Beyond The Headlines

In January 8, 2026, Rivers State lawmakers launched their third attempt to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the latest explosion in a power struggle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. But this isn't just another political crisis. It's the clearest window yet into political godfatherism, a system that has defined Nigerian democracy since 1999. In this episode, we trace how wealthy patrons use mo...

As of January 1, 2026, Nigeria’s fiscal landscape has completely changed. In this video, we break down the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and what the new laws mean for your salary, your business, and your daily spending. From the renaming of the FIRS to the new Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), to the controversial VAT derivation principle, we cover the "spicy" debates and the final compromises. Most importan...

Twenty-four hours apart, mass shootings struck Brown University and Bondi Beach. Australia's Prime Minister announced gun reform before the crime tape came down. America offered thoughts and prayers. This episode traces why—from the 1996 Port Arthur massacre that transformed Australia, to the constitutional straitjacket, cultural mythology, and lobbying machine that keeps America locked in place....

On October 31, 2025, the Trump Administration designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for religious persecution, explicitly invoking the term “Christian Genocide.” For most observers, this looks like a simple religious conflict: Muslims versus Christians. They’re wrong. In this maiden episode of Beyond the Headlines, we trace the roots of Nigeria’s security crisis back to 1914, whe...