Podcasts about Nigeria

Luis Moris is from the south of Chile. After finishing high school, he left his home country to spend six years studying psychology in the United States. After receiving a Master's degree specialized in clinical psychology he departed from the US to live in Lagos, Nigeria, where he volunteered for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in a program against AIDS. Following this experience, he spent six years in Paris, France, and then moved to Zurich. He came to Zurich to study Jungian psychology, and after almost six years of training, he graduated from ISAP ZURICH as a Jungian psychoanalyst. Zurich is where he lives and works. Luis' site: https://www.luismoris.com---Become part of the Hermitix community:Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠ / hermitixpodcast⁠⁠ Hermitix Discord - ⁠⁠ / discord Support Hermitix:Hermitix Subscription - ⁠⁠https://hermitix.net/subscribe/⁠⁠ Patreon - ⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠⁠Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠⁠http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2⁠⁠Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLKEthereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

This week we talk about flesh-eating screwworms, weeds, and the US cattle industry.We also discuss genetic modification, procreation, and tsetse flies.Recommended Book: 1177 BC by Eric H ClineTranscriptThe term ‘autocidal control‘ refers to a collection of techniques that are meant to control populations of some type of living thing, animal or plant, by disrupting their procreationary capacity.So rather than attempting to control pest by spraying poisons all over the place, or controlling plants you consider to be invasive weeds by launching huge weed-pulling efforts in the afflicted areas, you might instead figure out how to keep this current generation of pests and weeds from having as many offspring as they might otherwise have, and then repeat the process with the next generation, and the next, and so on, until the unwanted species is either eradicated in the relevant region, or reduced to such a small number that its presence is no longer such a big deal.There are all kinds of approaches one might take in trying to achieve this sort of outcome.Experimental genetic modification measures, for instance, have been tried in, so far at least, limited ways, the idea being to either make the disliked species less competitive in some way (by making them slower, and thus more likely to be eaten by predators, maybe), or by making them less likely to have offspring, or less likely to have fit offspring—the next generation becomes super slow and clumsy, or they're carriers of a gene that keeps them from procreating as much, or at all.That approach seems like it could be effective, and there are quite a few efforts, globally, that're working to refine and perfect it with mosquito species in particular, specifically the ones that are carriers of malaria-causing parasites and similar maladies that cause immense harm to local human (and other mammal) populations.There have also been attempts to spray mating grounds with pheromones that disrupt mating behavior, or to use what's called the Autodissemination Augmented by Males, or ADAM approach, which has been used to decent effect in some trials, and which involves basically just sprinkling a bunch of male mosquitos with pesticide, releasing them into mosquito mating grounds, and then having them deliver those pesticides to the females they mate with.All of these efforts are meant to reduce populations via some procreationary mechanism, while also attempting to ameliorate some of the other issues associated with other, widely used pest- and weed-control approaches. Most of which rely on some kind of chemical being introduced into the right environment, that chemical helping to kill or disrupt these populations, but in many cases also leading to unwanted, and often initially unforeseen side effects, like those chemicals messing with other species, getting into the groundwater and possibly being associated with maladies in humans, and so on.What I'd like to talk about today is another approach, the sterile insect technique, why it's become so popular in recent decades, and how it's being used, today, to address a burgeoning population of a pest that was previously eliminated in North America using this technique, but which has recently become a problem, once more.—The New World screwworm fly is thus named because its larvae, its baby offspring, are planted in warm-blooded animals. These offspring eat not just dead tissues, like the maggots of other flies, but healthy tissues as well.These maggots are often deposited near wounds, like cuts or scrapes, but also injuries caused by the castration or dehorning of cattle, or orifices and other sensitive areas with soft tissue, like the corner of a host's eye.They don't typically infest humans, but it does happen, and they're most likely to be found on wild and domesticated mammals, the females of the species depositing somewhere between 250 and 500 eggs in the flesh of their hosts, the maggots screwing their way deeper into their host's flesh as they grow, burrowing and eating for the next three to seven days, at which point they fall off and enter the next stage of their lifecycle. By that point the host may already be dead, depending on the extent of the damage these things manage to cause in the interim.These flies were originally found across the Americas and on some Caribbean islands, and they have long been a headache for cattle ranchers in particular, as they will sometimes infect one cow or goat, and then work their way through the entire herd in relatively short order, causing enough damage to seriously injure or kill a whole lot of the rancher's stock.As a result, humans have been trying to get rid of these things for ages, but nothing seemed to make much of a dent in their populations until the emergence of what's called the sterile insect technique, which is exactly what it sounds like: a method of autocidal control that involves sterilizing members of the species, usually the males, and then releasing them back into the population.Variations on this concept were developed by a few different researchers in a few different places around the world in the lead-up to WWII, but just after that conflict, scientists working at the US Department of Agriculture realized that they could use x-rays to reliably sterilize male screwworm flies, and that if they did this to a large number of them, then released those males into the local population of screwworm flies, to the point where there are more sterilized males than non-sterilized ones, that would serve to dramatically reduce the size of the next generation. If you then repeat this over and over again, you can eventually wipe out the species in a given region, as they successfully showed in the early 1950s by eradicating all the screwworms on Sanibel Island in Florida.The same technique was then used to kill all the screwworms on the island of Curacao, off the coast of Venezuela—that kill-off achieved in just seven weeks. Over the next few decades, sterilized male flies were then released across other afflicted US states, and both Mexico and Belize were able to kill all their screwworms in the 1980s, followed by Central America in the 1990s.This approach was also applied to other pests, almost always those that either spread disease to humans, or threatened local industries, like cattle or agricultural industries.For instance, tsetse flies, carriers of a parasite that causes sleeping sickness, were entirely or almost entirely eradicated from Tanzania, Zanzibar, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Uganda between the 1940s and late-1990s, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the carriers of dengue and yellow fever, were sterilized by a bacteria called Wolbachia in Queensland, Australia, in the late-20-teens, which reduced the populations of this disease-carrier in trial areas by 80%, and Japan eradicated the melon fly, an agricultural pest, in 1993.This approach to pest-control has become so popular that dozens of facilities have been set up in countries around the world, exclusively to breed and sterilize different species, which can then be shipped to where they will be released. The first of these facilities was built in Mexico in the 1960s, where Mexican fruit flies were bred and then shipped for release in Texas.It's maybe fitting then that a new round of construction is happening, today, intending to combat the renewed presence of screwworms in Mexico, which have been making their way up into Texas via these two nations' cattle industries.The US Department of Agriculture recently announced that it will be building a sterile screwworm fly facility in Texas, which has suffered due to the US's recent decisions to halt the import of cattle from across the border in Mexico due to issues with screwworms hitching a ride on that cattle stock, and thus infiltrating US herds. The government tried several times to drop this cessation of imports, as the US cattle industry is pretty reliant on those imports, but each time they tried, new screwworm infestations were found, and the import halt was put back into place.US cattle populations are already at their lowest level in decades, and that's impacting meat and dairy prices, while also putting other warm-blooded animals in the afflicted regions, especially Texas, at risk.The folks behind the new facility have said they hope to be up and running in relatively short order, aiming to be releasing sterile male New World screwworms into the wild within a year. This deployment will operate in tandem with other, more direct efforts, like fly traps and parasite-sniffing dogs stationed at ports of entry.The concerns here are not just theoretical: screwworms alone cause an estimated $1.5 billion in damage each year, and the cost of implementing a sterilization program of this kind usually adds up to something like a billion dollars, spread across decades; not a bad return on investment.These programs are not universally effective, though, as in some rare cases non-irradiated males have accidentally been shipped to their intended mating location, temporarily inflating rather than deflating population numbers. And while these programs are relatively cheap to operate on scale, the cost of producing enough sterilized males to make such an effort effective can be prohibitive when aimed at smaller regions, or when attempted by governments or agencies without the budget to see what can sometimes be a long-term project through.That said, this approach does seem to work very well when done correctly, and while its ecosystem impact is not zero, as, for instance, predators who eat these pests might suddenly find themselves without one of their staple food sources, which can lead to knock-on effects across the food web, it does seem to be one of the least foodweb ripple-producing approaches, as genetic modifications can theoretically lead to far more elaborate unforeseen consequences, and the widespread spraying of chemicals has semi-regularly led to die-offs and maladies in other local species, in addition to sometimes causing long-term, even fatal health problems for humans who rely on local food or water sources.Show Noteshttps://archive.is/20250815192422/https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/usda-build-texas-facility-fight-flesh-eating-screwworms-2025-08-15/https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/08/how-to-stop-flesh-eating-parasite-from-devastating-us-cattle-government-will-breed-billions-of-flies.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/fly-factories-flesheating-parasite-cattle-texas-429ce91225bbab4a45c9040f1be356a5https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochliomyia_hominivoraxhttps://archive.is/14Rdkhttps://archive.is/afmt2https://archive.is/QfTvGhttps://archive.is/dxbcZhttps://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/08/how-to-stop-flesh-eating-parasite-from-devastating-us-cattle-government-will-breed-billions-of-flies.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterile_insect_techniquehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sterile_insect_technique_trialshttps://web.archive.org/web/20210416164524/http://www-iswam.iaea.org/drd/refs_files/195_The-Area-wide-SIT-Screwworm.pdfhttps://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/sterile-insect-technique-used-to-suppress-mosquito-disease-vectors-in-floridahttps://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/mosquito-control/genetically-modified-mosquitoes.htmlhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-30722-9https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4313646/ This is a public episode. 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Today Justin sits down with Dr. Aviva Guttmann. Aviva has worked as a visiting researcher in war studies in King's Intelligence and Security Group, and a Marie Curie senior researcher at the Center for War Studies at Southern Denmark University. She's also worked for the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria and the Geneva Center for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces where she managed product projects on police cooperation in the Western Balkans. She's currently a lecturer in strategy and intelligence at Aberystwyth University in Wales. Aviva is also the founding founder and chair of the Women's Intelligence Network, which connects and promotes women, scholars and practitioners in the field of intelligence studies. She's here today to discuss the story of how Israeli operations targeting the Black September terror group following the Munich Olympics massacre, where aided both wittingly and unwittingly by European intelligence agencies. Connect with Aviva:Bluesky: @guttmannaviva.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @guttmannavivaCheck out the book, Operation Wrath of God: The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassination Campaign, here.https://a.co/d/5R2vvUxConnect with Spycraft 101:Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.spycraft101.comIG: @spycraft101Shop: shop.spycraft101.comPatreon: Spycraft 101Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here.Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here.Support the show

