of "The Offside Musings Podcast" here and on your favorite podcast platforms.
Stay connected with us on social media:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHM...
Facebook: TheoffsideMusingsPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_offside...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@MusingsOffside
TikTok: Theoffsidemusingspodcast
Thank you for tuning in and supporting our show!
________________________________________________________
The Offside Musings Podcast is a production of The Droit Media. We're excited to announce that our podcast has been featured in Feedspot's Top 35 Nigeria Podcasts! Check out the list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/nigeria_podcasts/
To support and follow our podcast episodes and columns, visit our Substack profile at: https://substack.com/profile/58810793...
You can also support us on PayPal at: paypal.me/thedriot
Thank you for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the show!
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