January 19, 2026
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Nepotism in Nigeria: Buhari vs Tinubu vs Jonathan I Full Breakdown of Appointments

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In this episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu takes a deep dive into one of Nigeria’s most pressing and controversial issues: nepotism in governance. Across administrations, Nigerians have raised complaints of favoritism, discrimination, and regional bias in government appointments. From Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency (2010–2015), through Muhammadu Buhari’s government (2015–2023), to Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s current…

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Security Update: Kidnappings, Mass Abductions, Zamfara Governor: I Can End Banditry in 2 Months

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https://youtu.be/MMfOWbqX8Lc?si=SkmeF2QbBuYyA5vY Nigeria continues to face one of its toughest security challenges in decades. In this week’s Security Update with Rimamnde Shawulu, we examine the latest incidents of banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, and government responses across Northern Nigeria. From Kaduna to Zamfara, Plateau to Niger, the stories reflect both the resilience of communities and the growing…

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When Communities Negotiate with Terrorists: The Dangerous Deals Reshaping Nigeria

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Northern Nigeria faces a silent but dangerous shift. While headlines focus on political arguments between security elites like Nuhu Ribadu and Nasir El-Rufai, communities across Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto are entering into local peace deals with bandits. These agreements — involving ransom payments, ceasefires, and even “protection levies” — raise urgent questions about Nigeria’s…

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Bandits, Politics & 2027: Why Nigeria’s Security Crisis Keeps Getting Worse as FG Blames Politicians

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In this episode of Update with Rimamnde Shawulu, we break down Nigeria’s worsening security crisis — from the Katsina mosque massacre where 32 Muslim worshippers were killed, to renewed bandit attacks across the Northwest and Middle Belt. The Federal Government has vowed to hunt down the perpetrators, while Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa,…

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How Authoritarianism Fails Societies |Creeps into Governance, kills innovation and breeds decay

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In this episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu examines how dictatorship corrodes society — from destroying the rule of law, silencing free thought, fueling corruption, and weaponizing ethnicity, to crippling institutions that should safeguard democracy. Using Nigeria as a case study since 1999, this documentary-style analysis highlights: How governors evolved from powerful state leaders…

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Hashtags & Handguns: A new kind of battlefield and how The Digital War Reshapes Security in Africa

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https://youtu.be/QCQddd4S-Ac This documentary traces how extremist and separatist movements—from ISIS and Al-Shabaab to Boko Haram and IPOB/Amba activists—leveraged Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, WhatsApp and Telegram to recruit, fundraise, intimidate, and broadcast. It explores Nigeria, Cameroon and the wider Horn/Sahel, and the ripple effects felt in London, New York, Nairobi and beyond. We examine the cat-and-mouse game…

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