MIC ON PODCAST

In this episode of the Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye discusses President Bola Tinubu's potential cabinet reshuffle and its implications for governance in Nigeria. Political analyst Kayode Ogundamisi emphasizes the need to assess current ministers' performance, suggesting the reshuffle is a response to unmet promises. The episode also covers the Bobrisky scandal involving the EFCC, with legal exp...

In this episode of the Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye discusses President Bola Tinubu's potential cabinet reshuffle and its implications for governance in Nigeria. Political analyst Kayode Ogundamisi emphasizes the need to assess current ministers' performance, suggesting the reshuffle is a response to unmet promises. The episode also covers the Bobrisky scandal involving the EFCC, with legal exp...

In this episode of the Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye sits with Seun Onigbinde, Co-founder budgit, to dissect the deepening crisis surrounding Nigeria's 2024 national budget, following allegations of over N3 trillion in padded allocations. Onigbinde speaks on the suspicious inclusion of 7,447 constituency projects in the National Assembly’s Appropriation Act, raising concerns about the misuse...

In this episode of The Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Deji Adeyanju, human rights lawyer, who criticizes the government’s harsh crackdown on #EndBadGovernance protesters and accuses President Bola Tinubu of authoritarianism. Adeyanju also questions Tinubu’s handling of the fuel crisis and calls for his resignation as Minister of Petroleum. Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, he urges oppos...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Dele Farotimi, a Nigerian lawyer and outspoken critic of the judiciary. Discussions focused on Farotimi's sharp critique of Nigeria's judiciary, highlighting its systemic inability to deliver justice and the entrenched nepotism within its ranks, particularly in relation to the family of retired Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. F...

In this episode of the Mic on Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, the spotlight beams on the ongoing political turmoil within the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He engages Darlington Nwauju, the spokesperson of Rivers APC, in a revealing conversation about the escalating crisis, the role of the National Working Committee (NWC) under Abdullahi Ganduje, and the contentious re...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye features Seyi Law, a strong supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the APC, and Segun Sowunmi, a PDP chieftain. Seyi Law expresses firm confidence in Tinubu’s leadership despite protests, calling for clearer communication of government policies. In contrast, Sowunmi criticizes the administration’s handling of fuel subsidy removal and ap...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Labour Party chieftain, Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo, who addresses rumours in his open letter about his alleged departure from the party and severing ties with his principal and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. They underscored the importance of peaceful resistance in Nigeria, arising from the plan by young Nigerians to stage a 10-day n...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Mr. Victor Opatola, an Abuja-based legal practitioner known for public interest litigation. Opatola discusses his legal challenges against INEC's Permanent Voters' Card requirement, his criticism of regionalism as a perpetuation of colonial-era divisions, and the qualifications of Mr. Ola Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman. He also empha...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla, the former Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel (SPIP) for the Recovery of Public Property under the government of former President Muhammadu Buhari. They discuss Obono-Obla's suspension, which he describes as a witch hunt, as well as the unfounded allegations of forgery and corruption that le...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian politician, human rights activist, citizen reporter, and pro-democracy campaigner. They discuss Sowore's deep disappointment in Nigeria's democratic progress since 1999, the flawed transition to civilian rule, and controversial issues surrounding MKO Abiola's death. Sowore also shares personal sacri...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Abdul Abiola, son of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. They discuss the enduring impact of MKO Abiola's vision and manifestos for Nigerians, the historical significance of the annulled June 12 election, and various theories surrounding the deaths of Abdu...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Nigerian author and activist, Mr. Praise Fowowe, who addresses several pressing national issues. They discuss the Tinubu administration's decision to readopt the old national anthem, the focus on "Japa Syndrome" (Nigerian migration), as well as gender empowerment imbalances. Mr. Fowowe also made his statement on systemic fa...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye, the anchor, hosts Kassim Afegbua, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, and Yunusa Tanko, the Chief Spokesperson for the Obidatti Movement in the 2023 presidential election. They discuss President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's first year in office, focusing on his handling of the economy, the well-being of average and vulnerable Nige...

