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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the newly signed Nigeria Tax Act 2025 taking effect on January 1, 2026, Pastor Paul Adefarasin being cleared by police over the viral “gun-like” object video, President Tinubu lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstating Governor Fubara along with elected officials, Tiwa Savage’s rejection of the “Queen of Afrobeats” title, Asake’s long-awaited return to Nigeria, and other stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction24:54 - Catch up01:03:50 - The new Nigeria Tax Act, taking effect on 1 January 2026 has generated a lot of conversation on X. https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/nigeria-tax-act-2025-has-been-signed-highlights01:42:50 - Police Clear Pastor Paul Adefarasin Over 'Gun-Like' Objecthttps://gazettengr.com/police-clear-pastor-adefarasin-in-viral-gun-video-with-car-spotter/01:50:20 - President Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Reinstates Governor Fubara and Elected Officialshttps://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/fubara-resumes-reaffirms-loyalty-to-tinubu-wike/02:16:20 - MusicTiwa Savage doesn't like being called the Queen of AfrobeatsAsake is finally making his return to Nigeria02:38:40 - Sign out

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Hilda Baci’s new Guinness World Record attempt, Nepal electing a new president via Discord, the ongoing debate of Owanbe vs Owambe, Uzo Njoku’s homecoming art exhibition in Lagos, the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk in America, and a lawsuit by Festus Ogun against Governor Sanwo-Olu for blocking him on X. They also unpack Tobi Amusan’s public call-out of the AFN, revisit key moments in history, and read fan mails from listeners.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction13:28 - Hilda Baci's new Guinness world record attempt01:02:08 -  Nepal has voted for a neew president ia Discord 01:31:12 - Owanbe vs Owambe conversationhttps://guardian.ng/art/c74-arts/uzo-njokus-home-coming-exhibition-holds-in-lagos/02:07:18 - Charlie Kirk’s assassination in America 02:11:00 - Festus Ogun vs Sanwo-Olu: The X Blocking Lawsuit https://guardian.ng/news/lagos-lawyer-sues-sanwo-olu-for-blocking-him-on-x/02:16:54 - This week in history02:27:50 -  Tobi Amusan calls out the AFN https://x.com/instablog9ja/status/196653022000696965002:48:30 - Fan mails03:19"50 - Sign out

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the Lagos State Commissioner’s viral supermarket visit, the Federal Government’s new 5% fuel surcharge set for 2026, and the updated secondary school curriculum introducing Journalism, Programming, and AI.They also touch on Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s lavish three-country wedding, Odeal being named Billboard’s African Rookie of the Year, and Tiwa Savage’s bold statement about Tems deserving a spot in the Big 3. The episode wraps with a tribute to the late Obafemi Lasode and other stories that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction35:00 - Catch Up01:36:05 - The honourable commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water of Lagos State's post about visiting supermarkets in Lekki01:45:00 - There will be 5% surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol and diesel set to take effect from January 1, 2026, under the new tax lawhttps://punchng.com/5-fuel-surcharge-is-a-bad-policy/02:02:40 - FG has unveiled a new secondary school curriculum featuring modules in journalism, programming, and AI, effective from September 2025. https://punchng.com/new-curriculum-full-list-of-jss-ss-subjects/#google_vignette02:30:10 -  Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola's three-country wedding.https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/temi-otedola-and-mr-eazi-wedding02:45:10 - Billboard names Odeaal African Rookie of the Yearhttps://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/odeal-2025-african-rookie-of-the-year-1236055073/03:00:10 -  Tiwa Savage says Tems should be in the Big 3https://x.com/AlbumTalksHQ/status/196297238851951045103:00:40 - Remembering Obafemi Lasode03:08:00 - Fan mails03:26:30 - Sign out

