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A total of N4.8 billion has been allocated to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to monitor WhatsApp messages, phone calls, text messages, among others. Meanwhile, the suspected killer of Usifo Ataga, Chidinma Ojukwu, has denied killing the SuperTV boss, contrary to her earlier claims. Let's talk about these and other World issues.

The move by the NASS to regulate the media has been raising concerns about the future of democracy in Nigeria because press freedom is one major determinant to know if a society is democratic or not. Will the rejection of Lauretta Onochie by the Senate change the perceptions of Nigerians about the ninth assembly? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode asked Prince Valentine Adese JP the issues.

The front banners of major newspapers in Nigeria on Monday bore a picture of an individual with a sealed mouth with the caption “Information Blackout" This is a campaign by media organizations in the country against the PMB's government’s attempt to regulate social media and censor the press through controversial media bills at the National Assembly. The move by the house of representatives to ame...

The Covid-19 Delta variant is said to be found in Nigeria sparking conversations about how will the FG take care of the situation? Do you think the NASS can succumb to the will of Electoral observers on changing the electoral bill to ensure credible and generally acceptable elections results? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would open the mic for your brilliant contribution.

In the last 6months Northern Nigeria has recorded 2,557 kidnap cases; Northwest recorded 1,405 kidnap cases, North Central 942, and Northeast 210 kidnap cases. Meanwhile, Southern Nigeria recorded 386 cases. These numbers are made up of school children, women, the Emir of Kajuru amongst others.  Other stories we'll be discussing are: 📍Four Inmates have reportedly have escaped from the Jos Co...

A people's experience is their history. They formed stories about that to pass it on to their future generation. How was the social cohesion in Jos like before? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode Aasked Amb. Jane Egbo about how it was like.

In the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, The NASS has removed the provision for the electronic transmission of election results, a move rejected by so many Nigerians. Do you think it's high time Nigeria moved to electronic voting? Doris Izang and Ponsah Fanap asked Phillip Dasun Peter, Deputy Majority Leader, PLHA (Pankshin North), and Jude Feranmi, YIAGA Africa the issues.

The electoral bill his generating issues as concerned groups and people said that the NASS removed electronic transmission of results a claim that the NASS has since denied. What are the issues arising from the upcoming LG elections in Plateau State? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asked Prince Valentine Adese JP the issues.

This morning on #LetsTalk w/ Zoe Machunga, let's do a recap of some of this week's top stories: The kidnappings in Kaduna state Southern Governor's 2nd summit and the resolutions reached. Former EFCC Boss, Magu considered for promotion to AIG by Police Service Commission. What are your thoughts? What other stories are you following?

Let's talk about the state of the polity with a focus on: 📍The state Police bill 📍 NASS to pass electoral act amendment bill in two weeks - Lawan 📍 The petroleum industry bill. Zoe Machunga asked Mr. Adam Akutsam, a lawyer, Mr. Sokshak Obadiah and Comrade Nanyak Galam the issues.

The recent abduction is making hailers/wailers of the Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai whether he'll rescind his decision on abduction; having learnt from the way he handled previous ones. The position of the Southern Governors on grazing has again resurfaced amidst MNK rearrest and Sunday Igboho's saga. Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode asked Com. Shamaki Gad Peter and Pst. Ishaya Inu...

Let's talk about the issues that are affecting polity and the nation. Security issues on the Plateau and the rest of the North. Southern Governor's 2nd summit and the resolutions reached. Zoe Machunga will be asked a political analyst, Cliff Stanley, Mr. Solomon Mwantiri, and Amb. Melvis Ejeh the issues

JAMB commenced the 2021 UTME across the country on the 19th of June and results were released to candidates on 25th June. Recently, a website utmeoffical.net, claimed it can upgrade scores  for candidates that did not score up to cut off mark in the examination., The website claims to be a union of staff from various tertiary institutions in Nigeria, urging candidates to either subscribe imme...

As the Southern Governor’s Forum rose from their meeting in Lagos today,September 21,2021 has been set aside as the day for the promulgation of ANTI-OPEN GRAZING LAW in the concerned States! How realistic is the decision been taken?

Agitators for the Yoruba Nation made good their promise to hold a rally to press home their demands on Saturday. Let's talk about the separatist agitations across Nigeria and PMB's vow to crack down on secessionists. 📍Crackdown on secessionists, what is giving them wings to want to succeed from Nigeria? 📍What should Nnamdi KANU and Sunday Igboho have done as there is no room for self-determinati...

Digital evolution and technological advancement have without doubt caused changes in almost all aspects of human endeavor. While these changes have contributed immensely to both human and social development, it has also ushered in an era of fraudulent activities online, what Nigerians widely regard as “Yahoo Yahoo” or “419” in the general sense.

How was our beautiful state like before? Can meaningful relationships bring true healing so we get along with each other like before? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode asked Mohammed Elkash about his experiences of Plateau State before and now.

As a Nigerian is the Notion of restructuring, devolution of power, fiscal federalism dead and buried under the crushing weight of F.G's disapproval? How is the use of force as organising instrument  shaping our democracy? How is the use of force as organising instrument  shaping our democracy especially as it concerns settling questions about our National destiny or contestation of terri...

The  National Assembly has passed the petroleum industry bill after 20 years in the Assembly. What impact will this have on the economy, if assented to by the president? Should Nigerians rejoice in optimism that Fuel pump price and basic food prices will be reduced? On the Plenary, a Former Judge & Vice President of the Community Court of the ECOWAS. Professor of Law, Prof Friday Chijioke...

In May 2021, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported a total of 96 suspected cases of yellow fever from 66 local government areas across 19 states in Nigeria including Plateau and Bauchi states. Today on #HealthMatters, Zoe Machunga asked Dr. Katherine Igho, a Senior Consultant at John Hopkin's University, Centre for Communication Program Project (Breakthrough Action Nigeria) about...

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On Tuesday, INEC commenced the Continuous Voter Registration process and there have been lots of questions especially as it relates to the delineation of constituencies. The APC LG primaries in Plateau state have been raising issues as some LGAs are yet to announce the official results of the primary election. Ponsah Fanap would be asking Barr. JK Chris the issues.'

Despite the FG's claim of injecting money into the economy, Nigerians still groan of economic hardships. The difficult puzzle is that wages are stagnant while food prices are on a daily surging up making families, individuals finding it hard to feed because it's difficult to make money. In this episode, Ponsah Fanap asked John Kelle the best way to understand the puzzle and what options the govt h...

Let's talk about these trending headlines from the weekend: 📌 Concerns over our rising foreign debts. 📌 Drug abuse worse than banditry - Buhari 📌 Restructuring: Niger Delta leaders give FG a 90-day ultimatum. Zoe Machunga will be asking an accountant & social commentator, Cyril Ogboli and a lawyer, Tobias Nguwan the issues.

How can Nigeria be a united and indivisible nation? Or is it just a mirage? Doris Izang and Ponsah asked a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Prof. James Aduba about the agitation for secession in Nigeria.