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Nigerian Parents Raise Children To Do Domestic Chores
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos Developmental Psychologist, Dr Ruth Goma has faulted parents and caregivers who raise children based on gender. Dr Ruth was speaking on Family Talk with the Tekes when she observed that Nigerians think raising kids is all about domestic chores.
"I’m In Love With Two Women" - Caller
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos Today’s episode of Family Clinic with the Tekes’ is a reminder of Tony Tetuila's classic, “Two Women”. Nonso, the patient in the clinic says he is in love with two girls. The only difference between him and Tetuila is that he knows who he wants to marry. However, he doesn’t know how to break it to the other lady that he is no longer interested in her. The real kicker is, the one he doesn’t want to get married to lives with him presently.
Do You Know Your Road Signs?
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos These things should be taught in school. Under normal circumstances, all road users should have a good knowledge of road signs and their meaning. Pedestrians, cyclists and vehicle users (and if I might add hawkers) should be able to interpret these signs and adjust their usage of the road as the signs dictate.
Do Nigerians Prefer Inferior Quality Products?
News Home More from SunnySide The question really is quantity or quality? In making purchasing decisions, sometimes one is forced to make a compromise between buying a standard quality product at a high price or a lower quality product at a much cheaper price. But with the number of sub-standard products available in the market, it seems reasonable to ask if Nigerians really prefer to buy inferior quality goods.
Women Can Walk Away Too - Joyce
News Home More from SunnySide What is a woman to do when she no longer enjoys the company of her partner? “She can also walk away,” according to the host of the Sunny Side, Joyce Onyemuwa. Joyce was speaking on her afternoon show, Confessions Thursday when a female caller said her advice for a male caller to walk away from an unpleasant marriage was unfair. The anonymous caller stated that it is easier for men to take that advice but women couldn’t just walk away from bad marriages.
Should Parents Tell Children Their Challenges?
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos If you grew up in a typical Nigerian family, chances are a lot of things were never discussed in front of you as a kid. Finances, work, sex and even the meal choice for the day are among subjects that never came up. You most likely had no say in any of these.
Someone was Kissing Mummy
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos A 5-year-old boy tells his father. "Someone was kissing mummy. They switched on the TV for me and locked themselves in your room. Is that right?" When a man returns from work and the above is the first thing his five-year-old son asks him, what answer is he supposed to give? What is he supposed to do and what could be racing in his mind? I doubt there's a right answer.
Should Bride Price Be Scrapped?
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos The ancestors just rolled in their graves at the topic above, along with a few village elders on this side of life. The subject of bride price is a very divisive one. Arguments have been made both in favour and against its continued practice in different cultures and places across the world. Today on Whaatsup Lagos, the Tekes put forward the question and allowed callers to weigh in on the issue. The feedback was quite robust from both women and men alike.
Twitter Ban: Nigerians React 100 Days After
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos Nothing had “trended” in Nigeria in the past 100 days. That’s because using the bird app where hashtags are created and trends are set has been under a ban in the country. Today on the Whaatsup Lagos, callers speaking with Collins and Andrea Teke bared their minds on the ban, how much it has cost them and how long they believed the ban would last.
Birth Control: A Patient Once Ran Out On The Operating Table
News Home More from SunnySide Birth control refers to any method, medicine or device used to prevent pregnancy. It is a term that is often associated with women and very rarely with men but as an Obstetrician & Gynecologist at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Dr. Joseph Okoeguale pointed out “there are common drugs that can be given to men” to use as contraceptives.
Understanding Different Stages of Yahoo-Yahoo
News Home More from SunnySide Yahoo, Yahoo Plus and Yahoo Minus! No, this is not related to updates from the American web services provider, Yahoo Inc. Rather, it is a short story about internet fraud or 'yahoo-yahoo' as is popularly called in Nigeria. As Joyce learnt today, there are different classes of internet fraud in Nigeria (who knew?) namely: yahoo, yahoo plus and get this, yahoo minus. This caller told the Sunny Side host how to identify the different categories.
Andrea Tells Collins She Will Leave Him if He Does This One Thing
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos Depending on who you ask, there are various factors to consider when it is time to choose a life partner. From physical attributes to social status and even religious views, many have gone ahead with a partner based on their inclination to these factors. Today on the show, the Tekes asked if a career choice is significant enough to seal the choice of a marriage partner.
Wawu! This Caller Was Going to Report Joyce To Her Mum
News Home More from SunnySide I believe I was still in primary school the last time someone threatened to report me to my mother. Host of Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side, Joyce Onyemuwa probably recalled her primary school days when a caller told her "if your mum is here, I would have said give me her number let me talk to her.” What led to this? You may ask. The conversation centred on marriage and why society accepts that men can get married when they are much older but frowns on women who do the same.
