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With the cash crunch and inflated economy, access to healthcare has become a hassle. Do you think PLASCHEMA has been effective in cutting down the cost of healthcare services in the state?  On Let's talk today, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi spoke to the Plaschema team.

With the brain drain occurring in the medical industry and the recent bill being passed by NASS on Doctors Join Abigail SIMAN & EMEKA UMESI on LETS TALK as they speak to Dr. Ishishen and Dr. Lukden on the recent issue.  Do you think this bill passed on Doctors is fair? 

The elections have come and gone, but democracy continues. On the show this morning, Emeka had a conversation with Professor Ishaya Pam and Barrister Yakubu Bawa on post election issues. Have the political parties heated up the polity after the elections? Are we making progress democratically as a nation or are we stuck in the rut of the past? The back and forth between political parties, their sp...

What stories have you been following that you’ll want to analyze for us? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation on the trending issues.

The economy in the plateau — and by extension Nigeria’s — is heavily in debt. However, the process of budget planning and implementation requires that all hands are on deck. On Let’s Talk Today w/ Abigail and Emeka, the conversation will be on the Plateau State’s budget breakdown and citizens participation. Guest: Mr Lamba Peter Bot, Permanent secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, P...

The police today sealed up the PLHA saying that they have intelligence that there maybe chaos within the precinct. This is coming after Speaker Abok presided over Plenary yesterday following his court reinstatement. Pundits have said that it maybe coming from the Executive arm of Government. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Hon. Pirfa Jingfa Tyem and Hon. Dewan Kudangbena Ga...

FOCUS: Governance Transparency and Accountability/ Police Misconduct. As existing offices and officials will be bowing out come May 29th 2023 , assets declaration is part of the process. Officials who fail to do so will be sanctioned. Do you see the Code of Conduct Bureau follow such statements to the latter? On Lets Talk Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi spoke to Luka Panpe on Governance Transparen...

As the court has delivered justice and directed Rt. Hon. Abok Nuhu Ayuba reinstated as speaker of the PLHA, do you think the obstruction by the Executive was worth the while or just disservice to the people of Plateau State? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Prince Valentine Adese JP and Hon. Johnson Podar on the issues.

Another week of interesting political and social issues, join Abigail and Emeka as they discuss trending issues.   

The newly elected members of the PLHA have all collected their certificate of return from INEC. Do you have any expectations from them and how can the legislature in Plateau State strengthen democracy in Plateau State? How different would you like to see Executive-Legislature relationship change in Plateau State? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Markus Artu on the issues.

The newly elected members of the PLHA have all collected their certificate of return from INEC. Do you have any expectations from them and how can the legislature in Plateau State strengthen democracy in Plateau State? Ponsah Fanap had a conversation with John Kelle on the issues.

Do you think that the alarm raised by the DSS about some elements working to install an interim government holds any water? Are you of the opinion that it was the right approach to have adopted? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph spoke to Chief Dr. Edinen Usoro about this course of event. 

Food and Nutrition is an important part of public health. Given that one of the index for Multidimensional Poverty is nutrition, it is pertinent that Plateau state tackles these issued head on. The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Plateau state is doing their bit to solve the food and nutrition problems, which will also reduce child and women mortality. Abigail and Emeka spoke with Mr L...

Do you still faith in democratic institutions especially after this past elections? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Emmanuel Zopmal and Hon. Musa Ashoms (via phone) on the issue.

The US Embassy cultural affairs officer, Julia McKay visits Jay101.9FM speaks on opportunities that are available for U.S exchanges, study in the U.S and other funding opportunities.  

The State's economy has witnessed a 209% increase in Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) in the last seven years. However, the economic reality for the everyday resident in Plateau State says otherwise. On the show today, Abigail and Emeka discussed with Mr Lamba Peter Bot, Permanent Secretary Ministry of budget & economics planning, on the state's progress so far and the way forward in b...

The UK has has come out to say that it is compiling a list of those who carried out electoral malpractices during the just concluded general election. This has however not gone down well with some politicians who say it is another attempt at colonizing the country. What is your frank opinion on this development? Do you think that amounts to undue interference? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph spoke...

The just concluded elections has left many young people both optimistic and dazed. On Let's Talk today, Abigail and Emeka had a conversation with Peace Dukas on young people's participation on election and the way forward.

Are you impressed by the handling of electoral victory and defeat by various actors in the just concluded elections, particularly in Plateau state? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be taking your comments on Nigeria at Sunset.

What are your expectations for the newly elected NASS members and state assembly members? Ponsah Fanap had a conversation on the issues.  

What lessons are there for political parties to learn from after the just concluded cycle of elections? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert had a conversation with Stephen Wuyep and Jinan Winston Moses on the issues.

With Nigeria recording more than 60% of total tuberculosis in the world, Nigeria have been tasked to invest more in testing and treating tuberculosis. World Tuberculosis Day, celebrated every 24th of March, charges countries to take more responsibility in tackling tuberculosis. On Let's Talk today, Abigail and Emeka will be discussing on Tuberculosis prevention, test and treatment.

The PDP in Plateau State is alleging that the some elements in government are now selling government properties and some converting same as private property. The PDP also alleged that the outgoing SBL administration is on a frivolous loan collection spree with the intent of making it difficult for the governor-elect Barr. Caleb Mutfwang to work. How can the transition team from the governor-elect...

Politics is local, they say. The upcoming Governorship and State House of Assembly Elections is closer to us than the Presidential elections. Do you know the members representing you at the house of assembly? What are the issues you want your legislators to deal with on behalf of your  community when they get there? Abigail and Emeka will be discussing with Hon. Dalyop Fom Gwottson, House of...

The governorship candidate of the APC in Plateau State has been enmeshed in plenty controversies with some questioning his intentions for Plateau State. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi on the issues