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World news in 7 minutes. Monday 21st September 2026.Today: Russia elections. Saudi Arabia Riyadh strikes. UK Sheeran apology. Italy schools. Indonesia ship. Tanzania lions. Nigeria alcohol poisoning. Chile Bachelet UN. US media bans. And Mexico historic document. With Ben MallettBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Most Turks believe being Turkish and being Muslim are inseparably intertwined. Pastor Ramazan Arkan was an adult before he ever met a Turkish Christian. Then he became friends with a coworker who had left Islam to follow Jesus. That friendship started Ramazan on a journey that eventually led to the cross of Christ.  Pastor Ramazan is now leading the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey, and he is the pastor of Antalya Evangelical Churches in Antalya, Türkiye. Listen as he shares how he came to Christ, first asking questions about Islam and the Quran and then irresistibly drawn by the loving relationships he saw when he was invited to a local church. "The most effective way to share the gospel message is through relationship," Pastor Ramazan says. You'll hear how his name, Ramazan (Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting) is both a blessing and a curse. He'll also describe the Christian persecution when he left Islam for Christianity, and more about what our persecuted brothers and sisters in Türkiye face for their faith in Jesus. Pastor Ramazan will tell the story of the night he became a Christian and felt God's presence and Word come alive to him. He'll also explain why it's important to reveal the cost of following Christ to new Muslim background believers early on, why his church doesn't baptize new believers immediately, and the sad story of one new Christian who went back to Islam after seeing the high cost of following Christ. To learn more ways you can pray for persecuted Christians in Türkiye, Central Asia and around the world, sign up to receive weekly prayer emails at iCommitToPray.com. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, China, and Iran, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

On this episode, Laolu, Furo, and Nosa have a guest! They are joined by Guy Futi, Co-founder of Orda.They talk about Uber leaving Nigeria and the implications for December in Lagos, Nomba's recent debt raise, and Opay's recent legal dispute with an influencer.__This episode is sponsored by Busha — Nigeria's licensed digital assets exchange for businesses looking to move money across borders. If you are running a business exploring fast cross-border payments, stablecoin and FX liquidity, and easy treasury management, get started at busha.io/business, and for individuals? You can buy, sell, and send digital assets anywhere in the world, and also save in naira or dollars, with up to 20% annual interest. Download the Busha App and use code OPENAFRICA or visit https://surl.li/jvbwvt to get started._We love hearing your thoughts! Find us on X (@TheOAPod) and Instagram (@openafricapod) and tag us in your conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta fired rubber bullets into the air to control crowds as hundreds of migrants were moved from beaches to the port where a tent city has sprung up. South Korea's president says he will not be sending troops to help the US in its war in Iran - defying growing pressure from the Trump administration. People in Russia are voting in the first parliamentary election since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has formed a taskforce to investigate a spate of brutal killings that has sparked a nationwide debate over women's safety. Amid stark warnings from AI scientists about the growing risks of artificial intelligence going rogue, we assess some of the potential scenarios. At least 17 people have been killed in a car bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan. Protests in Nigeria after 33 people accused of illegal mining died in custody. And how drones are being used by police in England to help manage football crowds.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Police escort migrants from Benitez Beach to be relocated to the camp set up at the port of Ceuta, September 18, 2026 Credit: REUTERS/ Anna Surinyach

Sam Acho is a former NFL linebacker who played nine seasons with the Cardinals, Bears and Buccaneers. The former Texas Longhorn was a fourth round draft pick by Arizona in 2011. He is currently an analyst with ESPN and a two-time author. Sam joins his former teammate Matt Forte on today's podcast to discuss how family balance, the limits and tradeoffs, his love for Nigeria, growing in Christ and his favorite moment playing with Matt on the Bears 2015 team. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - tunde@pao.orgWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://shop.sportsspectrum.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazineDo you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified. At a news conference at the Elysee Palace, Macron said he had ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites in the face of this threat. Also in the programme: Nigeria's president promises a full investigation into the deaths in detention of dozens of suspected illegal miners; and in the UK, after King Charles disputes a startling claim from Princess Diana's brother about how the King reacted to news of her death...Earl Spencer insists he's telling the truth. (Photo: French President Emmanuel Macron. Credit: Getty)

In January 2027, Nigeria will be heading to the polls. But there's one thing still largely missing from the ballot, women. According to Nigerian civil society organisation, policy and legal advocacy centre, Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of women's political representation in the world. In fact, women make up less than 5% of members of parliament. And currently only 54 women hold positions across 990 seats in State Houses of Assembly, and 15 states have no female legislators at all.Focus on Africa host, Nkechi Ogbonna, spoke to Ufuoma Nnamdi-Udeh, the Executive Director of Enough is Enough, a civic society organisation and Zainab Buba Galadima, a politician based in Abuja. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Fana Negash, Bella Twine and Carolyne Jotham Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Priyanka Sippy and Blessing Aderogba Editors: Daniel Dadzie and Maryam Abdalla

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Ahead of New York Climate Week, why investors are getting down to business, even as AI sucks up the oxygen (and the capital) in the room; why African pension funds — sitting on $600 billion in assets — are starting to dip into private equity and private debt to fund small businesses back home; and, with batteries as a service, how gas stations in Nigeria and South Africa are becoming an unlikely source of power for small businesses.

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Ahead of New York Climate Week, why ⁠investors are getting down to business⁠, even as AI sucks up the oxygen (and the capital) in the room; why ⁠African pension funds⁠ — sitting on $600 billion in assets — are starting to dip into private equity and private debt to fund small businesses back home; and, with ⁠batteries as a service⁠, how gas stations in Nigeria and South Africa are becoming an unlikely source of power for small businesses.

In this edition of Sport Zone, the team takes a deep dive into the latest stories shaping Nigerian sports and the wider sporting world.From major developments and performances across Nigeria to the biggest talking points making waves internationally, the conversation brings together the headlines, analysis, reactions and debates every sports fan needs to hear.

The US central bank has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, to try to curb inflation. The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point and suggested it could do so again before the end of the year. In a social media post, President Trump demanded "lower interest rates... and fast." Also: Nepal has sharply revised upwards the number of people missing after last month's flash flood to 6,150. Hundreds more are missing across the border in Tibet. What American scientists are trying to achieve by putting human brain cells in mice. The racing driver, Ollie Millroy, who says he “owes his life” to a rival who pulled him from his burning car during a race in Shanghai. And we look back at the life of one of Nigeria's best-known actors, Olu Jacobs, who has died at the age of 84. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh speaks after interest rate hike, Washington, USA - 16 Sep 2026 Credit: EPA/Shutterstock

Canada's PM Mark Carney is in Europe to discuss an EU-Canada Associate Member deal. President Trump suggests such a deal would be ‘hostile act'.Motorists in Nigeria express fury at the rising cost of petrol and diesel.And thousands of staff at a UK bank are demanding concessions after the company said it wants employees to work from the office more often.