My Past is Haunting Me
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos This caller is worried her past will disrupt her life as she prepares to get married. As humans, we sometimes make decisions that we are not proud of. It gets worse if those decisions come to haunt us later in life. And if those decisions have the potential to hurt those we love, we humans are often prone to beating ourselves up and overthinking the issues.
I was Homeless When I Came To Lagos - Collins Teke
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos Radio host Collins Teke shares a very personal story. Have you ever been homeless? Was there ever a time when you did not have a place to rest your head at the end of a day? Well if your answer is no, prepare to understand what that is like from this abridged story from Collins Teke. Yeap, you read that right! The Microphone Heavyweight and host of Whaatsup Lagos once roamed the streets of Lagos homeless and today on the show, he shared a bit of that experience.
This Woman Says Her Daughter Is Her Husband’s Side Chick
News Home More from SunnySide This caller is worried her husband's doting over their 7-year-old daughter is too much. When a woman calls a radio station to accuse her husband of showing more love to her daughter than her, then you know that “water don pass garri” as they say. Well, that happened today on the Sunny Side with Joyce while she hosted everyone’s favourite, Confessions Thursday.
COVID-19: Lagosians Express Fears Over Third Wave
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos Worries amidst Delta variant. As Nigeria experiences the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lagosians have expressed their worries over the low rate of compliance with COVID-19 protocols across different parts of the state. Earlier today on Nigeria Info's WhaatsUpLagos, Collins Teke sampled the opinion of callers and this revealed that many on the streets of Lagos completely ignore approved health guidelines.
My Terrible Adoption Experience
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos Imagine spending loads of money to adopt a child and it all comes to nothing. That experience is bound to make one shattered. That was how Solomon and his wife felt after paying close to N1.2million while trying to adopt a baby. However, providence smiled on the couple a few years later when the wife gave birth to a child. Now that is not where the story ends. Some stories are so beautiful they warm your heart. This is definitely one of such.
I Don’t Care About The Numbers - Vector
News Home More from Whaat's Up Lagos Nigerian rapper Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector, says he does not care about streaming numbers as much as he cares about making an impact with his song. Speaking with the Tekes on Nigeria Info’s midday show WhaatsupLagos, the artist says he is “more interested in getting an email from a psychiatric hospital” on the therapeutic effect of his song on patients.
Funke Akindele, JJC Plead Guilty | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz have pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of hosting a gathering of over 20 persons. The actress and her husband were arraigned in court earlier today for violating the Lagos State Infectious Disease (Emergency Prevention) Regulation 2020. Here is a notice of the charge against them. More details shortly...
Funke Akindele-Bello, Husband Sentenced | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware Funke Akindele and husband, JJC Skillz have both bagged 14 days of community service and will each pay one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) for breaking social distancing law in Lagos State. The community service will be executed in a place or community determined by the Lagos State Ministry of Health.
How We Selected Vulnerable Households – FG | Nigeria Info
In News 2020-04-02 21:34:53 By Dipo Omoware It’s the question many have been asking. How did the Federal Government identify vulnerable households it is giving monies in these times?
Nigerians React As Federal Ministry 'Begs' Billionaire Elon Musk | Nigeria Info
In News 2020-04-02 11:08:26 By Dipo Omoware Desperate times, they say, calls for desperate measures. No one seems to understand that better than our Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning. In a tweet that is now stirring conversations among citizens, the Ministry reached out to South African billionaire Elon Musk for "100-500 ventilators to assist with #Covid19 cases" in Nigeria.
Nigeria Info Welcomes Joyce Onyemuna | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware In another deliberate move to increase its stellar cast of broadcasters, Nigeria Info is opening its arms to the amazing Joyce Onyemuna following her exit from Cool FM.
Nigerians React as Buhari Speaks on COVID-19 Efforts | Nigeria Info
In News 2020-03-29 20:48:23 By Dipo Omoware Nigerians from all walks of life are reacting to President Muhammadu Buhari’s address to the nation on efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. From political actors to authors, journalists, civil servants and radio callers, many are rejoining the President’s speech and asking more questions as a fallout of his order to restrict movement in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT.
Coronavirus: Nigerians React as Chioma Tests Positive | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware Only a few hours since Afro-pop star Davido revealed his fiancé Chioma Rowland tested positive for COVID-19 and as always Nigerians have something to say about it. A couple of fans and celebrities tweeted their support for the couple in these delicate times: Davido’s Chioma has tested positive for #Covid_19. May she get well soon 💔 — JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) March 27, 2020 Chioma will definitely be fine.
