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Kemi Badenoch is the Leader of the Conservative Party and the current Leader of the Opposition, a job often described as the toughest in British politics. And in this interview with Gyles, Kemi talks about her upbringing and how it gave her the toughness she needs to survive in the ruthless environment of Westminster. Born in a hospital in Wimbledon in 1980, but brought up and educated mainly in Lagos, Nigeria, Kemi's story is one of contrasts: her family were middle class and affluent, but eventually they lost their money and Kemi was sent to the UK at 16. There she got a job in McDonalds and studied hard at school, working part-time to support herself. Kemi also tells Gyles about her miserable time at federal boarding school in Nigeria, she talks about her favourite foods, her dreams, her grandparents and a moment of joy she remembers from her childhood. This is a chance to get behind the politics to the origin story of one of the UK's most prominent and successful politicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arjun Jain, the UN Refugee Agency's Representative in Nigeria, joins Catherine Nzuki to discuss the drivers of internal displacement in Nigeria and the daily realities facing displaced communities. They explore how religion and geography shape public perception of the crisis, the capacity of federal and state governments to respond, and the impact of shrinking humanitarian budgets. The conversation also looks at how displacement worsens food insecurity and how UNHCR is supporting innovative agricultural solutions to help internally displaced people access farming land and rebuild their lives.
Support us on Patreon! Keir Starmer announced earlier this year that he would reduce the aid budget to 0.3% of national income, from 0.5%, to fund increased spending on defence. But according to the government's own impact assessment, Labour's deep aid cuts will hit children's education and reduce spending in women's health. Why are women worse affected by aid cuts? Because crisis is sexist. When disaster strikes, women are 14 times more likely to die than men. In Gaza, UN analysis showed close to 70% of verified victims over a six-month period were women and children. But women are also underrepresented in decision-making about how aid is distributed, and so the solutions rarely reflect this. In this episode recorded 2023, Media Storm partnered with the International Rescue Committee to platform the lived experience of women in disaster zones— not just as victims, but as leaders of solutions. The IRC makes a conscious effort to place women at the centre of emergency responses, and has connected us with pioneers in Yemen, Pakistan and the world's biggest refugee camp: Kakuma, in Kenya. We also hear voices from Afghanistan, Nigeria and North American indigenous communities, who reveal how conflict and climate change disproportionately impact women and girls. We were then joined in the studio by actress and Amnesty ambassador Nazanin Boniadi, to look at how a male-dominated mainstream media and Eurocentric headlines can hide the realities facing women of the world. We look at the unique case of Iran, where women have revolted following the state murder of Mahsa Amini in 2022, and the press' crucial role in fighting for human rights for everybody. The episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia) The music is by @soundofsamfire Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people from Zamfara state despite ransoms being paid for their release. Why is the kidnapping menace in Nigeria not only growing but changing as well ?Why fibroids are particularly a problem for black womenAnd Ghanaian students abroad facing deportation because the government failed to pay their feesPresenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Blessing Aderogba in Lagos, Charles Gitonga in Nairobi with Patricia Whitehorne and Yvette Twagiramariya in London Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
This episode is an important discussion with The Rebellion's sponsor, Equipping the Persecuted founder, Judd Saul. Piper checks in with Saul on his most recent efforts to get attention for and funding for Christians in Nigeria, who are the most persecuted population on the globe.
We're running another ACX Grants round! If you already know what this is and just want to apply for a grant, use the form here (should take 15 - 30 minutes), deadline August 15. If you already know what this is and want to help as a funder, VC, partner charity, evaluator, or friendly professional, click the link for the relevant form, same deadline. Otherwise see below for more information. What is ACX Grants? ACX Grants is a microgrants program that helps fund ACX readers' charitable or scientific projects. Click the links to see the 2022 and 2024 cohorts. The program is conducted in partnership with Manifund, a charity spinoff of Manifold Markets, who handle the administrative/infrastructure side of things. How much money is involved? I plan to contribute $200K. I expect (but cannot guarantee) an additional $800K from other donors, for a total of about $1 million. Most grants will probably be between $5,000 and $50,000, with a rare few up to $100,000. Depending on how much external donor interest there is, we will probably give between 10 and 50 grants. What's the catch? There's no catch, but this year we plan to experiment with replacing some grants with SAFEs, and others with convertible grants. That means that if you're a startup, we (ACX Grants as an nonprofit institution, not me personally) get some claim to future equity if you succeed. If you're not a startup, you'll sign an agreement saying that if your project ever becomes a startup, then we'll get the equity claim. We're still working on the exact details of this agreement, but we intend to have pretty standard terms and err in the favorable-to-you direction; obviously we'll show you the final agreement before you sign anything. We're doing this because some of our previous grantees became valuable companies, and it seems foolish to leave that money on the table when we could be capturing it and reinvesting it into future grants rounds. Please don't let this affect your decision to apply. Our top priority remains charity, and we'll continue to select grantees based on their philanthropic value and not on their likelihood of making us money. If you're not a startup and don't plan to become one, none of this should affect you. And if you have a good reason not to want to sign these agreements - including “I'm not savvy enough to know what this means and it makes me nervous” - then we're happy to opt you out of them. What's the timeline? We'd like to have grants awarded by October 1 and money in your hands by November 1. This is a goal, not a promise. What will the application process be like? You fill out a form that should take 15 - 30 minutes. If we have questions, an evaluator might email or call you, in a way that hopefully won't take more than another 15 - 30 minutes of your time to answer. If you win a grant, Manifund will send you the money, probably by bank wire. Every few years, we might ask you to fill out another 15 - 30 minute form letting us know how your project is doing. What kind of projects might you fund? There are already lots of good charities that help people directly at scale, for example Against Malaria Foundation (which distributes malaria-preventing bed nets) and GiveDirectly (which gives money directly to very poor people in Africa). These