Costumes pailletés, orchestres en direct à la télévision, vinyles qui tournent dans les salons : pendant deux décennies, Abidjan a fait danser toute l'Afrique de l'Ouest. Un patrimoine aujourd'hui menacé, que collectionneurs et archivistes s'efforcent de sauver disque par disque. Avant le rap Ivoire, avant le coupé-décalé, avant même le zouglou, il y avait les costumes pailletés de François Lougah, les déhanchés d'Ernesto Djédjé et le reggae d'Alpha Blondy. Dans les années 1970 et 1980, la Côte d'Ivoire vivait son âge d'or musical : les orchestres jouaient en direct à la télévision, les vinyles tournaient dans les salons, et les artistes remplissaient les salles bien au-delà des frontières du pays. Une époque mythique que les anciens racontent avec émotion, pendant que de jeunes passionnés tentent d'en sauver les traces. À 75 ans, dont 65 de carrière, Bailly Spinto n'a jamais quitté la scène. Surnommé « l'Homme à la voix d'or » ou « le Rossignol », ce chanteur à la croisée de la soul, du rock et du funk s'est construit une somptueuse villa au cœur de Yopougon, la commune la plus peuplée d'Abidjan. Ici, tout le monde le connaît, et les jeunes du quartier guident spontanément les visiteurs jusqu'à sa porte. « La plaque tournante de la musique ivoirienne, c'était la Côte d'Ivoire ! se souvient-il. Les stars comme Manu Dibango sont arrivés ici, ils se sont installés à la RTI, ils ont formé des artistes ivoiriens… Tout ça, c'était notre âge d'or ! » Les gardiens de la mémoire Cette mémoire, ce sont aussi de jeunes passionnés qui la font vivre. Dans un appartement de Cocody où il a installé son centre d'archives, BaouléCore, Cédric Kouamé, petite trentaine et grosses dreadlocks, a rassemblé une collection de 3 000 vinyles. Chaque week-end, il part « au village » fouiller les collections des anciens pour y dénicher des pépites, qu'il nettoie, écoute, classe et parfois numérise. Était-ce vraiment mieux avant ? « Une musique, pour être enregistrée, devait être réfléchie, répétée, écrite », explique-t-il pour justifier sa passion pour cette production « intemporelle ». Avec Mel Dagson, archiviste et historien qui tient une chaîne YouTube consacrée à la musique vintage ivoirienne, et l'aide à dater ses trouvailles, ils collectent les disques autant que les souvenirs. « Tous les fonctionnaires ivoiriens de l'époque possédaient tous le même meuble, une armoire symbole d'ascension sociale », raconte le premier. Le second complète : « Elle était garnie de deux indispensables : une collection de vaisselle pour recevoir, et une collection de vinyles pour faire danser leurs invités ». Un trio de géants L'extraordinaire production musicale des années 1970 repose sur les épaules de trois géants. Le premier, François Lougah, surnommé « le Papa national », est celui qui a ouvert la musique ivoirienne au monde, dès 1971-1972, jusqu'à jouer aux côtés des musiciens de la star zaïroise Abeti Masikini. Il est suivi, en 1975, par Ernesto Djédjé, chanteur et guitariste idolâtré pour ses déhanchés spectaculaires, qui invente à lui seul un genre révolutionnaire : le ziglibithy, un brassage des influences occidentales (funk, disco, reggae) avec le folklore bété. Le trio est complété en 1981 par Alpha Blondy, seul survivant de l'âge d'or, qui adapte le reggae à la sauce ivoirienne et porte la musique du pays à un niveau international inédit. « C'est celui qui a permis que le monde entier s'intéresse à la musique ivoirienne », résume Mel Dagson. Son album Cocody Rock (1984) bat des records de vente, tandis qu'Apartheid is Nazism (1985) est salué par la critique aux États-Unis. Les années 1980 consacrent aussi Bailly Spinto et le guitariste Jimmy Hyacinthe, ainsi que l'ascension de plusieurs divas : Aïcha Koné, Antoinette Konan, Chantal Taïba et Nayanka Bell. À l'époque, la musique se diffuse surtout par la radio, les night clubs et les dîners et galas organisés dans tout le pays. La RTI, école et tremplin Il est impossible de raconter cet âge d'or sans évoquer l'Orchestre de la Radiodiffusion télévision nationale (ORTI), dirigé de 1975 à 1979 par le saxophoniste camerounais Manu Dibango, à l'invitation d'Houphouët-Boigny lui-même. Un poste qui a permis d'irriguer la musique ivoirienne d'influences venues de toute la sous-région, du makossa camerounais aux rythmes congolais. Aujourd'hui, une partie de cette mémoire dort encore dans les archives de la RTI, à Cocody : 60 000 cassettes, dont certaines n'ont toujours pas été numérisées. La quasi-totalité des stars de l'époque sont passées par ses locaux. C'est le cas de la chanteuse Chantal Taïba, 44 ans de carrière, qui y a fait ses débuts à l'adolescence, contre l'avis de ses parents. « Je me suis levée un matin et je suis allée à l'orchestre leur proposer mes services », raconte-t-elle en riant. « Mais malheureusement, j'étais mineure, donc je ne pouvais pas être embauchée. » Une cousine a dû se porter garante pour qu'elle intègre l'orchestre, contre l'avis de ses parents. Sa réussite spectaculaire leur donnera tort. Au-delà de la visibilité, l'ORTI offrait aux artistes, souvent autodidactes, un salaire mensuel et un encadrement précieux dispensé par des professeurs de l'Institut national des Arts. « On accompagnait les grandes stars, Miriam Makeba, Tabuley… se souvient Chantal Taïba. Toutes les grandes stars qui passaient par la Côte d'Ivoire, c'est l'ORTI qui les accompagnait. En toute modestie, on était les meilleurs ! » Le studio JBZ, révolution technique L'autre point névralgique de la musique ivoirienne était le studio JBZ, monté en 1981 par Jacques Bizollon de Zuénoula, un Français naturalisé ivoirien qui lui a donné ses initiales. Premier studio d'enregistrement du pays, il a accueilli la crème des artistes ouest-africains jusqu'à sa fermeture, en 2018. Avant son ouverture, les artistes devaient partir enregistrer au Ghana ou au Nigeria, à grands frais. La méthode y était exigeante : « Un artiste prenait au moins 15 jours, trois semaines à faire un album, se souvient Jacques Bizollon. On faisait tout de A à Z : batterie, guitares, cuivres, puis les chœurs et les voix. On travaillait jour et nuit ! » Malgré ce succès, l'industrie musicale ivoirienne peine à se structurer. Il faut attendre 1981 pour voir naître le Bureau ivoirien du droit d'auteur (Burida), qui permet aux artistes de percevoir des redevances. Raïmi Gbadamassi, producteur nigérian installé à Abidjan et fondateur du label Badmos, en garde le souvenir : « Ernesto Djédjé percevait des droits au Burida et à la Sacem, et je lui ai payé un orchestre complet à l'époque, plus une voiture. » Malgré le succès, ces revenus ne suffisent pas toujours : faute de moyens, l'orchestre d'Ernesto Djédjé se sépare dès 1982. Le mécénat de Houphouët-Boigny Les artistes dépendent alors surtout de la générosité du président Félix Houphouët-Boigny, qui gouverne le pays de l'indépendance, en 1960, jusqu'à sa mort en 1993. Bailly Spinto fait partie de ses favoris. « Nous étions cinq ou six artistes, pas plus. Quand un président venait, c'est nous que Houphouët appelait pour chanter. » Il se souvient même que le chef de l'État a personnellement financé sa salle de concert à l'Olympia, à Paris, en 1992. Ce mécénat présidentiel a donné naissance à une expression toujours utilisée aujourd'hui : « mener la vie de Lougah », qui signifie dépenser sans compter. Une référence à François Lougah, connu pour son train de vie dispendieux - il se déplaçait notamment, dit la légende, en taxi-compteur, même pour ses voyages à l'intérieur du pays - dont le destin s'est achevé dans le dénuement. « Les Ivoiriens l'ont lâché », regrette Bailly Spinto. « Le grand François Lougah, le précurseur de la musique moderne… mon ami. » Un âge d'or aux échos contemporains L'âge d'or de la musique ivoirienne s'est éteint avec le miracle économique du pays, rattrapé dans les années 1980 par les crises économiques, politiques et militaires. Aujourd'hui, la bande-son d'Abidjan a bien changé : dans un pays où 75% de la population a moins de 35 ans, ce sont le rap Ivoire et le biama, version modernisée du coupé-décalé, qui rythment la rue. Mais les légendes des années 60-70-80 restent gravées dans la mémoire collective, jusque dans les productions les plus récentes. En témoigne Zadie Bobo, sorti l'an dernier (2025) par la chanteuse Carina Style et le rappeur Mister Christ : une reprise d'un classique de 1977 signé Ernesto Djédjé, dont les paroles rendent directement hommage au ziglibithy. Preuve que cinquante ans plus tard, la Côte d'Ivoire n'a rien perdu de sa créativité.

