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Beyond The VeilBlack TaxIn this episode, the ladies discuss "Black Tax" (a term used to refer to the financial support which is expected of a black working-class individual by their families).
They discuss its possible origins, how it affects financial lives of young adults and why it seems to be a never-ending cycle. They also shared their unique perspective as Muslims.
Further reading
https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/06/bn-paying-black-tax/
https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/07/atoke-black-tax-is-preventing-young-nigerians-from-leveling-up/
https://www.zikoko.com/money/black-tax-in-nigeria/
https://newswirengr.com/2020/05/14/making-money-but-going-broke-these-young-adults-tell-their-black-tax-stories/
Inequality in Nigeria
Poverty in Nigeria
Zakat in Islam
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NewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Can terrorists really repent or is OSC a dangerous gamble?Often, governments, in dealing with violent agitations and civil disobedience by citizens, deploy both ‘carrot’ and ‘stick’ to bring such ugly situations to an end. The Nigerian military has employed the same measures in dealing with Boko Haram terrorists by combining the ‘Operation Safe Corridor’ policy with military offensives.
Is it working though? can terrorists really repent? Nigerian Journalist Steven Kefas shares his views on this episode2021-09-2710 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: FIRS vs Rivers, Lagos States; The Legal PerspectiveNigerian lawyers; Ebun Adegboruwa (SAN) and Barrister Liborous Oshoma weigh in on the VAT Collection Tussle between the federal government and the Rivers and Lagos State governments.2021-09-1315 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: 2023 and the push for a south-east presidencyVox-Pop: What do Nigerians really think about the call for a south-east presidency?2021-09-0609 min
NewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: NDA Attack and Nigeria's failing security structureSecurity analysts Tanwa Ashiru and Dr Tony Ofoyetan weigh in on the recent terrorist attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy.
(Interviews courtsey Channels TV and TVC)2021-08-3006 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: A Recap EpisodeA quick recap of major news stories and events covered by NewsWireNGR in the previous week2021-08-2312 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Plateau State and The Fulani Herdsmen InvasionNewsWireNGR discusses the recent invasion of farming communities in Plateau State by Fulani herdsmen and the resulting crisis with Nigerian Journalist; Steven Kefas2021-08-1617 min
The RubenPrime Podcast#79: The RubenPrime Podcast: Stop Capping or No More Freedoms While ResigningOn this weeks episode, I discuss the update on the NY State Governor, More C-19 news and Basketball star PJ Washington's Child Support rumors...Social Media Links: Twitter: twitter.com/RubenPrime_3 Twitch: twitch.tv/RubenPrimeTVDiscord: https://discord.gg/qpg4VEXaVxWebsite: RubenPrimeTV.comPodcast Media Links:ApplePodcats: https://apple.co/3qIM9jo Red...2021-08-121h 29
RubenPrime PodcastStop Capping or No More Freedoms While Resigning: RubenPrime Podcast: Season 2-Episode 9On this weeks episode, I discuss the update on the NY State Governor, More C-19 news and Basketball star PJ Washington's Child Support rumors...Social Media Links: Twitter: twitter.com/RubenPrime_3 Twitch: twitch.tv/RubenPrimeTVDiscord: https://discord.gg/qpg4VEXaVxWebsite: RubenPrimeTV.comPodcast Media Links:ApplePodcats: https://apple.co/3qIM9jo R...2021-08-121h 29NewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Sunday Igboho; Criminal Or Political Prisoner?Since news broke of the apprehension of Yoruba separatist agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, in the Republic of Benin, reactions have been mixed over his arrest and planned extradition to Nigeria.2021-08-0211 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Much Ado about the Electoral Act Amendment BillThis episode addresses reactions to Nigeria's electoral act amendment bill especially clause 52(3) which indicated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may transmit results of elections by electronic means where and when practicable at its discretion.2021-07-1914 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Nigeria's Twitter Ban and It's ImplicationsThe Nigerian Government suspended twitter operations in the country, days after the platform removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional separatists. Most telecommunications sites have since blocked access.
