Jayfm Podcast

What political stories caught your attention over the weekend? Let's have a conversation on the Weekend's trending political stories. Ponsah Fanap and Emeka Umesi will have a conversation with Chun John and Joseph Adudu on the issues.

How do you perceive President Bola Tinubu's 2024 budget proposal, considering its trillions in allocation? Join Abigail Siman and Gilbert Joseph as they critically look at the 2024 Appropriation budget with Dr. Emmanuel Ogbenjuwa.

The PDP has alleged that there are ongoing plans to redeploy the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner ahead of the forthcoming rerun election in Plateau North. Do you fear that the electoral commission may be compromised in any way ahead of the exercise? Gilbert Joseph will be talking to Prince Miafen about these and more.

"N27.5 trillion 2024 budget estimates awaiting approval at the National Assembly way too small to meet Nigeria’s needs..." says Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation. Does this hold true, following assertions in quarters that the budget estimate is over bloated? Join the breakdown with Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph.

How can efforts to Stop Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in conflict areas effectively reduce the rising violence during wars, especially when it's being used as a weapon to create fear? Today on “voices of peace” Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking with Mr. Bernard Ekobey.

How would you want to see the political narrative changed in Plateau State with respect to the manner of campaigns with another election on the horizon? Join Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph as they talk to Pharm. Gyang Samuel.

What part of the Plateau state's budget are you uncomfortable with? What are your reactions to the Kaduna bombings? On Let's Talk today, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking with Mr. Peter Lamba Bot and Mr. Nankang Garuba on the the Plateau state's budget and other issues in the country.

With the Plateau North bye elections gearing up in line with the order of the Court of Appeal, what are you looking out for in the part of INEC and the political class? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will have a conversation with Pharm. Samuel Gyang and Dyong Mangut on the issues.

How comfortable are you with the health facility in your area? Tell us your area and the state of the health facilities. Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi will be speaking to Dr. Cletus Bako Shurkuk, Hon. Commissioner of Health, Plateau state; and Mr. Jim Pam Wayas, Executive Chairman, PSIRS.

A group within the APC has come out to tell Rep. Yusuf Gagdi to tread carefully and respect the fact that the leader of the APC in the state is former Governor Simon Bako Lalong. This is against the backdrop that Gagdi is overbearing and attempting to give a ministerial nominee to replace the former governor. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Johnson Podar an...

Do you think Nigerians are focusing on the wrong things with the questions on The COP28 delegates? On Let's Talk today, Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi will be speaking with Mr. Aliyu Garba on the government's spending and the economic path of the president.

In what way can citizens improve society in accordance to the values that bring glory to their creator and uplift the weak in society? This is in view of the current realities in Plateau and Nigeria. Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Rev. Dauda Pam Jang.

What strategies do you think would be effective for establishing community vigilance and early warning systems in conflict prone areas? Today on “voices of peace” brought to you by International Alert, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be discussing on Community Vigilance: Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) Systems in Conflict-Prone Areas.

With the recently charged political climate in Plateau State, what’s the position of scholars in these times? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with John Dung on the issues.

Open mic Wednesday-What stories are you following that you’ll want to analyze for us? Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi would like to have a conversation with you on the issues.

A former Governor of Plateau State, Fidelis Tapgun has come out to ask the Governor to throw in the towel. Being a BOT member of the PDP, is the statement any necessary from the elder statesman? And shouldn't he be entitled to an opinion? Guests: JK Chris and Peter Nden.

What roles do you think citizens can play in ensuring good governance? Do you think you’re doing enough to aid good governance? On Let’s Talk today, Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi will be conversing with Dr. Dotun Reju on the role of citizens in governance, and how they can ensure elected officials are held accountable. 

Did the governors speech and confidence in the Judiciary come across to you as a surprise going by the recent events? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Mr. John Kelle and Yakubu Musa Pada on this and more.

What do you make of the sacking of PDP members in the Plateau state's house of assembly? On let's talk today, Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi would be speaking with Luka Panpe and Honorable Fom Gwottson on these issues. 

What is your assessment of the first six months of Governor Caleb Mutfwang in office? What areas would you like for him to improve upon? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will be talking to Barr. Ali Katyen.

The Court of Appeal today overturned the victory of David Umbugadu of the PDP in Nasarawa State in favour of Governor Abdullahi Sule. Do you think it is a worthy victory once more for democracy or it points truly at the signs of a one party System direction? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will be talking to Mr. Joseph Adudu on the matters arising.

Today on “voices of peace” brought to you by International Alert, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be discussing on Human Rights in Conflict Zones: The First Responders’ Approach. What do you think is the most important thing that can be done to protect human rights in conflict zones?

Should there be boundaries in politicking or all is fair? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will be talking to Hon. Musa Ashoms, Plateau State Commissioner of Information about the unfolding developments.

In Kano, the Appeal Court's certified judgment adds to the confusion, affirming Yusuf's victory. How do these political developments impact your trust in leadership, and what changes would you like to see in the management of public funds and electoral processes? 

Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Moses Sule has resigned voluntarily and Hon. Gabriel Dewan is now Speaker of the House. This comes even before his judgement in the Court of Appeal. Do you think that portends a lack of faith in the panel handling his case or it is simply him giving up too early? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be looking at the issues with Dr. Philip Nyango an...