In this episode, Brett sits down with Curt Laird to tackle a core question facing investors and entrepreneurs across the continent: Is doing business in Africa actually difficult, or simply different? Curt brings a rare depth of firsthand experience in frontier and emerging markets. Having spent years building and operating businesses in high-stakes, complex environments—navigating ventures in Afghanistan, transitioning through West Africa in Nigeria, and establishing operations in Kenya—Curt offers a grounded, practitioner's view of what it truly takes to build sustainable enterprises in dynamic economies. Together, they discuss moving past conventional assumptions, understanding local context, and developing the resilience required to thrive where others see insurmountable barriers. The Afghanistan thread matters. Someone who built a business there until the Taliban made it impossible, then picked themselves up and went to Nigeria, then Kenya — that is a person with a very specific kind of resilience and a very specific set of filters for what "difficult" actually means. Is Africa really difficult? Based on principles in my new book: https://a.co/d/01FbgINs Connect with Brett Johnson on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit brettjohnson.biz for articles, devotionals, and more.

Become a SEND7 supporter at send7.supercast.comWorld news in 7 minutes. Friday 18th September 2026.Today: EU social media limits. Carney EU integration. Kosovo criticisms. Sweden PM resigns. Lebanon fear. West Bank olives. Nepal missing. Korea ant fine. US AI debate. Bolivia new cat. Djibouti Yemen refugees. South Africa murders. Nigeria investments. Ethiopian twins seperated. With Stephen DevincenziBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comSign up for the free newsletter at send7.org/newsletterFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

The 2027 elections are already reshaping Nigeria's National Assembly, with dozens of serving lawmakers set to leave the House of Representatives.About 98 members of the current House are not returning, while others have secured tickets to contest again.But what is behind this high turnover?Is it the outcome of party primaries, political realignments, personal decisions, or changing dynamics within their constituencies?And what does the exit of these lawmakers mean for the next National Assembly, and what could be the implications for legislative representation in Nigeria?Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine why 98 serving lawmakers are not returning in 2027, and what it could mean for the next National Assembly.

Send us your feedback — we're listening Philippians 4:13 — I Can Do All Things Through Christ: A Midday Prayer for Strength Themes: Strength • Perseverance • Confidence Nations in this prayer: Australia • China • Hong Kong • Ghana • Nigeria • Rwanda By midday, the energy of the morning can begin to fade. The work may feel heavier, responsibilities may be piling up, and the strength you had earlier may not feel quite as strong now. This is the moment to remember that your strength does not have to come from you alone. Scripture — Philippians 4:13 (NIV) “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Prayer Father, the day is moving now, and perhaps the energy of the morning has begun to fade. So I come back to the truth we have already carried today: You are with me, and this day is in Your hands. Your Word says, “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Lord Jesus, keep me from believing that I have to carry every responsibility through my own ability. Give me strength for the work in front of me, patience when progress is slow, and perseverance when I feel like stopping. I pray for Australia, China, Hong Kong, Ghana, Nigeria and Rwanda. Strengthen people who are working hard, caring for others, facing difficult decisions or quietly wondering whether they have enough strength left. Jesus, I look to You. You know my limitations, and You know where I need grace. Help me understand that Your strength does not mean I will never feel tired. It means I do not have to be ruled by my tiredness. When I am weak, teach me to lean on You. Holy Spirit, breathe fresh strength into weary hearts. Give us wisdom to know when to keep going, courage to take the next step and humility to ask for help when we need it. Father, I bring You the tasks still unfinished and the challenges still ahead. I will not demand that everything be completed today. Give me grace to be faithful with what is before me. And when I reach my limits, remind me that my strength does not begin and end with me. Christ is with me, Christ strengthens me, and Christ will remain faithful. Amen. Blessing May Christ give you strength for what remains of this day, patience for what takes time and grace for every step ahead. Midday prayer for strength, Philippians 4:13 prayer, Christian prayer when you feel tired, prayer for perseverance, prayer for confidence in Jesus, prayer for strength at work. strength, midday, perseverance, confidence, Jesus, prayer, faith, work, courage, Christian Global Discoverability A midday Christian prayer for people who are tired, busy or carrying responsibilities. DailyPrayer.uk brings encouragement and Scripture into the middle of the day, reminding listeners across the world that Christ gives strength for the journey.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dami Kujembola. CEO and co-founder of Amplify Africa.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dami Kujembola. CEO and co-founder of Amplify Africa.

