The Nigerian Civil War: Descent into War (Episode 1)

The Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) remains one of Africa’s bloodiest and most controversial conflicts. In this debut episode of Africa’s Most Unsolved Cases, we uncover the roots of the crisis: political tensions, broken promises, and the collapse of the Aburi Accord. How did Nigeria — a young nation barely seven years after independence — spiral into a devastating war that claimed over a million lives?
Join us as we explore the untold stories, the power struggles, and the critical moments that set the stage for one of Africa’s darkest chapters.
🎧 This is Episode 1: The Descent into War.