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AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the backlash Tunde Onokoya got for meeting President Tinubu, The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security calling for prayer and fasting sessions, President Tinubu naming another project after him, The Nigerian Copyright Commission's warning to DJs, WeTalkSound 'One Hit Wonder' list, Rolling Stone Africa and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE...

On this fan mail-filled episode, Osagie, AOT2, and Steve discuss the pastor filmed with a 'firearm' in traffic, Ask the Giants and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:26:24 - Fan mails 03:18:14 - Ask the Giants 03:26:10 - Sign out -------------------------------------- Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram . Write us : fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Donate to Loos...

AOT2, Osagie and Steve Dede unpack the ripple effects of militant violence in the Southeast, with $4.75B lost and mass displacement over "Sit-at-Home Mondays." The EFCC makes headlines both for defending its crackdown on spraying naira and launching a quirky quiz with airtime rewards. We break down Nigeria's 2025 budget, Tinubu’s $21.5B loan request, and the Ministry of Communications’ N150M stree...

Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss the tragic killing of 14-year-old Kehinde Alade by a police officer in Ibadan, APC’s endorsement of Tinubu for the 2027 elections, and Senator Ireti Kingibe’s controversial comments about Nigerian youth. They also touch on a bizarre case of a hair vendor allegedly trying to hire assassins online, a heartwarming scholarship moment from Tunde Onokoya, and music update...

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss the 'technical glitch' JAMB experienced leading to mass failure, the ripple effects and JAMB's official statement. Chris Brown denied bail over allegation of causing GBH with intent. Beverly Osu’s comments on AMVCA, Elon Musk’s AI Grok bot ranting about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa in unrelated chats and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 -...

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss the state of education in Nigeria. Nigeria ending scholarships for students abroad but continues to fund religious pilgrimages. Catch up on fan mails and other news from this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 44:00 - State of Education in Nigeria. Over 75% scored below 200 in the 2025 JAMB https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/793154-utme-2025-jamb-releases-r...

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State criticising Peter Obi for de-marketing Nigeria, Simon Ekpa extradition to Nigeria, the alleged student loan diversion, Meta's threat to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria and other news that made the news this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:46:00 - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has criticised Pet...

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss Pastor Poju's statement about Nigerians being programmed to hate the country, President Bola Tinubu approving ₦10 billion for the solar power grid to power the presidential villa, Court remanding Terry Apala for the abuse of the Naira, Celebration of life for Dagrin, who passed away 15 years ago and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduct...

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss CBEX, Tinubu's old tweet, Rebase and Nigeria's inflation, Portable vs Speed Darlington celebrity boxing match, The University of Ibadan concerns over the increasing number of female students engaging in egg donation as a source of income, Rema’s Coachella Performance and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 47:45 - Nigerians fall vi...

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss Temitope Ajaji's statement about Nigerians being able to use $1 to feed,  the banning of Eedris Abdulkarem’s song Tell Your Papa from TV and radio, Jamb setting up a decoy website to catch cheating candidates, Burna Boy’s controversial comments on Nigerian fans and streaming and other news that made the rounds. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 4258 - Temitope Ajaji's sta...

Steve and Osagie discussed the State of Emergency in Rivers State with Jude Egbas, Atiku, Peter Obi, Fayemi, el-Rufai launching a coalition against Tinubu, Arise releasing a documentary on the Wigwe family feud against AIG and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 37:05 - State of Emergency in Rivers State with Jude Egbas https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjypjlx...

AOT2, Osagie and Steve dive into the latest political shake-up as El-Rufai exits APC for SDP, the House of Reps' move to shut down porn websites nationwide, the heated Twitter debate on parents waking kids early for chores, whether 24/7 electricity could boost productivity in Nigeria, the NYSC controversy over social media criticism and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - In...

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss the Nigeria’s Air Force invasion and assault on Ikeja Electric Office over a debt of N4B, Senator Natasha’s 6 month suspension, Obasa returns as Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, DJ Tunez Charging Artists To Join His Music Camp, Fido's Clash With Former Management, Ayra Starr's Hollywood feature, Drake suspected performance at the World Cup Final Half Time in 2026...

Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss Tems’ new venture as a co-owner of MLS club San Diego, sparking a conversation on Afrobeats artists building long-term legacies beyond music. The hosts also unpack the Lambogni saga, breaking down the latest twists. In politics, they analyze Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual assault allegations against Nigeria’s Senate President and explore historian Max Siol...

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s book, “A Journey in Service in the Capital.”, the drop in Nigeria's inflation rate, NAFDAC sealing three major open drug markets, The Wigwe estate and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 57:40 - Talking points from Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s book, “A Journey in Service in the Capital.” https://www.bbc.com/news/...

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss Binance head of financial compliance, Tigran Gambaryan accusing the Nigeria government of bribes, US Congressman Scott Perry claiming USAID funds Boko Haram, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:07:30 - Binance’s head of financial compliance, Tigran Gambaryan has accused  the Nigerian g...

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss  Nigeria's state creation proposals, lawmakers demanding N480 million from universities, and the legal stance on marital rape. They also dive into Tems' second Grammy win, the evolution of Afrobeats, QingMadi's rising influence, Odumodu Black's bold claim about his discography, and the legacy of Irv Gotti following his passing. Tune in for insightful conversations on...

Steve, Osagie, and AOT2 discuss the news that made the rounds this week: The Edo State Governor signed into law a 21-year jail term for cult members and their sponsors, NAFDAC sealed 250 factories producing fake drinks in Abia State, Trump halted foreign aid to Nigeria, Health Care in Nigeria, Deepseek, 2face divorce, and other news. OUTLINE 00:00 -  Introduction 32:20 - Catch up  01:23:18 - The E...

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss Tinubu naming projects after himself, address some disturbing issues in the fintech industry, Banto not remitting taxes for clients  and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 48:57 - Obasa is not going down easily; he’s back and insisting he is still the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly https://www.arise.tv/i-remain-speak...

Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss several news stories from this week, including the 147 deaths caused by Boko Haram in Borno State, the killing of an EFCC officer during a raid on suspected Yahoo boys, and an alleged gospel artist who beheaded his girlfriend in Abuja. ----------------------------------------- Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram . Write us : fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Donate to Loo...

AOT2, Steve, and Osagie discuss Nigeria’s Bureau of Statistics including illegal activities like prostitution in its rebased computation of GDP, Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area Chijioke Ihunwo naming 126 Personal Assistants, Landmark Africa is moving their headquarters to Port Harcourt after beach demolition, Tax reforms, Okoya boys invitation to the EFCC over abuse of the Naira, Etim...

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss the shift in media consumption habits in Nigeria, the importance of learning local and international languages, and the challenges faced by journalists in the country. They also discussed President Tinubu named one of the people of the year in organized crime and corruption by the Gazette, Thisdaylive naming President Tinubu as “This Day’s Man of the year” Asari Doku...

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the impact of cancel culture, Detty December in Lagos, the economic situation in Nigeria, VDM NGO missing funds and other news that made trhe rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 47:30 - Detty December in Lagos 52:59 - VDM NGO missing funds 01:02:53 -  Fan mails Personality Discovery: https://www.wingfinder.com/ 01:51:37 - Ask the Gaints 02:08:46 - Sign out...

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discussed the tragic events in Nigeria, including a crush at a Christmas funfair and the economic crisis, and criticized the poor organization and lack of safety measures. They also discussed Detty December and the IJGB babes vs Lagos babes saga. Lastly, they praised Chris Brown's successful concert in South Africa, discussed their favorite albums and songs, and ended with a...