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« Dans mon Chinatown », c'est le nom de notre série d'été sur RFI. On vous emmène explorer les quartiers chinois des grandes villes du monde. Aujourd'hui, direction Lagos au Nigeria où la présence de ressortissants chinois remonte à 1930. Plus de 40 000 Chinois y vivent aujourd'hui : employés des grandes entreprises publiques chinoises hyperactives dans les secteurs du pétrole, du gaz et de la construction, entrepreneurs privés qui exportent, voire fabriquent au Nigeria des produits manufacturiers... Quel est l'impact économique, social et culturel de cette présence chinoise ?  De notre correspondant au Nigeria, Le téléphone collé à l'oreille, Eric Ni est un brin agacé. Autour de lui, les membres de la troupe de danse Huaxing s'activent pour placer les dernières chaises en plastique. Dans quelques instants, une opération caritative qu'Eric co-organise avec le consulat général de Chine démarre dans cette école, à l'extrême ouest de Lagos. Eric donne ses dernières instructions en pidgin nigérian : « Cette façon de parler, je l'ai apprise en vivant ici avec mes amis nigérians. Oui, moi, je vis et je côtoie les gens d'ici. Le Nigeria, c'est ma seconde patrie. Cela fait vingt-trois ans que je suis ici. Et je suis venu pour faire des affaires. Je suis dans le secteur de la chaussure. On a désormais ouvert une usine de fabrication de chaussures. Mais vous savez, l'économie en ce moment n'est pas bonne. Mais on continue d'y croire. » Comme Eric Ni, un peu plus de 40 000 Chinois seraient enregistrés auprès de leurs autorités consulaires. Investisseurs, ingénieurs, techniciens, commerciaux, ou bien manœuvres... Les profils des Chinois de Lagos sont très diversifiés. Et surtout, la majorité d'entre eux ne se concentre pas dans une zone particulière de la mégapole. Adetoro Bnawo, directeur de l'unité langue chinoise au département linguistique de l'université de Lagos, explique : « La plupart des Chinois qui s'installent dans les quartiers de Lagos essaient, d'une manière ou d'une autre, d'avoir un impact sur les écoles publiques. Ils vont voir les rois locaux. Ils leur rendent hommage. Certains membres de leur communauté de Festac vont jusqu'à se rendre dans les hôpitaux. Et ainsi, ils proposent la technologie chinoise afin d'aider certains patients, par exemple ceux qui souffrent de cataracte. » Loi Eng Koon dirige une imprimerie. En juin 1990, cette ancienne distributrice de produits électroniques quitte Singapour pour fabriquer des CD et DVD à Lagos. Et même si cette mégapole est considérée comme l'une des pires du monde en termes de confort de vie, Loi s'y sent à l'aise : « Il se peut que de nombreux médias parlent des aspects négatifs de Lagos. Voir, c'est croire. Si vous respectez la personne en face de vous, vous serez respecté. » Avant de s'enraciner à Lagos, Loi Eng Koon a tenté de faire des affaires dans au moins 35 pays africains, sans succès. En 2014, elle revend ses parts dans son entreprise originelle de Singapour. Loi se lance alors dans l'imprimerie, notamment numérique. Et aujourd'hui, de son bureau, cette femme d'affaires chinoise pilote elle-même son équipe de 25 salariés à 100% nigérians : « Même lorsque je voyage, je surveille leur travail à chaque seconde. Et parfois, ils sont très négligents. Ils commettent des erreurs qui m'obligent à les punir en leur retirant une partie de leur salaire. Lorsqu'ils font du bon travail, ils sont récompensés. » Et malgré une balance commerciale très favorable à leur pays natal, et donc source potentielle d'envies et de frustrations, les Chinois de Lagos, à l'instar de Loi Eng Koon, s'adaptent avec méthode, mêlant extrême rigueur, sobriété et humanisme dans un Nigeria toujours secoué par des crises multiples. À lire aussiEn 2025, la Chine a investi 39 milliards de dollars en Afrique, dont 21 au Nigeria

