Lost Lagosians

Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, born on December 9, 1979, is a Nigerian lawyer, social entrepreneur, and politician representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly since 2023. She is notably the first elected female senator from Kogi State. Akpoti-Uduaghan gained prominence through her advocacy for the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Mill and her commitment to industrialization in Nigeria.  In March 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. Subsequently, she faced a six-month suspension from the Senate, officially cited for violations of Senate Standing Rules. This suspension has sparked national and international debates, with women's rights groups condemning the action and organizing protests under the banner “We are all Natasha.” Akpoti-Uduaghan has challenged the suspension's legality, asserting it as an attempt to silence her and an assault on democracy.  The situation has drawn attention to issues of gender inequality within Nigerian politics, where female representation remains significantly low. The controversy continues to unfold, highlighting the challenges faced by women in leadership positions in Nigeria.In this episode, Babah Kay describes the implications of her suspension on Injustice to women all across Nigeria and the effect of women in politics in Nigeria.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

In this episode, Brodda Mike recants his ordeal with loosing and finding back his iphone, travel tips, staying safe in Nigeria and how to use rideshare and Uber in Lagos or Abuja: these safety tips is sure to apply to anyone traveling to Nigeria or any other african countryThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

Hunger, scarcity, poverty and food shortage strikes all across Nigeria as Brodda Mike narrates his ordeal with fellow Nigerians who have resorted to waiting by restaurants and bukka's to help finish meals for patronizing customers. We discuss Nigeria's food insecurity Epidemic and food scarcity/food shortage in Lagos, Abuja and all across NigeriaThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

In this episode Brodda Mike shares his ordeal catching a Uber in Lagos and running into the hands of Nigerian police thieves, and shares valuable tips on how to stay safe in Nigeria when visiting and using ride-share platforms like Uber, Lift, Bolt, etc. We also discuss how to recover a lost or stolen phone, Iphone, Andriods and other devices when driving around in Lagos or Abuja Nigeria.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

On Todays Battabox podcast, we answer the age old question.... do you really hate your in-laws? Or do you just love them regardless? In this episode we discuss how to navigate loving your inlaws and manage a happy home. We discuss why It is really OK not to like your in-laws, especially if they do not seem to understand your needs. It's important that you work out a way to have them in your life that doesn't send you to a place of despair. Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

This week, we discuss why Smart Women would choose to stay in toxic relationships, but for the long game... but is it worth the risks? Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

As a follow up to our episode on Nigerian culture, we describe how to handle infidelity in the home and how to navigate the infidelity culture in Nigeria.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

In this Episode, Brodda Mike replays his ordeal at the US Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria and how to get an American Visa from Nigeria.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

Most Obidients claim that the current Nigerian president is an idiot but could Peter Obi have done better if he were elected? Nigerians are suffering just one year into the presidency of Bola Tinubu with food insecurity, fuel subsidy removal but were Peter Obi elected would he make things better in improving security, solving insecurity and making the right economic decision for Nigeria amidst the ongoing Naira devaluation?Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

Why do people hate Nigerians so much? In another fun filled episode of the battabox podcast, we discuss what happens what happens when Nigerians are taken advantage of and are all Nigerians really that bad? What it feels like to be a Naija/Nigerian and how to deal with racism or aggression as a Nigerian. EnjoyThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

In this episode, we discuss the differences between the Igbo Woman and the Yoruba Woman.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

Why do new year resolutions never stick? In this episode, Brodda Mike discusses how to make your new year resolution last longer and the way to make sure that you are setting correct new year objectives. For more details on how to make your new year resolution stick: New Year Resolution: Why It Never Sticks (battabox.com)Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

As Nigerians at home continues to struggle financially, economically and in some cases, to make ends meet, we examine the politics of the day, and the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and how only those who know how can survive in Nigeria. We also discuss why Japa or migrating out of Naija might be a bad ideaThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

How to be in a relationship with someone older than you and dealing with older Nigerian menThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

Nigerian Music Industry and MisogynyThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

Today we discuss why Love is for fools, how to get your heart stolen or broken and how to not love. Topics covered include, errotic romantic love and dating, marriage and singleness and how to avoid heartbreaks and improve your marital bliss. EnjoyThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com

How to identify a good friend vs a best friend. What are the traits of a good friend and how to identify a friend for keeps. In this episode we discuss all this and more... apply here to become Adeola's friend? The Ultimate Friends checklist - BattaBoxThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

In this  episode, we discuss the 2024 Grammy's and the nominees for the Best African Performance are "Amapiano,” ASAKE & Olamide“City Boys,” Burna Boy“UNAVAILABLE,” Davido feat. Musa Keys“Rush,” Ayra Starr“Water,” Tyla.We also discuss the level of disrespect Nigerian Afrobeats artists are dealt with every time they perform on stage. Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

