@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda

Nigeria Politics Weekly

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A weekly review of political developments in Nigeria.

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@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

The Dangote waiver, Zamfara Gold & Alpha-Beta corruption scandal 16.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest & @phoenix_agenda were joined by @cremechic11 & @OmasanHarriman Topics discussed were: 1. The Dangote exception to Buhari's closed border policy. 2. Niger Delta Governors complaining about Zamfara's gold being given special treatment. 3. The corruption allegations about Bola Tinubu & Alpha Beta.

#EndSARS crackdown, Sharia Police & US Elections 09.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined  by @countrybutions, @eadewunmi and @realomoboy . Topics discussed were: 1. The Government crackdown on supporters of #EndSARS including freezing their accounts. 2. The Nigerian Police enforcing Sharia Law. 3. The US Elections & its impact on Nigeria.

Onyigbo Massacre, Social Media bans & Palliatives 02.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @ose_anenih and @Nun_River . Topics discussed were: 1.The Oyigbo massacre 2. The proposed social media ban  3. Palliatives bein raided, breakdown of law & order and the Lagos Judicial Panel.

The Lekki Massacre & its implications 26.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @afrovii, @Chxta and @MatthewTPage. The conversation centred around the Lekki Massacre and it's political implications.

Week 2 of the #EndSARS Protests 19.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @keonkando and @stephie_coco. The discussions focused on week 2 of the #EndSARS protests. Including the potential deployment of the army & the political consequences of the protests.

#EndSARS 12.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @cremechic11 and @Nun_River . The discussion centred around the #EndSARS protests taking place across the country.

Nigeria at 60, #EndSARS & ICC Judicial nominations 05.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @phoenix_agenda and @AbangMercy . Topics discussed: 1. An evaluation of Nigeria after 60 years of independence. 2. Human Rights abuses committed by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the police. 3. The decision to nominate Justice Ishaq Bello to the International Criminal Court 

APC Suspensions, Boko-Haram & Trains to Niger 28.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @ikhide . Topics discussed were: 1. The recent APC suspensions of senior party members. 2. Boko-Haram attacks on senior military officers. 3. The proposed $1.9billion railway to Niger.

Obaseki's victory and FIRS Self-Certification 21.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @realomoboy and @FrankZephyr1.  Topics discussed were: 1. Governor Obaseki's victory & its implications for the APC. 2. The recent tax self-certification process announced by the federal government.

Edo Decides and Benue Militias 14.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Ose_Anenih and @YarKafanchan. Topics discussed were: 1. The upcoming elections in Edo State  2. The rise of armed Militias in Benue State and in particular the death of 'Gana'

P&ID, Forex Bans & Maize Shortages 07.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @texthelaw  Topics discussed were: 1.  The Government's appeal in the P&ID case. 2. The CBN's decision to ban some gaming companies from the forex market.  3. Buhari's Maize policy 

IBB's Coup, Diageo's forex woes & The Water Resources Bill 31.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @eloka_51 and @countrybutions. Topics discussed were: 1. The anniversary of Babangida's 1985 Coup. 2. Diageo's difficulties with accessing dollars in Nigeria. 3. The proposed Water Resources Bill.

NBA disinvites Elrufai, ISWAP kidnaps 100 & GEJ Parody 24.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @ose_anenih and @realomoboy Topics discussed were: 1. The NBA disinviting Governor Elrufai  2. ISWAP kidnapping over 100 in Borno 3. GEJ ordering the arrest of a citizen

Blasphemy in Kano, Unemployment Data & CAMA 17.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Demoore90210 and @stephie_coco. Topics discussed were: 1. The death sentence for Blasphemy in Kano. 2. The recently published unemployment data  3. The new Companies Act (CAMA)

Edo State, Rotational Presidency & Shoprite 10.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Afrovii and @Eloka51. Topics discussed: 1. The Legislative crisis in Edo State. 2. Governor Elrufai's comments on rotational presidency. 3. Shoprite allegedly exiting Nigeria 

Mamman Daura, Chinese Loans & Buhari's Health 03.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @FakhuusHashim and @ose_anenih . Topics discussed were: 1. Chinese loans taken by Nigeria and their sovereignty clauses. 2. Mamman Daura's comments about Zoning. 3. Buhari's response to a journalist who asked about the NDDC.

PAGDMI, NIPOST & Southern kaduna 26.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @buryabbey. Topics discussed were: 1. PAGDMI (Gold mining for artisans) 2. NIPOST's new courier regulations  3. The massacrres in Southern Kaduna 

Magu Released, NDDC Corruption Allegations & the CBN's Maize Policy 20.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @realomoboy and @keonkando. Topics discussed: 1. The release of Ibrahim Magu of the EFCC. 2. The NDDC Corruption crisis. 3. The CBN's new Maize Policy

The Magu arrest 12.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @eloka51 and @texthelaw The discussion focused on the arrest of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu

Stamp Duty, Utomi & Oby's new polical group and Covid-19 06.07.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @FakhuusHashim Topics covered were 1. The new stamp duty 2. Pat Utomi and Oby Ezekwesili's new political group. 3. Covid-19 in Nigeria 

APC crisis, NBA elections and Covid-19 deaths 29.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @1neks  The topics covered were: 1. The current crisis within the APC 2. The upcoming NBA elections  3. The recent Covid-19 deaths 

Obaseki, Osinbajo, Pensions & Covid-19 22.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @ose_anenih Topics covered were: 1. Governor Obaseki's defection to the PDP. 2. Vice President Osinbajo's call for a reduction in the cost of governance. 3. The decline in new retirement accounts. 4. The management of Covid-19 in Nigeria.

Aisha Buhari, Obaseki, Tinubu v Aregbesola and Covid-19 14.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Afrovii  Topics covered: 1. Aisha Buhari's power struggle with President Buhari's personal assistant. 2. Governor Obaseki's disqualification from the APC primaries. 3. Bola Tinubu's rift with Rauf Aregbesola  4. Covid-19 deaths in Nigeria 

Tunde Bakare, Fuel Subsidy and Diezani Madueke 08.06.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @eloka51 Topics covered were: 1. Pastor Tunde Bakare's Presidential ambitions.  2. The PPRA's fuel subsidy announcement. 3. The reports that Diezani Madueke might escape prosecution because of he Dominican passport.

Biafra, Obaseki v Oshiomole, Covid-19 and Gambari 31.05.2020

Send us Fan Mail @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @keonkando. Four topics were discussed: 1. The Biafra remembrance day. 2. The rift between Governor Obaseki of Edo State and APC Chairman Adams Oshiomole  3. Suspected Covid-19 deaths in Rivers State 4. President Buhari's new Chief of Staff cancelling memos issued by his late predecessor.

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