The Bearing

Send a text According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, one in seven persons aged 15-64 years in Nigeria had used a drug at some point in their lives. In this episode of The Bearing, we look at how substance abuse wrecks the lives of these Nigerians, including making one to sell her baby to buy drugs. We also look at the role we can all play to curb substance abuse in our society.

Send a text There are over 2.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in several camps in different parts of Nigeria under deplorable conditions. Apart from the government and a few charities, how many people actually help the IDPs? Inmthis episode of The Bearing, we will be talking about what we can all do to better the lives of the internally displaced.

Send a text According to official statistics, food prices have increased by more than 22 percent since the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic to the country. The costs of commodities have almost tripled, with  traders, consumers, and even farmers complaining about the negative impact of the development on them. In this episode of The Bearing, we talk about the hike in food prices, how it affects citi...

Send a text Mental health is rarely, if ever,  discussed in Nigeria, even though, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) a significant number of Nigerians suffer from one mental issue or another. On this episode of The Bearing, we will be talking about the facts, the myths and the misconceptions surrounding mental health.

Send a text The media, as the fourth estate of the realm, have as one of their responsibilities holding the government accountable at all times. In this episode of “The Bearing”, we will be talking about the role journalists are playing in fighting, or aiding, corruption – depending on how some Nigerians look at it.

Send a text Corruption is a canker-worm that has eaten deep into the fabric of Nigerian society, and in one way or another, we have all been tainted by it. On this episode of The Bearing we will be talking about corruption.  But we would be asking one question: are we all corrupt? Can the Nigerian society ever be cured of corruption?

Send a text Across many societies in Nigeria, young people (both men and women) have been talking about marriage with keen interest – especially when it comes to the amount spent in observing certain rites. In our third episode on the cost of marriage, “The Bearing” seeks to find out what it takes to get married in the western part of Nigeria. By the way, what does it take to host a typical Yoruba...

Send a text Across many societies in Nigeria, young people (both men and women) have been talking about marriage with trepidation – especially when it comes to the amount spent in observing certain rites. In our second episode on the cost of marriage, “The Bearing” seeks to find out what it takes to get married in different parts of northern Nigeria. Is it too expensive or relatively easy to tie t...

Send a text Across many societies in Nigeria, young people (both men and women) have been talking about marriage with trepidation - especially when it comes to the amount spent in observing certain rites. In Igbo land, the complaint centres mostly around "The List", which a run down of items the prospective groom is expected to buy for the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers,...

Send a text  In this sequel episode of “The Bearing” on the rise in cases of abduction across the country, security analysts give tips about possible solutions to the problem. They speak about what can be done better and differently.

Send a text What has democracy done for Nigeria? In the spirit of Democracy Day, this week’s edition of “The Bearing” will be talking about democracy and Nigeria.  And we will be asking, of what benefit is democracy to Nigeria and Nigerians over the past 22 years of uninterrupted of democratic experiment.  

Send a text Have you ever wondered how a person on a wheel chair moves around in Nigeria where there are few or no ramps to help?  How does a pregnant woman with impaired hearing receive antenatal classes? Do we have sign language experts in our hospitals? On this episode of “The Bearing”, we talk about the challenges that come with living with disability in Nigeria and how the society and the gov...

Send a text Abduction is becoming a lucrative business in Nigeria, according to some secirity expects. In this episode of "The Bearing", we look at how the problem is ballooning and why, and ways of arresting the situation.

Send a text Being Igbo and Muslim in South-East Nigeria is so difficult that some of those who choose Islam as a religion say they are forced to practice secretly or relocate to the North. Let's take a trip to the region to find out why.

Send a text This is to let you know what we will be doing on this podcast. This introductory episode gives you an insight into all the interesting, educating and mind blowing conversations we will be having on "The Bearing". And who we are.