In this episode we discuss how to overcome hurdles while living abroad and dealing with racism against NigeriansThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

In every relationship, there are bound to be arguments over finances and splitting the responsibilities and bills. Today we discuss how to not overpay, over-spend and finding the balance between spending equally.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

Racism is very common outside of Nigeria *we have our own internal problems too* but in this episode we discuss how to address racism when outside of Nigeria.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

Education and the costs of Higher Education is making many question the benefits of Education to Africans. In the episode, Brodda Mike discusses the side effects and disadvantages of Education. Watch full video on BattaBox YouTube channel.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

Folu Storm, one of Nigeria's rising Media personality, tells all about her journey in Nollywood, surviving the Nigerian Media and entertainment industry and living in Lekki, Lagos. Colorism, Colourism, blackness and overcoming bias in Nollywood as an Artist, Actress or actor.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

In this episode we wanted to thank our loyal listeners, thank you for following and supporting Battabox.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

Meditation is the act of thinking deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation. Why do Nigerians not meditate? How to Meditate? How to overcome the hurdles to meditation. Our guest today is a friend of the Show, Ade. This is a conversation you dont want to miss.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

Today we discuss Infidelity, what is it, how to combat it, and how to know if your husband or boyfriend or spouse is cheating on you.#cheatinghusband, #cheatingboyfriend, #yourown life,Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

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Our guest today got at loan at  50% from the bank to start her business and we discuss How to start a small business in Lagos Nigeria at a young age and overcoming business fears Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

Dealing with ADHD in Nigeria and the cultural perception of ADHD is one that the society in Nigeria is unable to process and handle, leaving Nigerians with questions like what is ADHD symptoms, ADHD tests,  ADD meaning, and how do you know if you have ADHD, medical tests for ADHD and how to diagnose ADHD in children and how to diagnose ADHD in adults to mention but a few. This week we interview an overcomer of ADHD and discuss how to combat the illness especially in Nigeria, Africa and other third world countries where ADHD is less prevalent.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

ADHD and additions in Nigeria is a menace to the society that if untreated can be very destructive. On this episode we discuss how to address ADHD and addictions in Nigeria abd Africa at large. Dealing with ADHD in Nigeria and the cultural perception of ADHD is one that the society in Nigeria is unable to process and handle, leaving Nigerians with questions like what is ADHD symptoms, ADHD tests,  ADD meaning, and how do you know if you have ADHD, medical tests for ADHD and how to diagnose ADHD in children and how to diagnose ADHD in adults to mention but a few. This week we interview a medical advocate of ADHD and discuss how to combat the illness especially in Nigeria, Africa and other third world countries where ADHD is less prevalent. This is part 1 of 2.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

We discuss the fall out from the 2023 Presidention Election in Nigeria. This episode was pre-recorded.Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

In this episode we discuss how to avoid being ghosted and what you can do when you are a victim of ghosting Thanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

What is the difference between a modern woman and a traditional woman? How to choose the right woman and how to tell the difference between the 1% woman and the majority of other women and the impact of Genz women in dating relationshipsThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

Today we discuss relationships, inter-gender and inter-marital relationships and how women and men, having different relationships can cause insecuritiesThanks for listening... visit our website at https://www.battabox.com/podcast/

An introvert is someone who keeps to themselves. An extrovert is someone who is more social and open to society. Being an Enigma means being a person or thing that is mysterious. In today's episode, we discuss what it means to be an enigma and how to cope with being labeled as an Enigma.Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

In this Episode, we discuss the 2023 Election as we await the INEC court rulings. Did Tinubu really win, what do the people think, we also discuss Naira scarcity.Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

In this episode, we discuss the 2023 Nigeria Presidential election and if there is hope for Nigeria, Lagos State Governor Elections, and Election rigging.Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

It is election week, who are you voting for, Abubakar Atiku, Peter Obi or Bola Ahmed Tinubu? who will become Nigeria's next president in 2023 as Nigerians go to the ballot to decide? We explore the Naira notes debacle, the state of the economy, and the PVC availability as Nigerians decide between the APC, PDP, and Labour party amongst all other many political parties. Trivia question: Do you know what it takes to at a minimum be elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

Today, we discuss the strategies on how to brand yourself and be successful. We also provide some advice on how to be successful in social media.Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

How does the common Nigerian cope in a landscape of politcal elites. The Presidential candidate for the PDP in the 2023 General Election was accused of corruption by Festus Keyamo, the spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council. This week we discuss the upcoming elections and the role of the Nigerian People in turning out to select the next President of the country. Keyamo however has vowed to drag Atiku Abubakar, the presidential standard-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, to court. Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

