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The renewed attack and senseless killings in Heipang have again brought ugly and unpleasant memories to Plateau people. This is despite the ‘Operation Hakorin Damisa’ within the precinct. How can response time be shortened to capture the murderers? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Daniel Kungmi on the issues.  

Analysts have continuously said the information managers of a government can either make or mar the reputation of not just the government but the citizens of a country or state. Are you proud of the image created previously of Plateau State and Nigeria under the watch of the past Government in the state and federal government? How would you like to see the state and Nigeria at large presented in t...

Amid Nigeria's substantial contribution of over 60% to global tuberculosis cases, there exists a critical necessity for heightened investments in tuberculosis testing and treatment within the nation. On today's episode of Let’s Talk, Abigail Siman will be holding a conversation with Dr. Shedrack from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program, shedding light on the National Tube...

The Coup in Niger Republic has so many implications on Nigeria due to their border proximity. What are some of these implications? With the firm resolve of Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu to not rule out the use of force through the instrumentality of ECOWAS should the junta not give way to the return to democratic rule in that country, what will things look like? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Jos...

JayFM Anniversary Edition: Join Abigail Siman and Christie Pam on this edition of Lets Talk.

The Senate has so far screened 45 of the 48 nominees sent to it by the President. Nigerians are looking forward to the various portfolios of these individuals and how they can address the major issues confronting the country. What are the three key areas that the Governor Caleb Mutfwang administration has to shift its energy towards in order to reposition the state in the path of growth? Ponsah Fa...

The Senate yesterday released the name of 45 ministerial nominees cleared for appointments. The names of Nasir El-Rufia, Stella Oketete, and Senator Abubakar Danlandi were absent from the list due to security checks. Are you convinced that the ministerial screening process is good enough to produce the type of ministers needed? What are your takes on the Federal Character Commission’s bribery and...

The Governor while swearing in the new commissioners said, ‘perform or be replaced’! Do you think that’s a political statement or a statement of his determination to keep the commissioners in check? Do you support the idea of a war with Niger Republic? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Joseph Adudu and Rev. Akims Mamot on the issues.

As Nigerians try to make sense of the current political trajectory in the country, the Niger coup and Nigeria’s involvement and its implications have also taken the front burner in social and political spaces. Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking with Silas Patric Dung on the ministerial nominees, new commissioners, and the Niger coup and its ripple effects on Nigeria and Africa. Are you...

A ministerial nominee of President Bola Tinubu, Maryam Shetty from Kano State has been substituted with Festus Keyamo, sparking mixed reactions across the country. What do you make of the step taken by Mr. President in that regard? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be speaking with Hon. John Akans and Mr. John Kelle about the issues.  

President Bola Tinubu is fondly referred to as "A Hunter of Talents" due to his rare ability to identify technocrats capable of delivering in terms of policy implementation. What is your opinion about the latest ministerial nominations made by the President? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would like to hear from you about this and other stories you're following.

On Let’s Talk, Emeka Umesi will be speaking to Mr. Ceasar Payi, a public affairs commentator, on these issues. How effective will a continued protest be? Are you impressed with the new set of ministerial lists? What are your takes on Nigeria’s involvement in the Niger Coup?  

The NLC today embarked on its nationwide protest demanding the FG to lower the cost of living in Nigeria. Do you think the protest by the NLC would make FG to rescind its decision? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Com. Steve Aluko on the issues.      

The planned NLC Nationwide protest billed for today will still hold. However, the mood of Nigerians feels divided on the protest with rumours filtering in yesterday of a possible postponement. The NLC cleared the air on that though. Do you think the protest will be effective? Will you be joining the protest?  

Were you impressed by President Bola Tinubu's speech last night about providing palliatives for poor Nigerians to cushion the subsidy removal effect? Should the NLC shelve its planned strike/protest scheduled for tomorrow as a result? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be speaking to Hon. Nanbol Listick and Dr. Dagwom Dang about the subject matter.      

The president, yesterday in his nationwide speech, said his administration is committed to ensuring every Nigerian goes to school by providing student loans for students. However, the recent increment of tuition fees by the University of Jos has caused a lot of stir from students, parents, and stakeholders alike, although the president had also said, in an earlier statement, that the planned incre...

Do you think that there is enough reason for some tertiary institutions in the country to have increased their fees by more than 200% given the current economic realities? What is your reaction to the ongoing ministerial screening taking shape at the red chamber? Did the senators meet your expectations of what a screening exercise should be? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be having a conver...

Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has finally sent the list of his Commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly. The Governor also made other appointments as he looks to finally form his cabinet. What is your assessment of these and the overall appointments made by the Governor so far? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be having a chat with Dr. Philip Nyango on this development.

Plateau state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has finally sent the list of his Commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly. The Governor also made other appointments as he looks to finally form his cabinet. What is your assessment of these and the overall appointments made by the Governor so far? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be having a chat with Dr. Philip Nyango on this development.

Have you given particular attention to the warning sounded out around the country regarding the outbreak of anthrax disease? What are some of the preventive habits you've adopted to stay safe? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be finding out more about the disease and other ways to handle the outbreak better, from Dr. Maryam Muhammed, Executive Director, National Veterinary Research Instit...

The Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government one week to address the anti-people policy stiffening economic activities in the country, to which the government has said the court ruled against the NLC embarking on a strike. In other news, the ministerial list of the President is said to be made public today with some notable names like Nyesom Wike rumored to be on the list. In the s...

Senator Adams Oshiomole was forced to apologize to his colleagues after he came under fire for saying that members of the 9th Senate 'looted' their offices. He was further accused of abusing 'office privilege' by the lawmakers. Do you think that this augurs well for proper checks and the war against dwindling accountability in the part of public servants? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert J...

It was pandemonium yesterday at the Federal High court Ikoyi as the DSS and NCS officials struggled for who’d take custody of Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele after he was granted bail by the court. On Let’s Talk, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking to Luka Panpe and Ufuoma Egbamuno on the battled ex CBN governor and the continuous internal wrangling within political parties in Niger...

The Local Government secretariats in Plateau state are still under lock and key. What do you think should be the way out in order to bring democracy and development closer to the people at the grassroot? With the constitutional grace period for appointment of Ministers and Commissioners nearing an end and the lists imminent, what kind of team do you want to see assembled by the Plateau state Gover...

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has come under serious scrutiny with allegations of external influence flying around. The presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar accused the PEPT of being influenced by the president, and the presidency has refuted the claims. In another fresh wave of allegations, a threat to the life of Alhaji Atiku has surfaced. On Let’s Talk today, A...