Nigeria Politics Weekly
By @Nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
Nigeria Politics WeeklyDec 28, 2021
Yemi Cardoso, PDP & Yahaya Bello
@nigeriasbest and phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They discussed:
1. The Central Bank Governor’s recent press conference.
2. The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party.
3. The EFCC’s attempt to arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello.
Coastal Road, Bobrisky & Shuaibu Impeached
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_Fresh
They discussed:
1. The Lagos-Calabar coastal road project
2. The conviction of the Nigerian celebrity "Bobrisky"
3. The impeachment of the Edo State Deputy Governor , Philip Shuaibu
Binance, Electricity Tariffs & Kaduna Debts
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @NamEswitheld and @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed:
1. The Nigerian government’s prosecution of Binance employees.
2. The increase in electricity tariffs
3. The Governor of Kaduna State’s complaint about its debt burden.
Okuama Deaths, Senate Drama & Cardoso
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @NamEswitheld
They discussed:
1. The killings in Okuama
2. The budget fraud allegations in the Senate
3. The Central Bank Governor’s claim that all FX claims have been settled.
IBD Dende, 200 kidnapped, Tinubu in Qatar
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @RayErvero
They discussed:
1. The IBD Dende smuggling scandal.
2. The kidnapping of over 200 school children in Kaduna State.
3. President Tinubu’s official visit to Qatar
Ribadu Naira Taskforce, ECOWAS & CBN new BDC rules
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Ose_Anenih
They discussed:
1. The National Security Adviser’s use of the security forces to rescue the Naira.
2. The lifting of ECOWAS sanctions on Niger Republic.
3. The new Bureau De Change regulations issued by the Central Bank
Foreign Exchange Shortages, IMF & the Naira's Fall
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They discussed:
1. The Central Bank Governor's claim that Students are responsible for the shortage of Dollars in the economy.
2. The IMF's support for President Tinubu's policies
3. The continuous fall in the value of the Naira
Mangu Massacre, CBN Relocation & Blinken in Nigeria
@nigerisbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @aminuecon
They discussed the following topics:
The continued terrorist attacks in Mangu, Plateau State
CBN set to relocate some functions to Lagos
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visits Nigeria
2024 Predictions
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Its_Oluseyi
They discussed their 2024 predictions for Nigeria’s politics and economy.
Rivers State, CJN Ariwoola & Statistics
@nigerisbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @chiefkeon
They discussed the following topics:
1. The political crisis in Rivers State
2. Controversies surrounding the Chief Justice of Nigeria
3. President Tinubu’s claims that economic growth has been stalled by the absence of data.
Kaduna Bombing, Borders opened & Asue Ighodalo
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon and @Capitaltrader_
They discussed the following news stories:
1. The accidental bombing of Kaduna by the Nigerian military.
2. The alleged opening of the Nigerian borders to goods from Benin Republic.
3. Asue Ighodalo’s candidacy for Governor of Edo State.
COP 28, Ariwoola's Speech and the 2024 Budget
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They discussed the following news stories:
1. Nigeria's participation at COP 28 in Dubai.
2. The Chief Justice of Nigeria's recent speech.
3. The 2024 Budget Presentation.
Gubernatorial elections, Tinubu in Saudi and Peter Obi
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following stories:
1. Gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states
2. President Tinubu attends first Saudi - African summit in Riyadh
3. Peter Obi press conference to respond to Supreme Court ruling on Presidential election appeal
Supplementary Budget, Wike v Fubara and the FBI
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following stories:
1. President Tinubu submits controversial Supplementary budget
2. Wike and Fubara in power tussle
3. FBI begins release of documents on President Tinubu in response to FOIA request
Tinubu Wins, Justice Dattijo & P&ID
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Eloka51 and @I_Am_Ilemona .
They discussed:
1. President Tinubu’s Supreme Court victory.
2. The valedictory speech of Justice Dattijo
3. Nigeria’s victory in its suit against P&ID
Endsars, FBI & Demolitions
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following stories:
1. The anniversary of the #endsars protests.
2. The suits filed in the US with regards to the FBI records of President Tinubu.
3. The demolition of private buildings by the Lagos State Government.
CBN reforms, Peter Obi press conference & Israel and Palestine
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories:
1. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s lifts ban on 43 items.