In today's episode, we sit down with Barrister Esther, Esq. to discuss self-awareness and self-development and the challenges of growing up in a society where self-awareness is not valued. This is the second installment of our surviving college series.Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

In this episode we consider the tales of a Nigerian Graduate and how she managed to survive college. Despite all the odds, our guest today describes how she was able to survive collegeThanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

In Nigeria,  1 out of 5 married women use family planning and 16% of women want to delay or limit childbearing, but are not using contraception. There is prevalent limited access to family planning prevents women from safely spacing their pregnancies, fuels unsustainable population growth, and puts the health of women and children at risk. Today we discuss family planning in Nigeria and its societal impacts on woman and the cultural perception of family planning as well as laws of the land, including marriage age limitations. Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

Marriage is typically a union between two people who wants to spend the rest of their lives anyway. Or, at least, that is usually the goal from the start. Some would call marriage the most important institution of human society. In Nigeria today, the society is going through a cultural shift of what it means to be married and what it means to be divorced. On this episode, we discuss Marriage in Nigeria, and Divorce in Nigeria and the role that social media plays.Thanks for listening... visit our website at BattaBox.

Transgenders are individuals who identify as a gender that is different from the one assigned to them at birth. Over the years, their community has had an increase in the Nigerian society. Chatting with Nollywood Actress and CEO Ruchiena, we discussed if there are actually transgenders in Nigeria or it's for the money? There is evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, and LGBT people are regularly subjected to discrimination and violence.Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited under the Criminal Code Act and the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act 2013 (SSMPA), which between them criminalise acts of ‘carnal knowledge against the order of nature', ‘gross indecency', same-sex unions, and LGBT advocacy. Thanks for listening... visit our website at Lost Lagosians Podcast - BattaBox

A billionaire is a person with a net worth of at least one billion (1,000,000,000, i.e., a thousand million) units of a given currency, usually of a major currency such as the United States dollar, euro, or pound sterling, according to Wikipedia. But does Naira count too? In our episode today, we discuss new year resolutions and how to manage expectations in 2023 and ponder if it is possible to be a billionaire in the new year, 23. Referenced article:Sanwo-Olu is my father – Delta man claims, says his mother told him so - BattaBoxThanks for listening... visit our website at Lost Lagosians Podcast - BattaBox

Merry Christmas to all our loyal fans and supporters. This week we discuss why Money is important for a fun and memorable Christmas and holiday season... or is it? This us the season of giving, celebration and festivities. how are you celebrating your holiday season?Thanks for listening... visit our website at Lost Lagosians Podcast - BattaBox

In this episode, we discuss the JAPA syndrome, what would you do if offered N10M (Ten Million Naira) or N100M (One Hundred Million Naira)? Would you leave the country and Immigrate? Would you Travel for Love? Or does the Economy and the falling Naira Depreciation have anything to do with your decision to Japa or not leave the country?3 Nigerians stowaways referenced in episode: LinkThanks for listening... visit our website at Lost Lagosians Podcast - BattaBox

According to the Urban dictionary, SAPA is a term used in Nigerian Pidgin English to describe a state of being extremely broke or poor, usually after spending extravagantly. Today we discuss how to tackle SAPA and how to dea with SAPA ness... like.... staying happy, understanding its a phase, saving for rainy days, discussion with a companion and always being grateful. Thanks for listening... visit our website at Lost Lagosians Podcast - BattaBox

With 603 people dead, 1.3 million displaced, and more than 108,393 hectares of farmlands have been destroyed across the country, today we discuss the flooding situation in Nigeria... affected states include Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Lagos, Kano, Adamawa, Jigawa, Benue, and Borno. This year's flood is believed to be the worst that Nigeria has experienced in decades, as it has created humanitarian crises and compounded economic challenges in the affected areas. Some communities are inaccessible and cut off from goods and services. (source:https://www.thecable.ng/2022-flood-a-tragedy-foretold-the-crises-within)(source: https://www.channelstv.com/2022/11/03/flooding-bayelsa-not-among-10-worst-hit-states-jigawa-is-number-1-says-minister/)Thanks for listening... visit our website at Lost Lagosians Podcast - BattaBox

Fela Anikulapo Kuti described the predicament of Nigeria... as Suffering as Smiling.. this week we discuss how to survive in Nigeria on an extended stay and stay calm... and when possible to smile along the chaos that may ensue in the day to day hoolabaloo of your time while visiting. Thanks for listening... visit our website at Lost Lagosians Podcast - BattaBox