The US government has approved a $346m arms deal with Nigeria which would include munitions, precision bombs and precision rockets. What is behind the change in a decade-long US policy about selling certain kinds of weapons to Nigeria?The mining of gold has been a key factor of Sudan's economy, and now it is a major source of funding of the two-year civil war. We look back at its history in Sudan, and how the war is driving demand.And one year on since Ghana's parliament passed its landmark Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act, which was hailed as a victory for women's rights, how have things changed?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Nyasha Michelle and Stefania Okereke in London. Charles Gitonga in Nairobi Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

The US government has approved a $346m arms deal with Nigeria which would include munitions, precision bombs and precision rockets. What is behind the change in a decade-long US policy about selling certain kinds of weapons to Nigeria?The mining of gold has been a key driver of Sudan's economy, and now it is a major source of funding of the two-year civil war. We look back at its history in Sudan, and its role in the current conflict.And one year on since Ghana's parliament passed its landmark Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act, which was hailed as a victory for women's rights, how have things changed?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Nyasha Michelle and Stefania Okereke in London. Charles Gitonga in Nairobi Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Hop back on the Culture Train and join us for another exciting journey to Lagos, Nigeria! This time, our friend Mr. Taofeek, Co-Founder of Visit Nigeria Now, takes us to one of his favorite spots—House of Pounded Yam—for a delicious dive into traditional Yoruba cuisine. In this episode, you'll: Learn what eeyon (pounded yam) is and how it's enjoyed with flavorful soups and stews. Taste (through your imagination!) three beloved Yoruba dishes: Ogbono Soup – nutty, earthy, and stretchy, made from bush mango seeds. Efo Riro – a rich spinach stew with a spicy kick, palm oil, and tasty proteins like prawns or snails. Fisherman's Soup – a seafood lover's dream, filled with prawns, crabs, okra, and smoky spices. Discover the story behind jollof rice and why Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal all claim to make the tastiest version. Hear about cultural dining traditions, from eating with your hands to sharing food as a way of building community. Along the way, we explore how food connects people to their heritage, sparks curiosity about the world, and turns every meal into a shared story.

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Chukwuebuka “Chuk” Enekwechi, Olympic shot putter, African record holder, and 22.10 m thrower, for an inside look at the life of a professional athlete chasing greatness.We dive into: • Preparing for the Olympics and life as a professional thrower • His massive 22.10 m shot put throw and what it takes to compete at that level • Pro wrestling conversations and how entertainment ties into athletic mindset • Nutrition and recovery strategies for elite performance • Training ideas and lessons learned along the journey of a professional athlete • Finding self-awareness and growth as he continues to evolve on and off the fieldChuk shares the highs and challenges of being a world‑class thrower, giving coaches, athletes, and fans a behind‑the‑scenes look at what it takes to compete on the global stage.If you enjoy hearing from top athletes about training, mindset, and performance, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical insights.Chuk Enekwechi is one of the most decorated athletes in Purdue history. Enekwechi is a 12-time NCAA All-American with five NCAA medals. A 2016 Purdue graduate he won four Big Ten championships and owns four school records. He was runner-up at the 2016 NCAA Championships in the shot put and sixth in the hammer that same day. He was the 2014 and 2015 Big Ten Champion in the Hammer Throw and the Field athlete of the year in 2015. Enekwechi, who represents Nigeria on the World stage, recorded a personal-best shot-put throw of 21.80 meters to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Enekwechi has competed at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympic Games taking 12th in 2020 and 6th in 2024. Chuk just accomplished a major goal throwing 22.10m to set a new PR, National Record and African record.

I ugens Radio Information tegner vi et portræt af Steve Witkoff, der blev venner med Trump over en ostesandwich og nu skal skabe fred i verden. Vi taler også om afviklingen af den internationale udviklingsbistand, og så runder vi en på alle måder idiotisk debat om bukser og gener --- Når Donald Trump og Vladimir Putin mødes i Alaska fredag, skyldes det i høj grad forarbejdet fra en af Trumps nærmeste og ældste venner. Nemlig USA's særlige udsending Steve Witkoff, der allerede har holdt flere møder med den russiske præsident  – senest i sidste uge. Witkoff har Trumps tillid og er blevet en nøgleperson i præsidentens bestræbelser på at skabe fred mellem Rusland og Ukraine. Men hvem er denne 68-årige tidligere ejendomsmogul, som i sin tid mødte Trump over en osteskinkesandwich i New York? Og er han overhovedet klædt på til jobbet? Ida Nyegård Espersen tegner et portræt. I Sudan er der udbrudt kolera, en fødevarekrise truer i Nigeria, Gaza er sin egen historie, og både Yemen og Congo er på randen af kollaps. De humanitære kriser er uhyggeligt nærværende. Men hjælpen har aldrig været længere væk. Bunden er nemlig gået ud af den internationale udviklingsbistand – senest med Trumps beslutning om helt at nedlægge det store amerikanske hjælpeprogram USAID. Nu er det America First. Men er det overhovedet i USA's egen interesse at afvikle udviklingsbistanden? Og hvad betyder det for verdens fattigste? Mathias Sindberg kigger forbi. »Sydney Sweeney has great jeans«, hedder det i en af de mest omdiskuterede reklamer i nyere tid. 'Jeans' med j, altså bukser. Eller var det 'genes', med g, altså gener? Det er spørgsmålet, som har optaget millioner af mennesker de seneste uger. For var budskabet i tøjreklamen med den amerikanske skuespiller i virkeligheden racistisk? Eller var kritikken af reklamen bare typisk woke? Venstrefløj mod højrefløj, de røde mod de blå, vi har hørt historien før – eller har vi? Hør Matthias Dresler-Bredsdorff udrulle, hvad sagen egentlig handler om, og hvad den kan lære os om det ofte usynlige propagandaarbejde, der former vores debatter – og vores forargelse. Velkommen til.