Is it more expensive to eat healthily? You might think the answer is simple: Yes of course, if you buy fruits, vegetables, beans and pulses and cook from scratch. But is it that easy? With the help of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, Ruth Alexander finds out where in the world a healthy basket of food costs the most, and why globally, billions of people are priced out of a nutritious and varied diet. She hears from Frances in Nigeria, struggling to afford healthy basics for her family, and from Aurora in the US state of Arizona, who is out of work and has lost the food benefit known as SNAP. She's being supported by the charity St Vincent de Paul.And even if you can afford healthy food, is it readily available within easy distance of where you live? Hear from the team running the mobile fruit and veg bus known as The Queen of Greens, tackling so called "food deserts" in Liverpool, North-West England. Plus your questions answered: How to eat well on any budget, with dietician Grace Derocha. Produced by Lexy O'Connor, Niamh McDermott and Beatrice Pickup Sound Engineer: Hal Haines Image: A woman with brown hair and glasses leans glumly on the handle of a supermarket trolley, contemplating the store's display of fruits and vegetables. (Credit: Getty) If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk

Sometimes the boldest business decision is to hand the whole company back to God. Geeta Chopra left Hinduism, surrendered her startup to Jesus, and built a global Christian platform that uses technology to bless the Kingdom instead of replace it. This episode shows you what it looks like to make God your CEO, deny your flesh, and obey the Holy Spirit in the marketplace. Key Discussion Points Geeta describes growing up Hindu in the United States, praying in church parking lots as a child, and the 2015 Sunday morning the Lord woke her and told her to get up and go to church right then, one year before her baptism. She explains what she calls redemptive technology, using tools like AI to bless and prosper the Kingdom rather than prohibit or replace it, and how that conviction shapes everything the Excellence Directory does. Geeta unpacks the Excellence Directory itself, a vetted platform where Christian consumers can find faith-aligned service providers, freelancers, businesses, churches, and ministries in one faith and work ecosystem. She shares the global vision the Lord gave her in the fourth watch, giving the persecuted church in places like Nigeria, India, and Pakistan a free profile and a voice. Geeta describes what it means to make God the CEO of your business and to deny your flesh, obeying the Holy Spirit even when His direction does not match human logic. She opens up about her book, Kingdom Mindset, including the chapter on love and what God taught her through hiring a team of Muslim developers, and leaves one piece of advice, obedience. About the Guest Geeta Chopra is the founder and CEO of the Excellence Directory, a global Christian digital platform founded through her startup American Dream Enterprises LLC, and the author of Kingdom Mindset. A former Hindu who was baptized in 2016, she is a prayer minister who has dedicated her company and her life to bridging the gap between faith and the marketplace, connecting Christian professionals, businesses, churches, and ministries, including the persecuted church, around the world. Learn More Excellence Directory: https://www.excellencedirectory.com/ Kingdom Mindset (book): https://us.amazon.com/Kingdom-Mindset-Fulfill-Your-Destiny/dp/B0GJ3Z1MY7 Email: partner@excellencedirectory.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geeta-chopra  ==== Connect With Follower Of One Join us over in our Online Community(http://community.followerofone.org) Get social with us https://www.facebook.com/followerofone https://instagram.com/followerofone1 https://twitter.com/followerofone1 https://www.linkedin.com/company/follower-of-one https://plinkhq.com/i/1482955686

In this solo episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we explore the Macmillan years – that remarkable, contradictory period of post-war British history when the country was forced to confront its diminished place in the world, even as it sought to cling to the vestiges of imperial power.When Anthony Eden led Britain into the Suez Crisis in 1956, he did so believing that Britain could still act unilaterally on the world stage. The rebuke from Eisenhower told a different story. The crisis exposed the weakness of Britain's post-war economy, triggered a run on the reserves, and revealed that the country could no longer act without American permission.Harold Macmillan – who became Chancellor in the aftermath and then Prime Minister in January 1957 – understood the lesson. Suez had been a tactical defeat, he told his cabinet, but it could yet prove "the prelude to a strategic victory." What followed was a decade of managed decline: the military budget was cut, national service was abolished, and the white paper on defence argued that spending 10% of gross national income on defence was excessive.Drawing on Kenneth Morgan's *The People's Peace*, we examine the "one nation Toryism" that characterised Macmillan's government – a form of liberal conservatism that would be denounced by today's Tory party as "creeping Bolshevism." We trace the withdrawal from empire: the end of the Mau Mau emergency in Kenya, the winding up of the Cyprus troubles, the independence of Ghana and Nigeria, and Macmillan's famous "wind of change" speech before the South African parliament in 1960.But we also confront the darker side of British decolonisation – the concentration camps and torture in Kenya, the police state in Nyasaland, and the selective memory that allows Britain to present its retreat from empire as "relatively tranquil and civilised."**Topics covered:**- The aftermath of Suez and the reality of decline- Macmillan's "strategic victory" and one nation Toryism- The 1957 Defence White Paper and massive retaliation- The abolition of national service- The end of the Mau Mau emergency and the Hola Camp scandal- The Cyprus settlement and the release of Archbishop Makarios- Macmillan's "wind of change" speech- The dissolution of the Central African Federation- Britain's diminishing role in the Middle East- The intervention in Jordan, 1958- Parallels with American decline today---*If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us – we are migrating from Patreon to Substack. Details in the show notes.*Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO TOFI 17 SETEMA 2026(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu: Iloa lou faamoemoega (Discovering your purpose)  Tauloto Tusi Paia: Ioane 8:12 “Ona toe fetalai atu lea o Iesu ‘iā te i latou, ‘ua fa‘apea atu, “O a‘u nei o le malamalama o le lalolagi; o lē mulimuli mai ‘iā te a‘u, e lē savali o ia i le pouliuli, ‘ae ‘iā te ia le malamalama o le ola.”Faitauga - Tusi Paia: Galuega 9:3-6I le Kalatia 1:15 fai mai le Aposetolo o Paulo o le Atua na filifilia ma vala‘auina o ia a'o i le manava o lona tinā. Peitai e na te leiloa le fuafuaga a le Atua mo lona olaga seia oo ina feiloai ma Iesu i le Galuega 9:3-6, e pei ona tatou iloa i le faitauga mai le Tusi Paia o le asō. E toatele tagata na soifua ma maliliu ae leiloa le faamoemoega na auina mai ai i latou e le Atua i le lalolagi. Mo se faataitaiga, e iai tagata e manatu na auina mai i latou e avea ma faiaoga peitai o le finagalo o le Atua e tatau ona avea ma suisui, ona latou ola pologa ai lava lea e aunoa ma le alualu i luma. Ao nisi, ua latou vave iloa le fuafuaga a le Atua mo latou olaga, ma agai pea i luma i le manuia. Ae ou te lei feiloai ma Keriso, o lou faamoemoega ia avea au ma pule pito laitiiti o se Iunivesite i Aferika. Na ou manatu i lea taimi o le fuafuaga lea mo lo'u olaga. Sa manuia ma sologa lelei mea uma mo lea fuafuaga, ma i lo'u talavou, na amata ona ou sui ulu o le vaega o le matematika i se Iunivesite maualuga i Nigeria. Ua maea le faatalatalanoaga mo le avanoa o se polofesa i le Iunivesite, ma ua fuafuaina a tofia au, o le a amata ona ou faaaogaina le upu polofesa e faaopoopo i lo'u igoa ini nai masina, ae valaau loa le Atua ia te au ou te galue faafaifeau. E lei tofia au o se pule pito laitiiti o se Iunivesite i Aferika, peitai o le asō, e toatele pule o Iunivesite e valaau au o lo latou tamā. E ui e lei avea au ma pule o se Iunivesite, na amata faatuina e le Atua se Iunivesite e faaaogaina ai au, i le alofa tunoa o le Atua. Ou te tatalo mo oe i le aso, ia e iloa le fuafuaga a le Atua mo lou olaga, ma faataunuuina, i le suafa o Iesu. Le au pele, o le mulimuli vavalalata ia Iesu, e pau lea o le auala e mafai ai ona e iloa le fuafuaga a le Atua mo lou olaga. A susulu lona malamalama ia te oe, e faasino oe i le ala e tatau ona e alu ai. Na iloa e Paulo le faamoemoega mo lona olaga aua na susulu atu ia te ia le malamalama o le Atua i le Galuega 9:3–6. Ae lei oo atu Lona malamalama, sa ola e ese mai fuafuaga a le Atua, e ui o loo manatu o loo ia faia le finagalo o le Atua. E iai tagata o loo agai pea i luga i a latou galuega e oo i totonu o le Ekalesia, ae o loo sesē le vaega. Seiloga lava e oo i le tumutumu faatoa iloa o loo latou galulue malosi i se vaega e lei valaauina iai i latou e le Atua. Ou te tatalo ia aua nei faapea le tala o lou olaga. Ia aua lava nei e galue i se vaega e elei valaau iai oe e le Atua, i le suafa o Iesu. Ia susulu atu le malamalama o le Atua ia te oe, ma taitai ia te oe, ma avatu le malosi e faataunuuina ai lana faamoemoega mo lou olaga, i le suafa o Iesu. TataloTamā, faamolemole taitai ma faasino a'u i le faamoemoega ua e saunia mo lou olaga ma aumai le malosi ia te au e faataunuu ai, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene. 

