The Bearing

Send a text ‭Recently, a number of young people have been arrested in connection ‬ with suspected cases of ritual killings “in a quest to get rich quick.” ‭In this episode of the Bearing, we will be asking: Who is to be blamed for the get rich quick mentality amongst some young people? The society or it’s just who they are?‬

Send a text In our society today, not every dangerous person looks dangerous; some are actually nice close friends or even family members.  What do we tell our children about strangers and close uncomfortable family acquaintances? In this episode of The Bearing, we are asking is "Do not talk to a stranger enough"?

Send a text In most homes in Africa, women take up the responsibility  of undergoing family planning procedures. But, why can't men? Should men’s involvement in family planning go beyond moral support and picking the right family planning procedure for their wives  In this episode of The Bearing, we ask Nigerian men if they are ready to take the bull by the horns and undergo birth control pro...

Send a text As 2023 is fast approaching, one of the major issues many Nigerians are concerned about is security, economy, and the general elections. Already some political elites are declaring intention to vie for political positions. What do these issues has to do with 2023?  that was the topic of discussion at the 19th edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue. In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we dis...

Send a text Birth control measures are used mostly by women to prevent pregnancy.  Although these measures are effective, they come with side effects. In this episode of The Bearing,we will be look at the side effects of birth control, as some women share their stories.

Send a text Waists beads and anklets are fashion ornaments that have been worn by women from time immemorial.  They have always been part of the African culture. But in recent times, a certain negative label has been attached to women who wear waist beads or anklets. Why do we have such labels attached to these fashion items that have been in existence? Who created these labels? In this episode of...

Send a text New Year is usually an opportunity people use to start off a clean slate and start afresh. So making New Year resolutions comes with the New Year package as people make commitments to be better or achieve new things in the year to come Unfortunately, most of the set down goals are rarely achieved, as people just flow with the year. Why is that? In this episode of the Bearing, we look a...

Send a text We know all too well that while raising a child in a two-parent household is tough, raising a child solo is a whole different ballgame. How do single parents cope, especially in Nigerian society? In this episode of The Bearing, we look at what single parents go through and the attitude of the society towards them.

Send a text Being a woman in every society comes with its own perks of difficulties, especially society’s “unrealistic” standards on what a woman should be.  How can women rise against the difficulties of society if they do not support one another? In this episode of The Bearing, we look at if women truly support each other in the society.

Send a text  Childbirth is a period that is filled with pain and joy for every woman. Why then do some caregivers "Midwives" inflict more Pain by physically abusing women? In this episode of The Bearing, we would be looking at why Midwives beat women during childbirth as some women share horrific birth experiences.

Send a text With the three major languages spoken in Nigeria facing possible extinction, what is the Fate of minor languages? How many young people can actually speak their mother tongue? In this episode of The Bearing, we will be looking at the Fate of minority languages in Nigeria.

Send a text Hausa is a Chadic language, which is spoken as a first language by no fewer than 35 million people and as a second language by at least 41 million people. One of the beauties of the Hausa language is the fact that it is spoken even by people from other ethnic groups. can the Hausa language ever go extinct? A typical Hausa man is highly protective about his language. But how many young...

Send a text Language is no doubt the most effective medium which messages or thoughts are expressed, hence it is very important to human existence. But how many Nigerians can speak their mothers tongue? The Yoruba people are known for their love of and pride in their music, culture and tradition. How many of them understand the language, music and culture completely? Is the Yoruba language near ex...

Send a text Language is a means of cultural preservation, It symbolizes identity. Traditionally, the Igbo man is known for his pride in his language and cultural heritage. But how many can today boast of having knowledge of their mother tongue?  With the world now a digital village, how many Igbos of this day can proudly and fluently speak the Igbo language? Or even write it?  On the Bearing, we w...

Send a text Ever called someone blacky, dudu osun, too cute to be black? burnt offering, Yellow fever, yellow paw paw, oyinbo pepper?   As Nigerians, at some point in our lives, we’ve made such derogatory and discriminatory statements about our skin tone or someone else’s. What impact do these statements have on the individuals concerned? In this episode on the Bearing, we look at society’s attitu...

Send a text Proposing is a huge decision, one that can shape the rest of your life. When it comes to who should propose, many people still follow the traditional model where men do all the heavy lifting but that seems to be changing. Should women propose to men? In this episode of the Bearing, we will be sharing opinions from different generations on women making the first move in relationships.

Send a text Back in the day, community living was the order of the day, where your child is everybody’s child. Dating back thousands of years to somewhat recently, people lived in communities for safety, socialization, and shared resources. Some people believe that new generation parents are spoiling their kids and not making them ready for the life ahead. And others believe that most old generati...

Send a text The Pandora Papers project, the biggest cross-border collaboration of journalists in history to investigates hidden offshore companies and expose secret assets, has uncovered some covert deals and hidden fortunes of world leaders, including Nigerians. Some of the top Nigerian elites mentioned in the Pandora Papers include Peter Obi, ex-governor of Anambra state; Abubakar Bagudu, govern...

Send a text   When marriage happens, the next expectation from society is childbearing and when it doesn’t come, excessive pressure is placed on both man and wife.   Infertility is something most couples deal with and it causes a huge strain on the marriage.   On this episode of the Bearing, we will be looking at infertility and the perception of the society

Send a text It is estimated by the United Nations that over 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation? What is their survival story? On the Bearing, we will be listening to the survival stories of some women who underwent female genital mutilation and how it can be put to a complete stop.

Send a text In marriage, everyone expects fidelity and commitment, but if one partner is unfaithful, it breaks the bond and vows taken. In this episode of The Bearing, we look at what infidelity  truly means, and how it affects marriages and relationships.

Send a text Some times marriages encounter challenges when it comes to who pays for what. Should two pockets become one after tying the knot? In this episode of The Bearing, we will be talking about these challenges and how to overcome them.

Send a text Marriage, they say, is bliss and, at the same time, not a bed of roses.  But how can the spark be maintained in marriage to make it flow with milk and honey? In this episode of The Bearing, we talk about the importance of intimacy in marriage.

Send a text A secret is a piece of information that is only known by one person or a few people and should not be told to others. Every person has secrets they are keeping to themselves. Some tend to share with their close friends or a family member, while some would rather die with their secrets. But when it comes to marriage, the concept of secrets can be a little dicey. In this episode of The B...

Send a text To have a child or children is the ultimate source of joy for many women. While some realise this dream "easily", others are yet to get there. Among the latter are those who see a glimmer in the distance, but do not get to hold the bundle of joy because of miscarriage. Those who do not experience it may not know, but these women go through certain levels of pain which can cha...