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss The Federal Government raising international passport fees, the President’s remarks on Shea Butter importation, Anambra State’s textbook assignment ban, Governor Oti’s plans to revive Aba industries, Pretty Mike’s mental health commentary, Pellar's ₦36 million tax bill, Tiwa Savage’s album review, the Hennessy Cypher 2025 and other news that mae thhe rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction40:20 - The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the cost of getting an international passport 01:37:37 - The President's statement about the importation of Shea Butter01:46:53 - The Anambara state government bans the writing of assignments in textbooks.01:54:54 - Governor Oti is set to revitalize the Aba textile mills, international equitable industries, beverages, and Star Paper Meals01:57:17 -  Pretty Mike claims men should not speak about mental health.01:59:55 - Nigerian star Pellar star billed 36 million naira tax by the government.02:02:55 - Tiwa Savage's album review02:06:23 - Hennessy Cpyher 2025 review.02:14:00 - This week in history02:23:23 - Fan mails 03:01:50 - Sign out

In this fan-mail filled episode, Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss all events that happened the past week from the miniter of labor claiming she has no office to the police jubilating the distribution of uniforms. They also discuss Femi Otedola's book and take a walk down history lane in the segment called 'This Week In History'.OUTLINE    00:00 - Introduction53:30 - Catch up02:12:50 - The minister of state for labor claims she has no office02:15:30 - Former governor of Kogi seen ordering members of the Kogi House of Assembly to sit on the floor02:21:30 - The Police jubilate as the distribution of uniforms for boosting the morale of officers is approved.02:26:00 - This week in History02:48:15 - Fan mails03:35:30 - Sign out----------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the incident involving KWAM 1 and the aeroplane, and they also cover all fan mail and the major news stories from this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:01:36 - KWAM 1, the aeroplane stopperhttps://x.com/fkeyamo/status/1953443271834759620The Fuji legend has apologised for his actionshttps://x.com/channelstv/status/195387831563657220201:43:17 - Fan mails03:33:50 - This week in History03:34:58 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

Osagie, AOT2 and Steve Dede discuss the Super Falcons' reward from the president for winning their 10th trophy, the Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025, Jigawa State Governor splashing 1.8 billion naria on SUVs, Asake signing with Gamma and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction42:53 - 10 Levels of wealth58:00 - Super Falcons reward from the Presidency 01:20:13 - Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025.https://x.com/search?q=Media%20Summit&src=typed_query01:59:30 - Jigawa State governor splashes 1.8 billion naria on SUVs02:00:20 - Minister of Education shares security report02:12:48 - This week in History02:24:58 - 15th Anniversary of Reminisce’s debut album ‘Book of Rap Stories’’02:32:55 - Asake Signs With Gamma After Leaving Empire02:43:50 - Sign out----------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the Super Falcon winning their 10th AWCON title, the GMO conversation, Senator Natasha's refusal to enter the National Assembly, Billboard's 50 best Afrobeats songs list, Burna Boy's apology for his 2023 Afrobeats remark and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 33:50 - Super Falcons win 10th AWCON title after coming back from 2-0 to beat Morocco in  the final 39:38 - This week, the conversation around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on Nigerian Twitter was intense. 01:31:00 - Senator Natasha was refused entry into the National Assembly.https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3nd8n255wo01:39:40 - Bariga Local Council renames popular bustop from Charly boy to Olamide Baddo02:05:00 - Pregnant women and nursing mothers in prisons https://guardian.ng/opinion/of-pregnant-women-and-nursing-mothers-in-prisons/02:46:20 - Billboard 50 best Afrobeats songs.https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-afrobeats-songs/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter02:52:52 - This week in History03:00:00 - Pop Culture13th Anniversary of Davido’s debut album ‘Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis’Burna Boy apologises for his 2023 Afrobeats remark https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/burna-boy-apologises-for-dissociating-himself-from-afrobeats-2025071512503543526 15th anniversary of the Uplifted album by Flavour03:46:50 - Sign out-------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

Steve and Osagie discuss Buhari’s death and his legacy, the on going conversation about Nepo and Lapo babies, Dayo Israel, Real estate activist Scott Iguma being arrested and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction25:43 - Buhari’s death and his legacy01:02:32 - Nepo Vs Lapo babieshttps://x.com/search?q=nepo&src=typed_queryhttps://x.com/OtunbaSho/status/194687124963395623002:03:50 - Dayo Isreal, the APC national Youth leader tweet https://x.com/dayoisrael/status/194580013115398990302:12:50 - Real estate activist Scott Iguma has been arrested02:36:37 - Emeka Mbah02:47:58 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2 and Steve discuss every major news that made the rounds this week in a Fan mail filled episode.