Gift Orban bagged a hattrick for Amedspor to take his tally to 6 for the season while averaging a goal every 27 munites over the past 3 games! He is the joint top scorer in the league alongside Victor Osimhen! Of course he was named the Starboy of the weekGeorge Ilenikhena is making it impossible to ignore him

Sasha Talks with Sasha Laghonh Around the World in More Than 80 Days: Faith, Freedom, and Global Perspective with Larry Alex Taunton Author and cultural commentator Larry Alex Taunton joins Sasha Laghonh to talk about his book Around the World in More Than 80 Days, sharing stories from Nigeria to China and warning about growing threats to free speech in America. A Book Sparked By Colin Kaepernick Sasha Laghonh opens the show by introducing Larry Alex Taunton, the American author, columnist and cultural commentator known for appearances on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera America and the BBC, and for previous books including The Grace Effect and The Faith of Christopher Hitchens. She welcomes him to talk about his newest work, Around the World in More Than 80 Days, and asks how long the project took to complete. Taunton explains that three years of research and travel preceded roughly eight months of actual writing. Asked what prompted him to test whether America still deserves its reputation for greatness, he points to Colin Kaepernick, the former NFL quarterback whose kneeling protests and alliance with Nike struck Taunton as symptomatic of a generation ignorant of both its own opportunities and the realities of life elsewhere. He set out, he tells Sasha, to demonstrate both points at once. Mapping A Global Itinerary Sasha asks whether Taunton planned his route or improvised as he assessed each country's climate. He describes a carefully constructed itinerary built around a short list of nations that could plausibly compete for the title of world's greatest country, alongside former Marxist states and African nations grappling with the spread of Islam, chosen to give readers a fuller picture of how most of the world actually lives under some form of authoritarian rule. The project, he says, visited 35 countries in all, though eight were left out of the final book to keep it readable, with 26 countries making the cut. He credits Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days as inspiration for the adventure format, noting that his team used the same variety of transportation Phileas Fogg once did. The result, he says, is meant to entertain while quietly educating readers about the wider world beyond America's borders. Surprises, Middle Class, And Traveling Sons Despite having already visited roughly 40 countries before this trip, Taunton tells Sasha he still encountered surprises, discovering that Donald Trump carries real popularity in non-Islamic parts of Africa and that Americans are unexpectedly well liked in Vietnam. He insists the book is not a blanket celebration of the United States, since the journey also revealed things worth admiring elsewhere. Sasha asks about the American middle class compared with its counterparts abroad, and Taunton argues it remains better off, though he warns that could erode under different tax and economic policy. Two of his three sons, Christopher and Zachary, joined him for portions of the trip, though he kept them away from the most dangerous stops. Zachary documented the journey in video blogs for his own generation, and Taunton says both sons, already well traveled and loving of their country, came home with a deepened appreciation for the United States. Danger In Nigeria And A Denied Visa The conversation turns to risk, and Taunton recounts traveling to Nigeria at the invitation of a bishop to document Christian persecution, citing a figure of roughly 100,000 Christians killed globally each year, mostly by Muslims. He describes being driven six hours through territory patrolled by Fulani herdsmen militia, hidden in a darkened Toyota Sequoia, and visiting villages where families had been murdered or enslaved. He declined an offer of armed security, reasoning it would make him a bigger target, and instead relied on blending in and following local advice, noting that even a concealed handgun would be useless against the AK-47s common in such regions. Sasha asks about visa troubles tied to his profession, and Taunton reveals China denied him entry after he refused to sign a pledge not to write anything negative about the country, though he had already visited Hong Kong seven times during the trip. Warnings About Censorship And The First Amendment Asked whether the First Amendment is being abused, Taunton says he sees Chinese-style censorship taking hold in America, pointing to social media platforms shutting down accounts belonging to the sitting president, his press secretary, and The New York Post. He argues Americans have historically been trusted to weigh distasteful or sensational speech for themselves, and that ceding that judgment to tech companies is dangerous. Pressed on where the First Amendment stands in five years, he predicts the United States is drifting toward the restricted speech norms of Britain, France and Germany, and warns the Second Amendment could face similar erosion if Joe Biden is elected. He places responsibility on a culture that abandoned real dialogue in favor of silencing disagreement, cautioning listeners who cheer today's censorship that the same tools will eventually be turned on them. He also laments widespread ignorance among young Americans about the history and human cost of Marxism. Debates, Future Books, And Where To Find Him Sasha asks about Taunton's history of public debate through his nonprofit, Fixed Point Foundation, which pitted him and colleagues like John Lennox and Dinesh D'Souza against atheists including Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins and Michael Shermer. He says he now hopes to challenge media figures pushing Marxist ideas, questioning whether they are ignorant of history or simply indifferent to it. Looking ahead, he mentions a novel in progress and early notes toward a dual biography of Karl Marx and the London preacher Charles Spurgeon, contemporaries who never met but competed for the same souls. He advises aspiring writers to skip journalism school, and shares that his adopted daughter's Ukrainian passport once got her turned away in Paris despite his own American passport working fine. Sasha closes by asking listeners to find him at larryalextaunton.com and to seek out Around the World in More Than 80 Days at major retailers.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa's largest-ever share sale, offering a stake in his oil refinery to the general public. The initial public offering (IPO) covers roughly 3% of the Dangote Refinery and aims to raise $1.6 billion across Africa, targeting up to 10 million shareholders.Hours after the offer went live, several stockbroking applications reported downtime due to unusually heavy traffic from potential investors believed to be rushing to buy stakes in the company. We explore how young people across the continent are reacting and what this means for them.And African literature continues to gain global recognition as we hear from writers from Kenya, Cameroon, Nigeria, Egypt and Zimbabwe shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing. What do their stories reveal about the evolution of the continent?Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Ayuba Iliya, Bella Twine and Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Blessing Aderogba Editors: Daniel Dadzie and Maryam Abdalla

