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As a new academic session begins for primary and secondary schools, educationist Sir Ikechi Nwogu has warned parents against sending their children to schools that are simply expensive.

An employee of Eko Hotel in Lagos, Mary Kekwaru, has been commended and rewarded for returning a substantial sum of $70,000 to a customer who had forgotten it in the hotel.

As more details emerge in the forged result case between Mmesoma Ejikeme and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, callers on Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side have shared their thoughts on the matter.

A recent conversation on Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side with Denise Dennis-Worlu has highlighted the different perspectives of a cross-section of Nigerians on the recently signed student loan bill.

In a recent discussion on Nigeria Info's health programme - Mind, Body, and Soul with Constance Iroele-Mega, family health and lifestyle physicians Dr. Akpevwe Orlu and Dr. Chimdimma Chiawa shed light on the manifold benefits of exercise.

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Paulina Dariah has highlighted the importance of raising awareness about endometriosis to foster a better understanding of its symptoms and the profound impact it can have on women's lives.

Gender Advocate Chimamaka Ijeawele has warned against the harmful effects of parentification on boys.

Mental Health Physician, Dr. Precious Anuonyeh, has shed light on the reasons why women in some sub-Saharan African countries, like Nigeria, are more prone to depression than men.

Sitting on non-ergonomic chairs is a serious occupational health hazard that many workers face on a daily basis.

Child immunisation is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions that can help to reduce the incidence and mortality of vaccine-preventable diseases in Nigeria.

Dental surgeon, Dr. Lucky Ofomola has warned about the potential risks of oral sex in relation to mouth cancer.

A recent discussion on Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side sparked a debate on whether it is appropriate for a boss to ask an apprentice to do house chores.

The issue of brain drain in the Nigerian healthcare sector has been a cause for concern for many years.

Public Health Physician, Dr. Ebere Onyeije, believes that poverty and misguided religious beliefs are contributing to the health issues that plague Nigeria.

“You may go out without a penny in your pocket, and kick a bucket full of tomatoes.”

International Mother Language Day is an annual celebration observed worldwide on February 21 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and to raise awareness of the importance of preserving and promoting mother languages.

Callers on Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side have shared their thoughts on the third edition of the Rivers State Governorship Debate which was held in Port Harcourt on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

A first-class Master's student of the University of Port Harcourt was found dead in his off-campus residence a few days ago.

Callers on Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side have shared their thoughts on how Nigerians handle the naira notes.

How do you teach your child to handle losing? This was the question Constance Mega posed to Nigeria Info Sunny Side listeners.

Imagine seeing people’s academic and career achievements displayed every time you open social media.

A caller on Nigeria Info’s Sunny Side has narrated how he chose another candidate over his elder brother who was contesting for a seat at the House of Assembly.

A more recent conversation for most Nigerians has been about building successful relationships. This is hinged on a seeming increase in divorce cases; with some couples citing infidelity as the reason for their separation.

A caller is worried about the implementation of a proposed salary increase at the sub-national levels of government.

The reluctance of some employers to pay employees salaries due to them is a common problem that spans across both the private and public sectors.

Anti-natalism, a belief that the act of procreation is wrong or unjustifiable, was the conversation on Nigeria Info’s Sunnyside.

A caller suggests massive awareness of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR amongst Nigerians in order to manage health emergencies as first responders before taking the individual to the hospital.

The Federal government on Monday announced approval for the commencement of fourteen days of paternity leave for federal civil servants to allow them to bond with their newborns.

A caller on Nigeria Info’s Sunnyside has given his two cents on how all forms of street begging mostly engaged in by children can be eradicated in Nigeria.

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary, Callers highlighted what it meant to show true patriotism as citizens of a nation.

A caller on Nigeria Info’s Sunnyside is of the opinion that hardship is the reason why most Nigerians have become complicit in encouraging fraudulent sources of income without questioning or reporting to the appropriate authorities.

A caller who claims to be a close friend of suspected kidnapper, John Lyon gives more details about him.

"The grass is not as green on the other side but there is structure.” a caller says as he shares a personal experience of his time overseas as a youth. 

An online story of a woman who got into an accident while chasing her husband over an alleged side chic has got many Nigerians revisiting the conversation on cheating spouses.

Following the commencement of a new academic session for primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, Educator and National Transformation Agent, Sir Ikechi A. Nwogu, has emphasised the importance for parents to monitor their children’s academic performance.

Strikes and protests are gradually becoming a trend in Nigeria as various unions, sectors, and associations including some government agencies have resorted to industrial action or protest to register their displeasure over varying demands.

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"You need to leave to live" - Gabriella on domestic violence

As more Candidates announce their decision to contest for the number one position in Nigeria, ahead of the 2023 general elections, A 102 years old woman is the latest to have joined in the 2023 presidential race. 102-year-old Nonye Josephine Ezeanyaeche, popularly known as Mama Africa made the announcement on Thursday.

The development of nations requires skilled manpower and vocational education prepares them for the job.  Also, the demand for skilled labour has increased manifold in both the business and government sectors.

When thinking about prison, one's thought of prison can be dominated by images of iron bars, dark hallways, sub-par food and general overall dismay in the air.

While recent data suggests that renewable energy has a share of the world’s power production, stable power supply for years, has remained big on the list of demands for many Nigerians.

Money has been at the centre of many conversations, especially conversations that dwell on marriage and family.

"...she was making arrangements to lure my girls to these boys ...they even bought iPhone 7 for my girl who was in SS2 at the time." - Caller

Effective policy, effective budget, and effective implementation are made possible when there is an open government principle in a  tailored engagement which will make development blockades give way to reformation.

International Development Professional on climate change, Blessing Allen Adebayo joins Gabriella Anyanwu on The Sunny Side as they discuss Climate Change.

Leaders are judged and measured by the sophistication of a people. - Caller

 "until every agency knows that they are independent of their own, they work for the country and their family, Nigeria will not work" - A Caller

Osiri Wisdom, Senior Pastor, The Wisdom Place, believes that an extraordinary man bounces back after a failure.

Corruption has eaten neck-deep into literally every sector we have in Nigeria.

A lot of scepticism in the air about the idea of China operating its banks in Nigeria.

''...I was suspended from the church'', a caller tells Gabriella on the #SunnySide.

Must you forget when you forgive a person?

What is happiness to you? How do you measure your level of happiness? Are you truly happy?