Across the world, countries are experimenting with inclusive democracy by reserving parliamentary seats for women, people with disabilities, and marginalized groups. Now, Nigeria is revisiting this important debate as the National Assembly considers a bill that proposes 82 reserved seats — 55 in the House of Representatives and 27 in the Senate. In this episode…
In this powerful episode, Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum speaks with Mercy and Prof Solomon Tarfa about the long and painful struggle to secure the release of children taken from their orphanage in Kano, Nigeria. They reveal disturbing allegations of: • Children being forced into conversions and given new identities. • Orphans taken from Asaba and transported…
In a shocking development with global implications, Canada’s High Court has declared Nigeria’s two main political parties — the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) — as terrorist organisations. This unprecedented ruling has already resulted in Nigerians being denied permanent residency and facing deportation simply for being members of these parties…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is officially back in the political spotlight — and he is running in the 2027 presidential elections. The conversation explores the potential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 Nigerian elections, reflecting on his past leadership, the challenges he faced, and the current political landscape. It discusses the…
In this deeply reflective episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum explores the roots, identity, and modern-day politics of Nigeria’s Middle Belt. With raw historical detail and personal insight, he unpacks the controversy surrounding the term “Middle Belt,” its original vision, and the reasons it evokes strong reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape. From the…
In this edition we take you through the most intense security updates from across Nigeria — from Boko Haram operations in Borno to mass arrests in Kaduna, daring rescues in Taraba, and national outrage over the NSA’s bold claim that the country’s security has “improved.” This Episode Covers: Borno & Adamawa: Troops under Operation Hadin…
