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The cases of Domestic and Gender-based Violence in Plateau State are at such an alarming rate. This is despite the huge effort put in by stakeholders. Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to the Commissioner of Women Affairs in Plateau State, Caroline Dafur.

How do you reconcile the fact that this year's May Day celebration was marked by an acute fuel scarcity?And what level of confidence do you have that the unending problem can be dealt with in the near future?Gilbert Joseph will be holding a conversation with Mr. Wudeama Paul-Gindiri & Mr. John Mark on these issues.

An annual ritual celebrated on May 1st of every year, honours the contributions and feats of workers worldwide as well as the vital roles of workers in building resilient societies and productive economies. across the Federation. How can we have a better civil service structure with the recent hardship faced across the country? Join Richard Badung and Emile Alibeku as they discuss with public Affairs Analyst, John Kelle.

No society can develop without the meaningful contributions of workers. Do you think government at all levels are truly concerned about the plight of the Nigerian worker or government is just paying lip service to their needs?Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with the SSANU chairman, Anthony Joro on the issue

Workers' Day in Nigeria, like in many countries, is a significant occasion to celebrate the contributions of the labor force and day to reflect on the struggles and achievements of workers across various sectors. Join Emile Alibeku and Richard Badung as they discuss this topic. Guest: Dr Philip Nyango(Public Affairs Analyst)

STATE OF NIGERIA'S ECONOMY Nigeria's economy has dwindled overtime, with harsh economic policies implored by the federal government in the quest of stabilizing the economy.

With recent happenings such the long queues in fueling stations, naira devaluation, hike in the prices of goods and many more, how can the government help in reviving the economy before the end of the year? Emile Alibeku and Richard Badung will have have the conversation on the above topic.

Guest: Mr Nnabugwu Chizoba (Public Affairs Analyst, Lead, Center for Dialogue and Sustainability Advocacy)Prince Valentine Adeseh (Renowned journalist and analyst)

What do you think of persistence of street traders still plying their trade despite the Executive Order 003 banning their activities?Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Arc. Hart Bankat, GM of JMDB on the issues.

TRANSPORT PALLIATIVE: Last week, Plateau Express Services Limited, rolled out the prices of the new Plateau Riders buses moving from the city of Jos to Abuja. The price which was tagged at #9000 (Nine Thousand Naira) has caused so much uproar by the citizens of the state and majorly the opposition party. To get more clarification on the matter, we will be looking at the reason why the price is that high and finding out, how can this serve the purpose for the common plateau man?

Join Richard Badung and Emile Alibeku to discuss the above matter. Guest: Samuel Gwott(General Manager, Plateau Express Services, LTD) Park

What are the areas of critical need that you think require Government interventions in your community?What big concerns have topped your mind from the news lately?

Take the flow on this open mic Friday with Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph on Nigeria at Sunset.

The state govt has provided water to Langtang South LGC, a place where the people hardly see water for their daily use especially when the Mabudi Dam is dried during the dry season. This is the first time the state govt will provide water (alternatively) to the LG.Do you want to know what’s going on in the tribunal?

Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Joseph Adudu on the issues

The challenge of flooding has been a never-ending one, during the rainy season in various states of the country.

This is despite consistent calls and awareness campaigns by individuals, groups, and even governments on the need to guard against the phenomenon.

Have authorities done enough on the overall scale to ensure that citizens do not regret experiencing the rainy season?\

Guests: Arc. Hart Bankat, GM JMDB & Mr. Samuel Dapiya, DG PEPSA.

Flooding has become a major problem in some parts of the Jos metropolis. For the last three years, the city has witnessed flooding in different areas and this has led to the damage of a lot of properties leaving the property owners with the challenge of starting life afresh.

The latest was the flooding that happened in the Jos North local government area of the state, due to the heavy downpour on Monday.What are the preventive measures that need to be put in place to ensure flooding causes less havoc in the state? Join the duo of Emile Alibeku and Richard Badung as they discuss critically, the subject matter.

Guest: SUNDAY ABDU (Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA)

Do you think the government is doing enough to bring to justice the blood thirsty killers that have been killing Plateau people or govt hasn’t figured out how best to deal with the situation?Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs on the issues

Students of Plateau State University, Bokkos have expressed concerns over the recent unrest that led to the loss of lives and injured a few students.

What role did the students play in the unrest and how can they avoid such scenarios?Emile Alibeku and Richard Badung will discuss the topic with the students representatives of Plateau State University, Bokkos.

