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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...

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the poor governance in Nigeria, and the state of the economy in Nigeria, their negative experiences with the Nigerian police, the alarming population growth in Nigeria, and the case of Pastor Toby Adigboga. Lastly, they discussed the music industry in Nigeria, the potential for Nigerian artists to achieve global success, and the need for Nigerian artists to adapt the...

AOT2 and Steve discuss Dele Farotomi’s allegations, Simon Ekpa‘s arrest, the National Census, Netflix leaving Nigeria and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 11:06 -  Dele Farotimi in trouble over allegations made in his book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/dele-farotimi-vs-afe-babalola-bone-of-contention/ 27:10 -  Do...

Osagie, AOT2 and Steve discuss the conversation surrounding Peter Obi’s night vigil comment, a viral tweet about Lagos smelling ,John Boyega's take about Nollywood collaboration with Hollywood, Punch's story on Nigerian women selling their nude photos online and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction https://push.fm/fl/amusicintime-moralinstruction 37:40 - Catch up...

Osagie, AOT2 and Steve discuss Peter Obi's interview, Donald Trump winning the US Presidential Election, FG reversing thw 18-year admission benchmark in tertiary institutions,  Equatorial Guinea's Baltasar Engonga sex tapes scandal, The Grammys, Quincy Jones’ legacy and other news that made the rounds this week.   OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 59:55 - Peter Obi says he will turn night Virgil into n...

Osagie, AOT2, and Steve have a guest, Ntianu Obiora on today's episode. They discuss the Federal Government's prosecution of minors for treason, the assault by Abia House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh on an Uber driver, a girl who poisoned and killed her ex-boyfriend along with three of his friends and his current girlfriend, and the election of Kemi Badenoch as the leader of the Conser...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the reformation of Tinubu's Cabinet, the FG dropping money laundering charges against Binance, Charles Play 'Hijack 93', the Super Eagles of Nigeria having been awarded three points over Libya, why Afrobeats is struggling to deliver smash hits in 2024, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 12:52 - Catch up 21:52 - Tinubu cabinet...

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the National grid and its constant collapse, Lasisi's joke about missing Buhari, The Awka Ibo state government, The Super Eagles being left stranded and held in Libya and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:06:05 - The National grid and constant collapse https://punchng.com/just-in-national-grid-collapses-third-time-in-one-week/...

Steve, Osagie and AOT2 discuss Nigerians calling the President T-Pain, CNG for cars, CEO and founder of Air Peace Allen Onyeama charged with money laundering and several counts of fraud by the United States, Jay Z and Beyonce going after Piers Morgan and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 25:45 - President BAT does not like being called T-Pain https://gazetteng...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss The queue for one loaf of bread in Lagos, Chimamanda Adichie's announcement of her latest novel titled "Dream Count," branding and its clash, Phyno’s album, full-time job, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 30:59 - The queue for one loaf of bread in Lagos https://x.com/ukocarter/status/1841749874691207273 01:45:10 - Chimamand...

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss Dan Bello's renovation of a classroom for N4.1M, APC winning the Edo State Gubernatorial elections, Naomi Campbell's ban from being a charity tustee in England and Wales, Idris Elba's role to play Okonkwo And Executive Produce ‘Things Fall Apart’ TV Series, Idis Elba's voice over on Asake’s documentary and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - In...