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In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the potential political implications of lifting Nigeria’s Twitter ban. They also talk about Mo Abudu’s statement on the backdrop of poor reviews on Chief Daddy 2 the movie. To stay in tune with all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter @234Essential and Instagram @234essential . You can also send fan...

In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about state police in Nigeria on the backdrop of the Lagos State governor getting sidelined by the police force in Magodo. They also discuss President Buhari’s most recent interview and a sexual harassment issue posted on social media.  To stay in tune with all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter  @23...

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Cultism has always been before, but it's now disguised in social media(19:25). Boarding schools are structuring children to be bullies(1:01:16), and wealth plays a factor in decision-making (1:27:22). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscribe for Newsletter: https://bit.ly/234newsletter 234 Essential on Twitter 234 Essential on Instagram

Episode Show notes: Don't be mad when you don't get nominated on the Grammys(7:56). Snakes can't survive in Soak-away pits(20:00), and most storylines from Nollywood movies are real(43:00). Nigerians fail to accept nudity(56:44), and the jobs that earn high don't advertise vacancies (1:04:00). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscribe for Newsletter: https...

Episode Show notes: Women hate women (21:32), and mothers-in-law are cold towards daughters-in-law (28:50). It is nice to meet people who are genuinely kind(30:40). The End sars panel result feels rigged (40:26). Always ensure your loved ones know where you are (1:02:33), and shoutout to Davido for his kind and genuine heart (1:12:55). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaud...

Episode Show notes: The leaders never want to solve problems, they always pass the blame (34:50), and Emiefele needs to be tamed (47:50). Get together with your partner because of essence(57:13), and give death penalties to pedophiles (1:02:09). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscribe for Newsletter: https://bit.ly/234newsletter 234 Essential on Twitter...

Episode Show notes: A lot of people I'm this country choose profit over people (15:00). Skit makers are facing criticism for visiting the Vice President (37:20). Young people cant rile Nigeria because we don't know our history (51:08), and the method by which we sell our votes is systematic (53:07). Human greed and corruption caused the collapse of the building (1:15:50). For fan mail: fanmail@234...

Spelling God with a small letter ‘go is scary (20:57), the federal government should auction Diezani’s lingerie as a fashion show(43:32). It's not bad for couples to keep their close friends (59:18) For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscribe for Newsletter: https://bit.ly/234newsletter 234 Essential on Twitter 234 Essential on Instagram

Episode Show notes: Nigerian journalism focuses more on trivia news(12:36), and we don't remember important dates and people(12:55). Never underestimate the power of a steady income (35:20) because there is no hard and fast road to survival (46:55). There's a generation of Nigerians who don't know what suffering is (1:06:59). We need to create our political parties that will start from the grass-r...

Lagos is so wild(5:00), growing up, America was the land of hopes and dreams (20:23). Christmas is coming back to Lagos(31:30). The five core Igbo states are scattered (42:10), and why should NYSC be for 2 years? (52:33), and Superman’s son becomes bisexual(56:00). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscribe for Newsletter: https://bit.ly/234newsletter 234 E...

Episode shownotes: Prices of food have skyrocketed(7:47), debtors should pay their loans(20:20), and it's intrusive to call customers on social media apps(50:40). Big Brother Naija was boring(59:51), Gulder Ultimate Search should have chosen a better representative for the show(1:06:29). Sex tape etiquette (1:13:42). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscri...

Episode show-notes: It is good to have a clear understanding of things before you indulge in them (27:48), and the older you grow, the more connections are built(52:41). Relationships over two years are considered a waste of time(56:51) and don’t just accept anyone in the name of house help (58:12).  It is almost a year after the Endsars (1:09:20), and it is sad because there has been no significa...

Episode show notes: The reality of a person living on the mainland is different from the reality of those on the island(10:58), the traffic Lagos radio carries is large (13:64), sex in the cinema(1:10:53), why will a female soldier bully a Corper (1:20:09), and be nice to people (1:22:30). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscribe for Newsletter: https://b...

