The Assassination of Dele Giwa: Nigeria’s First Parcel Bomb Mystery

On October 19, 1986, Nigerian journalist Dele Giwa, the fearless editor-in-chief of Newswatch Magazine, was killed by a parcel bomb at his Lagos home—the first of its kind in Nigeria. His death shocked the nation, raised urgent questions about press freedom, and left behind a mystery that has never been solved.
In this gripping episode, we trace Giwa’s rise as a fearless voice against military rule, the powerful enemies he made, the chilling details of the bomb delivery, and the decades-long hunt for answers. Was it the Nigerian government? Foreign intelligence agencies? Or a deeper conspiracy buried in Nigeria’s corridors of power?
👉 Join us as we explore the facts, theories, and legacy of one of Nigeria’s most haunting unsolved political assassinations.
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