Jayfm Podcast

Cost of Governance vs Minimum Wage:Organized labour on Monday commenced the planned nationwide indefinite strike to enable government fasten their the approval of their demand. The labour and trade Union have failed to agree with the government on issues of minimum wage, with the increasing of governance in the country, the labour earlier today on their social media page posted the earnings of a s...

Nigeria at Sunset: How were you affected by the strike action commenced today by the NLC and TUC?Do you think the parties involved are being sincere enough in the negotiations for a new minimum wage? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Comr. Kenneth Shammah, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress in Plateau State and Prof. Joseph Jurbe, ASUU Chairman, University of Jos.

INDEFINITE STRIKE: Organized labour on Friday, May 31st, 2024 sent a statement to other unions under it's leadership to begin a nationwide indefinite strike to commence on Monday, 3rd June, 2024.This is coming after so many failed meetings between the FG tripartite committee on minimum wage and the organized labour, although a meeting was said to be going down between the labour union, the Sen...

What do you think the administration of Gov. Mutfwang should focus on going into second year in office? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Pharm. Samuel Ishaya and Dr. Philip Nyango on the issues

The Judiciary has come under heavy scrutiny lately with certain calls especially in the Kano emirate tussle which forced the Chief Justice of the Federation invite the judges who issued conflicting orders in the matter. How can Nigeria strengthen the judiciary for the betterment of our democracy? What stories have caught your attention with so many developments taking center stage? Ponsah Fanap an...

It has been a year of good tiding for citizens of Plateau State since the State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang took over the reins of leadership on May 29, 2023.Despite the initial challenges due to the distractive court case and insecurity, the Governor remained focused on delivering on the social contract he has with Plateau citizens who voted for him overwhelmingly. What are the areas the government...

One year after taking the oath of office, is govt (at the state and national levels) meeting the yearnings of the Nigerian people? Do you think those you’ve elected are fulfilling their campaign promises? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Ishaya Inuwa Durkwa, Executive Director International Organization for Peace Building and Social Justice on the issues.

President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023 took the oath of office as the sixteenth leader of Nigeria. He took over from Muhammadu Buhari, who stayed eight years in the saddle. At his inauguration at the Eagle Square Abuja, Tinubu, was declared winner of the February 25, 2023 presidential election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. In his inaugural speech, he said: “Subsidy is go...

One Year In Office: Barrister Caleb Mannaseh Mutfwang will on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 complete his first year in office as the executive governor of Plateau State. In the light of this, one year is a significant milestone for any elected official to create impact across the state or federation. With all of the above, how will you rate the performance of the current administration since coming into...

Some residents of Plateau have extol the achievements of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang just in one year; stressing some things that couldn’t be done in eight years has been done in one year. Do you think the Mutfwang’s administration will sustain the tempo in infrastructural development? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with JK Chris Esq on the issues

This year’s world Children’s Day theme "For Every Child, Every Right" embodies the universal commitment to ensuring the well-being and rights of every child worldwide. It emphasizes the fundamental principle that every child, regardless of background, deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where their rights are respected and protected. How can we as a society ensure that w...

The blood of Nigerians have been spilled over the years for no just cause under the evil i.e banditry, terrorism and bloodthirsty criminals. How best can society preserve the memories of those killed? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Redzie Jugo on the issues

What is your assessment of the local government administration in the last one year under the administration of Barr. Caleb Mutfwang? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Mr. John Kelly on this and more.

How can the prevalence of tuberculosis in children be reduced and where can proper diagnosis and treatment be gotten to combat this? Join your hosts Richard Badung and Emile Alibeku as they discuss this important issue. Guest: Mr Teben Williams ( Private and Public Mix focal persons in charge of private and faith base facilities for TB treatment) 

The administration of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang is clocking one year in days to come. In terms of priority, do you think he is prioritizing the needs of the people or he is on a self seeking path? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Nehemiah Artu and Hon. Ebenezer Chinang on the issues.

What can one say has been the role of the legislature in stabilizing the nation's economny? The duo of Richard Badung and Emile Alibeku will be talking about the sensitive topic. GUEST: Adama Dickson (Head Daily Trust Newspaper and Trust TV, Jos, Plateau State)

Have you seen enough reasons to pay your tax to the Plateau State Government in the last one year? Join Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph as they talk to Mr. Jim Pam Wayas, Chairman of the Plateau State Internal Revenue Service Board.

Nigerians are passing through a lot at the moment and the government of the day seems to be misplacing priorities by forsaking challenging economic situations. Join the duo of Richard Badung and Emile Alibeku as they throw more light on the topic. Guest: Dr Philip Nyango (Public Affairs Analyst) Aliyu Garba (Public Affairs Analyst)

Have the Plateau State Government so far shown to the best of your knowledge, any signs of unfair treatment against the citizens? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be looking at this topic with Hon. Musa Ashoms, Commissioner of Information, Plateau State, Dr. Philip Nyango and Philip Dasun, PhD.Edit

MINIMUM WAGE: Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, has said it will not accept the N48,000 minimum wage offer proposed by the Federal Government. The last session, held on April 29, was deadlocked after organised labour insisted on N615,000 minimum wage but the Federal Government disagreed with labour’s demand, stating that it was unreasonable. With th...

What's your assessment of the first one year of the Federal and State Government (Plateau State particularly) in the last one year? Join Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph as they talk to: Mr. John Kele and Pharm. Samuel Ishaya

Childhood Tuberculosis:Nigeria has been marked as the Nation with the highest TB burden in Africa according to the World Health Organization, WHO. Research shows that the disease kills 268 people in the country every day. Yet TB cases are under-reported, increasing the high risk of transmission. Meanwhile, It is estimated that one missed case can transmit TB to 15 people in a year. How can we prev...

Still on the Kugiya market demolition, concerns are still being raised on how the demolition took place and how business persons who are in search of a means of livelihood were affected. It would be recalled that JMDB sometime in February issued an Executive Order 003 to the public warning those who might be affected to take precaution. The market chairman, who is said to be on the run claims his...