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It's Thursday, August 14th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Indonesian Christian leaders urge government to protect religious liberty Religious leaders in Indonesia are calling on the government there to protect religious freedom. This comes after a string of attacks on Christian buildings in the Southeast Asian country.  The Conference of Indonesian Catholic Bishops said, “Any act of intimidation, violence, or unilateral restriction of religious activities violates the law and undermines the fundamental values of life together as citizens of the same nation.” Indonesia is not currently on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian. However, it has appeared on that list in previous years. Anglican Church of Nigeria horrified by lesbian bishop in Wales The Anglican Church of Nigeria cut ties with the Anglican Church of Wales over its election of an openly lesbian archbishop named Cherry Vann who is in a sexual relationship with Wendy Diamond. Rev. Henry Ndukuba leads the Anglican Church in Nigeria. He said, “The Church of Nigeria believes that this moment calls for prayer for the Church of Wales, hoping that the Church of England will not follow in her steps. We should hold them in our prayers with a clear message that hope lies only in true repentance and godliness.” To its credit, The Anglican Church of Nigeria previously severed ties with the Episcopal Church in the United States over a similar situation.  2 Timothy 4:3-4 warns, “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” British pro-lifer targeted a third time for praying outside abortion mill Police in the United Kingdom are investigating a woman for praying outside an abortion mill. It's the third time police have gone after Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, Director of the March for Life UK, over her silent prayers. West Midlands Police previously arrested her twice. Vaughan-Spruce won a settlement over the wrongful arrests worth about $17,500. However, officials continue to target her. Jeremiah Igunnubole, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom International, said, “We will continue to robustly challenge this unjust censorship, and support Isabel's right to think and believe freely.” Could Supreme Court overturn homosexual marriage ruling? In the United States, Liberty Counsel recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of a Christian county clerk. Kim Davis, the former Rowan County, Kentucky clerk, refused to issue marriage licenses to homosexual couples. She was the first victim to be jailed and sued following the infamous 2015 Obergefell ruling. The Supreme Court ruling legalized faux same-sex marriage nationwide. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “Kim Davis' case underscores why the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn the wrongly decided Obergefell v. Hodges opinion because it threatens the religious liberty of Americans who believe that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman.” U.S. debt hits $37 trillion The U.S. national debt hit $37 trillion for the first time, according to a Tuesday report from the Treasury Department. The national debt is projected to reach 99% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product this year which is the measure of the total economic activity within a country. The Peter G. Peterson Foundation noted that the debt amounts to $280,000 per household in America and is growing at over five billion dollars per day. Fewer Americans drink alcohol A survey from Gallup found that the percentage of Americans who use alcoholic beverages fell to a record low of 54 percent. Young adults are even less likely to drink alcohol at 50 percent.  And for the first time, over 50 percent of U.S. adults say drinking one or two alcoholic drinks a day is bad for one's health. That number is up from 28 percent in 2015. Young adults are even more likely to say drinking is bad for their health at 66 percent. Gallup noted, “Declines in alcohol consumption do not appear to be caused by people shifting to other mood-altering substances.” Answers in Genesis announces Truth Traveler attractions in Pigeon Forge & Branson And finally, Answers in Genesis is opening two new Bible attractions, one in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the other in Branson, Missouri.  The Truth Traveler attractions feature a 5D experience that blends cutting-edge virtual reality, motion seating, and sensory effects to transport you through pivotal moments in Biblical history. The website says, “Feel the ground shake as the floodwaters rise, stand in awe at the towering walls of Babel, and witness history unfold in breathtaking detail.” Ken Ham, the CEO of Answers in Genesis, said, “Please pray with us that these attractions will reach thousands of families with the message of the truth of God's Word and the Gospel.” Psalm 111:2, 4 says, “Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. … He has caused His wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, August 14th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

From Nigeria to North America: The Journey of ZeXzy and His Rise in MusicZeXzy is an innovative, eclectic Afrobeats artist who refuses to be boxed in by genres, blending his Afrobeat roots with sounds from around the world. With high-profile collabs including Lil Wayne and Quavo, he creates music that connects cultures and inspires listeners globally.Links:https://www.maplegroveentertainment.com/every-soundhttps://www.instagram.com/mrzexzy/Tags:Music,Musician,Music Interviews,From Nigeria to North America: The Journey of ZeXzy and His Rise in Music,Live Video Podcast Interview,PodcastSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Superman is the biggest blockbuster of the summer, and yes, there's a little wokie-ness throughout. But, the real issue is the worldview tug-of-war between polytheism and raw humanist-existentialism. Kansas dad and Krypton dad are arguing it out, but really, they're both wrong. Discerning these major motion pictures requires pretty highly-calibrated worldview glasses and an ear for the internal contradictions. But would a 14-year-old kid discern it, or just meld right into it? This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Could Supreme Court overturn homosexual marriage ruling?; Answers in Genesis' new Truth Traveler attractions, Anglican Church of Nigeria horrified by lesbian bishop in Wales) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial move to temporarily take over Washington, D.C., police and deploy the National Guard, plus more on elections in Nigeria and Bolivia and a possible peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, David Wyllie, Agnese Boffano, Matthew Hipolito and Theresa Seiger. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2025 Factal. All rights reserved.

Ana Milward, Solicitor, outlines why an asylum seeker who was deported from Ireland to Nigeria has won an appeal to return.

In this soulful episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we sit down with Bethina Akeni — a resilient and inspiring woman whose life story is a testament to the power of healing, hope, and self-determination. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Germany, Bethina has walked through the storms of childhood trauma, emotional rejection, and single motherhood. Today, she stands as a dedicated social worker, a passionate community advocate, and a soon-to-be law student with a mission to serve the African diaspora.In this heartfelt conversation, Bethina shares her journey from pain to purpose, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the inner tools that keep her grounded. We explore themes of identity, forgiveness, resilience, and the courage to pursue dreams at any age.Whether you're navigating your own challenges or simply seeking a story that reminds you of the strength within, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why your past doesn't define your futureThe healing power of forgiveness and communityMotherhood as a catalyst for personal growthHow empathy transforms the way we help othersThe courage to pursue lifelong dreamsBethina's initiative, Heavenly Connect, supports newcomers in GermanyChapters:00:00 – Introduction to Bethina's Journey07:57 – Childhood Transitions and Identity10:55 – Emotional Rejection and Trust Issues15:45 – The Healing Journey and Forgiveness26:46 – The Journey of Motherhood41:26 – Finding Support and Community48:52 – Experiences in Social Work58:42 – Helping Newcomers Relocate to Germany01:08:18 – Pursuing Dreams of Becoming a Lawyer01:13:01 – Self-Care and Staying GroundedWant to dive even deeper into Bethina's journey?✨ Bethina's life story is proof that your past doesn't define you. If you want to read her full feature, filled with more personal insights and key life lessons,

Send us a textWhat if everything you know about money is only part of the picture? In this episode, Joey Pinz dives deep with CFA and financial strategist Victor Idoko, who shares his journey from childhood savings in Nigeria to helping Australians build lasting wealth today. With 16+ years of experience, Victor reveals why building wealth isn't about chasing returns—it's about clarity, strategy, and mindset.Together, they unpack the myths around investing, why smart people stay broke, and how small, intentional habits create massive financial transformation. Victor also shares key concepts from his book 7 Basic Wealth Strategies, including mental accounting, automation, and why “hiding money from yourself” might be your smartest move yet.Whether you're a business owner, high-performing professional, or just tired of feeling stuck with your finances—this episode gives you the confidence and clarity to start changing your financial future today.

Send us a textIn this episode, Mbozu interviews Dr. Olufunke Bolaji, consultant pediatrician and neonatologist at the Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti, shares her journey into neonatology, driven by mentorship, a love for children, and global learning experiences in Nigeria and the UK. She describes leading a high-performing neonatal unit in a rural Nigerian setting that has achieved Level 3 care, supported by strong hospital administration and collaborations. Her research focuses on preterm births, neonatal sepsis, respiratory support, and newborn metrics, with emphasis on data-driven quality improvement. As a leader in the African Neonatal Association, she champions collaboration, advocacy, and “decolonizing” neonatal research by centering African-led priorities and implementation. She highlights the importance of teamwork, mentorship, data, and partnerships in merging clinical care with impactful research.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the airplane incident involving KWAM and Ms. Comfort Emman, the education minister, who has made drug tests compulsory for undergraduate students. This conversation takes a historical perspective as they reflect on the burning of Kalakuta Republic and address the issue of fake news spreading in Nigeria.

