The Context: Recent Episodes

Emmanuel Maduneme

A contextual discussion of issues important to the ordinary citizen.

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Do we just have bad institutions that churn out the same kind of result, or we are just unfortunate to have terrible people at the helms of affairs? Chris Ogunmodede says it’s both and he even goes back decades to prove his case. He is a foreign affairs analyst and an African thinker. He has worked with and consulted for various private firms and countries around the world. These days, he is an editor at the World Politics Review where he publishes insightful newsletters about Africa and the world. We talked about systems and people in Afghanistan, the US, and of course in Nigeria, nay Africa. You can email us: emeraldscreative@gmail.com  Follow me on social media and check out my website:  linktr.ee/Emaduneme


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In this second part of the series on why media houses in Nigeria fail to sustain themselves and remedies, I spoke to the ace Nigerian broadcast manager, Aduratomi Bolade. He shared his story about the now-defunct NN24 TV and his successes with Nigeria Info FM.  You can email us: emeraldscreative@gmail.com Follow me on social media and check out my website:  linktr.ee/Emaduneme


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Radio host, Kaladakoru Batubo shared his thoughts on the viability or lack thereof of media outfits in Nigeria.  You can email us: emeraldscreative@gmail.com Follow me on social media and check out my website:  linktr.ee/Emaduneme


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Russia announces vaccine breakthrough, many are skeptical.

Sharia Court sentences singer to Death in Kano State

Ikorodo Bois receive gifts from Netflix, Lagos Censor Board moves to levy content creators. 


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How Borno State Governor Zullum escaped Boko Haram attack; Pres. Buhari said he had done his best.

Should you believe Dr. Stella Immanuel's claim about COVID19 cure?

Magistrate Court in Abuja acquits Senator Elisha Abbo of assault at the sex toy shop.


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NDDC Boss David Pondei faints during an investigative hearing at the House of Reps

Senator Akpabio accuses House members of benefiting from NDDC contracts

An upsurge in insecurity in Nigeria as Boko Haram killed Five aid workers and a massacre in Southern Kaduna

Is the Federal Government trying to take the Big Brother Naija show off the air?

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Why Joi Nunieh allegedly slapped Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Akpabio and how Governor Wike intervened in a forceful removal from her residence by security agents

Former Presidential Candidate and Pastor Chris Okotie says Vaccines and GMOs can turn you to vampires

Students in Kenyan University begins the production of ventilators and test swabs to meet the country's demands in the fight against COVID-19

An outpouring of tributes after Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot dies at 24.


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A podcast that brings you some of the biggest stories of the week from Nigeria nay Africa and the world at large and an attempt to put these stories in contexts you are familiar with providing you with new perspectives.


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The full back story that led to Ibrahim Magu's ousting as the EFCC Boss.

NDDC splashes billions on themselves as relief funds for Covid-19.

Dubai Firm excludes Nigerians from Job Openings.


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