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The Presidents of Rwanda and Cameroon have reshuffled their respective military hierarchies, 24 hours after the Coup d'etat in Gabon. Do you think that African leaders are taking the right lessons to heart or they are instead playing to the gallery? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be glad to hear your opinion on this and other stories that have caught your attention today.

The opening of Lagdo Dam in Cameroun threatens to leave several parts of the country flooded, and farmlands immersed under water. On Let’s Talk, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking to Promise Salawu on the environmental and food security implications of the impending floods in Nigeria. What solutions should the government - at the federal and State levels - proffer to ensure the impendi...

The military in Gabon have announced that they’ve taken power from Ali Bongo. This is the second West-African country to experience coup in about three months. Do you want understand why this maybe happening? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with John Kelle on the issues.

Some youths in Riyom Local government today protested the action of the suspended Local government Chairman, Mafeng Gwallson who broke into the secretariat yesterday and resumed duty. Do you think the handling of this matter by all stakeholders is in the best interest of Plateau State? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be speaking with Prince Valentine Adese and Amb. Melvin Ejeh on the issues.

The election tribunals in Plateau state and at the national level is getting the much needed attention as judgement day draws near. While the PEPT has dissociated itself from the rumoured judgement day of September 16, the state's tribunal hasn't fixed a date yet. Did you think the ruling on Plateau NASS election will nudge Mutfwang nearer judicial victory? Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi...

The Plateau State Police Command acting on the instructions of the Police High Command ordered that LGs secretariats that were before now shut, be opened. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Jinan Winston and Emmanuel Zopmal on the issues.

In recent development, the Plateau state police command has officially given the go-ahead to fully unseal the 17 local government secretariats. These secretariats were temporarily closed due to protests after council chairmen were suspended over misappropriation allegation. Do you think the local governments in Plateau state are being used as a tool in a political game? Join Abigail Siman and Emek...

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to vote out non-performing governors, as a call most likely, for them to sit up and deliver. Do you see governors across the country working with this consciousness especially with their current handling of the FG's palliative funds? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would love to hear from you on this and other stories you've kept track of.

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal today delivered verdicts. How does the judgement(s) make you feel? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Pharm. Ishaya Samuel and Joseph Adudu on the issues.

State of the Nation: No country grows without its citizens. As Nigeria and her leaders continue to find solutions to the country’s plethora of issues, citizens participation is crucial for growth and development. On let’s talk today, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking with Iyin Aboyeji on the Nigerian story, citizens participation and role of tech in Nigeria’s economy.

With the Federal and State governments about to clock hundred days in Office, what have they done differently to better the lot of citizens so far? And where would you like to see them sit up and do better? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be discussing the "State of the Nation" with Dr. Philip Nyango and Hon. Dan Asama.

Following the governor’s recent statement to revitalize operation, the state’s security outfit, citizens have applauded the move, calling it long overdue. On Let’s Talk, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking to security expert Gad Shamaki on the governor’s statement, and the feasibility of the outfit’s revitalization curbing the wanton killings in the state. 

Governor Caleb Mutfwang says Plateau State has received N2bn, part of its N5bn allocation for palliative, noting that the money is not "Free Lunch", an indication that it is partly grant and partly a loan facility. How do you want to see the resources used in the most judicious manner Also, the governor has hinted that he is working towards rejuvenating the state security outfit "Op...

How should the state cushion the effects of the economy on its citizens? How should the FG's palliative be distributed? Do you trust that the new minister of finance will, with economic policies, change the economy's trajectory? On Let's Talk today, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking with Honourable Musa Ashoms, Commissioner for Information, Plateau state on the State's...

The waters have been stirred regarding governorship tribunal with the PDP and APC making their supporters happy while reassuring them of victory at the tribunal. What is the true position of things? Ministers have taken oath of office and some have since resumed office. Would the ministers meet your expectations? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Barr. Menseh Mada...

Following the palliative measures approved by the government, NEMA is set to distribute trucks of rice to States this week. How effective are these measures in tackling the biting economic challenges? 

The NEC yesterday announced a N5B palliative to each state and 5 trucks of rice also to each state. Do you trust governors to be just and upright in the distribution of the resources? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would like to have a conversation with you on the issues.

Ministers have gotten portfolios but while some tongues are hailing some tongues are wagging. Do you think the ministers got portfolios according to their capacities? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Johnson Podar on the issues.

The president yesterday sent the portfolios of the ministerial nominees, sparking conversations among Nigerians. The commissioners' list in Plateau state has also not gone without criticisms after the governor’s retreat with the newly appointed commissioners. And there are the Local Government offices being opened, and the recent killings in the state. On Let’s Talk, Abigail Siman and Emeka Um...

With the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele undergoing trial over allegations of corruption, what do you make of the current administration's posture on the war against corruption? What are some of the ways citizens can support government initiatives on anti-corruption, economic growth and others? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would like to get your feedback on these and other issues as th...

Since inauguration, how impressed are you with the national Assembly? Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking with seasoned Journalist Linda Ahkigbe on the composition of the National Assembly, its workings, and their functions so far.     

Do you think youths have the right skills to govern society or they don’t have the right skills set to propel society to meaningful progress? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Kumwen Walshak Musa on the issues.  

The country’s economy continues to experience a slump with foreign exchange rates and the price of petroleum products about to increase. On today’s Open Mic, how are you coping with the economic hardship in the country? What solutions would you proffer to the biting economic situation?     

Pst. Tunde Bakare in his usual State of Nation address lambasted the PBAT administration while describing the leadership style of Tinubu as impulsive! Is Pst. Bakare speaking the minds of Nigerians or just seeking for relevance? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Daniel Asama on the issues.

If you were part of Tinubu's economic team, what innovative suggestions or actions would you propose to bring about positive change? Tune in to the discussion with Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi on Let’s Talk with Mr. Shaibu Emmanuel Idenyi to delve into this topic.