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Parents, peer Pressure, Social Media Responsible for Cultural Decay – Institute
Malam Ado Yahuza, the Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), has attributed the “decay and almost extinction” of some of Nigeria’s cultural values to parents, social media and peer pressure.
Yahuza told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that instant information and access to social media spaces and negligence of parents had created negative impact on youths.
He blamed parents for not grooming and instlling the nation’s cultural norms and values in their children and wards before taking on foreign culture, which had affected their socio-economic thinking.
According to him, there is need for the society and government institutions, such as educational, economic and others, to project our cultural before selling foreign cultures.
“The home is supposed to be the first incubator of cultural values in children but the parents have failed to do so because they feel it is a class thing to speak foreign language to their kids.
“This foreign invasion is serious and it is affecting the youth’s being the largest population of the country.
“If the cultural values are not instilled in them the future is doomed because they are the future of this great nation.
“The youth that does not understand the nitty gritty of his culture before imbibing foreign culture will cause a double threat to the norms and values of the nation.
“The influence of the borrowed culture has affected our children’s dressing and most times both male and female go about on the streets dressed like mad people,” he said.
The CEO added that the street language some of the youths communicate with is also not encouraging.
“Our mother tongue and other Nigerian languages should be encouraged because they are very important for the development of the children.
“Other languages such as English and French can be picked from the street,” he said.
He enjoined parents to look inwards and imbibe the cultural norms and values in their children at a young age.
He also admonished all Nigerians to uphold the country’s heritage, bearing in mind the importance of the nation’s culture, norms and values.
Yahuza, however, reiterated the commitment of NICO to continuously create awareness and re- orientation of the citizenry on the importance of upholding the nation’s cultural norms and values. (NAN)
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BBNaija Season 11: Keivo Becomes Second Housemate to be Disqualified
Keivo has become the second Big Brother Naija housemate to be disqualified from Season 11.
This follows his physical altercation with fellow housemate, Tram.
The fight broke out after Tram accused Keivo of taking one of his shirts.
Keivo did not take the allegation of theft lightly, and the situation eventually became violent.
It took the intervention of other housemates to calm both men down.
On Tuesday, Biggie sent ninjas to escort Keivo out of the house through the storeroom.
Biggie eventually gathered the remaining contestants and confirmed Keivo’s disqualification.
Nomy was the first housemate to be disqualified due to repeated defiance and refusal to wear an assigned punishment outfit.
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Mofe-Damijo Envisions Bright Future for Nigeria at 66
Veteran actor and public speaker, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, describing the country as a work in progress, on its 66th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1.
Mofe-Damijo said this while speaking on Nigeria’s journey at 66 at the Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos.
He said although Nigeria had shortcomings, its relatively young age as a nation meant citizens should remain patient while continuing to contribute to its development.
“A bright one. We are a country, we’re a work in progress, and we must continue just doing the work,” he said.
According to him, building a civilisation takes time, adding that Nigeria at 66 remained young compared with many countries regarded as leading nations today.
He, however, stressed that the country’s age should not be an excuse for its shortcomings.
Mofe-Damijo urged Nigerians to remain committed to building the country and contributing positively to its growth.
He said every Nigerian was an ambassador of the country, noting that individual conduct could influence Nigeria’s reputation locally and internationally.
The actor urged citizens to demonstrate discipline, professionalism, punctuality and integrity in their daily activities.
He said Nigerians should view representing the country as a responsibility rather than a burden.
Mofe-Damijo added that Nigeria’s reputation would be strengthened when citizens consistently demonstrated excellence and maintained positive values wherever they found themselves. (NAN)
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My Wife Paid $20k for Her Surgery Herself, Peller Fires Back at Carter Efe
Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has fired back at Carter Efe after the streamer compared their relationships while praising his new girlfriend, Jasmine.
Carter had described Jasmine as exceptionally beautiful and made derogatory remarks about Peller’s wife, Jarvis, while comparing their relationships in a video circulating on social media.
Reacting to the remarks, Peller defended Jarvis and said he has no problem spending money on his wife because he loves and appreciates her.
Peller said Jarvis is financially independent and does not rely on him for her personal needs, adding that she can afford major expenses herself.
“Mumu guy, if you want to let your girlfriend or your wife know how beautiful they are, you can appreciate their beauty with a house or a car,” Peller said.
He also claimed that Jarvis recently paid for her surgery herself, saying the bill was about $20,000.
“My wife have her money and she still fine join. I appreciate her with a car,” he added.
Peller further criticised Carter for allegedly discouraging his partners from working while relying on the money he makes from Twitch.
He said his decision to spend money on Jarvis was not about comparing her with anyone but about showing how much he loves his wife.
“That one na less wetin I go use appreciate her next. We don’t know, it might be a [car], I Love my woman not by comparing her with your girlfriend or ex wey no get talent to make there own big money,” Peller said.
He ended by telling Carter to respect Jarvis, whom he described as “the best”.


