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Africa has been criticized to have strong men instead of strong democratic institution? How can democratic institutions be strengthened in Nigeria instead of strong men? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Prince Valentine Adese JP and Menseh Madaki Esq on the issues.  

Every June 12, the country celebrates democracy day, marking the historic moment in the country's history. Decades after, some have questioned the growth of the country's democracy. On Let's Talk, Abigail & Emeka will be speaking to Barrister Adama on the country's democratic journey and the way forward. Has Nigerian Democracy grown since 1993?

There has been rumor flying on the social media on LGs transition committee chairmen though there hasn’t been any official announcement from the government If the rumor is confirmed to be true, do you think that’ll set the tempo for administration at the LG level? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Com. Gad Shamaki on the issues.

With the insinuations that holding different power brokers is important in politics, at what point do you think leaders in the countryshould concentrate on winning elections? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be having a chat with Mr. John Kelle on Nigeria at Sunset.

Join Abigail and Emeka on this special edition of Let's Talk as Nigerians welcome a new government.

As Nigerians grapple with the aftershocks of the fuel subsidy removal, President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council to come up with inputs on palliatives and the minimum wage review as part of measures to cushion the pain of subsidy removal. Join Abigail and Emeka in a discussion with Comrade Steve Aluko on Let’s Talk. 

Do you think the administration of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang is starting on a good note? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Chuwang George Pwajok on the issues.    

Focus: STATE OF THE NATION  📌. Nigeria Air a scam: Nigeria Air MD breaks silence   📌. Election Tribunal: Update   📌. Fuel subsidy: NLC, affiliates divided over suspension of strike. What are your thoughts on these news stories? Join Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi as they look in -depth on these issues with Extravagant Maloby and David Hundeyin on Let’s Talk.

The meeting between the FG and Labour over the fuel subsidy ended with the announcement by Labour that their planned strike action has been shelved. Do you want to know the economic implications of the removal of fuel subsidy? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Dr. Dagwom Dang ESQ on the issues.

The new administrations at the federal and state levels have been designing their cabinets. However, as the process of forming cabinets to help new administrations implement their policies and drive developmental change, complains are rising on the criteria used for appointments. On Let's Talk today, Abigail and Emeka will have a conversation with Prince Charles Dickson on Government Appointme...

Bandits in Katsina state killed 50 persons at the weekend over their failure to pay levies imposed on their various communities. This came after President Bola Tinubu held meetings with the service Chiefs, warning that he would not accept them working at cross-purposes. The implication is that; It's either they are testing his resolve  Or They are still having a field day and nothing has chang...

The United Nations reports that more than 400 million tons of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled. An estimated 19-23 million tonnes end up in lakes, rivers and seas annually. Marking the World Environmental Day 2023, Abigail and Emeka will be speaking with Promise Salwau on where Nigeria is in plastic...

What is your assessment of the first appointments made by President Bola Tinubu so far? Governor Caleb Mutfwang has vowed to arrest the security situation in Plateau state. What are some of the measures you would like to see him take in doing so? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Barr. Mense Madaki on Nigeria at Sunset.

Analysts are of the view that fuel subsidy removal in itself is not a problem. But where and how did President Bola Tinubu get it wrongly? Would the Federal Government succumb to pressure and go back on its decision? The Plateau state House of Assembly today suspended all the local government chairmen and councilors across the state with immediate effect. Would you like to understand the details a...

Following the president's announcement of fuel subsidy removal, and the inconclusive meeting the Federal Government had with the NLC, Nigerians continue to feel the pinch of increased fuel price in their lives. On the show today, Abigail and Emeka will be speaking with Mr. Shaibu Emmanuel Idenyi on the long & short term economic implications of the subsidy removal. If you were in governmen...

Before he became governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang promised to provide quality governance and leadership if voted into office. It's been two days since he assumed office. Do you think his first three appointments and body language are good enough indicators so far? The state House of Assembly was reopened for members and sealed off thereafter, only to be unsealed later again. What sense do yo...

Following the announcement of the fuel subsidy removal, Nigerians are feeling the pang. On let’s talk today, Abigail and Emeka wants to hear from you: how is the announcement affecting you? Do you believe the oil marketers and fuel stations are being greedy with the hike in price?

Fuel queues have resumed in some parts of the country after President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of subsidy during his speech. What do you make of that outright declaration? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph had a conversation with Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos about the implications.

In his inaugural speech yesterday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made some bold moves. He announced that there will no longer be fuel subsidy, and also the "removal" of parallel money market. Some have hailed these moves as a sign of good things while others have questioned the timing. What are your expectations for the new president? Was the fuel subsidy announcement the right timing? Abi...

PMB has conferred on the President-Elect the title of GCFR while the Vice President-Elect with GCON. What reforms would you like Tinubu to focus on after he’s sworn in on May 29th? What political stories are you following that you’ll like to analyze for us? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation on the issues.

President Buhari had said, some days ago, that the new administration should continue with his tempo and build on his legacies. As May 29th draws near and Nigerians await the start of a new government, the expectations are mounting. Abigail and Emeka spoke with Gimba Umar on "The administrative tempo and what Nigerians should expect from the new administration." Have you been satisfied w...

Do you want to understand what transpired at the Supreme Court yesterday in the case between the PDP VS PLASIEC? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Barr. Chesil Drenkat and Barr. Menseh Madaki on how to understand the issues.

As we all look forward to the present governments in both the state and federal level passing the baton to their successors, Abigail and Emeka did an autopsy on the issues of asset declaration and education. In education, what grades will you give the state and federal government? Also, do you think declaration of asset document should be made public? 

There are fresh evidences of ongoing killings in Mangu LGC despite the government saying it has mobilized security to the general area. Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph had a conversation with Dr. Daniel Meshak and Paul Gindiri Wudeama on the happenings in Mangu.

6 days to the end of the Buhari-led government, Abigail and Emeka will be doing a post mortem on the Government's economic policies. What grade will you give the Buhari-led government on economic policies? Abigail and Emeka discussed with Musa Ashoms.