Loose Talk

 AOT2 and Steve talk Detty December and what it says about culture and access, then shift to AFCON and national expectations. Fan Mails bring listener perspectives into the mix. Two Ask the Giants questions conclude the episode, featuring conversations on growth and timing. 

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the buildup to the 2027 general election, Harrison Gwamnishu’s arrest over an alleged ransom diversion, and the US Mission’s new social media skit contest. They touch on Troost-Ekong’s retirement, Bimbo Akintola’s support for President Tinubu, and Burna Boy’s ongoing PR moves. They also talk 2Face and Natasha, Spotify Wrapped 2025, Wizkid and Asake’s joint project, the anniversary of “Grass 2 Grace,” and the passing of Cashman Davies.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction37:30 - 2027 general election 01:12:35 - Popular activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has been arrested for allegedly diverting ransom01:24:10 - US Mission in Nigeria announces “social media skit contest.”01:29:55 - Troost-Ekong announces retirement01:39:00 - This Week in History01:43:00 - Bimbo Akintola on supporting Tinubu01:49:55 - Burna Boy's controversy continues. Sets up PR game02:05:35 - 2Face Idibia and Natasha02:30:00 - Spotify Wrapped 202502:32:20 - Wizkid announces joint project with Asake02:32:50 - 2Baba’s Sophomore Album ‘Grass 2 Grace’ was released on December 8, 200602:36:30 - RIP Cashman Davies02:44:40 - Sign out

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the UK rejecting the request for Ekweremadu to serve his sentence in Nigeria, Tinubu declaring a security state of emergency, the new ambassadors list and its controversies, sports issues from the NFF to table tennis, Tems’ new EP, the 12th anniversary of Alaga Ibile, and Burna Boy cancelling US tour dates among other news that made the rounds.OUTLINEUK rejects FG’s request for Ekweremadu to complete his prison term in Nigeria President Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on security. FG has officially blamed jihadist groups for kidnappings Minister of DefenceAmbassadors ListWhat’s the difference between career and non-career ambassadorsThe NFF - Original Azamen - read here and here.HBO set to release music documentary on Wizkid. Read hereBurna Boy cancels US tour datesTems Drops Surprise New EP - Love Is A KingdomFan mails

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the killing of Army Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP, mass kidnappings and bandit attacks, Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence, and the Super Eagles’ World Cup disqualification.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction16:00 - Nigeria is on fireIslamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed a Brigadier General of the Nigerian army, Musa Uba, in Borno State. Bandits attacked a church in Kwara More than 300 persons were kidnapped from a catholic school in Niger state. The US Congress holds a public hearing on the violence in Nigeria.The Federal Government has shut all Unity schools in the country for security purposes. 02:24:20 - Nnamdi Kanu’s sentence The Nigerian separatist was sentenced to life for terrorism 02:40:00 - X new updates03:26:10 - Ezra Olubi updates03:42:00 - The Super Eagles are disqualified from the World Cup.

 AOT2 Steve and Osagie discuss Wike’s reported clash with a military officer and his response denying any rift with the military. They also break down the news of Wike’s expulsion from the PDP, revisit key events in This Week in History, and examine Paystack suspending its co-founder, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of misconduct. The episode wraps with a conversation on Show Dem Camp’s new album. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction43:00 - Wike’s spat with a military officerWike has denied any rift with the military 01:03:40 - Wike Expelled from PDP01:29:30 - This Week In History01:55:00 - Paystack suspends its co‑founder and CTO, Ezra Olubi, after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate02:30:50 - Show Dem Camp's Album