Do you think the government is doing enough to bring to justice, the blood thirsty killers that have been killing Plateau people or the government haven’t figured out how best to deal with the situation?

Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs on the issues

The high level of insecurity in the state has become a thing of worry and concern with the latest insecurity issue being the attack that was done in Chikam community, of Butura district in Bokkos local government area of the state with the killing of one student.

The management of the university immediately in a press statement declared a two days mourning for the deceased and further went on to declare ten days of rest for the students amidst the examination season of the present academic calendar.

What needs to be done to create a peaceful and enabling environment for the students and communities around the university?

Join Emile Alibeku and Richard Badung as they put on their searchlight on the above conversation.

Guest: Yakubu Ayuba (Registrar, Plateau State University, Bokkos)SUG Representative, PLASU BOKKOS

Bandits stormed Bokkos LGC and killed a student of the Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU).

Are you tired of what is going on and how best do you think the government would listen to your plight and act to stop the bloodshed?

The North Central caucus of the APC, like its PDP counterpart is asking for the Chairmanship position of the party following the controversial suspension of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.

Has the North Central truly done enough to deserve the APC Chairmanship position or it is simply asking for too much?

As part of measures towards preventing the spread of malaria in Nigeria, the Plateau state government has commenced the distribution of the 2.9 million treated mosquito nets received from the World Bank through the presidential malaria initiative.

Has the state government through this program reached out to the people? How was the distribution in the rural settlements being the most vulnerable to malaria sickness?

GUEST: Ndak Kizito Mangu

(Coordinator, Mosquito Nets distribution, Plateau State)

What measures are you taking in your community to ensure that waterways are not blocked and flooding tendencies are mitigated?

Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will be talking to Mr. Samuel Dapiya, DG PEPSA on importance of environmental protection.

With the recent hardship being faced by Nigerians, there seems to be low productivity in terms of services as the economy continues to bite harder.

How can the civil service contribute to the essential growth of the nation, especially in this trying time?

Emile Alibeku and Richard will be having the discussion live on Let's Talk.

GUEST: JOSEPH ADUDU (ANALYST)MIKE IDOKO(ANALYST)

According to the Speaker of the PLSHA, Hon. Gabriel Dewan recently, he only followed beauraucracy by swearing in the 9 other members.

Should that have been the case bearing in mind the rule of law?Let's have your views on Nigeria at Sunset with Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph.Guests: Tunzum Barde and Pharm. Gyang Samuel.

As Plateau State, Nigeria, braces for the rainy season, addressing insecurity becomes increasingly urgent. Especially with the recent killings that took place in Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State over the weekend.

What approaches are necessary to effectively tackle these issues?

Join Richard Badung and Emile Alibeku as they discuss this topic with Luka Panpe.

What do you think of the Students' Loan Bill? Do you think it’ll help higher education in Nigeria and make higher education affordable?

Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Coordinator NANS zone C, Daniel Friday Egga on the issues.

With the effort of the current state government to reposition the education sector in Plateau State, how concerned are you about what pundits have described as the "false alarm" raised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the Plateau State University, Bokkos, risks losing recognition and accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC)?Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will be talking to the institution's Registrar, Mr. Yakubu Ayuba.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: LET’S TALK (11TH APRIL, 2024)

As the Plateau State government is trying to revive the Plateau State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (PLASEMSAS), do you think this very important service will help manage emergency medical care?

Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Dr. Bapina Audu and Dr. Stephen Bishmang on the issues

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: LET’S TALK (10TH APRIL, 2024)

The APC Plateau State chapter has blown hot over how Speaker Dewan Kutdangbena sworn in some of their members while leaving some. But pundits have said that the APC needs ask whether there’s discipline in the party?

Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Pharm. Samuel Gyang Ishaya and Tongzum Barde on the issues

Transport Palliative: As a means to cushion the cost of transportation in the state after the immediate removal of fuel subsidy on May 29,2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Plateau State governor, Bar. Caleb Mannaseh Mutfwang made it known to Plateau citizens that the state government under his watch will cushion the effects of the removal of subsidy by providing transport Palliative to the citizens.What has caused the delay of operation in the use of these vehicles in the state?Naomi Kareem and Richard Badung will discuss the above matter live, don't miss out.Guest; Hon. Jatau Dabo Gyang( Commissioner for Transport, Plateau State)Mr Dickson Adama(Head Daily trust Newspaper, Trust TV, Jos, Plateau State)

The APC Plateau State chapter has blown hot over how Speaker Dewan Kutdangbena sworn in some of their members while leaving some. But pundits have said that the APC needs ask whether there’s discipline in the party? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Pharm. Samuel Gyang Ishaya and Tongzum Barde on the issues.