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week's encore episode revisits a conversation with a fellow teammate and black woman in real estate, motivational speaker, 5-time Olympian representing the Bahamas, and #ChocolateCardinal, Jacqueline "Jackie" Edwards-Flowers. As an adjunct to our collaboration with Black Women in Real Estate, which, so far taken us from London, via Nigeria and Barbados, to The South Bronx in the United States. Keeping local in the US, we're traveling across the country from New York to California, via the Bahamas (and Jamaica) where we get into real estate from the value-added perspective. With a professional background spanning competitive sports, personal training, entrepreneurship--she founded a compressions socks company, and event planning, Jackie's path in real estate is grounded in the know how and passion to apply her marketing, design and project management skills in getting to “Sold!” Be sure to continue following our #BorderlessBuilding series, back next month, with another scaffolding conversation and Pan-African women's real estate story (pun in tended

The Dangote Refinery was expected to transform Nigeria's petroleum industry by increasing local refining and reducing the country's dependence on imported petrol.But with petrol prices rising again despite the availability of locally refined fuel, many Nigerians are asking why the expected relief has not yet reached the pump.Today on Nigeria Daily, we look at why petrol prices are still rising despite the Dangote Refinery producing fuel, what is driving the latest increase, and what this means for Nigerians.

A US think tank says NATO should consider intercepting Russian drones in Ukrainian airspace, after a drone struck a train near the Polish border. The strike happened soon after a train carrying senior European officials had passed through the same station. The NATO chief, Mark Rutte, says the attack shows how "desperate" President Vladimir Putin has become. Also: Africa's biggest ever share sale is launched in Nigeria by the billionaire Aliko Dangote. His oil refinery is offering more than 4bn shares. Extensive restoration work at Buckingham Palace uncovers a cluster of curious historical items. And Andrew Davies, the screenwriter behind House of Cards, Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones's Diary brings out an autobiography as he turns 90 this week.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Wreckage of passenger train following a Russian drone strike near Ukraine's border with Poland. Credit: Telegram/Reuters

As Donald Trump hits out again at tech leaders calling for caution over the pace of AI development, we hear from Jack Clark, a co-founder of Anthropic, calling for just that.Also in the programme: should Nato be trying to shoot down Russian drones inside Ukraine? Africa's biggest ever share sale launches in Nigeria, as billionaire owner Aliko Dangote invites ordinary people to invest in his huge oil refinery; and we hear about medicine's great advances against breast cancer, from an oncologist with fifty years' experience in the field.(Image: Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. Credit: Dado Ruvic/Reuters)

As bosses of AI companies call for a 'slowdown' in the development of the technology, the BBC's Luke Wilson explores if it's even possible without China onboard. Plus, Africa's biggest ever public share has opened in Nigeria and how are oil prices reacting to the closure of a key pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 15th September 2026.Today: Nigeria biggest IPO. Senegal IMF meeting. EU Russia sanctions. Finland France nuclear initiative. Sweden election results. Saudi Arabia Houthi attack. China defence forum. Indonesia finance minister. Canada EU alliance. Zambia dog migration.With Juliet MartinBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Dr. Nneka Aluoha, an Algerian American physician, novelist, and speaker whose work delves into the complexities of faith, family, culture, and immigration. Dr. Aluoha shares her inspiring journey from her formative years in Nigeria to her medical career in the United States, emphasizing the powerful intersection of her experiences as a physician and a storyteller.Dr. Aluoha discusses her debut novel, *Live for Me*, which addresses the hidden emotional struggles that often accompany outward success. Drawing from her interactions with patients and the broader community, she reveals the universal themes of mental health and the importance of open conversations about depression. Listeners will gain insights into how cultural expectations shape the way individuals express their mental health challenges and the vital role empathy plays in medicine and everyday life.Throughout the episode, Dr. Aluoha encourages aspiring writers to persist in their craft, sharing her personal journey of balancing her medical career with her passion for storytelling. She also offers a sneak peek into her upcoming project, *A Girl Called Acer*, which explores beauty, feminism, and the immigrant experience.Join us for an enlightening conversation that not only sheds light on mental health but also inspires listeners to embrace their stories and foster deeper connections within their communities.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The connection between physical and mental health from a physician's perspective- Insights into the stigma surrounding mental health in various cultures- The impact of fiction on perceptions of mental health- Tips for aspiring writers on persistence and time management- A preview of Dr. Aluoha's upcoming projects and their themesFor more information on Dr. Nneka Aluoha and her work, visit nekaraloha.com and follow her on social media for updates on her writing journey.Support the show

Ep 257 One World in a New World with Nkechi EgonuWhat if the emotions we've been taught to suppress, manage or dismiss are actually data—signals revealing how our human systems really work?In this provocative and deeply personal episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Nkechi Egonu, human experience architect and African systems researcher, for an exploration of intuition, emotional intelligence, inherited patterns, self-trust and the possibility of designing systems that work with human nature rather than against it.Nkechi's journey began long before she had language for it.Growing up in Nigeria within a Christian environment, she experienced an active inner dialogue, intuition, lucid dreams and insights that didn't always fit comfortably within the structures around her. Rather than rejecting those experiences, she eventually began documenting them.Something remarkable emerged.She discovered patterns.That inquiry evolved into her work with human-centered systems architecture and a foundational insight: emotions aren't interference in a system. They're information about the system.What happens when anxiety, discomfort, resistance, competition, scarcity or even shame are treated not simply as personal problems, but as signals revealing something about the environments we've designed?Nkechi shares how this perspective exposed unintended patterns inside a women's development program she was creating. Although designed to encourage collaboration, deeper analysis revealed familiar structures of competition, exclusion and even humiliation hiding inside the model.So she redesigned it.Competition became competition with yesterday's self.Relationships became collaborative.Participants moved from being led toward leading themselves.And growth became less about imposing another program on people and more about creating conditions in which people could develop sustainable new patterns.Zen and Nkechi venture even deeper—into Ubuntu, African indigenous systems, self-love, ancestral patterns, intuition, archetypes, shadow work, questioning inherited beliefs, learning to receive, and the courage required to face what the mirror reveals.Perhaps one of Nkechi's simplest observations is also among the most powerful:If computers and phones continually update, why should human beings remain static?We can observe.We can question.We can recalibrate.We can update.And sometimes transformation begins with something incredibly small: saying what you're going to do—and then doing it.That tiny agreement begins rebuilding trust with yourself.Join us for an unusually candid exploration of what becomes possible when inner awareness meets systems thinking—and when we stop designing humans to fit our systems and begin designing systems that honor the complexity of being human.What signals might your emotions be revealing about the systems you're living within?Connect with Nkechi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessy-egonu/Websites: https://hernest.africa and https://Hernestsystems.org.__________Coherence Engine - https://AIUniversalEngine.comA different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of Finland found Päivi Räsänen guilty under a legal statute concerning "War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity." Räsänen has been a member of Finland's parliament since 1995 and is a former Minister of the Interior for the nation. Her "crime" was writing lessons for her church clearly communicating what the Bible says about human sexuality. The criminal case against Räsänen—a medical doctor, wife and grandmother—began in 2019 when she posted a picture to social media showing her Bible open to Romans 1:24-27, with a caption asking why her church's leaders had signed on to co-sponsor a "Pride" event. A police investigation recommended no charges be brought; the prosecutor brought charges anyway and then appealed not one but two lower-court findings of innocence. Listen as Räsänen shares her incredible story of Christian persecution in a Western democracy that claims to protect religious freedom and where a majority of the people identify as Christians. She will also share how God has encouraged her through the Scriptures and through fellowship with other members of the Body of Christ. She'll give an update on her legal case, which she has now appealed to the European Court of Human Rights. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, China, and Iran, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