are hard to beat. We're most interested in charities that pursue novel ways to change complex systems, either through technological breakthroughs, new social institutions, or targeted political change. Among the projects we've funded in the past were: Development of oxfendazole, a drug for treating parasitic worms in developing countries. A platform that lets people create prediction markets on topics of their choice A trip to Nigeria for college students researching lead poisoning prevention. A group of lawyers who sue factory farms under animal cruelty laws. Development of software that helps the FDA run better drug trials. A startup building anti-mosquito drones to fight tropical disease A guide for would-be parents on which IVF clinics have the highest successful rate of successful implantation. A university lab working on artificial kidneys You can read the full list here and here, and the most recent updates from each project here. Is there anything good about winning an ACX Grant other than getting money? You'll get my support, which is mostly useful in getting me to blog about your project. For example, I can put out updates or requests for help on Open Threads. I can also try to help connect you to people I know. Some people who won ACX Grants last year were able to leverage the attention to attract larger grantmakers or VCs. You can try to pitch me guest posts about your project. This could be a description of what you're doing and why, or just a narrative about your experience and what you learned from it. Warning that I'm terrible to pitch guest posts to, I almost never go through with this, and I'm very nitpicky when I do. Still, you can try. We're working on gathering a network of friendly professionals who agree to provide pro bono or heavily discounted support (eg legal, accounting, business advice, cloud compute) to ACX grantees. We've only just begun this process and it might not actually materialize. There are occasional virtual and physical meetups of ACX grantees; these don't always result in Important Professional Connections, but are pretty interesting. What if I want those nonfinancial benefits for my project, but don't need money? Apply for a grant of $1. But we're pretty nervous about giving very-low-cost grants because it's too easy to accept all of them and dilute our signaling value; for this reason, it might be harder to get a grant of $1 than a grant of $5,000, and we expect these to make up only 0 - 10% of our cohort. You might be better off coming up with some expansion of your project that takes $5,000 and applying for that. What are the tax implications of an ACX Grant? Consult your accountant, especially if you live outside the US. If you live inside the US, we think it's ordinary taxable income. If you're an individual, you'll have to pay taxes on it at your usual tax rate. If you're a 501(c), you'll get your normal level of tax exemption. I want to fund you, how can I help? For bureaucratic reasons, we're currently looking for donations mostly in the $5,000+ range. If that's you, fill out the Funder Application Form. If we've already talked about this over email, you don't need to fill out the form, but we encourage you to do so anyway so we know more about your interests and needs. What's the story behind why you have $200K to spend on grants every year, but are still asking for more funding? Some generous readers sent me crypto during the crypto boom, or advised me on buying crypto, or asked to purchase NFTs of my post for crypto. Some of the crypto went up. Then I reinvested it into AI stocks, and those went up too. I think of this as unearned money and want to give some of it back to the community, hence this grants program. I have a lot of it but not an unlimited amount. At the current rate, I can probably afford another ~5 ACX Grants rounds. When it runs out, I‘ll just be a normal person with normal amounts of money (Substack is great, but not great enough for me to afford this level of donation consistently). My hope is that I can keep making these medium-sized donations, other people can add more to the pot, and we'll be able to drag this out at least five more rounds, after which point maybe we'll come up with another plan. I'm a VC, how can I help? Some of our applicants are potentially-profitable startups, and we decide they're a better match for VC funding than for our grants. If you're willing to look these over and get in touch with any that seem interesting, fill out the VC Application Form. It will ask for more information on what kind of opportunities you're interested in funding. I'm a philanthropist or work at a philanthropic foundation; how can I help? Some of our applicants are good projects, but not a good match for us, and we want to shop them around to other philanthropists and charities who might have different strengths or be able to work with larger amounts of money. If that's you, please fill out the Partner Charity Application Form I'm good at evaluating grants, or an expert in some specific field; how can I help? If you have experience as a grantmaker or VC, or you're an expert in some technical field, you might be able to help us evaluate proposals. Fill out the Evaluator Application Form. By default we expect you'll want us to send you one or two grants in your area of expertise, but if you want a challenge you can request more. If we've already talked about this over email, you don't need to fill out the form, but we encourage you to do so anyway so I know more about your interests and needs. We expect to get more volunteers than we need, and most people who fill in the evaluator form won't get contacted unless we need someone from their specific field. I'm a professional who wants to do pro bono work for cool charities, how can I help? Fill out the Friendly Professional Application Form. If we get enough applicants, we'll compile them into a directory for our grantees. I participated in the Impact Certificate Market last year, did you forget about me? Yes until Austin Chen reminded me last month No! Request final oracular funding by filling in the Impact Applicant Form. Sorry, I forgot, where do I go to apply for a grant again? See form here. Please apply by 11:59 PM on August 15th. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/apply-for-an-acx-grant-2025
Nigeria's Super Falcons won their record extending TENTH Women's AFCON in Morocco last weekend, while England made it back-to-back Euros wins against the favored Spain. Join Tosin, Mitch, and Deen for that and more from around the world of footy, including transfers and the latest preseason games. Tap in! BUY YOUR BARBER'S CHAIR MERCHANDISE: https://www.bcnetshop.com/ VISIT: https://www.thebcnet.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.patreon.com/BarbersChairNetwork
Uganda finally has its first fully operational comedy club — the Laughing Maraboustork — and today, we sit down with the man behind it: Timothy J. Nyanzi. In this exclusive episode, Timothy shares the vision and struggles behind opening Uganda's first comedy club, what it was like working with comedy icon Anne Kansiime, and how he's mentored some of the country's top comedians. From his early days with the Punchliners to touring Kenya and South Africa, to writing for TV, animation, and AMVCA-nominated shows, Timothy is a true multi-hyphenate shaping Uganda's creative future. We also talk about the current state of the Ugandan comedy industry and how it compares to other African countries like Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria.