2. Peter Obi’s press conference.
3. The Israel v Palestine war and its implications for Nigeria.
The Chicago State University Deposition
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon and @DavidHundeyin
They discussed the outcome of the deposition of Chicago State University Staff with regards to President Bola Tinubu's academic records.
Independence Day, Atiku’s Suit & Minister Poisoned
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed:
1. President Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech.
2. The latest developments with Atiku’s lawsuit in the US.
3. The alleged poisoning of the Nigerian Tourism Minister.
Chicago Suit, New CBN Governor & Electoral rulings in Enugu and Kano
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories:
1. Atiku’s lawsuit in Chicago requesting access to President Tinubu’s academic records.
2. The appointment of Yemi Cardoso as the new Central Bank Governor.
3. The electoral tribunal rulings in Enugu and Kano States.
Tinubu wins in Court
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed President Tinubu’s victory at the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal.
Tinubu’s 100 Days, Coup in Gabon & Aviation
@nigeriasbest & @phoenix_agenda discussed the following stories:
1. President Tinubu’s first 100 days in office.
2. The military coup in Gabon and its implications for Nigeria.
3. The Aviation Minister’s decision to suspend the launch of a national carrier as well as the concessioning of the national airports.
Ministerial Dramas, CBN & Unemployment Data
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed:
1. The recent appointment of President Tinubu’s Cabinet.
2. The release of the Central Bank’s financial reports.
3. The recently published unemployment data by the National Bureau of Statistics.
BAT's Cabinet Nominees, Emefiele in court & Coup in Niger Republic
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories:
1. President Bola Tinubu's submission of his cabinet nominees to the Senate.
2. Suspended Central Bank Governor Emefiele's appearance in Court.
3. The military coup in Niger Republic
Emefiele Charged, State of Emergency & Tinubu's Nominees
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda dicussed the following news stores:
1. The filing of Charges against the suspended Central Bank Governor
2. The State Of Emergency on Food declared by President Tinubu.
3. Reports that Tinubu intends to drop some cabinet nominees due to corruption allegations.
Tinubu's First Month In Office
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed President Tinubu's first month in office.
Service Chiefs, Emefiele & Tinubu in France
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda on this week's episode
They discussed the following topics:
1. Tinubu appoints new Service Chiefs.
2. Tinubu attacks Emefiele for poor management of the Nigerian financial system.
3. Tinubu's visit to France for Global Financial Summit.
Special Advisers, Naira Float & Senator Bulkachuwa
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @BulusBarnabas2
They discussed the following topics:
1. President Tinubu's recent appointments of Special Advisers.
2. The alleged floating of the Naira.
3. Senator Bulkachuwa's claim that he influenced his wife's judicial rulings.
Subsidy , Emefiele, Appointments & Air Nigeria
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta
They discussed the following topics:
1. The Fuel price increases announced by the Nigerian Government.
2. The suspension of Nigeria's Central Bank Governor.
3. Bola Tinubu's appointment of a Chief of Staff and a Secretary to Government of the Federation.
Buhari Departs, Tinubu Begins & Senate increases FGN Borrowing limit with CBN
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed:
1. President Buhari's overall record as President
2. The agenda of the incoming President Bola Tinubu
3. The Nigerian Senate's increase in the borrowing limit from the Central Bank
Ganduje alleges betrayal, Blinken speaks to Tinubu, EFCC Chairman embroiled in a Scandal
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon
They discussed:
1. The leaked tapes of Kano Governor Ganduje alleging betrayal by Bola Tinubu.
2. The US Secretary of State's Call to Bola Tinubu.
3. Zamfara Governor Matawalle's claim that the EFCC Chairman demanded a $2m bribe from him.
N22 Trillion Debt, National Assembly Leadership & Presidential Election Tribunal
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They discussed:
1. The Federal Government's N22 Trillion Debt owed to the Central bank
2. The National Assembly's leadership battles
3. Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar's suit challenging Tinubu's victory
Bola Tinubu, Wole Soyinka & INEC
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by Peter Enahoro aka Peter Pan.
They discussed Bola Tinubu’s alleged electoral victory, Wole Soyinka's comments on Datti Baba-Ahmed and Obidients and INEC’s performance.
Obi/Oyedepo, Channels TV Fined & Bola Tinubu missing
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Eloka51.
