Is Nigeria truly a nation, or is it an empire holding together many distinct peoples and identities?
Nigeria's history, political structure, and diverse identities continue to raise fundamental questions about nation-building. From the colonial amalgamation to the evolution of federalism, military rule, and the Fourth Republic, the question of how Nigeria should define itself remains unresolved.
In this episode, we examine the idea of Nigeria as an empire versus a nation-state, and what that distinction means for governance, identity, representation, and national cohesion.