From living in a room with 10 people in Mushin Idi- Araba to lifting trophies on the international stage and becoming a National VIP, Rasheedat Ajibade's journey will break your heart and inspire you all at once.She tells me about growing up in a compound with over a hundred people.About washing toilets and bathrooms for money.About selling kunu and zobo just to get by.She played for FC Robo in Nigeria for 10 years without a salary.And then, at 17, she left for Norway.Sick. Injured. Lonely.That's when she knew she was depressed.She says there were days she thought of giving it all up. Days she imagined collapsing on the pitch and never waking up.And then she smiles and tells me how, in the middle of all that darkness, her relationship with God got sweeter.How she began to see her life as bigger than her pain.How even her trophy could be a tool to inspire the next generation.We talk about survival. Faith. Purpose.And how even the deepest valleys can lead to the highest mountains.This is one of the most courageous stories I have ever heard.And one of the strongest spirits I have ever met.Watch all new and old full episodes here: watch.withchude.comBuy ‘How Depression Saved My Life', #TheDailyJoy and #TheDailyVulnerable books here: shop.withchude.com Donate to the work here: partner.withchude.com Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/chude Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW YORK, NY - The winds of change are still bustling through Major League Rugby front offices, and though more change may be upon us, we carry on all we can do is carry on with business as usual. With that, this MLR Weekly features Houston SaberCats wunderkind sensation, Seth Smith, who'll be entering his 3rd season at the ripe old age of 20. Smith talks about his intriguing and Hollywood-esque story with host Matt McCarthy. Also featured is the impressive Alycia Washington, a 26-time USA Eagle, who is now Director of Rugby at the NCR (National Collegiate Rugby). Washington shares her views re the College Rugby landscape, needs, and potential for sponsors and partners. Last but certainly not least, Elite Rugby exec/coach Steve Lewis fully recaps the National Club 7s, before continuing on his mission to improve rugby in places like Nigeria, Guyana, Costa Rica and... the Rugby Town 7s. And be sure to catch up on The Rugby Odds: https://rugbywrapup.com/category/the-rugby-odds/ Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: www.RugbyWrapUp.com -X/Twitter: @RugbyWrapUp @TheRugbyOdds, @MLRWeekly @Matt_McCarthy00, @CollegeRWU, @JonnyLewisFilms -Face Book: Rugby Wrap Up -Instagram: RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: Rugby Wrap Up -Reddit: RugbyWrapUp -TikTok: RugbyWrapUp #MLR #FreeJacks #SaberCats #RugbyFinal #BryanRay #JohnFitzpatrick #AlexCorbisiero #WillHooley #Rugby #UtahWarriors #GregCooper #WER #WomensRugby #RugbyPicks #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyHighlights #MLRWeekly #TheRugbyOdds #RugbyMorning #AmericasRugbyNews #JohanMomsen #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting #rfcla #oldglory #anthem #WER #Utahwarriors #HoustonSaberCats #FreeJacks #LegacyCup #rugbyleague #sports #footy

When the Holy Spirit fills your life, fear has to go. In Acts 4, Peter and John didn't shrink back—they stood before the Sanhedrin with courage, prayed for even greater boldness, and lived with open-handed generosity. That's the life I believe God is calling us to live. In this episode of The Leader's Notebook, I share how bold faith changes the atmosphere—whether it's a college student witnessing to a Muslim colonel in Nigeria or a believer releasing possessions for God's glory. I'm inviting you to pray for the Spirit to shake your life free from fear, fill you with courage, and release you into the joy of generous living. — Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - A Spirit-filled Church(00:02:47) - Acts 4, Prayer(00:07:25) - Anointing with the Holy Spirit(00:08:58) - What are the fundamental characteristics of a Spirit-filled Church?(00:14:55) - Prayer for Healing From Fear and intimidation(00:16:39) - Prayer for Boldness(00:19:08) - Spiritual Fillers(00:20:19) - God Will Bless You Financially(00:25:44) - A Personal Tip for You(00:26:20) - What Could God Ask You for Tonight That You Would Just Say No(00:31:36) - Leader's Notebook

Sam and Rohtas dive into the latest in women's soccer, starting with the UEFA Women's Euro — from England's remarkable run to Spain's heartbreak, clutch moments from Chloe Kelly, and the questions facing Spain's golden generation. They also recap the thrilling AFCON tournament, highlighting Nigeria's dominance and Morocco's impressive rise. Sam sits down for a special interview with Angel City's Riley Tiernan to talk life in the league, her journey, and her special connection to young fans. Back home, they unpack the latest NWSL trades, coaching changes, and the grit of teams like the Houston Dash and North Carolina Courage — plus, Sam shares her inspiring encounter with Billie Jean King. Become a Patron of The BIG LIFECheck out our ⁠⁠⁠new merch! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ (@girlssoccernetwork)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ channel

saac Fayose, brother to former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, sits with The Honest Bunch for an explosive conversation on politics, family influence, and the unfiltered truths behind power in Nigeria. From untold political drama to personal revelations, nothing is off-limits in this tell-all episode.

For episode 215, we welcome Leon Waidmann, Head of Research at the Onchain Foundation, a nonprofit collective helping Web3 founders navigate the most important trends and opportunities in blockchain for global good.Today's episode is a masterclass on tokenization, and the future of real-world assets onchain. We explore how tokenized infrastructure is transforming access to capital in the Global South, why usability is the next frontier, and how new markets are emerging beyond finance.You'll learn:

Jaridani leo tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka nchini Bahrain, wadau kwa kushirikiaa na ofisi ya Uwekezaji na Uendelezaji Teknolojia, ITPO ya shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Maendeleo ya Viwanda, UNIDO wanachukua hatua kuondolea wanawake umaskini kwa kuimarisha talanta walizonazo. Mengine ni kama yafuatayo..Leo ni siku ya Kimataifa ya vijana duniani maadhinisho yanafanyika jijini Nairobi nchini Kenya chini ya ushirikiano na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Makazi Duniani UNHABITAT. Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres amewatumia vijana ujumbe maalum akisema “Kwa kijana: Sauti yako, mawazo yako na uongozi ni muhimu.”Je, vijana wanasemaje kuhusu siku hii? Kutoka Dar es Salaam nchini Tanzania, Sabrina Saidi wa Idhaa hii amezungumza na baadhi yao.Na Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula duniani WFP limepokea zaidi ya dola milioni 2 kutoka Japan kwa ajili ya msaada wa chakula nchini Malawi. Kwa msaada huu WFP inatarajia kusambazana tani 1970 za mahindi katika msimu wa mwambo kwa mwaka 2025/ 2026.Na katika mashinani fursa ni yake Maryam Bukar Hassan al maaruf Alhanislam, mshairi kutoka Nigeria ambaye ni mwanaharakati wa haki za binadamu na Mchechemuzi wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Masuala ya Amani. Hivi karibuni alighani shairi lake kwenye tamasha la majira ya joto hapa      jijini New York, nchini Marekani.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Trevor Loudon Reports – I share Judd Saul's mission in Nigeria, where faith and courage drive efforts to protect persecuted Christians. From training village security teams to supporting widows, orphans, and schools, his work confronts terrorism and government corruption head-on. This fight for justice demands international attention, political action, and prayer to bring hope and safety to vulnerable communities...