World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 31st July 2025Today: Nigeria nurses strike. Kenya cult exhumation. Angola protest deaths. Tunisia transport strike. UK Palestine Action. Russia earthquake. Pakistan India account. China tropical storm. Australia YouTube ban. Haiti France reparations. Saint Lucia same-sex laws. Greece marine reserves.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
Summary: To get a thorough understanding of the Aba aba join Kiersten for a look at this amazing fish's anatomy. For my hearing impaired followers, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean Show Notes: “Gross Anatomy and Histological Features of Gymnarchus niloticus (Cover, 1829) from the River Niger at Agenebode in Edo State, Nigeria,” by M. O. Agbugui, F. E. Abhulimen, and H. O. Egbo. International Journal of Zoology, Volume 2012, Issue 1, June 19, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/3151609 “Studies on the Biology of Gymnarchus niloticus in Lake Chad: Age Determination and growth; Meristic and Morphometric Characters,” by V. O. Sagua. https://aquadocs.org Music written and performed by Katherine Camp Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten episode podcast about unknown or misunderstood wildlife. (Piano music stops) Kiersten - Welcome to Ten Things I Like About… I'm Kiersten, your host, and this is a podcast about misunderstood or unknown creatures in nature. Some we'll find right out side our doors and some are continents away but all are fascinating. This podcast will focus ten, ten minute episodes on different animals and their amazing characteristics. Please join me on this extraordinary journey, you won't regret it. I can't believe we are half way through Aba aba already, but here we are at episode five. The fifth thing I like about Gymnarchus niloticus is their anatomy. Up until now, we've talked about some of the very interesting parts of the Aba aba's body, but in this episode we're going to talk about the Aba aba's anatomy as a whole. If we start from the inside out, we already know that the Aba aba has a bony skeleton as it is classified as a ray-finned fish which has an internal bony skeleton. That is going to include a skull, elongated with small sharp teeth in the lower jaw and a bony tongue. Last week we discovered that bony-tongues fish have teeth in their tongues, but Gymnarchus niloticus is an exception to this. Instead of having teeth in the tongue they have teeth in both the lower and upper jaws. Their bony tongue is used to hold prey still for easier swallowing. The teeth, though sharp, are not triangular, but peg-shaped. They look like a flat-head screwdriver bit that fits into a power drill. The lower mandible is rounded and is deeper than the upper. The upper jaw does have teeth, as well. The upper jaws teeth are also peg-shaped. The bottom jaw teeth number around 24 teeth while the upper jaw has only 10 to 12. There is only one row of teeth on both jaws. The structure of the jaw gives the Aba aba a perpetual smirk. Let me inject a funny story here as it pertains to the teeth of this amazing fish. As you know, listeners, I worked with an Aba aba at the zoo and one day, I was cleaning the algae off the glass of his tank. This was a precarious job and typically entailed two people, one to clean the glass and one to watch where he was in the tank. Well, this day we were all busy but the algae on the glass had become a bit more unsightly than we liked so I said I would clean it alone. That was the day I got bit by an Aba aba. It was a bit more startling than terrifying, I must say, as he caught me off guard hiding in the plastic plant nest he'd built in the center of the tank. I thought I knew where he was but he got my upper arm as is it slipped below the water line just next to the nest. A scary sucking sound ending with a pop and a sting told me I'd just been bitten. He tagged me on the underside of my upper arm just below my armpit. It didn't hurt much, or bleed that much either, it felt more like a scrapped knee, but the bite was wicked cool. It looked like a dotted circle and I hoped it would scare, because that would have been one heck of a scar to talk about later, but it healed up perfectly fine with nothing left to show for the exciting moment. I had a hard time finding research that described the internal skeleton of the Aba aba fish, with the exception of one study detailing the number of vertebrae. With ten specimens examined the number of vertebrae averages about 117 from the base of the skull to the tip of the tail. Internal organs include the typical fish guts with research paying particular attention to the gastrointestinal tract. The GI tract consists of long and longitudinally organized organs. I mean they have a long tubular body so this makes a lot of sense to me. It begins with a tubular oesophagus, followed by a long tubular stomach, two pyloric ceaca, and straight intestine, and the cloaca. The intestine is neatly folded and compacted to sit nicely within the fish. A single lung arises from a slit in the right side of the pharynx which is on the right side of the fish. The lung and pharynx are held together with sheaths of connective tissue and blood vessels. Let's move to the external anatomy of this fish. Beginning at the head, we have a two nostrils for intake of oxygen. The eyes are next and are relatively small. Aba aba fish do not depend heavily on eyesight. Continuing toward the tail of the animal we come to the gills next. There are four sets of gills on the left and right sides. The gills are small and bony with prominent gill arches, 11 gill rackers, and 63 pairs of fused gill filaments. One operculum, the gill covering sits over the gills to protect them with a slit opening to allow water to pass over the gills. The head has no scales but there are small cycloid scales on the entire body. Cycloid scales are round, smooth edged scales that overlap. To tell you the truth, the scales on the Aba aba are so small it's hard to see them. It gives the impression of a smooth skinned fish. The one fin is the dorsal fin and it runs the length of the top of the fish from behind the head to the also the tip of the tail. The very end of the tail is blunt and lack a fin. There are no hard spines in the fin and is the main means of propulsion. The fin flows in a serpentine motion allowing the Aba aba to move forward and backwards very quickly. That's how he tagged me! To summarize, Aba abas have a long slender body with no scales on the straight head, no caudal fin, anal fins, or pelvic fins. The long dorsal fin extends down the entire body from the head to the end of a blunt tail. No spines in the fin. The entire body, not including the head is covered in small cycloid scales. Inside the mouth we have peg-shaped teeth on the top and bottom of the jaw with a bony tongue. Small nostrils and eyes adorn the head. That is the Aba aba in a nutshell. I hope it paints a good picture of this extraordinary fish for you because my fifth favorite thing about Gymnarchus niloticus is its anatomy. If you're enjoying this podcast please recommend me to friends and family and take a moment to give me a rating on whatever platform your listening. It will help me reach more listeners and give the animals I talk about an even better chance at change. Join me next week for another exciting episode about the Aba aba. (Piano Music plays) This has been an episode of Ten Things I like About with Kiersten and Company. Original music written and performed by Katherine Camp, piano extraordinaire.
Rent crisis in Nigeria: Can tenants afford to breathe? From Kaduna to Kogi, Abuja, and beyond, rent prices are skyrocketing, leaving many Nigerians struggling to keep a roof over their heads. We're talking 150% increases and more! But what's driving this surge? Are landlords getting a free pass, or are there laws that can protect tenants? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we're diving deep into the rent crisis, exploring the reasons behind it, and uncovering the rights tenants really have. Join us as we ask the tough questions: Can tenants afford to pay up, or is it time for change?"
In northern Nigeria, communities are taking peace into their own hands — dealing directly with jihadist groups after years of failed state efforts. What does this mean for security, governance, and the future of the region? Josey Mahachi talks to peacebuilding analyst Dengiyefa Angalapu and DW's Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja.
In this episode, Oluwakayode alongside Prof. Uche Ngwaba and Dr. Omowamiwa Kolawole continued last week discussion on strenghtening vaccine manufacturing capacity in Nigeria.
In this episode, Oluwakayode and Mr. Adaju discussed the ongoing 25-day electricity maintenance in Lagos — what it means for residents, how it affects businesses, and whether or not there's light at the end of the tunnel.
