Nigeria Politics Weekly

Weekly discussion between @Nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda. Follow @NgrPoliticsWkly on Twitter.

Trump, Fuel Import Tax, New INEC Chairman & Alleged Coup

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @ChxtaThey discussed:Trump threatens Nigerian govt on "Christian genocide"Tinubu imposes 15% import tax on fuel products to protect local refineryNew INEC Chairman appointed30 military officers involved in alleged coup

11-03
01:33:02

Utomi Shadow Government, Iyaloja drama, Poverty Rankings & Genocide

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatikuThey discussedFederal High Court declares Pat Utomi's Shadow Government unconstitutionalOba of Benin tells Tinubu's daughter that Iyaloja not known to Bini cultureNigeria has second largest number of people in povertyUS politicians highlight alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria

10-06
01:09:42

ADC, GEJ meets Obi, Rivers State and Uzo Art Controversy

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @ChxtaThey discussed:INEC recognition of David Mark led ADC leadershipGEJ and Obi have closed door meeting in AbujaPresident Tinubu lifts State of Emergency on Rivers StateControversy trails art exhibition to be held by Uzo Njoku in Lagos

09-22
01:17:49

Tinubu's Trips, Rivers State, INEC, Annual Leave, Rhodes-Vivour

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest had a one to one chat after a long summer break.They discussed:1. President Tinubu's trips to Brazil and Japan.2. Wike says Rivers State of Emergency should end 18th September 3. INEC begins Continuous Voter Registration exercise4. President Tinubu goes to Europe on 10 day Annual Leave 5. Attack on Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour's defection ceremony to ADC

09-08
01:03:19

Buhari's Death and Okpebholo drama

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta and @Tex_The_Law They discussed:Buhari's dies in London hospitalOkpebolo tells Obi not to come to Edo state

07-21
01:13:10

The Coalition Party (ADC) and Tinubu in St Lucia

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona They discussed:The Opposition Coalition choose African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their political partyPresident Tinubu's visit to St Lucia

07-07
01:18:29

Ganduje Resigns, Wike/Fubara Peace deal, Tax Reform Bills signed & Wike's Land grab allegations

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta They discussed:1. Ganduje resigns as APC National Chairman2. Wike and Fubara peace deal brokered by Tinubu3. Tinubu signs Tax Reform Bills into Law4. Wike accused of land grab for self benefit in Abuja

06-30
01:15:10

Yelewata Killings, New Political Party & Shettima rumours

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @FranebThey discussed:The attacks leading to over 100 deaths in Yelewata, Benue StateAtiku, el Rufai and Amaechi set up All Democratic Alliance, seek INEC registrationRumblings suggest VP Shettima to be dropped from 2027 re-election ticket

06-23
01:07:26

Umo Eno Defects, Coalition Stalled & Mokwa Floods

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_IlemonaThey discussed the following:Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom defects from PDP to APCCoalition talks stalled as parties unable to align on common agendaFlood in Mokwa claims over 700 people

06-09
01:12:03

2 Years Of Tinubu, Ighodalo loses appeal & Tinubu "snubs" Sanwo-Olu

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_FreshThey discussed the following:Second anniversary of Tinubu's presidencyIghodalo loses Edo governorship election appealTinubu "snubs" Sanwo-Olu

06-02
01:20:14

2027 Coalition, Tinubu Sole Candidacy & JAMB

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

05-26
01:00:45

Obi/Elrufai, Tinubu In Anambra, IMF Loans & Shadow Government

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

05-19
01:00:47

Fubara meets Tinubu, Obvorevwori and Okowa defect & Benue Massacres continue

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @orijinak29037They discussed:1. President Tinubu had a private meeting with Governor Fubara in London2. Governor Obvorevwori and former Governor Okowa defect with their supporters to APC.3. About 56 people dead in Benue massacres, as insecurity crisis continues.

04-28
01:02:10

Edo Tribunal, Tinubu In France, US Tariffs & Labour Party

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

04-07
01:06:32

Mob lynches hunters in Edo, former Rivers State HOS, Akpoti-Uduaghan recall & EFCC after Achimugu

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_FreshThey discussed:1. The killing of northern hunters in Edo state2. The ongoing crisis in Rivers state and former Head of Service's allegations3. The attempts to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan4. EFCC investigation of Aisha Achimugu and the alleged Atiku/Obi connection to Governor Babajide Sanwoolu

03-31
01:11:56

State of Emergency and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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

03-24
01:03:42

Natasha Akpoti, Prominent Deaths & The Supreme Court

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

03-10
01:03:54

USAID, Babangida's Book Launch & Lagos Speakership drama

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @davidhundeyinThey discussed:1. Claims that USAID enabled Boko Haram in Nigeria.2. Former Military dictator Babangida launches Memoirs3. The Lagos Speakership drama continues, Speaker Meranda denies resignation

02-24
58:43

United Opposition, Babangida's Book & Cardoso

@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

02-03
01:04:20

Obasa, World Economic Forum & Board Appointments

@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

01-27
01:01:45

Dream Valley

This Ray of a guest sees nothing wrong in everything wrong. What economic importance is Tinubu's sons to Quatar? If you were Quatari's leadership, won't you expect economic experts from the visiting country? Does it show seriousness?

03-15 Reply

Lordofhailspont

This your guest is completely delusional walahi. This is the real reason Nigeria cannot go beyond what it is now

04-05 Reply

OMOPARIOLA OLABODE

thanks to you guys, my conversations on politics are insightful....great job

01-31 Reply

Imadudeen Mustapha

hope all is well... haven't seen your updates for a while now

03-07 Reply

Imadudeen Mustapha

I listened to this and I am impressed. hopefully our country will get out of the gutters soon

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