Electricity Tariff: The cry of Nigerians since the over two hundred percent increase in electricity tariff has continuously grown and to this effect, many businesses have been affected by the recent development by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC. How can this policy affect the nation in a positive way? Join Naomi Kareem and Richard Badung to discuss the above conversation Guests: Ajang Ajiji Joseph Adudu

Truck drivers have carried out their one-day sit-at-home to protest the Government's Executive Order 003 –albeit with a partial compliance –which restricts the movement of articulated vehicles to ease traffic congestion in the city center and curtail the hitherto rampant accidents. What is your honest opinion on this state of affairs in Plateau State?

The Hon. Commissioner of Information, Musa Ashoms is guest to Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph as they beam the searchlight on this matter.

Marketers and traders in collaboration with other unions on Wednesday embarked on a one day protest against the Executive Order of the state government and heavy fines placed on defaulters.

At this point, should the government use the stick approach or clamp down on some of their orders?The conversation will go live with Richard Badung and Naomi Kareem, joining the duo will be,

Guest: Extravagant Maloby

Do you see the Labour Party surviving its current crisis following the revelations by the Obi-Datti campaign spokesperson, Tanko Yunusa that the Party's Chairman, Julius Abure refused to listen to the Party's candidate in last year's general election, Peter Obi's advice by holding its national convention?The Army has called on Nigerians to keep faith with the military as it combats insecurity in the country. How can citizens support the security agencies in this regard? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Comr. Steve Aluko on the State of the Nation.

Easter celebration is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, over thousands of years, Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.With the recent economic hardship in the country, the celebration which is said to be one of it's kind turned out to be low-key.What message should our leaders use in making Nigeria better for the common man?Naomi Kareem and Richard Badung will have the above conversation with Pastor Terkimbi Tiza

Railway Service: It's been about five months since the Plateau state government bought train into the state to help ameliorate the cost of transportation in the state.How can the said delay be hastened to help the state government achieve it's aim?Na’omi Kareem and Richard Badung will be having this conversation with Guest: VALENTINE ADESEH

Students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi were thrown into mourning after two students were confirmed dead on Friday as students of the school broke into the school field to carry arranged palliatives of the government for themselves. What has been the reaction of the government to the said situation? Joining Richard Badung and Naomi Kareem as they discuss with Dr Nawani Aboki and Moses John

The Agricultural has been projected to beat the oil and gas sector in Nigeria in terms of revenue generation. What extra steps in addition to those already taken by the Plateau State Government would you like to see taken to boost that sector in Plateau State? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be engaging Mr. Suleiman Ishaku, Programme Manager of PADP.

President Tinubu has directed from March 1st, that ministers in his cabinet will not go on foreign trips.
What do you think of these stories and other that you may want to analyze for us? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with you on the issues.

Every March 22nd of every year is a day to celebrate water all over the world. How can we make water sufficient to the rocky hills areas on the Plateau? Kareem and Richard Badung will discuss the matter live. GUEST: NANGOR NDAM
(Publicity Officer, Plateau State Water Board)

Societies thrive largely by choosing the leaders they believe would put their interests first and working to make their lives better. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Mr. Robert Kopla and Mr. Jugu Sunday

What is the focus of the government towards ensuring a safe Plateau and a clean Jos city. Richard Badung and Naomi Kareem will discuss live with, Guest: Hon. Musa Ibrahim Ashoms ( Commissioner for Information, Plateau State)

It is one year since the election that produced Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang as the Executive Governor of Plateau State. Looking back at your participation in the exercise, how do you feel so far? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will be having a conversation with Mr. Gyang Bere, The Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor (DOPA).

The government signed the executive order into law giving penalties to every offense. How will the implementation help grow the plateau and it's sustainable plan? GUEST: Arc Hart Bankat
(G. M Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB)

SSANU and NASU down tools over alleged unfair treatment and disparity in the payment of salaries by the Federal Government. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with the union leaders of the university.

What measures need to be put in place in order to safeguard our educational system from enemies of education?Join Naomi Kareem and Richard Badung as they hold the above conversation.GUEST: Hon. Nyalum Moh'd Salihu (Commissioner for Education "Secondary")

The month of March is recognized as World Wheelchair month. How can the gap be bridged by government and well-meaning individuals in society?What is the urgency that society fails to see in this respect? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph are poised to look at this topic with Ms. Yvonne Jack, a wheelchair user.