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss the death of Diego Jota and his brother Andre Silva, The Coalition, A Federal High Court ordering the senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti, Banks resuming international transactions on Naira cards as FX liquidity improves, Diddy being found guilty of the less serious charges and acquitted of the more serious ones, new albums that dropped and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:01:10 - Diego Jota’s death01:25:20 - The Great Coalition. Atiku, El Rufai, Peter Obi, Ameachi, David Mark etc, formalise coalition through ADC ahead of 2027 electionshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2470d7x40o01:54:16 - A Federal High Court has ordered the Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti. She was also fined N5m for contempt (due to a satirical post) against Senate President Godswill Akpabiohttps://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/court-orders-senate-to-recall-natasha-akpoti-declares-6-month-suspension-unlawful-202507041319412267901:56:20 - Church takeover of industrial estates sign of revival – PFN President, Bishop Okehttps://punchng.com/church-takeover-of-industrial-estates-sign-of-revival-pfn-president-bishop-oke/#:~:text=Some%20areas%20marked%20as%20industrial%20estates%20in%20some%20large%20cities%20in%20the%20country%20have%20been%20taken%20over%20by%20churches.%20Don%E2%80%99t%20you%20think%20this%20is%20a%20factor%20that%20can%20worsen%20unemployment%20in%20the%20country%3F01:58:17 - George Residence Ikoyi charged someone for a bedsheet because her period came unexpectedly.https://x.com/ade_jare/status/194153836447544126902:16:00 - Tantalizers announces partnership to revive DBN TV, reveals plans to promote African storytellinghttps://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/tantalizers-announces-partnership-to-revive-dbn-tv-reveals-plans-to-promote-african-storytelling/02:23:00 - This Week In History02:39:30 - Banks resume international transactions on Naira cards as FX liquidity improveshttps://businessday.ng/technology/article/banks-resume-international-transactions-on-naira-cards-as-fx-liquidity-improves/02:22:15 - A Nigerian mercenary fighting for the Russian military, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, has been captured by the Ukrainian forces in the ongoing war between the two nations.https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/ukrainian-forces-capture-nigerian-mercenary-fighting-for-russian-military-202507050804090767402:45:30 - Diddy was found guilty of the less serious charges and acquitted of the more serious ones https://abcnews.go.com/US/sean-diddy-combs-reaction-verdict/story?id=12341447902:50:30 - Nigerian fintech Okra was in the news for shutting down while the CEO and co-founder quickly joined a British startup https://techpoint.africa/insight/okra-return-funds-investors/02:59:38 - 2Baba’s ‘Unstoppable: International Edition’ Turns 1503:18:00 -  The Evolution Of Afrobeats In 10 Songs by the GRAMMYShttps://www.grammy.com/news/afrobeats-evolution-wizkid-rema-wande-coal-olamide-asake?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blackmusicmonth03:28:00 - Tems Launches ‘Leading The Vibe’ To Bridge The Gender Gap In Music03:32:20 - New Albums out03:36:25 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss the insecurity and killings in the country, Wike and Fubara's reconciliation, Nigeria accounting for 29% of global maternal deaths, President Bola Tinubu signing four finance bills into law, Hip Hop beef in Nigeria and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:18:09 - 200 killed in a series of attacks in Benue State between June 8 and 13. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyznnl4mddo01:40:50 - Nigeria accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths02:31:10 - President Bola Tinubu has signed four finance bills into law in a set of major reforms aimed at restructuring the tax system in Africa's most populous nation.http://bbc.com/news/articles/czdvnmz0j9go02:37:50 - Wike and Fubara have reconciled https://dailytrust.com/im-now-ready-to-work-with-fubara-says-wike/https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/local/fubara-follows-wike-to-uncles-burial-ceremony-in-rivers-202506281403318185402:43:20 - This week in history02:45:00 - POP CULTURE--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the backlash Tunde Onokoya got for meeting President Tinubu, The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security calling for prayer and fasting sessions, President Tinubu naming another project after him, The Nigerian Copyright Commission's warning to DJs, WeTalkSound 'One Hit Wonder' list, Rolling Stone Africa and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction08:00 - The scammers are out33:117 - Chess in Slum founder Tunde Onokoya meets President Tinubu and faces online backlashhttps://thenationonlineng.net/tunde-onakoya-reacts-to-backlash-over-visit-to-tinubu/Tunde later released a statement defending his visithttps://x.com/Tunde_OD/status/193272946125173979301:23:35 - President Tinubu has had another project named after himhttps://statehouse.gov.ng/news/abuja-international-conference-centre-renamed-in-president-tinubus-honour-as-he-mandates-payment-for-its-use/01:41:45 - The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security called for prayer and fasting sessions aimed at seeking “divine intervention for protection and national development” to address the nation’s pressing food insecurity challenges.https://punchng.com/agric-ministry-plans-prayer-fasting-to-tackle-food-insecurity/?utm_source=auto-read-also&utm_medium=web#:~:text=The%20Federal%20Ministry%20of%20Agriculture,nation%27s%20pressing%20food%20insecurity%20challenges.01:50:00 - Simon Ekpa folded in court, denies IPOB in court and claims to be just a content creatorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyxS4KvoU5E02:17:00 - The Nigerian Copyright Commission has warned DJs to stop performing other people’s music publicly without a license or the owner’s authorisation. If any DJ is found guilty, the DJ will pay a N1 million fine or a 5-year jail term.02:18:18 - APOSTLE EMMANUEL IREN INAUGURATED AS PRESIDENT OF THE PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA (YOUTH WING)02:28:21 - This week in History02:35:15 - The National Orientation Agency has issued a strong warning to car dealer who always taunts civil servants in his social media videos https://x.com/TrendingEx/status/192945863657042745002:45:40 - How “great” was Genevieve as an actress?https://x.com/MrAnuoluwapoO/status/193272418847078446003:00:00 - WeTalkSound's 'One Hit Wonder' list https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsKG9YOSrg/04:00:00 - Rolling Stone Africa announces new Editor-in-Chiefhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DKUrND4g1Zx/Also, Billboard & Global Venture Partners Launch Billboard Africahttps://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/billboard-africa-launch-announcement-1235990526/04:13:00 - Fan mails--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