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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has said what it calls "the worse case scenario of famine" is now unfolding in Gaza. The UN's World Food Programme says that the unfolding disaster is reminiscent of famines seen in Ethiopia and Biafra, Nigeria, in the last century. Also in the programme: Google launches a new AI search tool in the UK; and as England's women's football squad celebrates its triumph at the Euros with an open-top bus parade in central London, we'll look at how the game is growing commercially around the world.(Photo: Palestinians gather to receive food from a charity kitchen. CREDIT: REUTERS/Khamis Al-Rifi)
So many tournaments so little time! Sam and Becky recap the Lionesses' wild Euro-winning run and what is means for women's soccer in England. Plus, they get into Nigeria's WAFCON dominance and preview who could take home the Copa America title.Tickets for TWG Live in New York! https://mibcourage.co/44LnJvzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SVBkFnnOtKkDear So Nigerians, as we go on our very much needed break to relax from everything 2025 has thrown at us, we bring you a very special episode, leaving you in the hands of the greatest, the legend himself, M.I Abaga. This is one for the books, we go beyond the music and talk about everything from relationships and marriage to adulthood, money, and what it really takes to survive as a creative in Nigeria. We also dive into his work with Tasck, his journey through the pre-streaming era, and how he's helping the next generation of creators thrive.It's part gist, part masterclass, and 100% legendary. Plug in, enjoy, and we'll see you after the break!Follow us on http://twitter.com/sonigerian_http://Instagram.com/sonigerianpodcasthttp://twitter.com/damiar0shttp://instagram.com/damii_aroshttp://twitter.com/medici__ihttps://instagram.com/medici.i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 뿌리를 위하여| Back to the Roots: Why I Sent My American Kid to a Nigerian Boarding School — The One With Dr. Elizabeth Ajayi-Bridges | Episode 26 (2025)Can you imagine sending your 8-year-old back to your home country for school after immigrating to another country? Before you say, “Heck no!” Especially my Naija people, you might want to listen to this episode.This week, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Elizabeth Ajayi-Bridges: educator, community builder, founder, and mother extraordinaire. We both met in boarding school almost three decades ago. In this captivating conversation, she takes us on a journey through her life as a Nigerian-American woman shaped by both Brooklyn and boarding school. And yes, she made the bold decision to send her American-born daughter back to Nigeria for high school, not as a punishment, but as an intentional investment in identity, discipline, and legacy.From her own cross-continental upbringing to raising bicultural children, Dr. Elizabeth shares how early immersion in a Nigerian boarding school (beginning at age 8) sharpened her independence, forged resilience, and even earned her an unforgettable nickname. We unpack what it means to truly belong, as she redefines home not as a zip code but as “where you make an impact.”This episode is for every parent questioning how to raise grounded kids in a culture that often feels disconnected from their roots, and for anyone navigating the in-between of heritage and new beginnings. We also explore her passion for civic leadership, the role of faith, and how she's preparing the next generation to lead with both heart and heritage.Tune in now to learn why, for some families, going “back” can be a powerful step forward.Contact Dr. Elizabeth directly: e.ajayibridges@gmail.comLet her know you found her through The More Sibyl Podcast.
In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we meet Ebaide Joy Udoh, a bold Nigerian adventurer and storyteller on a mission to make history. Ebaide is currently undertaking a solo motorcycle journey across Africa, aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Journey by Motorcycle in Africa (Female). The current record to beat is 30,000 kilometers (19,000 miles)—and by the time she completes the final leg of her trip, Ebaide expects to reach an incredible 35,000 km (22,000 miles). But Ebaide's story isn't just about distance—it's about determination, vision, and fearlessly carving a new path. From learning how to ride a motorcycle from scratch, to building a DIY camper van, to navigating complex visa issues with a Nigerian passport, her journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Ebaide shares the realities of solo travel across Africa—the beauty, the bureaucracy, the culture, and the challenges—and what fuels her unstoppable spirit. We dive into her creative approach to funding her travels, her charity work empowering girls in Nigeria, and her passion for storytelling through content creation. Get ready to be inspired by this fiercely independent woman who reminds us all: “You own your life. Don't let fear cripple you—go for it.” New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Ebaide Joy Adventure cyclist who has been riding around Africa Being in Lagos, Nigeria Currently in-between trips Not growing up around motorcycles Having a desire to travel Building a camper van in 2022/2023 to go travelling Moving to a tuk - tuk Building a camper van from scratch in 3 months Travelling for 7 years - initially via backpacking Heading back to East Africa after the pandemic Funding her travelling adventures Having 2,000 followers on IG last year Working at midnight for a company in the Netherlands Being able to make funds from content creation, brand deals and gifted goods. Learning how to ride a bike Going to bike school to learn how to ride Building up her skills and becoming a fantastic rider What her adventure travels look like Moving from hotel to hotel Living a nocturnal lifestyle Travelling with a Nigerian passport and how it works with visas's Languages and being able to communicate on her travels Speaking/getting by in Swahili, French and English Applying for a Guinness World Record and what happened initially Longest Solo Motorcycle Ride Across Africa by a Woman. Needing to break 30,000 km and go through 7 countries at least Planning or going with the flow Connecting with the locals Sharing the journey, the road, the food, the people, the police, the issues and the highlights Exploring as a road bike traveller The issues with visa's, borders and money Not playing the game Fighting and having nothing to lose Magical countries Never going back to Cameroon Solo traveller Having a full life Being busy at all the time Introverted but present as an extrovert Not having the time Being bored by people easily Raising money for charity - Ebaide Foundation Giving the girls training in tailoring, hair making, and catering 3-month residential program focused on training, support, and purpose Planning the next adventure Naming her bike Aurora - light in darkness How to connect with Ebaide online Follow your dreams, life is short, life does't wait for you, time doesn't wait for you. You own your life, you should control it, you should define it, you should make the most of it. Don't let fear cripple you. You should go for it. Social Media Instagram: @go_ebaide Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/GoEbaide TikTok: @go__ebaide Twitter: twitter.com/official_ebaide Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/goebaide
How do you lead through change in the energy sector? In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with James Stewart, CEO of One X Completion Services, for a deep dive into the future of oilfield services. From his early days in Nigeria with Schlumberger to building what came NexTier Oilfield Solutions now part of Patterson-UTI, James shares lessons from a career built on adaptability, innovation, and people-first leadership. The trio explores the latest in well completions, the growing role of technology, and why strong teams remain the true differentiator in today's energy landscape. You won't want to miss this conversation with yet another legend of the oilfield as he is far from hanging up his spurs anytime soon.
