The Bearing
In-depth analysis and critical discussion on important issues, how they affect people, their potential to change lives, and what needs to be done to influence outcomes.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 212
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Why Military Takeover Is On The Rise In Africa
Military coups were a regular occurrence in Africa in the decades after independence and there is concern they are starting to become more frequent.
In this episode of The Bearing, we fi…
Can Nigerians Survive Another Increase In The Price of Petrol?
Anger, frustration, and despondency has been the situation of Nigerians in the past few days as they woke up to yet another steep increase in the price of petrol on the 18th of July 202…
Things You Should Know As A Nigerian Before You 'Japa'
Japa is a Yoruba coinage, which in its literal connotation denotes ‘to leave for good’. It has become the new catch phrase for unbridled migration by desperate Nigerians in search of be…
Things You Should Know Before Changing Your Car's Petrol Engine To Gas
Are you thinking of switching your car's petrol engine to a gas engine? Before you do, there are some important things you should know!
In this episode of the Bearing, we find out.
How Has Cooked Beans Saved Your Life As A Student?
It is a life saver. All the way through the days in the boarding houses, it ranked number one on tables in the refectory and so many people enjoyed it without an option.
In this episode…
How Actions Of Some Police Officers Encourage Jungle Justice
Actions of a Police Officer to arrest a suspect because he was wounded due to Jungle Justice has generated a lot of reactions.
In this episode of the bearing, find out what happened and …
Why Student Loan May Not Work In Nigeria
Education is critical to every economy around the world, non more so than Nigeria. One of the biggest issue facing education in Africa's largest economy is funding. The president of Ni…
Would The World Be A Better Place Without Men?
Ever wondered what society would be like without men?
It is believed that men are the highest perpetrators of crime in the society, does it mean they are a problem?
In this episode of our…
Why Females Are Better Parent Caregivers
Many adult children are so busy growing up that they forget that their parents are growing old at the same time.
What gender actually takes care of their parents the most? Male or femal…
Why Adulthood Is Not A Scam
When we were younger, many of us spent a lot of time wondering when we would grow up so we could finally be adults.
Is adulthood what you expected?
In this episode of our weekly podcast, …
Are All Women Lunatics On The Car Wheels?
Ever heard the term “Why you dey drive like woman?” or ‘Oh na woman dey drive sef”
Is there a particular way women drive?
In this episode of our weekly podcast, The Bearing, we are asking…
What Truly Makes A Man?
To be a man they say is not a day’s job like.
What does it actually take to be a man? What makes a man?
In this episode of our weekly podcast, we look at what truly makes a man in a typic…
Why Some Men Don’t Treat Pregnant Women With Empathy
Pregnancy is considered a time in a woman's life when she is caught between life and death, thus she should be treated with compassion.
As some women relate their gruesome pregnancy expe…
Reasons Why Politicians Don't Accept Defeat
Every election has a winner and losers and it’s only expected for the losers to accept their fate with a spirit of sportsmanship.
But in Nigerian politics, everyone believes they won hen…
Real Reasons Women Fail In Nigerian Politics
A popular saying goes, Without Hillary Clinton, there would never have been a Kamala Harris.
Who would pave the way for women in Nigerian politics? Why do women struggle with politics in…
Shockers To Expect From The Governorship Election
It's Election Day again! What are your expectations? Are we going to see more shockers in the governorship election?
In this episode of Our weekly podcast The Bearing, we look at what t…
Real Reason CBN Is Silent On Supreme Court Ruling
Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that the old notes are to remain legal tender till December 31st 2023.
Despite this, the old Naira notes are still not accepted as legal tender.
In this…
Does Tinubu Have What It Takes To Rule Nigeria?
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will soon be taking over the seat of president from Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s next president.
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (IN…
What First Time Voters Should Do On Election Day.
It’s Election Day, and Nigerians are trooping to vote.
Do you as a first time voter know what to do when you get there?
In this episode of our weekly Podcast, we will be explaining in det…
Who Will Win The Presidential Election?
Its now 6 days to the elections, everyone should be fully ready and eager to vote.
With all necessary permutations in place and intense politicking and campaign, who has won the hearts o…