Nigeria Politics Weekly

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda and they discussed the following: el Rufai says coalition for 2027 general elections is in place Akpabio says Tinubu should be sole candidate for APC and entire country JAMB conducts resit of examinations after technology mishap

This featured a conversation between @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed: Potential for a Peter Obi and Nasir El Rufai ticket for 2027 Tinubu visits Anambra, Soludo declares support Nigeria pays off IMF loan Utomi in DSS crosshairs over "Shadow Government" set up

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @orijinak29037 They discussed: 1. President Tinubu had a private meeting with Governor Fubara in London 2. Governor Obvorevwori and former Governor Okowa defect with their supporters to APC. 3. About 56 people dead in Benue massacres, as insecurity crisis continues.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @SweeeguThey discussed: Edo tribunal outcome, US raises concern Tinubu in France for working visit US tariff impact on Nigeria Supreme Court ruling on Labour Party leadership

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_Fresh They discussed: 1. The killing of northern hunters in Edo state 2. The ongoing crisis in Rivers state and former Head of Service's allegations 3. The attempts to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan 4. EFCC investigation of Aisha Achimugu and the alleged Atiku/Obi connection to Governor Babajide Sanwoolu

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona and @Chxta They discussed: The State of Emergency declared by President Tinubu in Rivers State Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan claims of sexual harassment by Senate President Godswill Akpabio hits international media

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @TexTheLaw They discussed: Drama in Senate - Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan suspended for 6 months Nigeria loses 3 prominent politicians in Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Pa Edwin Clark and Dr. Doyin Okupe Supreme Court ruling on Rivers State House of Assembly

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @davidhundeyin They discussed: 1. Claims that USAID enabled Boko Haram in Nigeria. 2. Former Military dictator Babangida launches Memoirs 3. The Lagos Speakership drama continues, Speaker Meranda denies resignation

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku They discussed: 1. The opposition conference led by Atiku, el Rufai and Fayemi 2. Babangida to launch his memoirs and fund raiser for library 3. Cardoso says Naira recovery is generating investor interest

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_Fresh. They discussed: 1. Impeachment of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. 2. Nigeria's participation at World Economic Forum in Davos  3. Tinubu appoints Chairpersons to boards of 42 parastatals

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @JudgeIyke They discussed the political, economic & security outlook for 2025.

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest discussed: 1. TGovernor Okpebholo of Edo State struggles to read the Edo State 2025 budget 2. VP Kashim Shettima and UK Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch exchange words on Badenoch's comments about her Nigerian experience 3. Nyesom Wike accused of land grab in FCT

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @TexTheLaw They discussed: 1. The arrest of Dele Farotimi. 2. The defection of Labour Party and PDP Lawmakers to APC  3. The revival of Port Harcourt Refinery

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @Chxta They discussed: 1. The Indian Prime Minister's visit to Nigeria. 2. President Tinubu’s state visit to France  3. The arrest of Simon Ekpa 4. The Tax Reform Bill  5. Nigeria's ranking on the Vulnerability Index.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the death of the Army Chief, the elections in Ondo State and the recent inflation figures.

In this week's episode, @nigeriasbest was joined by @davidfrum , Senior Editor of the Atlantic Magazine and former Speech Writer to President G W Bush.  They discussed the US Presidential elections from the Nigerian perspective.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon They discussed: 1. President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle. 2. Rumours of an alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. 3. Minister for Works David Umahi being criticized by the legislature.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku They discussed: 1. The World Bank's review of the Nigerian economy. 2. The deaths of 170 people in Jigawa State. 3. The anniversary of the #EndSARS protests.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories: 1. Edo elections and the matters arising. 2. Rivers continues to be in crisis, LG elections with severe irregularities and violence. 3. Fuel price rises across the country as inflation and Naira devaluation worsen.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories: 1. Flooding in Borno State which displaced over 1 million people. 2. Nyesom Wike's comments on the Edo Gubernatorial campaigns. 3. President Bola Tinubu’s trip to China.

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed: 1. Ajuri Ngelale leaves role as SA Media and Publicity to President Tinubu 2. Boko Haram attacks Mafa in Yobe State, over 80 people dead 3. Labour Party appoints Senator Nenadi Usman as Chairman 4. Fuel price increases

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @chxta They discussed: 1. The seizure of Nigerian assets by Chinese investors. 2. The kidnapping of medical students from Benue. 3. The appointment of a new Chief Justice of Nigeria. 4. The aftermath of the August protests 

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @texthelaw They discussed: 1. Follow up on Supreme Court ruling on Local Government funding. 2. The controversy about petroleum products into Nigeria from Malta. 3. The panic in government circles around the announced 1st August protests. 4. Kenneth Okonkwo leaves Labour Party and Peter Obi, calling the latter's leadership capability into questi...

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @keneike They discussed: 1. Dangote responds to NMDPRA chief's claims. 2. Supreme Court issues landmark judgement affirming Local Government fiscal autonomy. 3. Tinubu asks NASS to increase 2024 budget by N6.2 Trillion. 4. Protests planned across Nigeria from 1st August.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_Fresh We discussed: 1. The Samoa Agreement between the EU & African States. 2. The anniversary of the death of MKO Abiola. 3. The claims by Tinubu’s tax adviser that Nigeria is broke. 4. The recent UK elections and the implications for Nigeria.