After more than three weeks and 31 games, we have a new Euros champion and...it's the old champion! England have won their second trophy thanks to some real fortune, opportunistic chance-taking, and another intense penalty shootout. The guys pick through everything England and Spain had to offer, and how this sets up both sides for the World Cup in 2027. Plus, they analyze a heartbreaking WAFCON final for Morocco, who dropped a 2-0 lead to Nigeria. The Super Falcons regain the trophy for the 10th time in tournament history. Join our Patreon for as little as $6/month to get exclusive bonus content! Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actualité musicale avec Mafia Killah, Ralph Beauzart, Zakalara et L'Excès entre autres. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons : Mafia Killah feat Cornerstone and Don Shango - Waah do dem Ralph Beauzart - L'immortel Junior Mpiana - Soli Zakalara - Mossala L'Excès - Folie Dj Leska x Lossa x Vegedream x Dr Yaro - Faut laisser Davido feat Oman Lay - With you Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die with a smile Jenny Paria feat Basirsay - Acrasie Alesh feat 2020 Machine - Wenge politica Moliy, Shenseea, Sikillibeng, Silent Ady - Shake it to the max Earth Wind And Fire - I'll write a song for you Indila - Dernière danse BB Matou - Un temps Retrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer.
World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 30th July 2025.Today: India terrorists killed. Palestine 60,000. China, Romania floods. Colombia Uribe guilty. Cuba capitalism. US shooting. Angola protests. Cote d'Ivoire fourth. Nigeria gifts. Ukraine attacks. Poland Colombian arrested. UK grooming gangs. And a cheap Dali.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
SummaryIn this episode, Loye and Fola discuss a recent allegation by a police commissioner in South Africa that top ANC officials are involved in a criminal syndicate; the state of democracy across the continent; and Nigeria's macroeconomic successes that fail to trickle down to the everyday citizen.Time stamps1:48 Mkhwanazi takes on the ANC12:48 Democratic backsliding on the continent21:24 Tinubu's economic reforms35:45 What in the worldhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/
Le Dambe, sport traditionnel le plus ancien au Nigeria, est aussi le plus populaire. Cet art martial mêle musique, rite animiste, et se rapproche de la lutte et de la boxe. Malgré de nombreuses variantes, sa forme originelle a été développée dans les communautés haoussa au Xe siècle, selon des chercheurs. RFI s'est rendu à Kano pour se rendre compte du phénomène Dambe qui génère des millions de vues sur les réseaux sociaux et qui provoque une passion folle aussi bien au Nigeria, qu'au Niger ou au Tchad. De notre envoyé spécial à Kano, Les coups pleuvent entre ces deux combattants de Dambe, deux jeunes colosses dont le bras droit est enveloppé par un bandage du coude jusqu'au poing, et la main gauche, paume ouverte, sert de garde. Sifflet à la bouche et chemise jaune fluo, l'arbitre Abdullahi Sanisa reste placide malgré la violence des coups. « Nous accordons aux boxeurs autant de temps nécessaires pour combattre. En tant qu'arbitres, nous ajustons la durée du match en fonction de la dureté des coups donnés et reçus. Avant que les combattants se reposent entre chaque round », explique-t-il. À base de coups de poing, mais aussi de pied, le combat en quatre rounds cesse s'il n'y a plus d'activité, quand l'un des participants ou un officiel demande l'arrêt du combat. Ou bien si la main, le genou ou le corps d'un participant touche le sol. Dogon Kallyu est une star du Dambe à Kano. Même sans combattre, cet athlète à la taille enserrée par des amulettes déclenche l'hystérie du public de cette arène. « Je combats au Dambe pendant environ un mois, puis je me repose durant six mois avant de reprendre le combat afin de maximiser ma force. Nous utilisons des fétiches dans ce combat de Dambe. Tous les moyens sont bons pour réussir et gagner », confie-t-il. Le Dambe remonterait au Xe siècle, sous forme de combat rituel, au nord du Nigeria avant de se répandre au Niger et au Tchad. Au départ, pratiqué lors des fêtes des moissons, cet art martial est devenu un sport plus organisé dont les meilleurs éléments peuvent gagner jusqu'à plusieurs dizaines de milliers d'euros. Le promoteur Muhammad Bashir Sarki anime, micro en main depuis près de dix ans, une compétition de Dambe très suivie en ligne. « Nous enregistrons généralement environ un million de vues en 24 heures et au moins 5 000 personnes se déplacent pour assister aux combats. Au Nigeria, chaque État organise le Dambe », détaille-t-il. Le Dambe sera-t-il présent un jour aux Jeux olympiques ? C'est le rêve fou que caresse Muhammad Bashir Sarki, et des millions de fans au Nigeria. À lire aussiCAN féminine 2025: le Nigeria renverse le Maroc et remporte le dixième titre de son histoire
Actualité musicale avec Mafia Killah, Ralph Beauzart, Zakalara et L'Excès entre autres. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons : Mafia Killah feat Cornerstone and Don Shango - Waah do dem Ralph Beauzart - L'immortel Junior Mpiana - Soli Zakalara - Mossala L'Excès - Folie Dj Leska x Lossa x Vegedream x Dr Yaro - Faut laisser Davido feat Oman Lay - With you Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die with a smile Jenny Paria feat Basirsay - Acrasie Alesh feat 2020 Machine - Wenge politica Moliy, Shenseea, Sikillibeng, Silent Ady - Shake it to the max Earth Wind And Fire - I'll write a song for you Indila - Dernière danse BB Matou - Un temps Retrouvez notre playlist sur Deezer.