Scores of small and medium-sized businesses across the country have been affected. This episode examines the ban and its implications.2021-07-0715 min
NewsWireNGRTHE COVID SPIN - The Nigerian Catholic Hesitancy part 2A Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation; This episode concludes the research and analysis of the influence of the catholic church on hesitant attitudes towards covid vaccines.2021-06-1411 min
NewsWireNGRTHE COVID SPIN - The Nigerian Catholic Hesitancy part 1A Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation; In this episode, Nelly Kalu examines the influence of the Catholic Church and the hesitant attitude of followers towards vaccines.2021-06-1417 min
NewsWireNGRTHE COVID SPIN Part 3 - The EndA Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation by Evangelical Christian Leaders; Presented by Nelly Kalu; this episode concludes the investigation into the influence of Pentecostal pastors on COVID vaccine hesitancy. 2021-06-0408 min
NewsWireNGRTHE COVID SPIN Part 2 - The MiddleA Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation by Evangelical Christian Leaders; Presented by Nelly Kalu; this episode is a digital investigation about the degree of influence of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome on his followers. 2021-06-0420 min
NewsWireNGRTHE COVID SPIN Part 1 - The BeginningA Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation by Evangelical Christian Leaders; Presented by Nelly Kalu; this episode, tells you about the history of pentecostalism in Nigeria and how this influences followers' responses to vaccines.2021-06-0419 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: The Nigerian Press Council BillNigerian Journalist Nelly Kalu comments on the proposed press council bill, it's challenges and limitations. 2021-05-2908 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Southern Governors, The Call For Restructuring & The Ban on Open GrazingNigerian Lawyer and media entrepreneur; Anthony Ehilebo, comments on the Southern Governor's meeting, calls for restructuring and the ban on open grazing.2021-05-1508 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Between The NBS and The Minister Of LabourThe National Bureau of Statistic accused the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige of falsehood, after the minister claimed the employment index statistics by the NBS was not in line with global standards.
But the NBS said the World Bank denied making such condemnation.
Weighing in on this back and forth, is Ose Anenih; a hotelier and design consultant who also writes political commentary2021-05-0108 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: About Isa Pantami, allegations of extremism and Federal Government's defense.Somto Onuchukwu A telecommunications businessman and public policy analyst and Demola Adeeko; a media and communications expert, comment on The Nigerian Government's defense of Communication Minister, Dr Isa Pantami over his alleged extremist views2021-04-2310 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: The Recap EpisodeA quick round up of all major stories covered this week - April 11 - 16 20212021-04-1710 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: The State Of Insecurity In South-East NigeriaNigerian Journalist David Hundeyin comments on the recent attacks on security infrastructure in south-east Nigeria.2021-04-1010 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Danladi Umar, CCT and Ethnic BigotryChioma Agwuegbo, a social impact systems integrator working within media development and open government and Deji Adeyanju; convener of Concerned Nigerians: A civil rights movement group, share their views on The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, caught in a bigotry scandal2021-04-0106 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Nigeria's Constitution, Human Rights Abuses and Voices of DissentOn this episode, Nigerian lawyer, writer and human rights scholar, Ayo Sogunro talks about the dysfunctions of Nigeria's constitution2021-02-0332 minNewsWireNGR#BeyondTheNews: Understanding Nigeria's Herdsmen/Community Conflict with Bankole OmisoreOn this episode, Political and public policy analyst, Bankole Omisore speaks on Nigeria's Fulani herdsmen conflict and recent developments.2021-01-2518 min
Sort Of NigerianWhy Nigerians Are Fighting to #EndSARSSince the second week of October 2020, Nigerians have taken the streets in protest to demand the end of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.
In this podcast we break down the issues with interviews from those on the ground in Nigeria to help paint a picture of the situation. Young Nigerians speak on their experiences with SARS and why they are compelled to fight for change, the problems with the Nigerian Police Force, how SARS affects Nigeria's Queer community, and how you can support from outside the country.
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