The Bearing

Send a text “A perfect marriage they say, is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.” In this perfect imperfect relationship, how best should communication be made, especially when it comes to going out? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we are asking of is okay for a woman to take permission from her husband before going out.

Send a text  It is not a secret that Nigerians tend to associate the wearing of dreadlocks and/or the etching of tattoos on the skin, or piercings especially by young people, as a form of immorality.  How true is this?  In this episode of our weekly podcast The Bearing, we hear real life experiences of people with locs and tattoos and how they suffered discrimination.

Send a text We have all been affected by lie, we've been the liar at some point, and we’ve been lied to. Does that make us all liars? In this episode of our weekly podcast, The Bearing, we look at real reasons why people lie at some point or another.

Send a text Marriage is the union between two people from different backgrounds and upbringing. What happens when it involves different ethnic groups and languages? In this episode of our weekly podcast The Bearing, we look at how language and ethnic barriers in marriages can foster national peace.

Send a text Matchmaking, is a way of bringing two people together into marriage. In the olden days, wealthy parents matchmade their children to their friends and acquaintances who were wealthy as they, so that the affluence would stay within the two families. Are love and romance found in matchmaking? Let's find out in today’s episode of The Bearing.

Send a text Divorce, changes not only the structure of the family but also its dynamics and sometimes values and children’s lifestyle What effect does divorce have on children in the long run? In this episode of our weekly podcast The Bearing, we are asking if children raised in broken homes have character flaws or see life differently.

Send a text When we first come to the world, our parents are the ones who protect and care for us. One day, the script is completely flipped. Suddenly, we find ourselves in the position of taking care of our parents. How many children will be willing to look after their parents in old age? In this episode of our weekly podcast, The Bearing, we look at why some children jettison the age-old traditi...

Send a text The birth of a child brings joy to all and sundry, the method of birth or how the child came about, shouldn’t be a defining factor. Is there a perfect way to birth a child? In this episode of our weekly podcast, we look at why most women opt for Cesarean section.

Send a text Remember that little dairy you had at 16, where you wrote how you want to be married and 25 and tour the world at 29 with your partner and 2kids. How’s that coming? Achieved or not? Do we just put pressure on ourselves or the society does? In this episode of The Bearing, we look why young people feel pressured to achieve in Nigeria.

Send a text Keeping yourself pure and staying a virgin till your wedding use to be a bragging right amongst girls in the past and a pride to the parents.  Is it still the same today? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask if being a virgin is still a thing in Nigeria today.

Send a text Trust, they say is the foundation of every marriage and relationship.  But why snoop through chats and text messages on your partners phone then?  In this episode of our weekly podcast The Bearing, we look at the dangers of snooping through your partners’ phone

Send a text The dream of every parent is to raise well balanced children who can stand out in the society.  is it possible for siblings raised by the same parents to experience different sides of their parents? In this episode of the Bearing, we will be looking at why no two children have the same parents.

Send a text Genzs are those who were born between 1996 and 2012. They grew up with social media, texting and the internet. The generation z has been said to have a different mindset and ideology. are they just misunderstood or there is more to the Genzs that meets the eye? In this episode of our weekly podcast, The Bearing, we are looking at why the genzs are misunderstood in the society today.

Send a text Some for love, some for companionship and some for money and Affluence. People marry for different reasons. Why exactly do some women marry their choice of spouse? In this episode of The Bearing, we look why some women are willing to marry into polygamous despite the modern day woman ideology.

Send a text For better for worse they say, does it mean to endure the beatings and abuse? Which is better? To leave in a body bag or the leave alive? How do women find themselves in marriage that was once seemingly perfect, to one marred by daily beatings and still stay? In this episode of our weekly podcast The Bearing, a domestic violence survivor shares her story

Send a text Commitment to one’s partner, is a major requirement in marriage. Cheating in marriage has different meaning to everyone, but in general terms, it’s been unfaithful to vows made to stay committed. When cheating happens, should couples open up and be honest about it? In this episode of the Bearing, we are asking if it is okay for couples to open up to their partner about their cheating s...

Send a text As the 2023 general elections are fast approaching, Nigerians are asking question on how prepared the Independent National Electoral Commission truly is. In this episode of our weekly podcast, The Bearing, Media trust has a 30 minutes chat with the INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu on what to expect come 2023.

Send a text Nigeria’s population is estimated at over 200 million, which means the  country has skilled and unskilled labor in abundance, over 205 ethnic  groups, the most linguistically diverse country in the world, with over  500 languages spoken and much more. 62 years down the line, Nigeria has stayed resilient in the face of ethnic  and religious divides, economic crises, insecurity and polit...

Send a text First born are unique in a family system, They are the only children who have their parents exclusive focus, time and energy. With this unobstructed resource of parental attention the first born gets, comes high expectations. In this episode of The Bearing, we will be asking if being a first born is a blessing or a curse.

Send a text Children can be confident, and that's a great thing, but often the line between confidence and arrogance is a thin one. In a society like ours, how can parents draw the line between confidence and rudeness when raising their kids?  In this episode of The Bearing, we look at why confident kids are sometimes seen as rude our society.

Send a text The stigmatization of children and women as witches is not a recent phenomenon in Nigeria. Those accused are usually ostracized or in extreme cases killed.  In this episode on The Bearing, a grandson shares a sad tale of how he lost his Mother/grandmother and aunt in less than 24 hours as a result of witch branding.

Send a text By nature, women are beautiful in and by themselves. There however is a Hausa saying that even if you are beautiful, you should also take bath. Could that be the reason why women always wear make-up?  The Bearing speaks to women to find out if that is the case, and to men to find out whom they prefer – a woman who wears make-up or that who does not.

Send a text  Some women feel it’s okay to get attracted and depend on rich men because they have what it takes to be attracted to them.  Why is it so? Is it so from the beginning? Some people are of the opinion that it is the culture that made it this way.  Today on the Bearing, we speak with men, women, and experts to find out why it is so.

Send a text Often, you hear people saying, I can forgive, but I can’t forget. Still, so many people find it difficult to forgive. Why is that so? Why is forgiveness so difficult a thing to do? Today, on The Bearing, we speak with Nigerians, psychologists and religious leaders on the subject matter.

Send a text Everyone behaves badly sometimes, even good people. Unfortunately, when you’re faced with owning up to bad behavior, you have to apologize because it makes everything better. How many people know how to make an honest apology? In this episode of The Bearing, we look at a genuine apology is important in our day-to-day lives.