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In this episode, we discuss the challenges of being a medical professional working through the height of COVID, counseling in the Nigerian culture and how to be a better floater Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

The gender pay gap is the difference between what men and women make for the same work. According to Salary.com , currently, women on average make 82 cents for every dollar men make. In this episode we discuss ways to bridge the pay and gender gap and provide suggestions on how you can be part of the solution. This is part 2 of 2. Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.c...

According to Forbes Magazine, The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. This week Brodda Mike sits down with Dr. Toyin to discuss feminism, what is it, where it started, and what are the requirements to becoming a feminism. We also discuss feminism from an African Perspective. affairs. This is a two-part series. Thanks for listening... visit our website at http...

In this episode, we discuss the Morocco Model vs Nigerian model as it relates to the most recent primaries and the decision to nominate Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar for the upcoming Nigerian Presidential Election in 2023. Also, does zoning matter and why is it that where you come from decides your fate as a candidate in Nigerian elections? Thanks for listening... visit our website at https...

In this episode, we discuss the history of Nigeria, the country with the most military coups in Africa within the shortest amount of time, one bloody civil war, and four republics.  We also discuss the implications of the history of Nigeria, its military rule, and the marginalization of certain ethnic groups for the 2023 General Election between Bola Tinubu, Atiku, and Peter Obi. Thanks for listen...

According to US Census data, in 2021, 34% of adults age 15 and over had never been married, up from 23% in 1950. The estimated median age to marry for the first time was 30.4 for men and 28.6 for women in early 2021, up from ages 23.7 and 20.5, respectively, in 1947. The percentage of married-couple households that are interracial or interethnic grew across the United States from 7.4 to 10.2 perce...

There is a global crisis brewing, the shortage of fathers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,  19.5 Million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. More than 20 million children live in a home without the physical presence of a father.  There are two issues highlighted in this episode, namely, the society at large's impact on fathers and secondly, the lack of proper a...

This week, we discuss interracial, intercultural, and intertribal marriages and how to cope with marrying outside one’s background. According to US Census data, in 2021, 34% of adults age 15 and over had never been married, up from 23% in 1950. The estimated median age to marry for the first time was 30.4 for men and 28.6 for women in early 2021, up from ages 23.7 and 20.5, respectively, in 1947....

According to Stacker, The American Police killed 1,144 people killed by police in 2021, according to Mapping Police Violence, up from 1,132 people in 2020. Despite making up only 13% of the American population, Black people represent 23% of those killed by law enforcement in 2021. Police brutality, micro-aggression, racism, and excessive use of force in law enforcement  some would argue is more pr...

In 1918, Ukraine declares independence from Russia during a conflict fought by multiple countries and armies over several years.  On 20 February 2014, Russia began its annexation of Crimea...and over a century later, in 2022 on the morning of 24 February, Russia began the invasion of Ukraine when Putin announced a "special military operation" to "demilitarize " Ukraine. In toda...

In 1918, Ukraine declares independence from Russia during a conflict fought by multiple countries and armies over several years.  On 20 February 2014, Russia began its annexation of Crimea...and over a century later, in 2022 on the morning of 24 February, Russia began the invasion of Ukraine when Putin announced a "special military operation" to "demilitarize " Ukraine. In toda...

Is religion a scam? Is religion dying? Why do the most religious people turn out to be the most wicked for of humanity? In this episode, we explore the impacts of religion, beliefs, and dogma and how traditions can impact long-held beliefs in some cases causing economic and health impacts to a people and society at large. Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

Does Islam Muslims Quran Support Violence? The vast majority of Muslims oppose violence, extremism and terrorism, but in Nigeria, a country where according to Harvard University, 80-85 million Nigerians identify as Muslims, about 50% of the total population, religion continues to pose as a threat to the country's nascent democracy. In this episode, we take a critical look at the believe that...

Students of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Nother Nigeria  lynched a 200 level female student of the Department of Early Childhood Education, Deborah Yakubu, over an allegation of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammed on May 12, 2022. Deborah was violently stoned to death and later set ablaze by the angry mob, who are mostly students of the college. In this episode, we discuss the religi...

Students of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Northern Nigeria  lynched a 200 level female student of the Department of Early Childhood Education, Deborah Yakubu, over an allegation of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammed on May 12, 2022. Deborah was violently stoned to death and later set ablaze by the angry mob, who are mostly students of the college. In this episode, we discuss the reli...

Are you afraid of visiting nigeria? Are you some one living in diaspora who have not been back to Nigeria since you left? Are you following social media and western foreign news outlets that endlessly continue to report how kidnappers are on the loose in Nigeria? Are you sorrounded by friends who tell you that you must be out of your mind to think about visiting Nigeria? Are you married to a Niger...

According to Human Rights Watch, throughout its six-year tenure, the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida has relied on force to ensure its stay in power. In the process, the Babangida government has been responsible for the deaths of hundreds of students and others who demonstrated against its policies, the silencing of opposition organizations and the erosion of the rule of law. In t...

In this episode, we discuss daylight savings and the impact of daylight savings for African's in diaspora, with family back home. We also discuss coping strategies and how to talk about daylight savings for loved ones with Families in Africa. Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

The Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) is on strike again. In this episode, we discuss some of the issues and challenges faced by Nigerian Higher Education . Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

In this episode, Brodda Mike discusses the cold hard realities about those in Nigeria seeking to emigrate out of Nigeria.  Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

In this short episode... we take a break and discuss the do nots of meeting your soulmate for the first time...  Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

In this episode, we discuss the shortage of fuel in Nigeria, why is the recurring for a country that is ranked 9th in the world for its proven gas reserves as of 2017. True Federalism, Dividing Nigeria and the 2023 upcoming elections.  Forbes article referenced Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

In this episode, we discuss the significance of Easter and how to celebrate Easter... and yes... Nigerian rice vs. Ghanian rice. Enjoy (the episode) Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

An economic refugee is a person who leaves his or her home country in search of better job prospects and higher living standards elsewhere. Economic refugees see little opportunity to escape poverty in their own countries and are willing to start over in a new country for the chance at a better life ~ Investopedia. In this episode, Brodda Mike discusses surviving Lagos with Dr Jay, his navigation...

Brodda Mikes expresses disappointment with the outcome of the Ghana vs Nigeria Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying match in Abuja on March 30, 2022 as Nigerian Super eagles zealots stormed the football pitch to attach the Ghanian footballers and terrorize Ghanian team visiting fans. Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com