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The senate today has voted principal officers and Sen. Simon Mwadkon PhD has emerged as the senate minority leader. What’s in for Plateau State especially that people are killed almost on a daily basis without the killers facing prosecution? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Johnson Podar and Pharm. Gyang Ishaya on the issue.

As Nigerians await the list of ministers of the federal republic, expectations on what metrics should be used in selecting who leads what ministries builds. On Let's Talk, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking to Barrister JK Chris on ministerial expectations and metrics for measuring their successes. What are your expectations for the Ministerial List? Who are you hoping to see lead...

The back and forth since the 9th Assembly of the PLHA suspended LG chairmen, the suspended chairmen have said they’re not vacating office making the former IGP to order for the closure of the LG secretariats across the state. What’s the true state of affairs now at the LG level? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Daniel Kungmi and Hon. Alex Naantuam on the iss...

The EU Report on the 2023 Elections has raised a lot of concerns from different political actors in the country. In addition, Nigerians are still feeling the biting effect of the growing inflation in the country. And more economic changes are expected in the coming weeks. Abigail & Emeka will be having a conversation with Emmanuel Zopmal on the election Petition Tribunal and the Economy of the...

How did you react to former President Muhammadu Buhari's statement that he moved from Daura to London because he could not find peace at his home town? With his spokesperson, Garba Shehu also saying he did not move for fear of been probed by the current president, do you see a time when ex-presidents would be called to give accounts of their stewardship in Nigeria? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Jos...

With reactions continuing to trail the method of loan collection being adopted by the Governor Caleb Mutfwang administration, as well as the rationale for such by the opposition party, what are some of the grey areas involved? Are such criticisms justifiable, considering the realities the governor encountered on ground? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be doing an X-ray of the issues with Hon...

Borrowing to fund a budget isn’t new in the world. Governments borrow all the time. However, the reasons for these borrowings, how they’ll be repaid and their effects on the population are critical questions citizens ask. The recent 15 billion Naira loan by the Plateau State Government, although has been accepted as a necessity by certain people, has raised some fundamental questions, some of whic...

Happy Eid-Adha to you and yours! What stories are you following that you’ll want to analyze for us? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would like to have conversation with you on the issues.

Nigeria, with a longstanding history of drug abuse, has been grappling with this issue for decades. The trend dates back to the 1960s and 1970s, when substances like cannabis (marijuana), heroin, and cocaine gained popularity among specific segments of the population. Nigeria's strategic geographical location between drug-producing nations in West Africa and consumer markets in Europe and the...

The APC on the Plateau has been torn within because of ministerial appointment. Some leaders of the party are outrightly accusing the immediate past governor of the state of wanting to suspend some prominent members of party to pave way for himself to emerge as the ministerial nominee from Plateau State. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Pharm. John Chun on the is...

The government will be in office for one month on Thursday. Since assuming office, the governor has been met with a plethora of challenges. Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking with Silas Patrick Dung on the governor's performance over the last one month. And what are the best yardsticks the citizens can use to measure the state government's work so far? One month in office, how...

The loan approval by the PLHA for Gov. Mutfwang shows the financial malfeasance by the past administration of Gov. SBL but are there more details Plateau people need to know? Do you want to know more about the allegations of corruption by the past Chairmen of LGs in Plateau state? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Daniel Kungmi on the issues.

The incessant killings in the state has continued despite the governor’s effort and commitment to end it, the situation has continued still. The appointment of the new service chiefs has raised expectations of citizens on the situation, however, some are unsure. On the show, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be discussing with Chief Edinen Usoro on the state of security in the state, and the way...

What do you think of the approach of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang in the fight against insecurity in Plateau State? If Labour is mooting the idea of increase in minimum wage should government also contemplate increase in remuneration of political office holders? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Pwakim Jacob Choji on the issues.

The decision to increase the salaries of politicians, judicial officials, and public office holders by 114 percent has sparked numerous reactions. This development has elicited strong criticism from civil society organizations, stakeholders, and fellow Nigerians. Many argue that it is the ordinary worker, whose current take-home pay is inadequate, that truly deserves a wage increment, rather than...

Would you rather have a performing team of Service Chiefs regardless of where they come from or insist on the principle of Federal Character? Gilbert Joseph will be speaking to Comr. Steve Aluko and Mr. Emmanuel Zopmal on the topic above.

Economic policies have consequences. The president of Nigeria has set the wheels in motion with some quick fire economic policies. The floating of the naira is one of such moves. However, different divides in the country have varying opinions on the floating of the naira. Some believe the floating is ill-timed while others believe it will set Nigeria on the path of economic prosperity. To make sen...

Plateau state has had its fair share of attacks in the past years, with recent incidents only serving as unpleasant reminders. Are you optimistic that the sacking and retirement of Service Chiefs by President Bola Tinubu will do a lot in curbing the security challenges that have bedeviled the country? Gilbert Joseph will be cracking the hard nuts with Hon. John Racha do that effect.

Yesterday's move by the president to appoint new service chiefs has come with loud applause from the public. Some believe this was a move that should have been made by the former president.  However, the reaction from the news was mixed as Nigerians were still grappling with the increased electricity tariff, which will start on July 11.  On Let's Talk today, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi w...

With the resurgence of killings in Plateau State and the increase in the number of IDPs, how can the state government better cater for the needs to IDPs. Do you support a group’s call for the withdrawal of the military to be replaced with Mobile Police in Plateau State? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with John Kelle and Peter Timkat on the issues.  

The wanton killings in the state have continued despite the efforts of the governor to curtail the killings. On Let's Talk today, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be speaking to Dr Nyango Phillip on the governor's effort to curb the killings and the way forward. What measure should be put in place to stop the killings in Mangu and other parts of the States? 

Sequel to the shutting down of local government secretariats in the state, what are some ways you would like for citizens to collaborate with government in Plateau state to ensure stability and quality leadership? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be doing a breakdown of the issues with Comrade Gad Shammaki.  

Does the constitution empower the IGP to order that LG secretariats across Plateau State be shut? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Daniel Naanlong Gapyil and Barr. Menseh Madaki on the issues.

The housing crisis in Nigeria continues to be a big problem. On the show today, Abigail and Emeka will be speaking to officials from Gavis property on how to close the housing gap in Jos. Do you think the housing crisis in Jos should be a cause of concern for the government? What measures can be taken to mitigate poor housing?

Some dissolved Local Government Chairmen in Plateau state are adamant, they would not vacate office for any reason. What are the implications of this for a country trying very hard to uphold the rule of law? Have they earned the right to take such a decision and stick by it? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be speaking t Honorable Timothy Dantong and Dan Asema.