The News Digest

The Facts

History EN ↓ 15 episodes

This is a podcast about things you likely missed in history class. Every month we will choose a theme and run through history on things that have happened in accordance to the theme.

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The News Digest

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History

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newsdigest.ng

Latest episode

Oct 26, 2024

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Episodes

Herbert Macaulay 26.10.2024

On the last episode of the nationalists month, we spoke about the father of Nigerian nationalism, also known as Herbert Macualay. We dissected his life as a journalist, an activist and a nationalist. Enjoy!

Chief Anthony Enahoro 18.10.2024

On this episode, the facts podcast dissected the life of the father of Nigeria, Chief Anthony Enahoro. His time as a young editor, and his experience as a pro-democracy champion are some things discusssed in this episode. Enjoy!!

Mallam Aminu Kano 11.10.2024

On this Episode, I delved into the life of Mallam Aminu Kano. Mall Aminu Kano was a Nationalist in Nigeria. I dissected his life as a teacher, an opposition political leader and a champion of women's empowerment. I uncovered a lot. Enjoy the episode.

Campus Journalism Award 04.10.2024

On this special episode, we interviewed the convener of the Youth Digest, Campus Journalism Award. He spoke about everything CJA, why he started the award show, the journey so far and what we should be expecting from this year's edition. Enjoy!

New Yam Festival 26.07.2024

On the final episode of dissecting the festivals in Nigeria, the facts ighlighted the New Yam Festival. Do you know that the festival is not restricted to just the Igbos? Listen to the episode to find out more.

Argungu Festival 19.07.2024

Things you know and things you do not know about Argungu festival are some of the things dissected on this episode. Enjoy!!

Ojude Oba 12.07.2024

On this episode of the facts, Ojude Oba, the festival that went viral last month was dissected. I spoke about the history of the festival. Highlights of the discussion includes the history, the culture and the process of the festival. Enjoy the episode!!!

The Democratic Government 24.05.2024

On the final episode of the different systems of government practiced in Nigeria, we spoke about democracy. The beginning of it in Nigeria and the journey so far. We dissected the role of INEC in elections and the importance of knowing your reps in the government.

The Military Government 17.05.2024

The three decades of the military rule and others things are what we discussed in the episode. We dissected the different military leaders that ruled Nigeria, and highlighted the failed and successful coups.

Amalgamation and the parliamentary system 10.05.2024

The 1914 amalgamation that brought the protectorates together to what is currently Nigeria was a major highlight on this episode. We also spoke about the parliamentary system of government, how it shaped the current Nigeria and its effect. Enjoy!

The Empires and Protectorates 02.05.2024

This episode is all about the empires and protectorates in Nigeria pre-independence. We dissected the different empires, from formation to crashing. We also spoke extensively about the formation of protectorates, we asked some questions and drew some conclusions. NB: if you notice any misinformation, it was a mistake. We ensure to carry out extensive research before any episode but due to lack of...

Flora Nwapa 29.03.2024

Known as the mother of modern African literature. Flora Nwapa was a Nigerian writer, she was the first African woman to internationally publish a novel in English. In this final episode of the women's month, we discussed her life as an educator and an activist.

Chief Mrs Margaret Ekpo 21.03.2024

Chief Mrs Margaret Ekpo was a pioneering female politician in the Eastern region of Nigeria. In this episode we discussed her life as a founder of an educational institute, a woman with huge influence that translated into political pressure group.

Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti 15.03.2024

Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was the first Nigerian female politician and activist. She was popularly known as the first Nigerian woman to drive a car. In this episode we discussed her life as the Lioness of Lisabi, a passionate politician and relentless activisit.

Hajjya Gambo Sawaba 15.03.2024

Hajiya Gambo Sawaba was a politician and activist in pre and post independence Northern Nigeria. In this maiden edition, we discussed the life she lived as the most jailed female politician in Nigeria.

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