NNPC Donates $30 Million to Fight COVID-19 | Nigeria Info
In News 2020-03-27 14:37:52 By Dipo Omoware More corporates are joining the fight against the novel Coronavirus that is causing a pandemic across the world. The latest are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and 33 others firms in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry. The NNPC and its partners said it was donating “$30 million (N11 billion)” to combat the pandemic and its attendant effects.
Pornhub Joins Fight Against COVID-19 | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware In a bid to support the fight against the Coronavirus, Pornhub is offering free premium service. You read that right. ‘The world leading free porn site’ in an Instagram post via its verified handle is encouraging people to “stay home and help flatten the curve!” by self-isolating with premium service. Stay home and help flatten the curve! Since COVID-19 continues to impact us all, Pornhub has decided to extend Free Pornhub Premium worldwide until April 23rd.
Daddy Freeze Joins Nigeria Info | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware Award-winning media personality Daddy Freeze has joined Nigeria Info. The veteran broadcaster whose real name is Ifedayo Olarinde left Cool FM early in March after 20 years of meritorious service. The veteran broadcaster says he is joining the station because it “is in line with my brand direction.” Daddy Freeze had shocked fans and followers when he announced via his Instagram page on the 3rd of March that he was leaving Cool FM.
Reactions as Nigerian Air Force Airlifts Medical Materials to Abuja | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware A number of Nigerians on social media are reacting as medical supplies donated by the Jack Ma Foundation were airlifted by the Nigerian Airforce from Lagos to Abuja. You will recall that China's richest man Jack Ma made a donation of test kits and other medical supplies to fight coronavirus in Africa. Replying to a tweet put out by the Airforce and another Facebook post informing the public of the transport, Nigerians bared their mind on the decision.
Nigerians React to Runtown & Peruzzi Largesse | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware You probably heard that Runtown and Peruzzi are giving out millions of naira to Nigeria in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the full gist. Earlier in the day, the music stars respectively asked people to share their account details on their timeline and since they have been sending goodies to some of the respondents. Peruzzi initially set out to help just 10 people…. but 2 hours after his first tweet, he tweeted he had sent to 50 people already.
Coronavirus: Runtown Promises N10 Million to Fans | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware Everybody wants a piece of Nigerian musician Runtown but it’s definitely not for his music. The singer of the ‘Mad Over You’ hit tweeted he would be “giving out 10 million naira” because “times are tough.” He’s asked fans and anyone who cares to drop their account details and many have been sliding into the timeline. hope EVERYONE IS STAYING SAFE. TIMES ARE EXTREMELY TOUGH AND I AM CERTAIN THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH NO MONEY TO STOCK UP ON SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS .
BREAKING: Bala Mohammed Tests Positive For Coronavirus | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has tested positive to COVID-19. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Mukhtar Gidado said this in a statement on Tuesday. This is coming after the Governor went into self-isolation following a meeting with Mohammed Atiku, son of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar who tested positive earlier. More details to follow…
AMVCA Attendees At Risk - LASG | Nigeria Info
By Dipo Omoware If you attended the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) ceremony that held 10 days ago in Lagos, the State's Ministry of Health is asking you to self-isolate and practice social distancing. This is because you may have come in contact with one of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lagos. This is coming after Lagos state confirms 4 new cases in the state bringing the total cases in the state to 29.
How Traders Lost Fortune in Balogun Market Fire | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware and Samuel Victor Akpan When disasters like the Balogun Market fire occur, it is mostly traders or house owners who suffer the most. Nigeria Info was at the scene of Tuesday’s fire disaster at the popular Balogun Market in Lagos to get a first hand feel of the damage of the inferno. One of the victims affected by the fire who identified himself as Chibuike spoke to Nigeria Info detailing the time the incident occurred and how it affected all the traders on the street.
Burna Misses Grammys but Still African Giant | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware The wait is finally over! Benin Republic and African legend, Aangelique Kidjo beat Nigeria Act, Burna Boy to win the Best World Music Album Category for the 62nd Grammy Awards. But, the measure of Burna’s rise came to the fore as Kidjo dedicated her award to the Nigerian superstar. “Four years ago, I told you on this stage that the new generation of artistes coming from Africa will take you by storm,” Kidjo told the audience at the Grammys. “The time has come.
Six Things You Didn't Know About Asa | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware You already know Asa is a Marlian and that she started out as a rap artist, here are 6 other things you may have missed out from her recent radio interview. She is keen on Nigerian collaborations For someone who rarely collaborates on songs, Asa is keen on working with a number of Nigerian artists. In no particular order, she listed Olamide, Maleek Berry, Odunsi and Teni the Entertainer as colleagues she would like to work with.
