 and welcome to what are you saying hashtag ways where we talk about topics in the news as it affects us all. So you're probably wondering who is this teenager on my screen. Well this is a teen special so the adults can have a much needed vacation so for the next three days the teens are taking over. I'm Yasmin Basharu a second year student at the African Leadership Academy and I'm joined by my amazing co-host Ite and Alpha. So Ite while we're doing our makeup we were talking about you going to university. How are you feeling about that? I'm super excited you know moving on to this next phase in my life higher education. I know a lot of people are very scared of moving on but I'm really really excited to hit a head on you know. Alpha same question for you. I know that you're also moving on to that new chapter of your life. I think all of us are in a nice stage right now. It has been a roller coaster ever since I graduated from secondary school on the 1st of July everything has been directed towards where I'm going to go for university. I think as an international student it is difficult because I don't know the process is just so cumbersome for it to be 100%. So we're still pushing and all of our efforts is just going towards making that reality a success. That's really amazing. So how are you guys feeling about giving the adults an insight into the mind of 18 or as my mom loves to put it Gen Z? For me my mom has been about this getting used on the camera for so long so I think as she's watching us now she's like yes. So yeah I think it's pretty good. Definitely and also as Nigerian youth I don't think Nigerian Gen Z get enough of airtime you know we're not really put out there so this is a really great experience to put Gen Z out there. I know it's the first I think it's the first time it's ever been done so we're making history. So you guys all look really fantastic. So pretty much as we talked about giving the world a glimpse into the mind of Gen Z and everything like that so let's move on. Welcome to a captivating journey into the hearts of justice and fairness where the gravel of truth strikes with authority and scales of balance tip towards righteousness. Today in conjunction with enough is enough Nigeria we embark on an enlightening voyage as we unveil the intricate workings of the Nigerian judiciary an essential pillar of our democratic society. So today we're going to be so the judiciary is one of the three arms of our government along with the executive and legislative arms of the three tiers of government there are only three courts at the federal and state levels there are no courts at the local government level. So the structure of the Nigerian judiciary splits into two federal and state in the federal there's a supreme court court of appeal federal high court national industrial court and code of conduct tribunal in the state state high courts customary courts magistrate courts and sharia courts in states with sharia laws. So the function of the judiciary is interpretation of laws interpret and clarify laws to ensure proper implementation to a justification of disputes courts here and resolve disputes between individuals organizations and government entities while ensuring fairness and justice in these legal proceedings. So to continue with the functions of the judiciary first of all there's a judicial review which is to review the actions of the executive and the legislative arms of government to ensure that they are in quarters with the constitution furthermore there's a protection of fundamental human rights and that is to prevent the abuse of power and to safeguard citizens fundamental rights such as freedom of speech religion and association it's also provides remedies to individuals whose rights have been violated also on the functions of judiciary there is ensuring accountability and that is to hold individuals and entities accountable for their actions it combats corruption and ensures the rule of law prevails. It is designed to operate independently to maintain its impartiality and integrity judges expected to make decisions based on the law and not to be influenced by external pressures the judiciary plays a vital role in Nigeria's democratic system and its independence is crucial for maintaining a fair and just society. So it's the responsibility of citizens to know what falls under the purview of the judiciary for proper accountability. So today we're going to be discussing the feasibility of molding moral leaders is corruption born or bred. Here's what we found as today's quote. W. E. Deming said a bad system will beat a good person every time. What do you guys think about that? My mom usually tells the story of this person that she had as a classmate. I think it was when she was in secondary school and then this guy was like the brightest guy in this class. Everybody wanted to be his girlfriend. I don't know my mom's viewpoint. My mom is a very reserved person. She just like observed him as he went on. Eventually I guess they split ways because of the Sharia crisis in the north at the time. And then when she met him years later apparently he had joined some bad gangs and like fallen victims to the influence of many people that were virtuous people. And then when she met him again after so long he was like a completely different person. So I think I completely agree with that statement that says a bad system will beat a good person every single time. Especially in Nigeria. Yeah you also hear stuff like people who are CEOs, MDs in Nigerian businesses like look for better lifestyles outside of the country like in the UK and then you see them and they're working as cleaners, as janitors. Like someone who held such a high position back in your home country the system beats you. You went abroad looking for a better lifestyle but here you are starting from the bottom starting from the beginning. So there's very heavy discourse on whether or not you can be a truly ethical honest and moral leader in the nation. Some argue that this is because the system in itself corrupts leaders. So today we'll be discussing the arts of modding moral leaders is corruption born or bred. Essentially this may or may not become a nature versus nurture discussion. But first let's take a break to see what we found in the news. You are still watching ways. So now we are joined by Ezena from America. Ezena are you there? I'm here. How are you doing? I'm fine thank you. I'm really happy to be here today. Yeah I'm so happy to have you. We're glad that the distance wasn't a problem. Sincerely speaking. So let's get started with you. What do you have for us today in the news? Okay so in slightly more depressing news, a flood has ravaged the state of Tafara, which has led to a lot of residents either losing property and having to evacuate for their safety. And then we also have some more news in relating to politics. For example, the present tribunal may no longer take place. And the potential tribunal may no longer validate Petal B and his vice president as well for the double nomination. And now we'll have a long lasting impact on the state of politics in Nigeria today. And so that's what happened in the news. Floods and prayers to those who are suffering from the terrible floods. And we wish them all the best. We wish them all the best indeed. Thank you so much Ezena. Alpha? Before I jump into what I have for the news, I would like to again extend my condolences to the people in Tareba, because still is you guys may not know, but then I'm another I'm from Adamawa state. And then Tareba is like directly beside us. So it's rough knowing that the people that you call your people are suffering from things like this, because you have the basic infrastructure to combat it. Anyway, so what I have in the news, I'm taking my news from the Guardian and the headline says, Nijie, military circles, dialogue says group in Nigeria's interest. So one week after the exploration of the ultimatum, it got from the one week after the expiration of the ultimatum that it got to the economic community of West African states, the echo us, the hunter that overthrew Nigeria's president or Nijie's president rather, Muhammad Buzzoum on July 26, 2023 has justified the change of government in the country, while also stating its readiness for Daniel. So you guys, in case you may not know, this is basically what's going on in Nigeria to the best of my knowledge. You know, as he became president, he decided that he wanted to move on to bigger things. And then he became the chairman of the echo us. Right. And then as a person in that vital position, it is your responsibility to make sure that all of the countries within the organization are sorted out. Right. So basically, Nijie is trying to secede from France, cuts the ties with France, like many other African countries in the West African region. And then France was essentially trying to get the echo us to stop them from trying to break away from their own community. And then it's very funny to me, because why would an African community that has gone through that kind of colonial depression wants to stop another African community from breaking up the same thing? So when I saw this story, and I was like, okay, fine, do the tenable gave them through the echo was a one week grace period that after this week, we're going to take military action. If you guys don't stop what you're doing. And then I was really scared because natural is not in the states where to 100% you guys remember in the Biafra war, 1960, 1970, it was people my age that they were sending out their conscripted to fight wars. And I'm like, do you really want to do that right now? Especially since a good amount of the Nigerian population is from this year. Do you expect people to fight against their own people? Exactly. And there's no way you're taking Gen Z out of the Gen Z. None of my friends who are watching this right now are going to pack up their bags and say, yes, I'm going to fight war for Nigeria. That shouldn't even be fighting a war in the first place. So sincerely speaking, I give glory to God that this has turned to just dialogue because I'm not ready for violence right now. And as we should not be. Okay, so my news is taking from the vanguard. The headline is First Lady Hosts Super Falcons at the villa. The First Lady Senator Ulu Rami Tinubu is currently hosting members of the Nigerian female football team. The Super Falcons are the presidential villa Abuja. The Super Falcons crashed out of the ongoing FIFA women's world Cup being cohosted by Australia and New Zealand. They lost three penalties to the English team last Monday, August the 7th. We are so, so proud of our Super Falcons team. We are. Like, I feel like no one expected them to reach that stage, but they really made us proud. They really made Nigerians proud. And as a football fan myself, yeah, so I'm just really excited. I know they're greater things in the next four years. We'll see them in the semifinals. Yes. Okay, so in other lighter news, it's National Creamsicle Day, a day where we celebrate the delicious frozen dessert. So the Creamsicle was made in 1905 by 11 year old Frank Eperson, who experimented with putting fruit juice around vanilla ice cream. That's an odd mix, but if it works, it works. So on this special day, grab yourself a refreshing popsicle and enjoy it. So what do you guys think about this Creamsicle? Would you try a Creamsicle? No. Did you say juice around vanilla ice cream? Yeah, but like, if there's a whole day for it, I'm assuming that it works. Then again, there's a whole day for a lot of things in this world. I can't, I can't argue with that. Let's hear from Azine. Yeah. Would you try a Creamsicle? Are you serious? How was it? It was definitely, it was definitely a taste sensation. It was definitely quite boring, but I didn't enjoy it particularly, but I can see why some people would, but it just wasn't for me. That's a very diplomatic answer, and we appreciate that. Okay, so we'll see you after the break.