On this fan mail-filled episode, Osagie, AOT2, and Steve discuss the pastor filmed with a 'firearm' in traffic, Ask the Giants and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:26:24 - Fan mails03:18:14 - Ask the Giants03:26:10 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Osagie and Steve Dede unpack the ripple effects of militant violence in the Southeast, with $4.75B lost and mass displacement over "Sit-at-Home Mondays." The EFCC makes headlines both for defending its crackdown on spraying naira and launching a quirky quiz with airtime rewards. We break down Nigeria's 2025 budget, Tinubu’s $21.5B loan request, and the Ministry of Communications’ N150M streetlight project. The AI/Blockchain wave hits Ekiti, while Ahmed Musa skips Super Eagles camp for love. WAEC delays, smoking bans, Zubby Michael’s antics, Falz’s new album, five years of Omah Lay’s Get Layd and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction25:30 - Southeast has lost $4.75B, with thousands displaced by militant violence and government responses to Sit at Home Mondayshttps://sbmintelligence.substack.com/p/four-years-of-disruption-unmasking52:29 - EFCC chairman defends fight over spraying of Naira notes,https://www.facebook.com/reel/71264520781709401:08:50 - Breaking Down The 2025 Budgethttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJ3iCbJsCt5/Nigeria's Tinubu seeks $21.5 billion foreign borrowing to boost growth.Here’s what PBAT Media team sayshttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-president-asks-parliament-approve-215-bln-external-borrowing-2025-05-27/Read Context here and here.Mins. of Comms is using N150M to build modern digital solar street lighting in Ogun West Senatorial Districthttps://x.com/oluwaseun_ajede/status/192485448916241216001:50:15 - The AI/Blockchain Agenda in Nigeriahttps://x.com/bosuntijani/status/192486722207952534901:53:50 - Bill to establish Artificial Intelligence Academy in Omuo Ekiti past First Reading.https://x.com/ekititrends/status/192771952520352568402:23:00 - Ahmed Musa excused himself from the Super Eagles camp to attend his wedding ceremony. 02:24:40 - The EFCC, on Twitter, is now offering a prize of N5,000 airtime to people who can guess their EFCC Quiz correctly. https://x.com/officialEFCC/status/192849693643833761702:28:45 -The Ekiti State Government has officially declared a ban on smoking in both private and public gatherings across all 16 local government areas of the state.https://ait.live/ekiti-govt-bans-smoking-in-all-local-government-areas/02:32:16 - WAEC Nigeria has released a statement on the delayed conduct for English Language exams for WASSCE.https://x.com/waecnigeria/status/192837199483315000302:38:30 - This week in History02:51:55 - Being a Step Dad:https://x.com/Lush_Beauty1/status/1926339364423860429 02:57:10 - Zubby Micheal going crazyhttps://x.com/Orobosa_Ikp/status/1926524056762757220 https://x.com/Naija_PR/status/1926727218061025481 02:58:30 - Davido, Cubana ChiefPriest, Ubi Franklin go visiting BAT and Shettimahttps://x.com/trigottista/status/1927405872512131095https://x.com/Imranmuhdz/status/1926749468986057164 03:05:26 - Follow Who Know Roadhttps://x.com/joy_mayowa/status/1924057226571923790 03:12:18 - Freezing Your Eggshttps://x.com/docneto/status/1927326387217498508 https://x.com/cremechic11/status/1927542091715936305 03:22:35 - 5 Years Since Omah Lay Dropped His Debut EP ‘Get Layd’ 03:40:30 - Falz Releases Sixth Album ‘The Feast’03:48:50 - Sign Out

Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss the tragic killing of 14-year-old Kehinde Alade by a police officer in Ibadan, APC’s endorsement of Tinubu for the 2027 elections, and Senator Ireti Kingibe’s controversial comments about Nigerian youth. They also touch on a bizarre case of a hair vendor allegedly trying to hire assassins online, a heartwarming scholarship moment from Tunde Onokoya, and music updates from Ladipoe, Llona, Burna Boy, and Falz. Plus, the ever-controversial "Body Count" topic and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction50:40 - 14-year-old Kehinde Alade killed after his dad was shot at by a policeman for driving one way in Ibadanhttps://thenationonlineng.net/i-just-wanted-him-to-make-his-waec-exam-father-of-slain-ibadan-student-breaks-silence/01:19:45 - APC has endorsed President Tinubu for the 2027 Electionshttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-ruling-party-endorses-president-tinubu-2027-re-election-2025-05-22/02:05:50 -  Ireti Kingibe’s comments on Nigerian Youthhttps://x.com/General_Somto/status/191897253716319862502:31:13 - This week in History03:00:00 -  Body Counthttps://x.com/Chiomy_beke/status/1926067659642208622 03:14:00 - Instagram Hair Vendor Trying to Hire Assassins Online Goes Private:https://fij.ng/article/instagram-hair-vendor-trying-to-hire-assassins-online-goes-private/ 03:30:00 - Daughter of woman who was filmed helping her mother receives scholarshiphttps://x.com/Tunde_OD/status/1924915471779823827 03:36:15 - Africa (Not) Risinghttps://x.com/oviosu/status/1920036207628620116 03:47:00 - Ladipoe samples Styl-Plus’s ‘Olufumni”03:56:20 - Llona goes on a 26-city tourhttps://x.com/Boyllona_/status/1924915643721175053 03:57:10 - Burna Boy’s new single. WTF is going on?04:03:35 - Falz to release his sixth album; what’s his place in Nigerian hip-hop04:12:48 - Sign out

