In this episode, we unpack the escalating conflict involving Iran and what it means for the global order.

We examine the ripple effects on the world economy, with a particular focus on rising energy prices and growing instability in oil markets.

We discuss how Gulf countries have suffered significant collateral damage, especially to critical energy infrastructure—the backbone of their economies—disrupting oil supply in a region that plays a central role in meeting global energy demand.

The conversation also explores why this moment feels like the closest the world has come to a third world war in decades, as the conflict unfolds alongside the ongoing war in Ukraine, intensifying geopolitical tensions on multiple fronts.

We take a close look at the role of the United States, questioning whether the scale and intensity of Iran’s retaliation were fully anticipated.

Finally, we share our outlook on how the conflict is likely to end. Spoiler alert: despite the chaos, a negotiated settlement may ultimately be the most realistic outcome.

In this episode, we take a hard, honest look at Nigeria’s current realities and the forces shaping everyday life across the country. From rising economic pressures and unemployment to ongoing security concerns and struggling infrastructure, the conversation explores why so many Nigerians feel the weight of uncertainty.

We examine the deeper roots of these challenges, tracing them through history, from colonial legacies and years of military rule to the corrosive effects of corruption and the persistent influence of tribal and ethnic divisions.

Rather than focusing only on symptoms, this episode asks the tougher questions: How did we get here? and What continues to hold the nation back?

But this is not just a story of problems. The episode also looks forward, highlighting opportunities for reform, innovation, and collective responsibility. It explores how accountability, cultural shifts, and citizen engagement could help reshape Nigeria’s future.

This episode is an invitation to reflect, to question, and to engage in meaningful dialogue about Nigeria’s challenges and the possibilities that still exist beyond them.

Ready for a nostalgia trip you didn’t ask for but absolutely need?

In this episode of the After Hours, we take trip down memory lane, back at our College of Medicine days.

We share the reason we chose what we studied, the memories that still make us smile, and the moments that stand out.

From first dissections, dead bodies, formalin et al to steeple chase, hunger games on steroids, we’re reliving the iconic moments that shaped us.

We also talk about the med school struggles of negative marking and getting your shoe size in tests.

We wrap things up with the biggest lessons we took into our careers and the advice we’d give to today’s med students… besides “sleep when you can.”