Welcome to a thrilling episode of the Dirty Lie podcast where we unveil surprising and eyebrow-raising facets of Canadian history. From notorious political figures to strange duel traditions, and shockingly misguided military tactics, join us alongside our zealous Toronto-based Koj as we delve into some tantalizing yet lesser-known episodes of the Canadian past. Uncover the controversial persona of Sir John A McDonald, Canada's first prime minister. Known for his wild antics fueled by...

Join hosts Dez and Mayowa as they delve into the captivating underworld of smuggling, from Fayawo during the Second World War era to its modern-day implications on Nigerian society. This episode is inspired by Fisayo Soyombo's investigative report on IBD Dende. Timestamp facts:14.10 Dahiru Mangal:38.20 Unfolding through an in-depth conversation, unravel the mysteries of "fayawo", a common term used to denote smuggling in Nigeria, understand the roles of powerful figures, and experience the...

from Kano to the English Channel.. with Mayowa Idowu

In October 1945, the Hausa and the Igbo population in the city of Jos fought one another for two days, during which at least two people were killed, many others injured, considerable property was destroyed or damaged... Part 1 gives context, Part 2 tells us about the violence that followed, and the British role in instigating the riot and fanning the flames of ethnic tension.   We discuss this and one of the deadliest Days in Bogota, Columbia  

A slave revolt  A riot in Jos,  and La violencia  .... we're back ! 

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From Mark Thatcher's coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea to Alice Roosevelt getting banned from the White House.    Timestamps:  Episode kicks off 6 mins in  Mark Thatcher's coup 36 mins in    Enjoy !

we're back ! 

The Western Region Crisis, this week on the dirty lie pod!

Twenty years ago-  The Uba Brothers, some 'Ghana-must-go bags' and the Anambra South Senatorial seat

On the 10th of July 2003, barely two months after he was sworn in as Governor, Chris Ngige is held at Gunpoint and asked to resign from office... Enjoy 

Italy's Benito Mussolini fainted when Edda Mussolini was born, but did he go on to kill her husband? In Iraq Saddam Hussein's first daughter Raghad Hussein was given the nickname 'Godmother of Terror' in a newspaper, but did she support her father after he killed her husband? and in Haiti, did Marie-Denise Duvalier, threaten her father Francois Duvalier, one of the longest serving dictators of Haiti with a machine gun, to save her husband's life? Special dictator-daughter mentions; Aisha...

A bomb went off on Talabi street in Ikeja, Lagos that shook Nigeria to it's core.. we explore the details of this unsolved murder of the journalist, Dele Giwa 

A beauty queen flies from Utah to London and kidnaps a Mormon Missionary; Another Marries El Chapo and joins the Sinaloa Cartel; Another, while 7months pregnant opens fire in broad daylight in an act of revenge.    

From Miss Wyoming to Miss Venezuela: Murder, Kidnapping, and drug trafficking.. a Menacled mormon, El Chapo proposing at a pageant.. and so much more 

A car chase from Kaduna to Ondo, A prostitute at the Friendship Hotel in Ebonyi, and a decade of coup participation and planning.. this episode is very typical DLP Content. Enjoy, and thank you for 50,000! 

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We talk about Al-Mustapha, Sergeant Rogers, Oputa Panel, Alex Ibru surviving an assassination attempt, Unsung Heroes like Francis Ede.. and on current topics.. The Bulkachawa's Antics and Chef Dami vs. Chef Hilda and stan culture embedding itself in Nigeria's politics. it's our best episode yet! 

We revisit Nigeria's dark days.. We talk about Al-Mustapha, Sergeant Rogers, Oputa Panel, Alex Ibru surviving an assassination attempt, Unsung Heroes like Francis Ede.. and on current topics.. The Bulkachawa's Antics and Chef Dami vs. Chef Hilda and stan culture embedding itself in Nigeria's politics. it's our best episode yet!   

We revisit Nigeria's dark days.. We talk about Al-Mustapha, Abacha, The "Strike squad" aka Abacha's Death Squad... and the people who escaped attempts on their lives.    Our Episode Commemorating June 12th is here!

TMTs dog has been kidnapped ?! and this week we're meeting Rebecca the pet raccoon who ran the white house, the chief mousers to the cabinet and their conflicts, and Mandela's prison pet... 

From Chairman Mao's Hygiene, to why women in Northern Nigeria could not vote till 1979, to the first indigenous GCO in Nigeria, to the 23yr old who held the country's military in his hands... Its Trivia time with Falz and TMT battling for first to 5

This episode is a fun ride, From Chairman Mao's Hygiene, to why women in Northern Nigeria could not vote till 79', to the first indigenous GCO in Nigeria, to the 23yr old who held the country's military in his hands... with Falz and TMT battling for first to 5