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Nigeria Police celebrates day today. Meanwhile, we will be taking a look at the spate of insecurity rising on the Plateau and neighbouring states alongside the nation. Killings in Bokkos LGA of the Plateau State increased last week after some person's were murdered by gunmen. There is indeed a need to localize our security and protect our community but how can that be done? What is the possibi...

Despite an active military operation around the Bokkos/Mangu general area, terrorists still find their ways in killing innocent, armless and defenseless civilians. Do you support the call for self defense and if yes, how should it be done within the confines of the law? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Barr. John Apollos Maton on the issues.

Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday affirmed Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the valid winner of the September 21 governorship election. In a unanimous judgment, the three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asuerime Ighodalo. What is the date of the PDP i...

Sen. Natasha yesterday defied the ban placed by the Kogi State Government and addressed her supporters. Do you think her recall would scale through? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Dr. Gad Shamaki and Pharm. Sam Gyang on the issues.

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Meanwhile the removal of immunity amongst executive positions such as the office of the Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors still carries a stronger momentum. What's your take on the current sta...

Do you want to know about the achievements of the Mutfwang led administration especially as the administration is about to clock two years in office? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Rt. Hon. Joyce Ramnap, the Commissioner for Information on the issues.

Gunmen reportedly launched a deadly attack on mourners in Ruwi community, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State and killed ten persons. The mourners were said to have gathered at a deceased family’s house in the community when the gunmen attacked them on Thursday night. According to eyewitnesses, the victims were mostly women, with seven being brutally clubbed to death with machetes. Don&#...

The Edo State Police Command last night confirmed the arrest of 14 suspects in connection with the Thursday attack on a travelling party of hunters at Udune Efandion,an Uromi community in the Esan North Local Government of the state. Sixteen of the hunters said to be from the North on a hunting expedition to Rivers state were allegedly killed by members of a vigilance group during the attack which...

The opposition party (APC) in the state has been laying claim that the projects executed by the Mutfwang led govt is mostly counter-part funded. This implies that the state govt is yet to execute any projects of its own? How true is this claim? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Dr. Hon. Timothy Golu and Prof. Christopher Yilgwan on the issues.

Out of the 42 Bills which passed for second reading at the House of Representatives are: A bill to alter the constitution to allow the NBA remove corrupt judges, Lagos LCDAs to be recognized as Local Government Area Councils, all elections to be conducted on a single day, governorship election litigation to terminate at the Court of Appeal, among others. Which of these Bills are you confident that...

Considering the level play between Senator Natasha and some of her constituents, the level of pressure for her recall continues to deepen as INEC wrote to the Senator on Wednesday confirming the request of her constituents recalling her from being a Senator. This move has not been stable though with requirements yet to be met fully, we will also look at the situation in the country as the house of...

The Right to Food Act was signed (alteration) under the Buhari administration in 2023.But the constitution has clearly listed Right to Food as non-justiciable; meaning you cannot sue the govt on matters as such. Do the Nigerian people understand the Right to Food act and how the can demand such from govt?

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the new broad-based coalition of opposition leaders say they are on the verge of reaching a final consensus on its structure and modus operandi, noting that its main hurdle had been finding an alternative political party. The coalition noted that while the issue of zoning is being raised by some individuals, the matter had not been formally discussed at its meet...

Former President Obasanjo recently said democracy is not about grabbing power and telling victims to go to court. But the question remains, how confident are you with the electoral umpire? Do you think the ongoing national conversation on a merger is just to grab power and neglect the poor or do you believe that the merger would serve your best interests?

The suspension of the governor of Rivers state is still causing lots of worries amongst the elites and the ordinary Nigerian, with majority of the populace stand strongly against the move made by the President, as senator Natasha Apoti might loose her seat in the Senate following a recall submitted to INEC yesterday by some individuals from Kogi Central.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has over the weekend lambasted the Tinubu’s administration for declaring State of Emergency on Rivers State. President Jonathan said the three arms of government know what exactly what to do in line with the constitution but have failed to do it. Do you think PBAT will heed to reason and rescind its decision in the interest of democracy?

The need for adequate infrastructure, security and agriculture is not to be undermined. Just recently, the Plateau State Internal Revenue Service, PSIRS declared a record breaking 31 billion naira in the state, as it aims over 50 billion naira in 2025. The earmarked target might look impossible but with the right policies and procedures, it could be achieved. How can the said target be achieved an...

With the reactions that trailed the State of Emergency proclaimed by President Tinubu on Rivers State. Do you think President Tinubu could have handled the situation differently?

With the criticism trailing President Tinubu’s decision to suspend democratic governance in Rivers State, do you think the Upper Legislative Chamber would through its actions, act in accordance with the Constitution?

The President swore in the sole administrator of Rivers state in the state house yesterday in Abuja despite calls from all angles stating clearly that the move was illegal. Politicians across the country have accused the president of being one sided, also legal practitioners condemned the suspension of the governor of the state. Well this action is not laying to rest anytime soon but what implicat...

Should Nigerians be legitimately worried about the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers and the suspension of the governor, his deputy and all elected members of the state assembly for 6 months?

President Tinubu in a nationwide broadcast yesterday declared state of emergency in Rivers state, Nigeria following the political unrest that has been bedeviling the state for sometime now. The president also suspended the governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, alongside every other elected officials in the state, announcing a military sole administrator in person of Vice Admiral Ibas Ibo...

Despite Gov. Fubara accepting and complying with the verdict of the Supreme Court, the Martin Amaewhule led House of Assembly is seen frustrating the efforts at peace of Gov. Fubara. What do you think could be the intention of the Martin Amaewhule led House of Assembly and do, you think it’ll work?

The federal government’s renewed efforts to implement the financial autonomy granted local governments by the Supreme Court are being frustrated by council chairmen across the country. On July 11, 2024, the apex court granted autonomy to the councils and the federal government followed suit by setting up a committee on the implementation of the judgement. Even though, the committee recommended var...

According to experts, the recent slash in commodities like food items and other grains is a sign that the Nigeria economy is experiencing certain growth, not to forget the propose slash in petroleum price. Before now food items have been on a rise and there have been caused lots of concern as to how the trade aspect of the nation has been faring. How consistent should we expect an improvement in t...