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss the 'technical glitch' JAMB experienced leading to mass failure, the ripple effects and JAMB's official statement. Chris Brown denied bail over allegation of causing GBH with intent. Beverly Osu’s comments on AMVCA, Elon Musk’s AI Grok bot ranting about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa in unrelated chats and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction23:35 - Fan mails39:00 -  Jamb FiascoOloyede Profile: https://x.com/StatiSense/status/1923396782563758584Top Issues Raised: https://x.com/winexviv/status/1923515082715300189 Detailed Technical Report: https://chatgpt.com/share/68298674-64cc-8004-ba33-bb0511510310 Individual Stories:Frustrated over her result, Faith Opesusi Timileyin, 19, who was aspiring to study microbiology at university, died after swallowing poison. https://x.com/Franeb/status/1923394834301059241 Top reactions Human rights lawyer sues JAMB: https://x.com/NigeriaStories/status/1922944374851129830MURIC on JAMB: https://x.com/TrendingEx/status/192271453384543865102:16:17 - The Scammers are Out: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJtfJQ_s4NN/ 02:19:00 - Chris Brown denied bail over allegation of causing GBH with intent: https://news.sky.com/story/randb-singer-chris-brown-denied-bail-over-allegation-of-causing-gbh-with-intent-13368812 02:30:00 - Beverly Osu’s comments on AMVCA: https://x.com/Gviev/status/1923286033312985503 02:38:20 - Elon Musk’s AI Grok bot rants about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa in unrelated chats: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/may/14/elon-musk-grok-white-genocide 02:44:50 - Fan mailListen to TOLU S' ep 'Road Trip' here https://open.spotify.com/album/3Lm3t0idTYGsFyvE29nhK9?si=Ww7HI0r7TMy5WVCX914ILA03:27:40 - Sign out

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss the state of education in Nigeria. Nigeria ending scholarships for students abroad but continues to fund religious pilgrimages. Catch up on fan mails and other news from this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction44:00 - State of Education in Nigeria. Over 75% scored below 200 in the 2025 JAMB https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/793154-utme-2025-jamb-releases-results-over-75-score-below-200.html01:18:20 - Nigeria scraps scholarships for students abroad but continues to sponsor religious pilgrimages https://www.trt.global/afrika-english/article/128f8e4b997401:39:25 - Fan mails03:03:35 - Sign out----------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State criticising Peter Obi for de-marketing Nigeria, Simon Ekpa extradition to Nigeria, the alleged student loan diversion, Meta's threat to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria and other news that made the news this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:46:00 - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has criticised Peter Obi for de-marketing Nigeria https://businessday.ng/news/article/sanwo-olu-knocks-peter-obi-for-de-marketing-nigeria-abroad/#google_vignette02:26:00 -  Simon Ekpa will be extradited to Nigeria soonhttps://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/local/dss-official-says-simon-ekpa-will-be-extradited-to-nigeria-for-backing-nnamdi-kanu-202505030814246199602:46:00 - There has been an alleged student loan diversion of the student loan scheme https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/local/fg-summons-vcs-to-answer-questions-over-alleged-fraud-in-student-loan-scheme-202505021932084678003:18:10 - Meta threatens to shut Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria over $290m finehttps://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/meta-threatens-to-shut-facebook-instagram-in-nigeria-over-dollar290m-fine-202505021711343653104:15:28 - This week in history04:33:15 - Sign out-----------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss Pastor Poju's statement about Nigerians being programmed to hate the country, President Bola Tinubu approving ₦10 billion for the solar power grid to power the presidential villa, Court remanding Terry Apala for the abuse of the Naira, Celebration of life for Dagrin, who passed away 15 years ago and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:16:00 - Pastor Poju said people are programmed on social media to hate their country  (Nigeria)https://x.com/ikhide/status/191471120834039850002:33:45 - President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦10 billion for the solar power grid to power the presidential villa.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/fg-cites-unsustainable-%E2%82%A647bn-power-bill-as-reason-for-%E2%82%A610bn-solar-installation-in-aso-rock/03:04:10 - This week in history03:11:10 - Court Remands Terry Apala for the abuse of the Nairahttps://www.channelstv.com/2025/04/25/naira-abuse-court-orders-remand-of-hip-hop-artiste-terry-apala/03:13:30 - Dagrin passed away on April 22, 2010--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/