I’m a Marlian – Asa | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware You definitely didn’t expect this but Asa is a Marlian. The soft-spoken musician revealed on 96.9 CoolFM’s Roadshow she loves Nigerian rapper Naira Marley and consider herself a fan. The Nigerian-French singer spoke with OAPs Kaylah and N6 earlier today and spilled a lot on her life, music and her love and stint rap music. “I started as a rapper, but I know I sucked so I humbled myself and stuck to where God really put me.” she said.
Olamide only Artiste that Supported Fashek Financially - Manager | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware Nigerian rapper Olamide Baddo is not so bad after all. According to Majek Fashek’s manager,Umenka Uzoma, the indigenous MC is the only artiste who has supported the Rainmaker financially as he struggles with ill health in the UK. Uzoma was on Nigeria Info’s 99.3 Lunch Time Magazine and he told Collins Teke that the ‘Oil and Gas’ rapper reached out to him while he was still in the United Kingdom with Majek Fashek.
UPDATE: We Didn't Ban Taxi at Airport - FAAN | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it did not issue any directive banning taxis from picking up passengers at the premisies of any airport contrary to information making rounds on social media. The message did not originate from FAAN. Uber and taxify are free to drop passengers at our airports.
2019 Miss Universe: Women the Most Powerful Beings in the World. | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi says women are the most powerful beings in the world and has urged “young girls and women to take up space in the society.” The newly crowned South African model and beauty pageant queen was speaking in the run up to her crowning as Miss Universe 2019 at the Tyler Perry Studio, Atlanta, Georgia where the ceremony was held.
I Watch Porn – Cardi B | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware In keeping with her true self, international rap artiste Cardi B didn’t hold back as she admitted to watching porn in her hotel room in Lagos. The American star said this in a no-hold-barred interview on 96.9 Cool FM’s Roadshow. The Queen! @iamcardib 👸🏽 . . #Roadshow #CoolFM969 #CardiOnCoolfm A post shared by 96.9 Cool FM Lagos (@coolfmlagos) on Dec 6, 2019 at 10:14am PST Speaking to show hosts N6 and Taymi B, the acclaimed Queen of rap described Nigerians as “great entertainers”.
Regina Askia is Back | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware Former beauty queen and Nollywood veteran Regina Askia Williams is back in Lagos after 18 years and has praised Nollywood filmmakers and practitioners for not shying away from true African stories.
UN Honours Chimamanda Adichie | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has received the United Nations Global Leadership award. The literary sensation and feminist icon was honoured for her numerous works in literature and storytelling that connect people across generations and cultures on issues of gender and social equality. The author while receiving the award at a ceremony in New York said it is wonderful to be acknowledged for one’s work even if the recognition is not what you are after.
Burna Boy Gets Grammy Nomination | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware Nigerian Superstar Burna Boy has been nominated in the Best World Album category for the 62nd Grammy Awards. Burna Boy follows in the footsteps of King Sunny Ade, Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti who have been nominated for that category in the past. The 62nd Grammy Award is scheduled to hold on 26th January, 2020 and will be hosted by American music star Alicia Keys.
Data Cost to be Reduced – Minister of Communications | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has said there is no going back on the order to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure Network providers reduce the cost of data in the country.
Sowore Meets Bail Condition | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware Former presidential candidate and convener of #RevolutionNow Omoyele Sowore has met his bail condition. This was made known by human rights lawyer and legal counsel to Sowore, Mr. Femi Falana who said his client and co-defendant Olawale Bakare should be released any time soon.
POS CHARGE: FCCPC to Meet CBN | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware The Director General and CEO of the Federal Competition and Customer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr Babatunde Irukera has said the FCCPC “strongly disagrees with passing every possible cost of doing business to consumers.” Irukera said this in the light of the N50 charge some merchants introduced for point of sales (POS) transactions at service points following a Central Bank of Nigeria directive to banks, processors and switches.
Nigeria Customs Intercepts N900 Million Smuggled Items. | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware The Nigerian Customs Service has intercepted smuggled items worth over 900 million naira at the Nigeria Port Authority in Port Harcourt. The Comptroller General of Customs, Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd), said this while briefing newsmen shortly after he inspected the seized items. The CG said 32 bags of pangolin scales estimated to be worth over 800 million naira were intercepted at the cargo wing of the Port Harcourt International airport on their way enroute China.
JUST IN: Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku and PDP's Petition | Nigeria Info FM 2
By Dipo Omoware and Olamide Fadoju The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar. The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out the appeal challenging the decision of the presidential election tribunal that declared president Muhammadu Buhari winner of the last presidential election for lacking merit. CJN Tanko in his judgment said the details for the dismissal of the petition will be explained at a later date.
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