Kate Adie introduces stories from Ukraine, Nigeria, Canada, US and Malaysia. There's growing alarm in Kyiv and in European capitals over the intensification of Russia's jet-powered drone attacks. As another winter of war approaches, there are worries that damage to vital infrastructure might make the city unlivable, sparking a second exodus of citizens. Meanwhile, in rural towns and villages, elderly locals have become reliant on international aid food parcels, James Landale reports.Nigeria is battling a kidnapping crisis across several states, driven by criminal gangs targeting rural communities, where locals are at risk of abduction and extortion. Now, groups of civilians have decided to take action to combat the crisis, reports Yemisi Adegoke.Canada introduced retaliatory trade tariffs this week on some £15bn worth of US imports, in response to the new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump back in August. The trade war has sparked a wave of visible patriotism across Canada. Rosa Rahimi reports from British Columbia.The US is seeing a bipartisan backlash against a growing, high-tech, and increasingly interconnected surveillance network. In several states, it's focused on the proliferation of Flock cameras - a brand of automated license plate reader, powered by AI. Ellie House has been to Texas to find out more.Sarawak is Malaysia's biggest state and the country's most diverse region with 34 indigenous groups. The biggest of these is the Iban – who make up nearly a third of the population - and are famed for their intricate traditional weaving, often inspired by dreams. But that too is now changing, as Simon Broughton discovered.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye sits with the General Overseer of Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministries International, Prophet Isa El-Buba, who discusses insecurity, economic hardship and Nigeria's political direction ahead of 2027.El-Buba criticizes the Tinubu administration over insecurity and the economy, while calling on religious leaders to play a more active role in politics and help Nigerians choose credible leaders.Looking ahead to 2027, he criticizes Peter Obi's handling of the 2023 election aftermath and identifies Prince Adewole Adebayo as his current preferred candidate, urging voters to prioritize character, competence and courage.Guest:Prophet Isa El-Buba(General Overseer, Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministries International)

Highlife—West Africa's pioneer popular music of the late colonial and independence periods—has mostly faded from popularity in 21st century Nigeria. However, highlife is alive and well in Edo State, 300 kilometers east of Lagos, and the center of the former Benin Kingdom. Edo highlife musicians fill the role of traditional musicians by animating community ceremonies such as weddings and funerals, and praising prominent members of the community, in exchange for “financial love.” This traditionalism is also progressive: Edo highlife music draws on traditional genres like asonogun, ojeke, agbi, ivbiagogo, and ekassa, and musicians continue to incorporate instruments and styles from neighboring Yoruba communities and Western popular music. In this Hip Deep program, we'll hear how Edo highlife musicians have found sustainable careers by simultaneously rooting their music in their local communities and appealing to diasporic enclaves in Europe and the United States. Their local support has even allowed certain musicians to broach political themes, singing in support or in critique of specific politicians, a rare occurrence in contemporary Nigeria. We'll hear from legends and innovators including Sir Victor Uwaifo, Ambassador Osayomore Joseph, and Alhaji Waziri Oshomoh as well as current stars including Dr. Afile, Akogbehian and Johnbull Obakpolor. Produced by Morgan Greenstreet and Austin ‘Maro Emielu. APWW #751

Earlier this year, a young Nigerian went viral after saying he would rather be a donkey in Malawi than a graduate in Nigeria. And he wasn't alone. Another young man made headlines after taking to the streets of Abuja with a placard declaring that he had a BA, MSc and PhD - but still couldn't find a job. Young Nigerians account for the largest share of the country's unemployed population and for many graduates earning a degree has not translated into finding a job. A recent report by ActionAid and Plan International put the number of unemployed young people at 80million, many of which have received formal education to the tertiary level. So, why are so many young Nigerian graduates struggling to find work? Is the problem with Nigeria's education system, the economy, or something else?Focus on Africa podcast host, Nkechi Ogbonna, travelled to Lagos to hear from people on different sides of the issue: Olamide Adeyeye, who works with a job-search platform; 23-year-old Titilayo Nwosu, a botany graduate from Nnamdi Azikiwe University; and Dr Suraj, a lecturer at the University of Lagos. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba,Carolyne Jotham and Faith Oshoko Technical producer: David Kinyanjui Senior producers: Blessing Aderogba and Priya Sippy Editors: Daniel Dadzie and Maryam Abdalla.

In this episode of The Council of Dudes Podcast, Vinny sits down with Ngo Okafor, two-time Golden Gloves champion and founder of Iconoclast Fitness, to talk about what it means to truly go after the life you want. Ngo shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to coming to America, leaving the corporate path, breaking into modeling, building a career in fitness, and stepping into the boxing ring at 31—eventually becoming a two-time Golden Gloves champion. They dive into discipline, fear, failure, visualization, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and the willingness to be uncomfortable in pursuit of something greater. At the center of Ngo's story is a simple philosophy: "I don't delay my dreams. I do it all now because it could end now." A conversation about betting on yourself, figuring it out as you go, and having the courage to actually live.

Dr. Nneka Oluoha is a Nigerian American physician, novelist, and speaker whose work explores the intersection of mental health, culture, family, immigration, faith, and resilience. Drawing from her experience in medicine and her passion for storytelling, she helps audiences better understand the hidden emotional struggles people often carry behind outward success She is the author of Live for Me, Nkem, a literary novel that examines depression, marriage, motherhood, family relationships, and the immigrant experience through a deeply human story. Her work encourages honest conversations about mental health while exploring how culture, identity, and family expectations shape the way we experience emotional pain and healing.Born and raised in Nigeria before immigrating to the United States, Dr. Oluoha offers a unique perspective on navigating two cultures, balancing tradition with personal identity, and fostering empathy across different communities.Whether discussing mental health, medicine, writing, culture, or the creative process, she brings the insight of a physician and the heart of a storyteller. Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of mental health, renewed compassion for others, and practical insights into how stories can break stigma, build empathy, and inspire meaningful conversations.

