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In Wike's statement pulling out of all agreements reached to resolve all the disputes within the party; Wike blamed Seyi Makinde for sabotaging efforts at reconciliation.Is there an end to lingering crisis affecting the PDP or is the end far from sight?
Rights of Children: World Children's Day is UNICEF's global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.Child rights are human rights. They are non-negotiable and universal. But in too many places today children's rights are being misunderstood, disregarded or even denied and attacked.It's often said that children are the leaders of tomorrow. How can they achieve that feat when they are not treated right?
Wike's letter pulling out of former agreements with the PDP has stirred reactions. Some have reacted that the decision of Nyesom Wike is not well thought out.Will the PDP find its mojo back or are we seeing the near collapse of Africa's largest political party?
As governors across the country plan to celebrate or mark their two years in office taking a look at what governance has been like in their states is one thing citizens should be taking note of.On the Plateau, the case has not been different with the successes being recorded by the overtime.How has governance been in the past two years for you as citizens on the Plateau?
Is the CPC bloc within the APC marginalized or are they being carried along?
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the service of court documents on Patrick Utomi, a former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, in a suit filed against him by the Department of State Services over his alleged plans to establish a shadow government in Nigeria.This has called for so much attention as the government of the day sees this as a threat to the present administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Do you think this is coming out of frustration of the kind of governance Nigeria is getting?Richard Badung will be live on air to talk about the matter of concern with Dr Jude Amos and Joseph Adudu.
With the gale of defections on the Plateau, what would you suggest to Gov. Mutfwang to do for him to stay put amidst the wavy political tide?
Following the error that took place in the just concluded JAMB examinations in some parts of the country, the South Eastern caucus of the House of Representatives have called for the resignation of the Jamb Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede.It would be recalled that on May 14, the Jamb Boss acknowledged that there was error that had 379,997 students to rewrite the examination, thought the results are expected today.The South Eastern caucus of the House of Representatives further said that that the examination should be cancelled and taken all over againAre you with this part of the House or you think the errors can be corrected?
Which additional routes would you want the Jos Metro Buses to ply?
House of Representatives last week was divided over the motion of compulsory voting in elections by Nigerians.The bill which stated that anyone who is of age to vote but fails to do so risk 6 months in prison and might also pay. Though many of the members kicked against the bill just as public commentators and Nigerians.How effective do you think this bill is with our electoral system?
Do you think State Independent Electoral Commissions should be scrapped? If yes, how would that impact on the integrity of our electoral system?
The Nigeria political space is still in the uproar on the possibility of a one party system in Nigeria.Though the National Publicity Secretary of the APC has said it's unconstitutional for them to have a one party system in Nigeria despite the movement of people into the party.Politicians from other opposition parties also have drummed their support for the president in 2027.What is the likelihood that the voice of Nigerians will be heard?
How would you want to Mutfwang administration to shift gears going into his third year in office?
Do you think Gov. Caleb Mutfwang is right about not probing (accountability) former governor Lalong?
The call for more individuals to get themselves registered for affordable and proper healthcare is on the rise by the Plateau State Contributory Health Management Agency, PLASCHEMA.We will be putting our focus on the need for registration and the process involved.
About two years into the Mutfwang administration, how would you rate the administration in delivering governance to the people?Are you seeing the fulfillment of his (Mutfwang) campaign promises?Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Joseph Adudu and John Kelle on the issues.
The fight against insecurity across the country is still on with the national assembly and the federal government calling for a National Security Summit, the call was made by the Senate in order to enable the fight against insurgency and attacks on communities especially in the North Central region of the country.No doubt the North Central region has faced more of this with both Plateau and Benue states being the latest with high margins with both states hereby looking for help from the Federal government but before then selfhelp has been on the line.How can locals help secure themselves?Hon Justin Shaku, Executive Chairman of Katsina Ala LGA of Benue state will be live on let's talk with Richard Badung.
Do you agree with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike that the PDP cannot present a presidential candidate from the North in 2027?Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Chesil Drenkat Esq on the issues.
