State of the Nation is to inform, educate, and engage the public on critical national issues by providing balanced analysis, expert perspectives, and interactive discussions. The programme aims to promote informed public discourse, encourage civic awareness and hold public office holders accountable by examining policies, achievements and challenges affecting the nation, from healthcare, security, infrastructural development, national budgets, etc. You can trust OB Thompson and Offiong De’Catalyst to give you a detailed analysis of governmental activities both locally and nationally.
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ObaseOyi Thompson, popularly known as ObThompson, is a broadcaster with a strong voice and a growing presence in the media space. Over the past four years, he has built a solid reputation through consistency, skill, and his ability to connect with listeners. From co-hosting “Morning Buzz,” where he is known for handling newspaper reviews, to co-hosting “State of the Nation,” ObThompson stands out for his strong grasp of politics and current affairs. He has a way of breaking down political issues and national conversations in a manner that is clear, thoughtful, and easy for people to follow. His approach to political analysis has made him a trusted voice among listeners who value sense, depth, and clarity in public discourse. ObThompson continues to earn respect as a broadcaster whose voice carries substance every time he is on air.
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Okon Offiong, known on air as De-Catalyst, is a broadcast journalist and on-air personality at UNICAL Radio 103.5FM with five years of broadcasting experience and a reputation built on clarity, conviction, and a genuine command of the issues he covers. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science Education and an Ordinary National Diploma in Social Studies Education, a foundation that shapes the intellectual depth and grounded analysis his listeners have come to expect. He hosts State of the Nation, a current affairs programme that takes on the political, social, and governance questions shaping Nigeria's present and future with the kind of rigour those conversations deserve. He also co-hosts Sports Corner, bringing the same focus and enthusiasm to football, athletics, and the wider sporting world. His work has earned him considerable recognition. De-Catalyst was nominated for the Cross River State Best Broadcaster in Current Affairs award, won Best Media Personality at the Students Union Government of
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State of the Nation is to inform, educate, and engage the public on critical national issues by providing balanced analysis, expert perspectives, and interactive discussions. The programme aims to promote informed public discourse, encourage civic awareness and hold public office holders accountable by examining policies, achievements and challenges affecting the nation, from healthcare, security, infrastructural development, national budgets, etc. You can trust OB Thompson and Offiong De’Catalyst to give you a detailed analysis of governmental activities both locally and nationally.
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