Jayfm Podcast

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. 

As the administration of Gov. Simon Bako Lalong comes to an end, what memories will you keep from the administration. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Prince Valentine Adese, Amb. Melvin Ejeh and Johnson Podar on the issues.  

The issue of insecurity in Nigeria has become something of grave concern to all well-meaning citizens, most of whom continue to wonder how the country arrived at such a dastardly situation where no one is safe; and worse still, rather than abate, the problem is escalating and now totally out of control. In the past 3 days on the Plateau, villages in Mangu Local Government have been left in ruins w...

Despite so much criticism directed at Governor Simon Lalong for going ahead to commission some projects "on a low key" yesterday, he has continued to do same up until today. Do you agree that it is insensitive to do so or it is necessary for the administration at this time? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph took people's reactions on the show.

How altered will the permutations on who becomes speaker be especially that the outgoing Speaker, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has endorsed Hon. Tajudeen Abass. Can the G7 (those seeking speakership) put up resistance making one of them emerge? Ponsah Fanap had a conversation with Rt. Hon. Istifanus Mwansat on the issues.

Do you think there’s justification for the governor’s action especially that innocent people have been killed for no just reason? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Pharm. Markus Kanda, Walshak Musa Kumwen and Dekete Peter on the issues.  

In 2020, approximately 1.1 million children and adolescents under 15 years fall ill with TB globally. Children's Tuberculosis has become a serious issue worldwide, therefore in need of concerted efforts. On Let's Talk today, Abigail and Emeka discussed Dr. Augustine Ebonyi, professor of Paediatrics & Consultant Paediatrician. Has the Nigerian government done enough with Children's...

The Governor-Elect in Plateau State has described the murder of innocent Nigerians in Mangu LGC as a genocide. With all the killing of innocent Nigerians in Plateau State, do you think it is appropriate to term the killings as a ‘genocide’?  Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Com. Gad Shamaki Peter and Alex Ladan on the issues.

Why has the state government failed to meet the demands of the workers? Should the workers be more understanding giving the harsh economic realities? Abigail and Emeka discussed with Yitkyim Myesgin and Patrick Silas Dung on the challenges workers are dealing with and the government's financial struggles.

The NBS has reported that inflation in Nigeria is at 22%, making it one of the highest so far in the PMB administration. How impactful has the economic policies of PMB been on your life as an individual and/or family? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Dr. Dagwom Dang ESQ on the issues.

As Nigeria's debt profile rises, Nigerians are caught between happiness and worry. Will the Dangote Refinery have any meaningful effect on the economy? Is the government's removal of fuel subsidy and the subsequent loan from the world Bank a welcome development? Abigail and Emeka spoke with David Ajikobi.

The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, has again said that the handing of power on May 29 is sacrosanct, which has left many Nigerians wondering what could be the reason for such emphasis. Do you feel that the authorities sounding like there is an attempt to scuttle the smooth transition of power is watertight or is it just a false alarm? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph had a chat with Mr....

On Let's Talk, Abigail and Emeka spoke to distinguished scholar, Professor Nnamdi Aduba, on the zoning of NASS leadership. Is zoning becoming tokenization? Do we have law makers with the right character to lead the assembly? How important is politicking in the NASS leadership?

Do you think the prolonged closure of the PLHA by law-enforcement agencies is in defense of democracy in Plateau State or against it? Ponsah Fanap spoke on the issues.

How would you remember the administration of Gov. Simon Bako Lalong? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Pharm. John Chun on the issues.

Healthcare workers are leaving the shores of Nigeria to places where they feel their labor will be rewarded and working conditions are near perfect. The theme for the Nurses week this year is ‘Our Nurses our Future’ but do nurses have a future in Nigeria with the brain-drain? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph had a conversation with Comrade Babdang Iliya and Nrs. Cordelia Omachi on the issues.

On Let's Talk with Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi. Focus is on the State Of the Nation. What stories happening are you following? Ahead of the inauguration, President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu jets out to France for work according to the APC. Do you believe in such assertion? 

Why is the executive arm of government always wanting to control the NASS? Is it for harmony or for the best interest of the Nigerian people or just to deepen political control? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Daniel Asama and Joseph Adudu on the issues.

On Let’s Talk today, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi discussed with Luka Panpe on the ‘marginalization’ of the North Central in the NASS leadership tussle, the independence of the Legislative arm, and the issues on identity in politics. Is the NASS independent, shouldn’t the house decide who should lead? Is it marginalization that the North Central was not factored in by the APC? And if you feel the...

With the zoning of NASS position by the Ursuline party, do you foresee a repeat of what happened in 2015 that made Bukola Saraki become speaker? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Moses Koproda on the issues.    

The election tribunal started yesterday with the court listening to the cases of some political parties. The PDP filed a case for the hearing to be televised, an issue that many Nigerians have been clamoring for. Today on Let's Talk, Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi spoke with Barrister D.G Manasseh on the cases of the Main oppositions - the Labour Party (LP) & the Peoples Democratic Party...

The Presidential Electoral Petition Tribunal began today with high hopes on the judiciary to deliver justice. Are you hopeful that the state government will complete the projects it said it’ll complete before the end of this administration Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Prince Valentine Adese JP on the issues.

As the Election tribunal hearing starts today, Nigerians are paying close attention to the process. Accusations of influence has flooded the news as the PDP says the election petition tribunal will be heavily influenced by the ruling party. On Let's Talk today, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi discussed with Barrister J.K Chris and Yahus Mashant. What are your expectations? How confident are you...