Just last week Tuesday, plateau State government received report on land administration as the report expresses the scale of corruption uncovered in the land sector.The governor decried the need for proper documentation for landed properties, as he further stated that a continuous trend continues the city risks degenerating into a glorified slum.How can this trend of undocumented landed properties end?Let's Talk will be live with Richard Badung hosting Hon Nyam Gai Peter
Are you confident that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP's seven-man reconciliatory committee led by former senate president, Bukola Saraki would heal the party's wounds of division?Analysts have won of possible consequences that come with having leaders such as Ibrahim Traore who clampdown on press freedom and dish out propaganda while improverishing their nations.What lessons can Nigeria learn from this?Join Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph as they talk to Dr. Nankin Bagudu and Hon. Nuru Shehu
As we approach two years in office of the current administration, the need to look at governance and it has affect the people is necessary.We shall be looking inward to the Mutfwang's administration so far since it's coming on board in 2023.How commendable is the effort of the present administration?Let's Talk will be live with Richard Badung having the Commissioner for Information, Plateau State, Rt Hon. Joyce Ramnap.
Former President GEJ has openly told President Tinubu that he(Tinubu) cannot get one party state by manipulation.Do you have concerns that the country is tilting towards a one party state?
Minister of Defence, yesterday read through the successes and testimonies of the achievement of Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration since coming into office despite the series of attacks that has bedeviled the country, especially the Northern Nigeria.The question on everyone lips remain, what has the government done so far beside politicking?Meanwhile, the uproar on the news of the change of name for terminus market has made the internet gone haywire, we will be looking at the necessity behind that decision.
Data from the domestic debt record has shown that the Mutfwang administration within two years has reduced the debt of the state from N134B to N94B.How was this done especially with the present state of Nigeria's economy?
Tin city metro bus today is one year since it's launching and commencement of operation within the Jos- Bukuru Metropolis, with thousands of people within the city centre being beneficiaries of the subsidized transportation by the Mutfwang's administration.Though, the celebration won't be marked without some little glitches that were experienced but the ability to work on those glitches and to open more routes for buses is one we must applaud.Today in the spirit of celebration the Tin city metro bus will offer free ride from 7am - 12noon, but what are the improvement to be put in place in order to achieve a better road transport system?
What is your mid-term assessment of the Tinubu and Mutfwang led administrations?
Legislative matters across the country seem to be a topical matter, it's no news that some lawmakers in both Benue and Zamfara states were suspended from their duties.This show of power has made the National Assembly wade in into the matter seeking the governors of the affected states to report to the national assembly to answer questions on why the situation has not been rectified.The Governors on their own, turned down the invite, the National Assembly is now threatening to take over the Assemblies.Quite an interesting discussion, how can this issue be dealt with?
Former governor Lalong has alleged that under the Mutfwang administration, each LG gets N500Million from FAAC. This has stirred controversy especially about transparency and the LG autonomy and how it works.Do you want to get the latest update from the burnt Terminus Market?
The ugly incident that took place last week in Kuru regarding the mob attack that took the life of an innocent woman in her own community associating her to a suspected criminal.The woman who was killed was said to be related to a man who was accused of kidnapping and killing of two children, leaving his car burnt. The mob attack was carried on Late Mrs Laraba Gyang.How has jungle justice brought about justice in our modern society?
With the recent fire incident that took place in terminus on Tuesday, the call for safety is necessary for everyone in the society. The need for the general public to be aware on how to control fire and make sure safety is ensured by both the federal and state fire services.What should be done in terms of fire outbreak?
Traders are still counting their losses after the inferno that engulfed the terminus market yesterday night.Disaster Risk Reduction is very important in mitigating this unfortunate scenario. How different would you want to see government address this situation to bring about reduced risk in disaster situations?
Despite the high level of civilization being practiced all over the world, technological advancement, innovations and education, the need to preserve ones culture is important and foremost to help shape the society to the norms and belief of the land.This time, the Nzem Berom 2025 is here, a festival for the Berom tribe on the Plateau that is usually meant to celebrate their lives and culture.
Some stakeholders of the PDP are saying that the next elections (2027) would be Nigerians against the ruling party. They Do you agree with them?
Call it Hurricane or Tsunami, Call it survival or development, it's clear that there was a massive defection and the APC believe Delta state made the right and perfect decision, expecting other states to join.With the formation of a coalition in sight, the present administration believes it has done enough to retain power in 2027, irrespective what some aggrieved persons might think.Nigerians are scared of a one party system, can any political party today in Nigeria play a major opposition without being intimidated by the present administration?
