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Efforts in making sure every citizen on the Plateau access affordable healthcare is still ongoing. This is the duty of PLASCHEMA, which job is to provide suitable healthcare for the people of the state. How this will be achieved is what we will be looking at. Tell us, what you are willing to know as the agency will be discussing more on the access of healthcare in the state.

Individuals have run into issues and many continue to do so by innocently purchasing land from the wrong persons (supposed land owners). Do you think successive governments have done enough to stem this dangerous practice? What are some of the ways you think citizens can avoid falling victim of such?

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang will clocking 60yrs. Those who have been close to him have said that one virtue he has that is outstanding is his empathy. How can empathy of a leader aid their leadership style? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Mangna Wamyil on the issues.

POLITICAL MOVEMENT: How we wake up to one political move or the other leaves us with so much to worry if our problems are really the problems of our political leaders, indeed actions they say are louder than voices. The political terrain got a different curve yesterday, when former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai made his decision to dump the ruling APC for the SDP, this sent a different mes...

The PSIRS recently announced that it generated N30B last year (2024) with the hope that it is expecting to hit N50B this year (2025). How was this milestone achieved amidst the slow economic growth the nation is facing? Do you have confidence that PSIRS will achieve this feat (N50B)? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Jim Pam Wayas PhD, chairman of the PSIRS on the...

CONSTITUTION VS GROUND RULES: Just last week, Nigerians sparked so much concerns when it was mentioned in the Senate that Senator Natasha Apoti-Uduaghan, who is a senator from Kogi Central was suspended for six months with every rights withdrawn from her. The situation got what could be termed as mixed reactions from the general public, the 10th Assembly of the Nigerian senate as so far suspended...

The suspension of Sen. Natasha has got pundits divided as to how to view the situation. Did she violated the Senate rules or should the allegations raised by her on the President of Senate be considered and thoroughly investigated instead? Ponsah Fanap, Joseph Gilbert and Mr Yusuf would be having a conversation with you on the issues.

How important is data collection in planning? Do you want to know more about how census affects development? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with the state commissioner of the National Population Commission, Mary Afan Mni on the issues

The 1976 coup d'etat is a memorable such that Nigeria will not forget anytime soon, the memoir of Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida titled " A journey in service" said quite a number of events that took place in that period. How has that coup d'etat transcend to good government and develop our nation? A historian, Francis Jama will join us on let's talk. Also, the dichotomy between...

The Senate has rejected the sexual harassment allegations leveled against the President of Senate by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan. This is against calls by women’s groups calling for investigations into the allegations. Do you think the end is in sight for the stand off between Gov. Siminalayi Fubara? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with you on the issues.

The recent price war between Dangote Refinery and the NNPCL has made the market more interesting for consumers of petrol across the nation as prices are being slashed. The current political space in the country has quite being afflicted with some level of crisis, though in Lagos, Meranda stepped down for Obasa but is that the end? Meanwhile, in Rivers state, Fubara is being pressured to present th...

Pundits are still contemplating the Supreme Court verdict reinstating the Martin Amaewhule led assembly despite leaving the party that brought them into office. Herein lies a seeming conundrum? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Barr. Chesil Drenkat on the issues.

Christian Association of Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states, demanding the reversal of their directives mandating a five-week closure of schools for the Ramadan fast. CAN described the move as discriminatory and a violation of the rights of non-Muslim students, warning that it would pursue legal action if the orders were not rescinded. To...

Gov. Fubara while disagreeing with the verdict of the Supreme Court also said he’ll adhere to the decision of the Apex Court. Also the Rivers State House of Assembly has given the Governor 48 hrs to pass the 2025 appropriation bill before the Martin Amaewhule led assembly. What do you think of this twist of events for Gov. Fubara as against his former political boss, Nyesom Wike? Ponsah Fanap, Jos...

Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara in a statewide broadcast yesterday, directed the Head of Local Government Administrations in the 23 Local Government areas of the state to take over leadership of the secretariats. This is coming after the supreme court judgement that reinstated the earlier sacked 27 members of the Rivers state House of Assembly and also annulling the LG elections that took...

In the bid to provide suitable and affordable healthcare for plateau citizens, Plaschema is willing to reorient the public on the basic step needed for anyone to get registered and how to go about it. Following the operations medical centres across the state, there is need to educate the populace on what and how PLASCHEMA operates in different facilities.

Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has refused to rule out the possibility of suing IBB for violation of fundamental rights. Similarly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sued Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and his aide, Mfon Patrick for defamation to the tune of N100bn. Do you consider Mr. Falana's position realistic? Can he and Sen. Natasha get the justice they think they deserve? Gilbert Joseph will b...

In the last days of December, 2024 the President assured Nigerians growth in 2025 as he asked Nigerians to exercise more patience and give him the chance to execute his given mandate. Well, the economy seems to be improving even though it's not reflected with the large margin on Nigerians, the politics in the country have taken another dimension with Osun and Lagos known to be homes of the pre...

The Plateau state government has through the Executive Order 001, placed a suspension on all mining activities for various reasons including child labor, security concerns and environmental degradation among others. But the federal government has come out to say that all such issues related to mining and its regulations are under the control of the Federal Government. Do you see this as being inse...

Diverse reactions have trailed the suspension of illegal mining in Jos-Bukuru metropolis as announced by the state governor, Bar Caleb Mutfwang. The announcement according to the government came as a way of saving lives and properties across the state with so much reports from some affected locals who no longer feel safe. But on the other hand, does the constitution gives state government the righ...

Do you buy into the idea that former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida should be chastised and not celebrated for his role in the June 12 election? Do you consider his book any necessary/helpful for the country's history? Guests: Alhaji Ummah Muhammed Kolo, Special Adviser on political matters to the Niger State Governor and Mr. Joseph Adudu.

On Thursday the memories went back to the 1993 Presidential election that was won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (MKO ABIOLA) as he defeated Bashir Tofa in the June 12 of the same year even though the election was later annulled by the military. Former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida said while unveiling his book that the annulment was done by late Gen. Sani Abacha and it was for th...

What political news stories have you been following throughout this week? Ponsah Fanap, Joseph Gilbert and Yusuf Akhutemie would be bring the issues to you

Just recently, two great elder statesmen: Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Pa Edwin Clark transited to the great beyond. These two stood for minority rights and a society were all humans were equal but with their demise, has a void been created that’ll be hard to fill? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Suleiman Sukukum on the issues.

STATE OF SECURITY The state of security in the nation might have improved in recent times but not as we want it. With issues of Farmer-heder clashes, social vices, attacks and other crimes. Also, the House of Representatives committee on Public Account confirmed that over 3,972 riffles were missing. Despite all of the issues surrounding the Nigeria space, what has the police done differently to im...