Nigeria Politics Weekly

Dec 08 2024 194 ep. 64 mins 70

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

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Dele Farotimi, Labour Defections & Port Harcourt Refinery

Dec 08 2024 61 mins

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @TexTheLaw They discussed: 1. The arrest of Dele Farotimi.2. The defection of Labour Party and PDP Lawmakers to APC 3. The revival of Port Harcourt Refinery

Modi's Visit, France, Simon Ekpa, Tax Reform & The Vulnerable Index

Dec 02 2024 74 mins

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @Chxta They discussed:1. The Indian Prime Minister's visit to Nigeria.2. President Tinubu’s state visit to France 3. The arrest of Simon Ekpa4. The Tax Reform Bill 5. Nigeria's ranking on the Vulnerability Index.

Army Chief Dies, Ondo Elections & 34% Inflation

Nov 18 2024 62 mins

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the death of the Army Chief, the elections in Ondo State and the recent inflation figures.

The US Elections From the Nigerian Perspective

Nov 03 2024 72 mins

In this week's episode, @nigeriasbest was joined by @davidfrum , Senior Editor of the Atlantic Magazine and former Speech Writer to President G W Bush. They discussed the US Presidential elections from the Nigerian perspective.

New Ministers, Obi/Kwankwanso in new Bromance & Umahi Under Fire

Oct 28 2024 70 mins

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEconThey discussed:1. President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle.2. Rumours of an alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.3. Minister for Works David Umahi being criticized by the legislature.

World Bank, Jigawa & #EndSARS

Oct 21 2024 70 mins

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatikuThey discussed:1. The World Bank's review of the Nigerian economy.2. The deaths of 170 people in Jigawa State.3. The anniversary of the #EndSARS protests.

Edo Results, Rivers Crisis, Fuel Price Increases, PDP Crisis

Oct 14 2024 64 mins

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories:1. Edo elections and the matters arising.2. Rivers continues to be in crisis, LG elections with severe irregularities and violence.3. Fuel price rises across the country as inflation and Naira devaluation worsen.

Maiduguri Floods, Nyesom Wike & Tinubu in China

Sep 16 2024 64 mins

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories:1. Flooding in Borno State which displaced over 1 million people.2. Nyesom Wike's comments on the Edo Gubernatorial campaigns.3. President Bola Tinubu’s trip to China.

Ajuri Gone, Boko-Haram, Labour Party & Fuel Prices

Sep 08 2024 63 mins

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed:1. Ajuri Ngelale leaves role as SA Media and Publicity to President Tinubu2. Boko Haram attacks Mafa in Yobe State, over 80 people dead3. Labour Party appoints Senator Nenadi Usman as Chairman4. Fuel price increases

Chinese Investors, Students Kidnapped, New Chief Justice & Protests Aftermath

Aug 18 2024 75 mins

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @chxtaThey discussed:1. The seizure of Nigerian assets by Chinese investors.2. The kidnapping of medical students from Benue.3. The appointment of a new Chief Justice of Nigeria.4. The aftermath of the August protests