Do you have genuine concern for opposition parties in the country especially with the gale of defections?Which governor of the PDP will you predict to decamp to the APC?
The issue of defection loom as the APC is set to receive the leadership of Delta state as they announced defection from the PDPThe PDP announced an emergency meeting to hold on Tuesday, meanwhile the APC and the Presidency have denied luring leaders of opposition to join them.With all of these issues, how healthy is a one party system to Nigeria's democracy?
What do you think of the gale of defections into the ruling APC?Are these defections in the best interest of the Nigerian people?Ponsah Fanap, Joseph Gilbert and Yusuf Akhutemie would be having a conversation with you on the issues.
Gov. Sherrif Oborevwori of Delta State yesterday officially decamped from the PDP to the APC. This has put to rest the rumors about his political future.Opposition figures in the country are beginning to warn of a ‘one party' state.Do you agree with Gov. Sherriff that ‘PDP palm wine has lost its taste'?
Politicians across the country are planning towards how they will remain relevant in the system, one of those ways is the defection that is being witnessed, with the ruling party being the major recipient of members even though a coalition is expected before the end of the year. Also, with the recent rise in insecurity, the expectations of what food might look like has become a problem now as many of the farmers in the North Central region have been thrown into the IDP' s with the recent attacks being faced in the region.
With the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration condemning attacks on innocent citizens severally, do you think the government will do what it takes for both the victims and the attackers to face justice squarely and in good time?
Governance has come in different style from various leaders but their style of leadership has no place when it comes to changing the constitution.There have been some worries on whether the Vice President is being carried along in the present administration as the president failed to transfer power to his office when he chose to go for the work visit that took him out of the country for about 20 days.
How can unity be achieved on the Plateau amidst the security situation?Would you advise President Tinubu to come to Plateau to see things for himself?
The FG government on Monday announced a revenue of 1.5 billion naira from mining, giving credit to the current state of mining across the nation. With the state of insecurity bedeviling the nation especially those with the enormous natural resources.Meanwhile Governor Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, convened a meeting with critical stakeholders over the recent killings in the state.How can we bring back our nation to live amidst the issues bedeviling the nation?
Do you support the idea of Pst. Tunde Bakare establishing zonal security outfits to mitigate security threats in the future?
Plateau has been on lips of virtually all Nigerians and has suddenly become a major focus when it comes to how the day to day activities are being carried out, especially in terms of land grabbing and the activities of the gunmen.Just recently, both the Bwala and Wike said the governor has the power to protect the state, this statement might somewhat sound different from what we know.How does the governor has the constitutional power to defend his state?
Is it time for Governors across the country to be serious about the creation of state police so to have some form of control on the security of their states?
It's over six months now since the Local government elections took place across the seventeen LGA of the state, since then it's easy to say that the local government councils have experienced changes. Jos South Local Government has no doubt been a major focus when it comes to distinctive leadership in the local government with the autonomy being in place. We will be looking at Jos South Local Government in retrospect since October.
Gov. Mutfwang while condoling with survivors of attacks has said the government has failed to provide security to the people.Is this confessional statement from Gov. Mutfwang a clear indication that state governors can really do nothing to protect the people?
Governor Caleb Mutfwang yesterday apologized to the people plateau State when he paid a major visit to the affected community calling on them not to loose confidence government's effort to restore normalcy in the area. This is not a time to hold back and wait for assistance from the government following the DSS DG's statement last week in Abuja, that people should resort to self solution.What can be done politically to tackle the resurgence of killings on the Plateau?
President Tinubu in a statement addressing the situation on the Plateau: "The ongoing violence between communities in Plateau State, rooted in misunderstandings between different ethnic and religious groups, must cease."Is this the true reflection of the situation or you think the President didn't hit the nail in its head?
People of Plateau State were thrown into mourning once again, with 51 people being in Kwall, Bassa LGA of the state, barely two weeks after the killings that took in Bokkos.This particular event has drawn more attention as Plateau State has become a major flashpoint with immediate solution being requested by the President.Meanwhile in a broadcast, the governor of the state, Bar Caleb Mutfwang expressed worries over the fresh attack and has called for calm amongst the people.With the numerous bloodshed experienced on the Plateau, how can this be tackled permanently?To discuss the topic on Let's Talk with Richard Badung and Yemi Kosoko, Former Minister of Youth and Sports development, Bar Solomon Dalung