Recorremos el mundo con músicas de lo más diverso en cuanto a su origen y su tratamiento: desde las músicas populares recogidas directamente en las comunidades que las practican, a entrelazamientos con tonalidades folk, jazz, flamencas o afrobeat. Viajamos entre la Occitania italiana, Portugal, el Canadá francófono, el corazón tuvano de Asia, la Bosnia serbófona, la Rusia profunda, el Mediterráneo mestizo de Cataluña, Valencia y Córcega, o el África más palpitante, desde Camerún y Nigeria. We travel the world with music of the most diverse origins and treatments: from popular music collected directly in the communities that practice it, to interweavings with folk, jazz, flamenco, or afrobeat tonalities. We journey through Italian Occitania, Portugal, French-speaking Canada, the Tuvan heart of Asia, Serbian-speaking Bosnia, deep Russia, the blended Mediterranean of Catalonia, Valencia, and Corsica, or the most vibrant Africa, from Cameroon and Nigeria. - Lindal - Carosel - Gris cenre - Recanto - Andarilho - Recanto - Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira - Road trip to Cape Breton - Here to stay - Gennadi Tumat's Ay Kherel - Eki attar - Aldyn dashka / Golden cup - Gennadi Tumat's Ay Kherel - Khöngnūm bile khöörezhir khöömeyim salyp berein - Aldyn dashka / Golden cup - Etno Grupa Bosiljak - Đule - Made in Brčko: Serbian songs from Bosnia and Herzegovina - Etno Grupa Bosiljak - Oj đevojko - Made in Brčko: Serbian songs from Bosnia and Herzegovina - Valentina Kostyukova feat. Vera Chekunova - Stradaniya - Made in Sokolniki: Russian balalaika music - Marcel Torres - La Roda - Batecs de sorra i sal - Álex Conde - Bulerijazz - El trío - Jérôme Casalonga - Rimenu - Baina Project - Sally Nyolo - Binga binga - Madiya - Mádé Kuti - I won't run away - Where does happiness come from? - (Lindal - Trecuel - Gris cenre) 📸 Recanto
aWhen the rains poured down on Yola, Ibrahim Ahmed Michika thought it was just another storm. But within minutes, he was wading through chest-deep water, battling for his life threatened not only by the flood but also by a snake that bit him.He survived. Others didn't.In today's episode of Nigeria Daily, we look into the aftermath of the nightmare that hit Yola South Local Government of Adamawa State.
A stand off as Somalia demands release of a cargo ship carrying military equipment that was seized by semi-autonomous Puntland. The ship was reportedly transporting military equipment to Turkey's military base in Mogadishu.Why indigenous plants are making a comeback in African diets?And after Nigeria's Super Falcons historic victory at WAFCON, in Morocco, we ask what does this mean for the future of African women's sport ? Presenter: Richard Kagoe Producers: Charles Gitonga in Nairobi with Sunita Nahar and Patricia Whitehorne in London. Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
Nigeria's Super Falcons won their record extending TENTH Women's AFCON in Morocco last weekend, while England made it back-to-back Euros wins against the favored Spain. Join Coach, Mitch, and Deen for that and more from around the world of footy, including transfers and the latest preseason games.Tap in!
On this edition of Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, we've got it all — stoppage-time salvations, major transfers, and title-winning drama.Alexey Miranchuk's left-footed rocket rescued a draw for Atlanta United against Seattle, while new signings Leo Afonso and Juan Berrocal look to reshape the Five Stripes' roster. We dig into what their arrivals mean for the stretch run, plus Enea Mihaj's debut.Around MLS, Inter Miami stumbled without Messi, Philly climbed into first, and the once-dominant home-field advantage across the league continues to fade. We explore why the numbers have shifted and what it says about the evolution of the American game.Across the Atlantic, England's Lionesses pulled off an epic comeback to win the 2025 Women's Euro Final against Spain, and Nigeria's Super Falcons added to their legacy by winning the Women's AFCON. We highlight the stars, the storylines, and the lasting impact of two incredible tournament finishes.Plus: a massive weekend in the global transfer market, Boca Juniors' boiling point, the USL Jägermeister Cup quarterfinals, Keylor Navas' Liga MX debut, and… a Bend It Like Beckham sequel on the way?Grab your cup — it's a global blend of soccer stories on Morning Espresso.
In this episode, Faith Driven Movement's co-founder, Henry Kaestner, sits down with Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, CEO of the ONE Campaign and serial social entrepreneur from Nigeria. With a background spanning McKinsey, Harvard Business School, and founding multiple organizations including LEAP Africa and Sahel Capital, Ndidi brings a unique perspective on Africa's role in the global economy.Key Topics DiscussedThe current state of global advocacy and the retreat from international cooperationHow the flattening of USAID affects Africa and global stabilityThe power of individual voices in shaping policy (PEPFAR example)Investment opportunities in Africa's food ecosystemWhy Africa is the continent of the future with 2.5 billion people by 2050The role of faith-driven investors in transforming African agricultureNotable Quotes"You interact with Africa every day, whenever you have a cup of coffee, when you have a chocolate bar, it's not a continent of lack, it's a continent of opportunity.""We've been too dependent on a few men and their ideologies, and we've kind of drifted away from the foundations of our faith.""$1 invested today saves $103 in defense action."Key TakeawaysEvery individual has a voice that can influence policy decisionsAfrica's food ecosystem presents significant investment opportunities across the spectrumThe continent's young workforce (70% under 35 by 2050) represents the future global workforceFaith-driven partnerships can create sustainable change beyond government programs
NBA Forward , Precious Achiuwa, sits down to talk about the Eastern Conference finals run, free agency, offseason workouts, evolving his game, NYC food, business off the court and more!
Back on! OSG and yours truly catch up to the Houston Dash as they resume NWSL play on the road against Bay FC soon. We also review the international break and latest news. Timestamps: 1:10 International Break: Michelle Alozie and Nigeria win Women's AFCON! 8:50 Review: Carolina Ascent (scrimmage) 14:00 What to expect from Houston after midseason scrimmages 17:25 Dash sign forward Carlissa Larisey 24:18 Preview: Bay FC 29:29 More activity in the transfer window? 34:00 Closing Credits: ⬢ Dash Dispatch is hosted by OSG and yours truly Andres Naranjo! ⬢ Support Foxtrot and read the blog on Ko-fi.com/DynamicFoxtrot. ⬢ Follow the fox on Twitter (@DynamicFoxtrot), Instagram (@dynamicfoxtrot), and Bluesky (@DynamicFoxtrot). ⬢ Subscribe to Foxtrot TV on YouTube and GOLZTV! ⬢ Thumbnail photo provided by the Confederation of African Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 29th July 2025.Today: Thailand Cambodia ceasefire. China monk. Israel reports. EU trade deal. Turkiye earthquake. Russia North Korea. Canada trade deal. Guatemala skeleton. DRC Islamic State. Nigeria women's football.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org