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 A Hosea and Gomer retelling... in Nigeria?  Yes, please! Listen in and learn about IyanuOluwa's inspiration, love of words, and love of the Lord and his people in Love's Beacon. note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  I had a lovely time chatting with IyanoOluwa about her The Way Home series and how she weaves faith, Nigerian culture, and Biblical inspiration into her contemporary romance stories.  Love's Beacon by IyanuOluwa Olorode Goal/Wish List Mini Cooper that I didn't buy with my own money. Check. MSc from London College of Fashion. Check. Become a millionaire, not just because of dad's money. Check. Have at least five thriving businesses. Check. Get married to the love of my life. FUTURE IMPOSSIBLE TENSE! Regina has everything she possibly wants. At least almost everything. Two things elude her. One. Dapo. Dapo is all shades wrong and not hers. He's her sister's man, yet her heart can't stop beating for him. Why? Maybe because he has the other one thing she knows she can never have—a relationship with God. Something she once had but foolishly threw away. Rachel is wife material. Not just any wife material. Pastor's wife material. She's godly, calm, and reserved. She loves the Lord, and she's pretty enough that they'd both look good on a church poster. Dapo's plan to become the youngest youth pastor at Solid Rock Assembly is set in motion and meets an abrupt end when his fiancée marries Brother Bisola instead. Enraged and heartbroken, Dapo finds himself nursing a heartbreak and feelings towards his best friend's baby sister, Regina. Regina is all shades wrong. She's loud, impulsive, has close to zero interest in the things of the Lord, wears skimpy clothes, and is too beautiful for her own good. Despite all the red flags, he can't stop himself from loving her. And three words ring loud and clear: RECIPE FOR DISASTER. Regina believes in fate. Could it be fate bringing them together? Or is there something else, something more powerful intent on weaving something marvellous out of that disaster? Love's Beacon is a Nigerian contemporary loose retelling of the Hosea and Gomer story. Learn more about Iyanu on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Trevor Loudon Reports – I share Judd Saul's mission in Nigeria, where faith and courage drive efforts to protect persecuted Christians. From training village security teams to supporting widows, orphans, and schools, his work confronts terrorism and government corruption head-on. This fight for justice demands international attention, political action, and prayer to bring hope and safety to vulnerable communities...

World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 12th August 2025.Today: Colombia Uribe dies. Brazil da Silva Putin talks. Nigeria church attack case. Chad Masra sentenced. Ethiopia airport. UK protesters arrested. France nuclear jellyfish. Australia Palestinian State. S Korea Vietnam cooperation. Nepal peak fees.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/supportAugust €10 discount code = august2025Contact 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

International Youth Day (August 12) provides an annual opportunity to recognize the potential, innovation, and leadership of young people in shaping a better future. The 2025 theme, “Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future,” calls attention to the role of youth in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—from climate action and inclusive governance to digital innovation and economic equity. With a growing youth population, Nigeria stands at a critical juncture. Young people are not only the most affected by environmental degradation, economic uncertainty, and social instability—they are also the most equipped to lead change. Across the country, youth are launching climate movements, building civic tech tools, creating green enterprises, and advocating for inclusive policies. This podcast brings together thought leaders from the Youth Community of Practice (CoP) to explore: · What true youth empowerment looks like in Nigeria today, · How young people are advancing sustainability across sectors, and · What systems and policy shifts are needed to accelerate youth-driven impact. By drawing insights from the areas of climate action, governance, and digital empowerment, the discussion will highlight cross-sectoral approaches for unlocking the full potential of Nigeria's youth.

Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of South Africa's largest supermarket group Shoprite Holdings, is interviewed by Jewel Kiriungi, BBC Africa Business Correspondent. His company employs 163,000 people, the largest in the country's private sector, with three thousand stores across nine African countries. Pieter Engelbrecht describes to Jewel how he believes the company helps people on low incomes by producing food at prices they can afford, in a country where a quarter of all South Africa children don't eat enough protein. He says they have a purpose to help people survive. He talks about the success of the company's loyalty card programme and how everything they do is data driven. He says he sees potential to grow the business in South Africa and beyond despite Shoprite having closed its operation in several parts of the continent, including Nigeria and Kenya.(Image: Pieter Engelbrecht, Credit: Getty Images/Bloomberg)

Today's guest is Yewande Komolafe—recipe developer, New York Times columnist, and author of “My Everyday Lagos,” a James Beard-nominated cookbook. In this episode, Yewande tells host Jessie Sheehan about her remarkable journey from growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, to building a life and establishing a career in food in the U.S.Yewande shares how her mother, who was a food scientist, inspired her love for flavor and about her transition from working in restaurants to food media. She also dishes on her love for mangos and walks Jessie through her Mango Shortcakes With Lime-Coconut Cream recipe from the Times. Click here for Yewande's Mango Shortcakes With Lime Coconut-Cream recipe on NYT Cooking.Thank you to California Prunes for their support. Jubilee L.A. tickets are on sale now!Subscribe here to get The Italy Issue, out this September.Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Yewande: Instagram, NYT articles, “My Everyday Lagos” cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

Record hot summer in Japan means it's time for the third annual HOT Summer OK Jazz Special! Smokin' tunes from the US, Trinidad, Brazil, Peru, Nigeria, Thailand & more, turn it UP!

Kristen and Asher invite you to board their magical Culture Kids boat in Long Beach, California, and set sail across glittering Pacific waves to meet playful dolphins in the wild. Picture the sea breeze, sparkling waves, seabird calls, and our imaginations fully immersed in ocean magic. Asher's excited to spot dolphins—maybe Common Dolphins joining the ocean party, or Bottlenose, Pacific White-sided, and even the scarred Risso's with their doodle-like marks. We explore what dolphins eat (think fish, squid, shrimp, and even jellyfish), learn how orcas are actually dolphins (mind = blown), and gasp when a pod appears, circling and leaping around the boat like nature's own ballet. We play along in our imagination—snorkels, life jackets, and all—while respecting that in real life, wild dolphins need space. Underwater, we dive deeper into dolphin superpowers: echolocation clicks, signature whistles (each dolphin's name song), and self-awareness—yes, dolphins recognize themselves in mirrors! Then, we pivot to an important message—real dolphins face dangers like fishing nets and pollution. Small choices to recycle, reduce plastic, and protect the ocean are big wins for our sea friends. To wrap up, we sun-dry on the deck, feel joyful, and invite Culture Kids families to dream with us—seahorses, sea turtles, sea creatures not yet discovered. Next up: episodes on Yoruba Cuisine in Nigeria and Swiss Chocolate! Don't forget to subscribe, spread the word, and help the Culture Train reach more curious hearts around the world. Stay Connected with Culture Kids! Website: Visit us online at culturekidsproductions.org for episode info, behind-the-scenes updates, support opportunities, and more. Instagram: Follow our adventures and fun extras on @culturekidsproductions, where you'll find reels, stories, and bonus content Email: Send us a message or DM us for birthday shoutouts or episode requests! Questions, feedback, or collaboration ideas: Contact us at hello@culturekidsmedia.com Sources: https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/marine-mammals/evolution-echolocation?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://nmmf.org/our-work/biologic-bioacoustic-research/biosonar-research/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC33317/?utm https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/11-cool-facts-about-whales-dolphins-and-porpoises https://2seewhales.com/blog/the-basics-of-dolphin-diets https://dolphinsandyou.com/do-dolphins-have-names/