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What if getting older wasn't something to fear, hide, or fight—but something to celebrate? This week, Dr. Sonia is joined by Kwavi, a life coach, speaker, author, and thought leader who helps women in their 50s and beyond age boldly. Growing up in England, Nigeria, and later moving to the United States gave Kwavi three very different perspectives on what it means to be a woman getting older. In Nigeria, she watched older women be celebrated, respected, and honored. In the U.S.? The message was much louder: Stay young. Look younger. Fight aging at all costs. But what if you rejected that story entirely? Dr. Sonia and Kwavi talk about visibility, changing bodies, menopause, health advocacy, people-pleasing, sex, and what happens when women stop believing their best years are behind them. Because your 50s and 60s aren't the time to disappear. They might be the time you finally become all-in on your own life.

There is still a lot unknown about why period pain can be so intense for some and not others. To find out more, Claudia Hammond speaks with Dr Melissa Lenert, research scientist at the University of Michigan in the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Centre. Her new research examines what early risk factors are associated with the intensity and onset of period pain in adolescents. Claudia is then joined by Rebecca Katz, Professor and Director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown University Medical Center, who has just returned from the 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, Portugal. We hear about the public health threats she has been monitoring, including a measles outbreak in Sweden linked to a music festival. And Health Check listener, Philip in Lagos, Nigeria, got in touch with a question about the link between asthma and the eye condition keratoconus. We spoke to Dr Kareeshma Wadia, a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon based in Mumbai, India, to get him an answer.Rebecca also brings us the development that researchers have identified antibodies that could combat alpha-gal syndrome which can cause allergies to meat. And, does the temperature of your morning cup of tea increase your risk for oesophageal cancer?Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producers: Jonathan Blackwell and Georgia Christie

In 2021, a Nigerian man heard from a friend who offered him a job opportunity in the U.K. After he arrived he was taken to a hospital, where he found out that he wasn't there for a job at all - but instead, for a kidney transplant. Today, Phoebe interviews journalist Alexis Okeowo about an organ trafficking scandal involving one of Nigeria's most senior politicians. You can read Alexis Okeowo's piece for the Guardian here. You can also watch this interview at youtube.com/criminalpodcast. Say hello on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠occasional newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the show and review us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Criminal Plus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, invitations to virtual events, special merch deals, and more. We also make ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phoebe Reads a Mystery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our online shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Conversations That Matter, Jon Harris tackles a wide-ranging news roundup touching on Christian persecution, the future of the American right, immigration, Islam, JD Vance, and the growing tensions within conservative politics.Jon begins with the 2026 Open Doors World Watch List and the persecution of Christians around the world, with particular attention to Nigeria and the question of how Christians in America should think about helping persecuted believers while also maintaining responsible immigration and government policy.He then turns to the American right and the growing divide between competing factions, including the tensions surrounding JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, Israel, nationalism, and the future direction of the Republican Party.Jon also examines criticism of JD Vance's proposal to expand federal childcare assistance to married families with a stay-at-home parent. Is the proposal socialism? Jon argues that the more fundamental question is what conservatives should do when government programs already exist.The episode also explores the online right, evangelical institutions, woke ideology, social justice, American identity, and the importance of recovering a more grounded understanding of virtue, family, and national responsibility.Topics include:• Christian persecution and the 2026 World Watch List• Nigeria and persecuted Christians• Immigration and refugee policy• Islam and Western civilization• JD Vance and the future of the Republican Party• Tucker Carlson and the online right• Israel, nationalism, and competing factions on the right• JD Vance's stay-at-home parent childcare proposal• Socialism and the role of government• Woke ideology and evangelical institutions• American identity and recovering virtuevirtueconference.comJon's Music: jonharristunes.comTo Support the Podcast: https://www.jonharrismedia.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@jonharris Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/00:00 — News Roundup: What We Are Talking About Today02:46 — Restoring Virtue: Why Some Conferences Should Stay Offline06:22 — Christian Persecution Around the World09:18 — Nigeria and the Reality of Christian Persecution12:02 — Should America Help Persecuted Christians?16:01 — ETP Coffee and Supporting Persecuted Christians17:10 — Islam, Immigration, and Western Civilization23:46 — 25 Years After 9/11: How America Thinks About Islam24:00 — Woke Virginia and the Fight Over American Monuments28:40 — The Online Right and the Loss of American Identity01:16:32 — Is JD Vance a Socialist?01:17:05 — Stay-at-Home Moms and the $12 Billion Childcare Fund01:21:49 — The Political Future of the RightSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kevin Maher (Creative Dir/Choreographer) has spent decades dancing, choreographing, teaching (Madonna, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Bad Bunny), and figuring out what actually matters to him as an artist. We trace his path from hustling through the late-'90s NYC dance scene to performing with artists including Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, and what happened when the reality of the work didn't always match the dream. Kevin gets into why he resists labeling his choreography by dance style, what 'being bad' can unlock, knowing when it's time to move on, and valuing your influences without feeling pressured to put your movement into a box. We also get practical about getting unstuck when choreographing, bringing freestyle into choreography, creating under a time crunch, returning to your basics, and taking class without needing to be great at everything. This one gets into craft, artistic identity, career longevity, and building a dance career that actually feels like your own.

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is heading for a dramatic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of its mainstream rivals. Although it is projected to fall short of a majority, the AfD says it has won a mandate to govern. Commentators and political opponents speak of the outcome as a watershed and break with the past. No far-right party has won control of a German state since World War Two.Also: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he expects the war with Russia to continue into the winter, following talks with Donald Trump's top envoys in Kyiv. The BBC investigates the claim that individuals working for the Saudi government may have been involved in the 9/11 attacks. Iran warns of "a faster, heavier, and more painful response" to US attacks, as hostilities between the two sides escalate. At least five people have been killed and five others injured after a cargo plane sped off a runway at Miami International Airport. Portugal gives festival-goers wristbands that can instantly detect the date-rape drug GHB. We look at how Nigeria's problems with mass abductions from schools are affecting children's access to education. A volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupts thousands of flights, and how sleep tracking can actually make your sleep worse. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Ulrich Siegmund during a far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) election party following Saxony-Anhalt state election, in Magdeburg, Germany, 06 September 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock

War persists in Iran and Christian persecution is ramping up against believers who face interrogation, beatings and imprisonment. Joe and Dawn, front-line workers in the Middle East, are helping deliver God's Word into the Islamic Republic of Iran. When one of their Iranian coworkers disappeared, they began to mobilize prayer from believers around the world. They were at a church when the brother called after 58 days with no contact. His first words were joyful: "I didn't deny Christ!" Barely recognizable after so much mistreatment, he found joy standing firm for Christ. Joe and Dawn will share more stories of believers who have been persecuted in the midst of the Iran war, the state of Bible smuggling into Iran, and how they process putting others at risk to continue providing God's Word to Christians in Iran. Yet the work continues, and Joe and Dawn will share what the Lord has been teaching them in this season. Pray for our brothers and sisters in Iran who are imprisoned and beaten for their faith, and for the encouragement of the church there in the middle of upheaval and great economic challenges. Joe shared his testimony of coming to Christ in an American prison during his first visit with VOM Radio. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, China, and Iran, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.