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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria’s updated emergency number before looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic and the year 2020. They also examine a pastor’s advice on helping men find partners and the debate around whether the CIA is funding Afrobeats. The episode features This Week in History and Fan Mails. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 19:20 - COVID; the year 2020 01:09:20 - Man of God charges men to link them up with women 01:16:40 - Is the CIA funding Afrobeats? 02:05:00 - This week in history 02:08:50 - Fan mails Football Signal HQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@footballsignalhq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsignalhq X (Twitter): https://x.com/footbalsignalhq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballsignalhq/ 02:38:30 - Sign out ---------------- Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Support Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3cc Loose Talk is produced by Global Village.

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss politicians using the viral Niger teen miner as a political prop, Tinubu’s absence from the UN General Assembly, and traffic in Lagos. They also examine Nigeria’s education sector, state-generated revenue, pastors’ views on Nigeria’s global calling, and the New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century before signing ou OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 37:33 - Politicians have started using the boy from the mine as props Atiku pledged a scholarship for him Atiku said Nigeria failed the boy 52:10 - Should we make it a big deal that President Tinubu failed to attend UUGA again 01:42:40 - Deputy Governor of Lagos, Obafemi Hamzat says traffice in Lagos is not a problem, just a lifestyle 01:57:00 - The education sector in Nigeria 02:23:50 - The 36 states and FCT in Nigeria generated 5.15 trillion naria in 2025 02:54:00 - Nigerian pastors say Nigeria’s calling is not technology or industries, but sending missionaries into the whole world Another Nigerian pastor says if Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ names would have appeared in the Bible, if it was written today 02:57:10 - NYT publishes the 100 Best TV shows of the 21st century. ---------------- Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Support Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3cc Loose Talk is produced by Global Village.

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the deaths of illegal mining suspects in Nigerian custody and the AIG’s defense of the CP’s presence at the City Boy Movement in Lagos. They examine the opening of Chinese warehouses in Lagos and the protests from traders, alongside Dangote’s IPO. The episode also covers the online backlash faced by Arise News presenter Ojy Okpe following her interview with Aliko Dangote, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 23:40 - AT LEAST 37 ILLEGAL MINING SUSPECTS FOUND DEAD IN NIGERIAN CUSTODY 01:13:25 - The AIG defends the CP presence at the City Boy Movement in Lagos 01:42:40 - Chinese warehouses opening in Lagos and protests from traders Dangote IPO 02:55:00 - Arise News presenter Ojy Okpe faces online backlash after asking Aliko Dangote if he still hoped to have a male heir. 03:02:00 - This week in history 03:07:30 - Sign out ---------------- Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Support Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3cc Loose Talk is produced by Global Village.

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the ongoing trial of Lindsay Clancy and the latest developments as jurors deliberate after reaching an initial deadlock. They also dive into deep cuts from DJ Jimmy Jatt’s album, Dagrin and Ice Prince’s road to success, the state of the Nigerian economy, and Dangote shares, among other topics. The episode also features Fan Mails before wrapping up with a sign out. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:07:24 - Lindsay Clancy's trial over the killing of her children Jurors return in Lindsay Clancy trial after judge asks them to break deadlock 01:34:50 - Fan mails 02:51:50 - Sign out ---------------- Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Support Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3cc Loose Talk is produced by Global Village.

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Very Dark Man’s appearance at the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference and a major romance scam involving a man who posed as an NFL player. They also examine Uber’s exit from Nigeria, Tekno’s views on Afrobeats, and DJ Big N’s open letter to Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. The episode features This Week in History, new albums from Victony, Ayra Starr, and Ladipoe, 50 Cent’s decision not to release an album, and the death of Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 49:20 - Nigerian activist and internet personality Very Dark Man appeared as a panellist at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt 01:05:00 - Man posed as 49ers player to scam women out of $1.3m caught by the FBI 01:42:00 - Uber officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria on September 2, 2026, wrapping up a 12-year stint in the country. 02:34:10 - Tekno and his Afrobeats take 02:44:35 - This week in history 02:54:00 - DJ Big N writes an open letter to Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. 03:06:50 - New Albums Worth Checking Out Victony’s “STARLIFE” album Ayra Starr's "Starrgirl" album Ladipoe's "Revival" album 03:24:00 - 50 Cent explains why he won’t drop an album 03:41:19 - Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo died at age 43 on March 6, 2026, after suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism linked to a cosmetic penis enlargement procedure in Bangkok, Thailand Blue Light Glasses ---------------- Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Support Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3cc Loose Talk is produced by Global Village.