Guest: Brad BrandonMinistry: Across NigeriaPosition: Founder & CEOWebsite: acrossnigeria.org

Nigeria is the undisputed powerhouse of African pop music. Call it Naija Pop, Afrobeats, Afropop or what have you. The likes of Burna Boy, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Olamide and Fireboy DML are giants on the scene. In this program we sample the latest from these and others - as well as action from the Afrobeat scene. We also speak with key artists in Nigeria and the U.S. about social activism among Nigerian artists regarding the 2020 EndSARS movement against police violence - an issue that sill exists today. Originally produced by Banning Eyre in 2020 APWW #825

Relive one of the most unforgettable chapters in Georgia sports history on this special edition of Atlanta Soccer Flashback with Jason Longshore. We're going back to the summer of 1996 — when Sanford Stadium in Athens transformed into a global soccer cathedral and hosted the Olympic soccer semifinals and finals. From the U.S. Women's National Team's dramatic golden goal semifinal win and historic gold medal to Nigeria's iconic comeback over Brazil and triumphant title, this episode explores the matches, the moments, and the legacy that helped change the landscape of soccer in the U.S. With stories about Billy Payne, Vince Dooley, Tiffeny Milbrett, Jay-Jay Okocha, and more, it's a journey into the heart of Olympic magic made in the South.

Nigeria has gained a reputation as a "scam capital" due to the prevalence of online fraud, particularly advance-fee scams (also known as "419 scams"). This reputation is rooted in a combination of factors, including economic hardship, weak law enforcement, and a culture that, in some instances, seems to tolerate or even celebrate fraudulent behavior. Travel to Thailand with me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sister podcast the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mystery of Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠COFFEE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Submit your relatives on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this illuminating episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we welcome Olu Adetutu — a radiant force in the world of transformation, cultural intelligence, and soulful leadership. As the founder and CEO of Olumination Enterprises LLC, Olu has empowered high-achieving individuals across the globe to rise above adversity and live with clarity, faith, and freedom.From surviving a near-death experience to leading international workshops in Canada, Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana, and beyond, Olu brings deep wisdom rooted in her faith and cultural heritage. In this heart-opening conversation, she shares how illumination is not just a metaphor — it's a soul mission.We explore the sacred connection between faith, healing, leadership, and the hidden struggles behind success. Olu also dives into how cultural intelligence can both guide and challenge us, and how freedom, authenticity, and boldness shape her life's work.Let Olu's story inspire you to rise, reflect, and rediscover your light.

It's Wednesday, August 6th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark African Muslims have killed 150,000 people in last 10 years A report from the Africa Center for Strategic Studies found militant Islamic groups have killed over 150,000 people across the continent in the last decade. Such groups killed 22,307 people in just the last year, a 60% increase from the previous year. Christian Daily International noted that a majority of them were Christians in West, East, and Central Africa.  The report highlighted violence in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, and Somalia. Each country appears on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most dangerous countries to be a Christian.  Christian-majority countries have decreased A new report from Pew Research found the number of Christian-majority countries decreased between 2010 and 2020. The study found that 120 out of 201 countries had Christian majorities in 2020. That's down four countries from 2010.  The decrease in Christian-majority countries came with the rise of the religiously unaffiliated. Christians lost their majority status in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, and Uruguay. Meanwhile, the religiously unaffiliated have become the majority in Uruguay, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.  Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” Australia upholds ban on Christian doctor over pro-life, pro-heterosexual views Speaking of Australia, officials in the country recently upheld a ban on a Christian doctor for expressing his beliefs online. Dr. Jereth Kok is a general practitioner in Melbourne. He believed it was his duty to speak out on issues like abortion and sexually perverted lifestyles. However, the Medical Board of Australia suspended his medical license in 2019 after anonymous complaints about his social media posts. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal upheld the suspension last month. The doctor, a born-again Christian, defended his stance, telling the tribunal he expressed these views on a Christian website, driven by his belief that “abortion is immoral” as a Christian and that he felt “required to speak out about the issue.”  And, on transgender surgeries, he called it  “medical butchery” and “sterilizing disfigurement to healthy young bodies.” Lyle Shelton with Australia's Family First Party commented on the case. He said, “This is about more than one man. It's about whether Australians — especially Christian and conservative professionals — are still free to express their views without losing their livelihoods.” Trump prohibits veterans' hospitals from killing babies In the United States, the Trump administration is reversing a Biden-era policy that allowed veterans' hospitals to perform abortions. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs published the proposed rule on Monday. The new rule will prohibit publicly-funded V.A. hospitals from killing unborn babies.  A statement from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America said, “We thank President Trump and V.A. Secretary [Doug] Collins for restoring the rule of law and ending the Biden administration's illegal policy that forced taxpayers to fund abortions through V.A. hospitals and violated state pro-life laws.” Microsoft reached market capitalization of $4 trillion Microsoft became the second company to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion last week. This comes shortly after Nvidia reached a $4 trillion market cap last month. Microsoft's latest growth was driven by its Azure cloud computing business. Nvidia and Microsoft have profited significantly from the rise of artificial intelligence technology. Meanwhile, Apple trails at third for most valuable company with a market cap of $3 trillion. American Bible Society: San Fran's Gen Zers more open to Christianity than elders The American Bible Society released a report on the religious views of people in the California's San Francisco Bay Area. The region skews younger, smarter, and wealthier than the rest of the United States. People are also less likely to identify as Christian and more likely to experience stress and anxiety. However, younger generations are more open to Christianity in the Bay Area compared to older generations there and even compared to their peers in the rest of America.  The study noted, “Though the Bay Area is home to fewer Christians and more atheists than the United States as a whole, the majority of people in the younger generations are curious, open, and even wish they read the Bible more.” 2 Timothy 3:15 says, “From childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” NASA planning to build nuclear reactor on moon And finally, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is planning to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, reports Politico. Listen to comments from Interim NASA administrator Sean Duffy. DUFFY: “We're in a race to the moon, in a race with China to the moon, and to have a base on the moon, we need energy. Energy is important. And if we're going to be able to sustain life on the moon to then go to Mars, this technology is critically important.” A directive from Duffy stated, “Since March 2024, China and Russia have announced on at least three occasions a joint effort to place a reactor on the Moon by the mid-2030s. The first country to do so could potentially declare a keep-out zone which would significantly inhibit the United States from establishing a [permanent] presence if not there first.”  Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, August 6th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