They discussed the following topics:
1. The Obi alleged conversation with Bishop Oyedepo
2. The Government's fine of Channels TV for interviewing Datti Baba Ahmed
3. The controversy surrounding the whereabouts of Bola Tinubu
Adeleke Wins Appeal and Obi’s Petition
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @SNakande
They discussed Governor Adeleke's victory at the Court of appeal and Peter Obi's suit challenging Bola Tinubu's status as President-elect.
The Gubernatorial Elections, INEC & The Attacks On Igbos
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @JudgeIyke and @lloydatiku
They discussed the gubernatorial elections and the role of INEC and the attacks on Igbos in Lagos State.
INEC declares Bola Tinubu as winner of 2023 Presidential Elections & The Supreme Court declares Naira redesign invalid
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon and @SNakande
They discussed:
INEC declares Bola Tinubu as winner of 2023 Presidential Elections
The Supreme Court's Ruling on the Naira redesign.
Nigeria Decides
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed the Presidential elections held on 25 February 2023.
SBM's Poll & Buhari's Speech
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @tundeleye. They discussed the recently published polling results by SBM intelligence and President Buhari's address to the nation.
Discussing Polling Data on the 2023 Elections
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @je_mc2 and @mezbeloo. They discussed polling on the 2023 Presidential Elections.
Naira Scarcity, Buhari Endorses Tinubu & El rufai attacks Obi
They discussed:
1. The scarcity of the Naira
2. Buhari's endorsement of Bola Tinubu
3. Governor El rufai's attack on Peter Obi
Osun Tribunal, Tinubu Wails & Emiefele Under Fire
@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @SNakande and @Dot_E_Fresh
They discussed the following news reports:
1. Osun State Election Tribunal's ruling.
2. Bola Tinubu’s claim that hidden forces are plotting to sabotage his campaign.
3. The House of Representatives threat to arrest CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele.
Atiku Under Fire, Davos, Emiefele Returns, Paid Influencers & Obi at Chatham House
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They discussed the following news stories:
1. Atiku's statement that only those that deliver their polling units will get contracts & political appointments.
2. The Nigerian Finance ministers trip to Davos & Central Bank Governor Emiefele's return to Nigeria.
3. The BBC’s report on Nigerian influencers being paid to spread political propaganda.
4. Peter Obi's speech at Chatham House.
Atiku Tapes, Soludo Intercedes For Kanu & Tinubu at the NESG
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AfroVII
They discussed:
1. The incriminating Atiku tapes released by his former aide.
2. Governor Soludo's plea for Nnamdi kanu to be released into his care.
3. Tinubu's speech to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
2023 Political and Economic Projections
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta
They discussed their political and economic projections for 2023.
DSS haunts Emiefele, Doyin Okupe Convicted & Atiku's Comments on Zoning.
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Eloka51
They discussed the following news stories:
1. The reports that the Nigerian Security Service is seeking the arrest of Central Bank Governor Emiefele.
2. The criminal conviction of Peter Obi's campaign Director General.
3. Atiku Abubakar's comments on the principle of a rotational presidency.
2023 Projections, Tinubu v Thisday & Simon Ekpa
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @JudgeIyke and @ChinoOnuh
They discussed the following political developments:
1. The SBM 2023 election projections
2. Bola Tinubu's media war with Thisday Newspapers
3. The petition to sanction pro-Biafra activist, Simon Ekpa for inciting violence in SE
Tinubu at Chatham House, CBN Cash Withdrawal Rules & Army Abortions.
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @SNakande
and @lloydatiku
They discussed the following news stories:
1. Bola Tinubu's speech at Chatham House
2. The Central Bank's new cash withdrawal rules.
3. Reports that the Nigerian Army engaged in an illegal abortion programme.
Obi's Manifesto, CBN & Aisha Buhari
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @BulusBarnabas2 , @chuvanze and @JudgeIyke
They discussed the following topics:
1. The launch of Peter Obi's manifesto.
2. The claims by the Central Bank that the NNPC has stopped remitting dollars to it.
3. The unlawful arrest of a Nigerian citizen by Aisha Buhari.
APC opposes use of BVAS, Governor Adeleke sworn in & CJN comments
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed:
1. The APC's opposition to the use of BVAS
2. The swearing in of the new Osun Governor
3. The Chief Justice of Nigeria's alleged political comments.