Text Courtesy: Book Saamajik Adhyayan Class VII, Madhya Pradesh Pathya Pustak Nigam* Narrator: Arti Varma*Curator: Irfan* About the Narrator-Arti Varma, a talented voiceover artist, writer, and self-trained artist, brings a wealth of creativity and passion to our community. Based in Chandigarh, she was born in Nashik, Maharashtra, and has lived in various cities across India due to her father's service in the Indian Air Force. This diverse exposure has enriched her perspective, which beautifully reflects in her work. Arti holds B.A., M.A., and B.Ed degrees from Delhi University, showcasing her strong academic foundation.Her love for words and colors manifests in her evocative creations—whether through poetry and stories that grace the pages of literary magazines and newspapers or through vibrant brushstrokes on canvas that capture her emotions. Arti finds solace in transforming her restlessness into meaningful art. Her connection with voice began through her time as a casual announcer at All India Radio, Chandigarh, where she discovered that a voice is not just heard but deeply felt.Arti's contributions to literature and art, including published poems, stories, book covers, and paintings, make her a remarkable addition to our collective. We are excited to see how her unique voice and vision will inspire our community!Join us in celebrating Arti Varma's journey and become a part of the Read Aloud Collective! We invite passionate individuals—writers, artists, and storytellers—to collaborate with us and share their voices. Together, let's create, inspire, and connect through the power of art and words. Reach out to join our vibrant community today!Listen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting! Support LwI by contributing: https://rzp.io/rzp/MemorywalaYour comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.comCover: Irfan
The Super Falcons got the job done in a dramatic way! Nigeria came from 2-0 down to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON 2024 final and clinch a historic 10th title. In this episode, Olu reviews how it all went down, from the early shock to the thrilling comeback, and shares overall thoughts on the match, standout performers, tactical moments, and what this tournament means for Nigerian women's football moving forward.#SuperFalcons #SuperEagles #NigeriaFootball #FootballNews #Nigeria #MissionXListen to the audio version of the podcast for free on all major podcast platforms here: https://podfollow.com/nigeria-football-weekly/view or https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Subscribe to the Nigeria Football Weekly channel here: @nigeriafootballweekly & make sure to enable all push notifications to never miss an updateFollow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - nigeriafootballweekly@gmail.com
Get Transparent with Transparency Talks Podcast!Join us as we dive into the real struggles and victories of entrepreneurs, musicians, and entertainment industry giants on the Transparency Talks Podcast. We pull back the curtain on their journeys, exposing the raw truth behind the glamour. Hear it straight from the source!Syndicated across the globe, you can tune in on stations in London, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Nigeria, Canada, and iHeartRadio, plus all major digital platforms.What to expect: Candid conversations: We peel back the layers, exploring the highs and lows of navigating the creative landscape. From music to film and TV: Discover the diverse stories of those who chase their dreams in different artistic arenas.Join the movement: Support independent voices: Make a CashApp donation @ $buttabrocka or become a sponsor. Subscribe and follow: Get your weekly dose of inspiration on YouTube and social media. Engage with the community: Share your thoughts, connect with other creative souls, and let's get real!Find us everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transparencytalkspodcast Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @Buttabrocka and @TransparencyTalksPodcast#TransparencyTalksPodcast: Where authenticity meets ambition. Join the conversation and let's get transparent!Please note: We do not own the rights to the music used.#musicianslife #filmmakingtips #entreprenerdreams #PodcastLife #Motivation #Success #Creativity #IndieFilm #Filmmaking #Hollywood #EntrepreneurLife #Hustle #MusicProduction #PodcastLove #ActorsAccess #DirectorsLife #Storytelling #OnTheAir #Livestream #CashappDonates #SupportSmallBusiness #PodcastersOfIG #PodcastersOfColor #buttabrocka #IndependentPodcast #ListenNow #BehindTheScenes #transparencytalkspodcast #transparency
Nigeria won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for a dominating 10th time. But their victory was built on grit, belief and resilience against increasingly stiff competition from Africa's growing potential in women's football. DW's Josey Mahachi talks to Olisa Chukwurah in Lagos about what made this triumph sweeter than the rest.
Send us a textAt 23 years old, I've learned that the path to generational wealth, happiness, and financial independence is never a straight line. In this powerful episode of the Walk 2 Wealth Podcast, I sit down with Ngo Okafor—a two-time Golden Gloves boxing champion, fitness entrepreneur, and founder of 28 Days Greater.But Ngo's journey didn't start with a six-pack and success. He grew up a sickly child in Nigeria, battling asthma and a rigid family belief that education—not entrepreneurship—was the only way out. By 15, he was in college. By 18, he realized something vital: he wasn't fulfilled.From corporate layoffs to modeling rejections to building a one-of-a-kind gym in the heart of NYC, Ngo shares the raw truth behind chasing fulfillment, finding your purpose, and building a life that feels as good as it looks.We talk about:How to pivot when life derails your planTurning rejection into redirectionThe mindset shift that separates the dreamers from the doersWhat it really takes to build wealth in your 20sWhy the pursuit of happiness is your ultimate ROIThis episode is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and finding meaning beyond money.Support the showHOW TO SUPPORT THE WALK 2 WEALTH PODCAST: 1. Subscribe, Rate, & Review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. 2. Share Episodes with your family, friends, and co-workers.3. Whether you're just starting your business or your business is established, ChatGPT can help you take your business to the next level. Get Instant Access To My List of Top 10 ChatGPT Prompts To Save You Time, Energy, & Money: HTTPS://WWW.STOPANDSTARE.MEDIA/AI
Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship "Israeli forces stormed the Gaza-bound aid ship Handala after it sent a distress call, detaining 21 activists on board. Live video streams from the vessel were cut mid-raid as soldiers took control. The ship is being towed to Ashdod, with activists expected to be deported. The fate of the crew remains unclear." Israel announces short pause of its Gaza attacks "Israel says it will pause fighting in Gaza on Sunday from 10 a.m. to evening to allow aid into what it calls as “humanitarian centres.” The brief halt comes amid rising international pressure over the deepening crisis in the besieged Palestinian enclave. " RSF-led coalition announces parallel government in Sudan "Sudan's RSF paramilitary has declared its own government, defying the army and risking further partition. RSF leader Hemedti unveiled the administration in western Sudan, where his forces hold sway. The army, which controls Khartoum, has vowed to crush the move, escalating a war already tearing the country apart." Türkiye signs deal to supply 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia "Türkiye has signed an agreement to deliver 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia in a landmark defence partnership. The deal includes joint production, engineering collaboration, and technology transfer, with deliveries scheduled over the next 10 years. Officials hailed the signing as a “historic moment” for bilateral defence ties, deepening cooperation between the two nations." "Nigeria pull off stunning comeback to win WAFCON " "Nigeria roared back from 2-0 down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and clinch a record 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Goals from Okoronkwo, Ijamilusi, and late hero Echegini sealed a dramatic win in Rabat. The Super Falcons remain Africa's undisputed queens of football."