Episode show notes: Sadly, hospitals on the island don't know what a toddler is(22:32), and as a 30plus, it should be all about the energy(46:30). Moving on, Aboki FX issued a press release in response to the CBN governor(57:21), at this level, it is vital to save in dollars (58:19), and Ngozi Okonjo Iweala made it to the times 100 most influential list (1:15:40). For fan mail: fanmail@234essentia...

Episode show notes: We need more film training academies in Nigeria (26:46), Gov Wike inaugurates VAT (28:50), Governors haven’t been providing better for their states (40:43), and Franklyn tells us a short story(43:56). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscribe for Newsletter: https://bit.ly/234newsletter 234 Essential on Twitter 234 Essential on Instagra...

Episode show notes: It is an irony that there's no free beachfront in Lagos (22:01), and housemaids are renting children to beggars (35:32). Zamfara has shut down telecommunications due to bandits(42:48). Moving to entertainment, Annie called out Tuface (1:09:30), Nedu reveals the paternity of his child(1:21:25), and the chairman of the NCDC gets appointed a position at WHO (1:27:15). For fan mail...

Episode show notes: Acclaimed Bandits invaded the Nigerian Defense Academy (9:32), while the Nigerian media is dependent on what the government says (14:59), and Nigerians have a low pain threshold (21:01). Ejiro discusses poverty as the biggest driver of political suppression in Nigeria (30:06) and how easy it is for Nigerians to carry arms because of hunger (51:35). As a country, we need to be d...

Episode show notes: It has become a norm for men in their late 20s & 30s to date 19-year-olds  (24:47). To be in a relationship with an adult,  you should be ready for the consequences (46:49). Moving on to pop culture, Pere confronts white money over the whispering game (54:55). Olu of Warri coronation(1:09:27), and family planning is necessary to curb the increasing population (1:18:27). For...

Episode show notes: This week the Dubai embassy grants free visas to Ghanaians(13:20), bishop Oyedepo speaks against feminism(28:26). Is cheating a deal-breaker in relationships? (35:00),  while in Enugu, the traditional council rulers have ruled off girl child marriage (58:25). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com Subscribe for Newsletter: https://bit.ly/234ne...

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the addiction of betting (22:27), Mo Abudu filming the background of “Hushpuppi”, Big Brother housemates not delivering because of speculated age factor(52:00). In the World of politics, General Ibrahim Babangida states the criteria’s of becoming the next president, while Nigeria bank workers have been defrauding customers  (1:02:07), moving to sports, they discuss the wins...

Episode Show notes: Nigeria cannot succeed in sports when it has poor sports development (10:04). AOT2 dissects the “blood money” fan mail (11:00). Aba kyari and Hushpuppy have been linked(42:52). there is no change coming to the Nigerian police academy (56:00). Moving to Big brother, AOT2 analyzes the housemates (1:00:05). For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@visualaudiotimes.com...

Episode Show notes: Although Nigeria's salary system has been decapitated (12:49), spending too much time at the ATM is inconvenient (22:16). Meanwhile, Big Brother Naija has begun (36:37), with one ex-BBN housemate purchasing a Range Rover during this difficult period (47:40). Nigeria will break, according to Wole Soyinka (1:02:04). Bishop Oyedepo dismisses his pastors for failing to satisfy fina...

Episode Show notes: Last weekend, Obi Cubana shut down the village of Oba in Anambra state to bury his mother (16:06), but the practice drew mixed emotions (25:30). Traditional weddings are expensive due to cultural ceremonies (44:43), and Igbos have more franchisees in Lagos (53:20). FG is monitoring our social media accounts (55:48), and Fashola is suggesting that landlords collect three months'...

Episode Shownotes: Ugochi talks about the Agbo market and its mixtures (8:65) while AOT2 speaks about the demise of Sound Sultan (15:20). He also speaks about the kind of questions that should be asked on a first date (26:10) and the southern governors demanding the next president be from the south (1:05:33). AOT2, Ugochi, Abe give accolades to Nigerian franchises that are still standing strong ov...