The Backstory

By Triple-E Media

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The Backstory is Nigeria’s news in context. We examine Nigeria’s headlines and connect the dots to help you see the bigger picture. The Backstory is produced by Triple-E Media. Other Triple-E Media productions can be found at 234audio.com. 234Audio is the home of cinematic audiobooks and immersive podcasts, from the Nigerian perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support

Episode Date
No Ink at Polling Unit And Other Election Day Stories in Nigeria
Mar 10, 2023
Obasanjo's letter to young Nigerians (an audio rendition)
Jan 06, 2023
The US embassy issues an alert
Oct 27, 2022
He was obsessed. And Ummita paid the ultimate price.
Sep 29, 2022
INEC delists over 1.1 million new voter registrations but it’s not a conspiracy
Sep 22, 2022
INEC wants an Electoral Offences Commission but there are issues with the proposed bill
Sep 16, 2022
How three candidates plan to handle insecurity
Sep 09, 2022
Ochanya Told Her Story (but it wasn’t enough for a conviction on rape)
Sep 01, 2022
Breaking the cycle of abuse starts with how we discipline children
Aug 25, 2022
Our campaign financing laws have been watered down - here’s how
Aug 19, 2022
Arise O Party Members! And take control of party financing
Aug 11, 2022
Protection theory and kidnapping in Northern Nigeria
Aug 04, 2022
Minisode: A (half) day at INEC's office
Jun 16, 2022
Money making buzz: interview with Chi Okafor of Kendake Honey
Jun 02, 2022
Money making buzz: how to attract and keep bees to work for you
Jun 02, 2022
How our fear of bees can kill us
May 19, 2022
Dariye and Nyame's presidential pardon, who is really angry?
May 10, 2022
The strange behaviors of Nigerians and Japanese after a football match, explained
Apr 27, 2022
To solve Northern Nigeria's problems - look to the elephant?
Apr 14, 2022
Nigeria's bean farmers have solved their mating problem
Mar 29, 2022
Political party defections might be good for us (for now)
Mar 17, 2022
Do this to your car and save 50% on fuel
Mar 08, 2022
Minisode: The Abuja Rent Bill, what is it good for?
Feb 22, 2022
From confraternities to cults and now gangs?
Feb 15, 2022
Minisode: We have rice pyramids! So why are we still paying so much for rice?
Feb 01, 2022
Deal or no deal? 5,000 Naira in exchange for your fuel subsidy.
Jan 25, 2022
Minisode: BDCs, inflation, and the dollarization of Nigeria’s economy
Jan 18, 2022
Abracadabra! Make section 52 (subsection 2) disappear.
Jan 11, 2022
A look back at our top 10 episodes of 2021
Dec 28, 2021
Minisode: Propaganda in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2023 elections
Dec 21, 2021
Banned until further notice
Dec 09, 2021
Minisode: The price of everything is up. Especially beans. Why?
Nov 30, 2021
Our culture versus her body
Nov 09, 2021
Bonus content: Dr. Banga answers our questions about c-sections
Nov 04, 2021
Women are dying to populate Nigeria
Nov 01, 2021
The Blackmail Economy is coming. Are you ready?
Oct 26, 2021
e-Naira, Nigeria’s new money?
Oct 19, 2021
Three moves to 1960
Sep 28, 2021
Drug addiction is not about the drugs
Sep 21, 2021
Coup no. 211
Sep 14, 2021
#staystrongUniJos
Sep 07, 2021
Can the Nigerian police hack into your mind?
Aug 31, 2021
Nigeria’s hidden gems are in Tokyo
Aug 24, 2021
About Afghanistan
Aug 17, 2021
Chain Reaction: From Hushpuppi to Abba Kyari
Aug 10, 2021
Section 52 subsection 2
Aug 03, 2021
Twitter vs. Nigeria: it’s complicated
Jul 27, 2021
From Boko Haram to ISWAP. Part 2. Surrender not an option
Jul 13, 2021
From Boko Haram to ISWAP. Part 1. Three Musketeers
Jul 06, 2021
‘The oldest conflict on earth
Jun 29, 2021
It’s time to unchain local government. Here’s how.
Jun 22, 2021
It's just a conspiracy! Right?
Jun 15, 2021
Let's talk about consent
Jun 08, 2021
Is your donkey worth $800?
Jun 01, 2021
Seats for women! (but not at the table)
May 25, 2021
License and registration, please
May 18, 2021
Forced to conceive
May 11, 2021
The President has asked for help
May 04, 2021
36 Shades of Green (Must men die part 2)
Apr 27, 2021
Must men die for women to rise?
Apr 20, 2021
First they came for the police
Apr 12, 2021
The case of the missing First Lady
Apr 06, 2021
Nigeria has a weapons diversion problem
Mar 30, 2021
From your Nigerian Prince, with love
Mar 23, 2021
Choose one: your life or your AK-47
Mar 16, 2021
Nigerian Football Age Strikes Again
Mar 09, 2021
Heads: Amnesty, Tails: "Wipe them out"
Mar 02, 2021
It was just a fight in a market!
Feb 23, 2021
A Budget Without Revenue
Feb 16, 2021
When love kills (but doesn't mean to)
Feb 09, 2021
Restructure what, exactly?
Feb 02, 2021
Police not designed to fight crime
Jan 26, 2021
Two percent?!
Jan 19, 2021
From bullying to sexual abuse...how did we get here?
Jan 12, 2021
Nigeria to get 40 million Covid-19 vaccines. Will you queue for one?
Jan 05, 2021
Should husbands pay housewives?
Dec 29, 2020
Who is Lai Mohammed talking to?
Dec 22, 2020
'The Killings in Zabarmari
Dec 15, 2020
ASUU vs FG, Round 15 (since 1999)
Dec 08, 2020
Castrate the Rapists?
Dec 02, 2020
Nigeria's Addiction to Imports
Nov 27, 2020
From #ENDSARS to #LekkiTollGate
Nov 18, 2020