볼 수 있어야 꿈꾼다| From Ikorodu to the World: Testimony of Purpose and Possibility — The One With Testimony Adebiyi | Episode 27 (2025)In this powerful episode, we sit down with Miss Testimony Adebiyi, a passionate changemaker whose story begins in the low-income neighborhood of Ikorodu, Lagos. The daughter of a teacher and a pastor, Testimony grew up facing the harsh reality of being unable to attend school due to financial constraints. But instead of being defined by scarcity, she used it as fuel.Now a first-class graduate in Library and Information Science and a Programs Coordinator at Millennium Campus Network, Testimony has impacted over 4,000 people globally through her work in education, leadership, and youth development.She opens up about the pain of near-missed opportunities, the power of books and community, and her decision to live an intentional life rooted in faith, impact, and advocacy. She also shares her vision for the future: leading programs that support youth development, gender equality, and meaningful change, not just in Nigeria, but across Africa. We also dive into a spirited conversation about Gen Z values, digital distractions, and bridging generational gaps with compassion and curiosity. There's honesty, laughter (yes, even a “japa” moment), and how she went from surviving survivor's guilt to giving back through mentorship and storytelling. This is the story of a woman who turned obstacles into stepping stones. If you've ever felt like your beginnings were too small for the dreams you carry, this episode is your reminder to keep going.

 Today on Consuming the Craft, I had the pleasure of catching up with Seth Hewitt, brewing supervisor extraordinaire at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Fresh off a trip to Ireland, Seth dives into the sensory nuances between Guinness in its home country versus what we get stateside, the mystique behind Guinness' global quality control, and some behind-the-scenes tales from his brewery tours. We also venture into the world of Irish whiskey, exploring Jameson's unique blend of column and pot still techniques, and sample some Tolmore Dew together, picking apart its flavor notes. Seth shares his journey from environmental geology to craft beer, details how geography and terroir influence ingredients, and lets us in on his new passion project—Beer City Bouquets, which merges two worlds by arranging flowers in upcycled beer cans. Seth Hewitt brings a wealth of hands-on brewing experience, creative passion, and a geologist's eye for detail. Starting with a degree in environmental geology from Appalachian State, Seth's curiosity and craftsmanship led him from Volcano research in Africa to homebrewing and then to professional roles at Howard Brewing, Lost Province, and ultimately Sierra Nevada. With nearly a decade at Sierra Nevada, he's shaped beer production, developed new releases, and now blends his love for plants and beverages with his flower-farming side business. Always tinkering, Seth embodies the heart of craft brewing and creative entrepreneurship. “All the breweries around the world are creating just a base beer, like a pale ale beer, as close as they can get to the original…then they use this essence of Guinness that is made all in Ireland and then shipped out.” ~ Seth Hewitt Today on Consuming the Craft:·     Guinness brewed in Ireland tastes notably less roasty compared to the American version, influenced by process and possibly local ingredients.·     Guinness uses a system of concentrated “essence” produced in Ireland and shipped globally to ensure quality and consistency in foreign markets.·     Nigeria is Guinness's second-largest market outside Ireland, influenced by historical and economic factors.·     Jameson Irish Whiskey combines both pot still and column still spirits, offering a distinct flavor profile depending on the blend.·     Terroir—from soil to water availability—impacts the flavor of base ingredients such as barley, hops, and wood used in barrels and spirits.·     Seth leveraged a degree in environmental geology and a lifelong passion for crafting into a brewing career, showing the unexpected pathways into beer.·     Beer City Bouquets is Seth's side project, where he crafts flower arrangements using upcycled beer cans, blending his two creative passions.·     Craft brewing requires balancing ever-changing agricultural variables to maintain consistency in flagship beers, a true mix of art and science. Resources Mentioned:Jameson Distillery Tour ExperienceRiverbend Malt House (barley malting and terroir project)Sierra Nevada Brewing CompanyBeer City Bouquets (Seth's floral side business)McConnell Farms (sponsor mentioned) Connect with Seth Hewitt: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company This episode is brought to you by… McConnell Farms - Taste the Way You Remember. Enjoy homemade ciders and ice cream made from only the best produce on the market. Visit the McConnell Farms website to learn more about our seasonal inventory and the delicious creations you can make with our homegrown produce. Consuming the Craft Thanks for tuning into this week's Consuming the Craft Podcast episode, brought to you by AB Tech's Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | GooglePlay  Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more craft beverage enthusiasts. To learn more about AB Tech and the Craft Beer Institute of the Southeast, visit our website.

His mother woke up one morning and abandoned him, his father and siblings without areason, he watched his father being slapped by touts right in front of him in the uncompleted building where they lived, as the man tried to navigate debilitating poverty with dignity and grace, and he survived multiple moments when his life could have been destroyed.Yet, Hermes Iyele is that rare human being who has looked deeply into the nature oflife and being, and in the midst of hardship and broken dreams, found beauty and joy still.We talk about how he survived those dark days, how he fought his way through the slums, howhe found his way into Big Brother and what it did to him, and we also explored his complexrelationship with polyamory - one partner in Nigeria and another in Europe and what that hastaught him about love and lust.I have spent a while trying to find the perfect time to share what I consider a transcendent,timeliness conversation, and I finally felt in my spirit that the time is here.Take my word for it. This one was pure light.Watch all new and old full episodes here: watch.withchude.comBuy ‘How Depression Saved My Life', #TheDailyJoy and #TheDailyVulnerable books here: shop.withchude.com Donate to the work here: partner.withchude.com Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/chude Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madame Nwanyeruwa (c. 1920s) organized the Aba Women’s War, a revolt staged by Nigerian women against colonial taxation. Her actions helped ignite a movement that eventually led to the fight for independence in Nigeria. For Further Reading: “Sitting on a Man”: Colonialism and the Lost Political Institutions of Igbo Women Ogu Umunwanyi, Ekong Iban, Women’s War: A story of protest by Nigerian women Aba 1929 Riot: When Nigerian Women Stood Up to Colonial Rule This month, we’re bringing back some of our favorite Womanica episodes you might have missed! We’ll be talking about Pink Collar Workers: women who revolutionized jobs that have traditionally been called "women's work." Through their lives, they created a more just and humane world for us today. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Nigeria to Global Tech: How One Product Manager Built a Training Empire Through Community In this enlightening episode, host Larry speaks with Sefunmi Osinaike, CEO and co-founder of Co.lab, who shares his remarkable journey from discovering tech in Nigeria to building a global tech training platform that has educated over 1,500 professionals across 60 countries.

Two undercover investigators, posing as sex workers spent months infiltrating the sex trade in the town of Maai Mahiu. The expose by BBC Africa Eye shows how women, known as "madams" have involved children as young as 13 in prostitution in Kenya. Hear reporter, Njeri Mwangi, narrate the details of the story.Also, the United States last week announced new tariff rates for dozens of African countries. What does Malawi, Nigeria and Ghana and Libya export and how will these new taxes change things?And how are Nigerians reacting to the comments made by the UK's Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who has said she no longer identifies as Nigerian? Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramariya Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard