Weekdays, 10am to 1pm
The Gist with Ngozi Amadi
Three hours of calls, guests and honest answers. Health, money, marriage, landlords, school fees: if Port Harcourt is talking about it, Ngozi is asking the questions.
Your host
Ngozi Amadi
Ngozi trained as a nurse, then found she could not stop asking questions. Her show takes calls on health, money, marriage and the price of garri.
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How the show runs
A typical day. Times move for breaking news.
- Today's gist
The stories everybody is sharing, checked by the newsroom.
- Ask the expert
A doctor, lawyer or banker answers your questions. General information only, not personal advice.
- Your stories
Listeners tell their own stories, names changed if they ask.
- Market prices
What garri, rice, tomatoes and fuel cost this week at Mile 1, Oil Mill and Rumuokoro.
Market prices
This week at the markets
Example prices collected by listeners, in naira.
| Item | Mile 1 | Oil Mill | Rumuokoro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garri, paint bucket | ₦2,800 | ₦2,600 | ₦2,900 |
| Rice, 5 kg bag | ₦9,500 | ₦9,200 | ₦9,800 |
| Tomatoes, small basket | ₦6,500 | ₦6,000 | ₦7,000 |
| Palm oil, 1 litre | ₦2,400 | ₦2,300 | ₦2,500 |
| Fresh fish, 1 kg | ₦5,500 | ₦5,200 | ₦6,000 |
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Listen
Hear a clip
A two minute taste of the show.
The Gist, highlights
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Behind the mic
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Questions
About the show
Can I stay anonymous?
Yes. Tell the producer before you go on air and we will not use your name.
Do the experts give medical advice?
They give general information only. For your own health, see a doctor or visit a clinic.
How do I suggest a topic?
Send a WhatsApp message to the studio with the word Gist.