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, anchor Seun Okinbaloye hosts Pastor Sam Adeyemi, founder and Senior Pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre. They dissect critical issues facing Nigeria, focussing on leadership challenges, the role of the youth, and the contributions of religious institutions to the society. Guest: Pastor Sam Adeyemi (Founder and Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre)

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, anchor Seun Okinbaloye hosts lawyer Liborous Oshoma and APC Chieftain Dominic Alancha. They discuss the performance and challenges of President Bola Tinubu's administration following his first year in office in oil-rich Nigeria. The conversation focuses on economic policies, security issues, and governance style. Mr. Oshoma provides a critical view, parti...

In this episode of the Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye hosts Mr. Paul Ibe, the Special Adviser to former Vice President and presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar. The guest analysed and shared his thoughts on various topics including the governing style and trajectory of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)...

Dr. Stephen Akintayo, a multifaceted individual renowned for his accomplishments in various fields is our guest in this episode of the Mic on Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye. From dissecting the intricacies of Nigerian politics to unraveling the symbiotic relationship between entrepreneurship and governance, Dr. Akintayo did not hesitate to share his thoughts. He also shares his perspectives on why P...

In this episode of the Mic on Podcast, the anchor, Seun Okinbaloye gets answers from Mr. Seun Onigbinde, the co-founder of BudgIT. Mr Onigbinde shares his thoughts on Nigeria's economic landscape, the fluctuating state of the Naira, and the 2024 national budget. He also provides some perspectives to the twists and turns of the Senator Ningi Saga vis-a-vis the issues of transparency in the Nati...

It's an engaging episode of Mic on Podcast, and the host Seun Okinbaloye sits with commentator Reno Omokri. Me Omokri, in his expressive usual style, touched on a myriad of pressing issues. He opens up about his role in the 2019 presidential election campaign, shedding light on his decision to propose Peter Obi as the running mate for Atiku Abubakar. He also discusses his candid advice to Mr O...

In this episode of the Mic on Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye engages in a no-holds-barred chat with Hon. Chidi Lloyd, Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area and staunch supporter of former Gov. Nyesom Wike. He spoke about the ongoing political feud in Rivers State, focusing on the escalating tensions between incumbent Governor Sim Fubara and the former Governor Nyesom Wike. The podcast explores Hon. L...

In this exciting episode of the Mic on Podcast, the host Seun Okinbaloye had a chat with Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, Human Rights Lawyer/Fmr. Chairman National Human Rights Commission. Prof. Odinkalu discredits the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the issue between the commission and popular crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju aka Bobrisky and his naira abuse trial. “The only thing...

In this exciting episode of the Mic on Podcast, the anchor Seun Okinbaloye speaks with the Special adviser to the president on information and strategy Mr. Bayo Onanuga Mr. Onanuga said Peter Obi was the only candidate in the history of Nigeria who has inflamed religious and ethnic passions. He said “For the first time in a very long while in our country we had a candidate who was inflaming ethnic...

In this exciting episode of the Mic on Podcast, the anchor Seun Okinbaloye had a chat with Kenneth Okonkwo who was a Spokesperson for Obi-Datti/Labour Party Campaign Organization (2023). In this podcast, Mr. Okonkwo spoke about the Labour Party's internal struggles, highlighting growing tensions within the party's leadership, and criticized the Abure faction's approach the Labour Party...

In this revealing episode of the Mic on Podcast, the anchor Seun Okinbaloye had a chat with Sen. Ned Nwoko representing Aniocha/Oshimilli Federal Constituency Delta State. This podcast revealed Sen. Nwoko concerns regarding the lack of transparency and accountability in the allocation of funds for constituency projects, looking into insecurity in Nigeria and the contentious issues such as firearm...