In this episode of The Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye sits down with media strategist and author JJ. Omojuwa, who offers a strong defense of President Bola Tinubu's reform agenda while making bold projections for the 2027 elections.Omojuwa digs into the Nigeria's economic challenges, downplays Peter Obi's chances in the next presidential race, and clears the air on his alleged fallout with the El-Rufai family. He critiques the public's unrealistic expectations around power supply and cautions that President Tinubu must not fall into political complacency if he hopes to retain power.Guest:JJ. OmojuwaMedia Strategist & Author
It's ... Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today's episode: Nigeria gets a GDP surprise, Magic the Gathering mutes tariff impact for Hasbro, and Bitcoin reaches record highs following the passage of the GENIUS Act. Related episodes:How stable is Stablecoin? (Apple / Spotify) Episode 609: The Curse Of The Black LotusFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In this exciting episode of Culture Kids, Asher and his mom Kristen board their imaginary culture train and land in Lagos, Nigeria, where they're joined by their local friend Mr. Taofeek Co Founder of Visit Nigeria Now. The trio takes on Africa's longest canopy walkway at the lush Lekki Conservation Centre, wobbling over treetops, spotting cheeky mona monkeys with cheek pouches, and even catching glimpses of crocodiles below—all while taking in sweeping views of Lagos's skyline and shoreline. Mr. Taofeek shares amazing cultural insights—from teaching Asher how to say “Ekabo!” (“Welcome!” in Yoruba) to explaining how English helps unite Nigeria's 500+ ethnic groups—and teases the vibrant arts and crafts market where coral and plastic bead treasures await. With playful squeaks from Asher and thoughtful moments with Kristen, this adventure is a perfect blend of laughter, learning, and cultural connection. Follow Visit Nigeria Now on Instagram for breathtaking scenes and travel tips—from waterfalls to city lights → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visit_nigeria_now Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visitnigerianow Help keep the Culture Train rolling!!
This week, Kelly talks with Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Ebenezer Obadare about Nigeria's growing security and economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu. Ebenezer discusses how the country is facing escalating violence from Boko Haram, growing political instability, and widespread economic hardship. Obadare also highlights Nigeria's tremendous diplomatic potential and why it could become the U.S.'s most important ally in Africa. Ebenezer Obadare is the Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Before joining CFR, he was professor of sociology at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. He is also a senior fellow at the New York University School of Professional Studies Center for Global Affairs, and a fellow at the University of South Africa's Institute of Theology. Author of numerous works on civil society and the state, and religion and politics in Africa, his most recent book, published by the University of Notre Dame Press, is titled Pastoral Power, Clerical State: Pentecostalism, Gender, and Sexuality in Nigeria. His next book, The Nigerian Century, will be published by Oxford University Press. Link to Pastoral Power, Clerical State: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268203146/pastoral-power-clerical-state/ The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Theo Malhotra and Freddie Mallinson. Recorded on July 21, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown
In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, Kris sits down with Ukonwa, a remarkable business leader whose career spans executive roles at Amazon Prime Video, MAC Cosmetics, and CoverGirl. Ukonwa shares her fascinating journey from Nigeria to becoming a powerful leader in secular corporate environments. As the founder of Zaia Ventures, she reveals how she navigated the complex terrain of maintaining her faith while excelling in high-profile positions, often serving as what she calls "God's sleeper cell" in the business world. Ukonwa offers profound insights on bringing wisdom and balance to marketing decisions, advocating for understanding all customer perspectives rather than pursuing activist agendas. Join us for this inspiring conversation about being a bridge between worlds, standing firm in your convictions, and finding divine purpose in unexpected places—even when it means being the only voice of faith at the table. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ X: https://x.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.
After a two-to-three-year hiatus following the pandemic, Chinese money is once again flowing into the African energy sector. Billions of dollars in new investment and construction contracts for power facilities were registered in the first half of the year, particularly in Nigeria, according to new data published by Griffiths University in Australia and the Green Finance and Development Center in Beijing. These new contracts and investments will bolster China's already formidable presence in the continent's energy market, where Chinese-backed projects account for approximately 23 GW of installed generation capacity across at least 27 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa – nearly 20 percent of the region's total. Naa Adjekai Adjei, CGSP's non-resident fellow for Africa, is examining the operational aspects of Chinese-backed power projects in Africa for a new bi-weekly series that encompasses everything from project pitching to financing and construction. Adjekai joins Eric & Cobus to explain why China's role in African energy development remains poorly understood despite its sizable presence. SHOW NOTES: The China-Global South Project: Motives That Matter: The Economic and Strategic Logic Behind China's Power Sector Engagement in Africa by Naa Adjekai Adjei The China-Global South Project: Inside China's Power Play: Understanding the Institutions Behind Africa's Energy Projects by Naa Adjekai Adjei The Conversation: How to negotiate infrastructure deals with China: four things African governments need to get right by Folashadé Soulé JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 학문의 전설| The Incredible Journey of an Academic Medicine Legend — The One With Professor Onatolu Odukoya | Episode 25 (2025)Legacy. Leadership. Life Lessons. This episode on The More Sibyl Podcast is surely unforgettable. I had the privilege of sitting down with Professor Onatolu Odukoya, the former Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital.What began as a conversation about legacy evolved into an enriching dialogue about purpose, faith, leadership, and the wisdom that comes with age. We explored his remarkable academic career, starting with his early days as a standout scholar who would later make his mark at Harvard. We discussed the evolution of Nigeria's medical education system, particularly in light of emerging technologies like AI and their impact on diagnostics. Professor Odukoya expressed cautious optimism about the future, hopeful that, with the right reforms and vision, both medical education and the broader healthcare sector in Nigeria can grow and thrive.Now in retirement, Professor Odukoya is far from idle. He continues to serve on several medical and community boards, including the Holy Trinity Hospital Board and the Academy of Medical Sciences. He shared candidly about the fears many high achievers have around retirement, especially the fear of becoming irrelevant, but offered a powerful model for staying engaged and purposeful through service, planning, and faith.We also discussed his newly released memoir, which chronicles his life of discipline, faith, loss, and service. It's not just a story of accomplishments, but of values: how he and his wife have deliberately passed down faith and integrity to their children and grandchildren.This episode is a rich blend of wisdom, history, and practical advice. Whether you're an academic, a parent, a leader, or someone reflecting on your own legacy, Professor Odukoya's story will leave you both challenged and inspired.Oh—and something BIG is coming this month. Mark your calendars for July 19th: More Than a Backpack is a live panel session featuring moms, dads, and a behavioral specialist, who will dig even deeper into how we can collectively advocate for our kids in the North American education system. That's right, both the U.S. and Canada. Save the date, and we'll see you there.