Location:
United States
Description:
Weekly discussion between @Nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda. Follow @NgrPoliticsWkly on Twitter.
Language:
English
Website:
https://anchor.fm/phoenix-agenda
Episodes
Way & Means, Yahaya Bello & Rivers Tragedy
4/29/2024
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon
They discussed:
1. The Government borrowing N3.8 trillion from the Central Bank.
2. Allegations that Governor Yahaya Bello looted his state to pay his children’s school fees.
3. The fire incident in Rivers State leading to the deaths of scores of motorists.
Duration:01:06:03
Yemi Cardoso, PDP & Yahaya Bello
4/22/2024
@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.
Duration:01:01:03
Coastal Road, Bobrisky & Shuaibu Impeached
4/15/2024
@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
Duration:01:12:11
Binance, Electricity Tariffs & Kaduna Debts
4/8/2024
@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.
Duration:01:21:13
Okuama Deaths, Senate Drama & Cardoso
3/25/2024
@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.
Duration:00:48:59
IBD Dende, 200 kidnapped, Tinubu in Qatar
3/11/2024
@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
Duration:01:02:36
Ribadu Naira Taskforce, ECOWAS & CBN new BDC rules
2/26/2024
@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
Duration:00:57:32
Foreign Exchange Shortages, IMF & the Naira's Fall
2/19/2024
@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
Duration:00:59:18
Mangu Massacre, CBN Relocation & Blinken in Nigeria
1/29/2024
@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
Duration:01:01:13
2024 Predictions
1/9/2024
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Its_Oluseyi
They discussed their 2024 predictions for Nigeria’s politics and economy.
Duration:01:00:07
Rivers State, CJN Ariwoola & Statistics
12/18/2023
@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.
Duration:01:04:49
Kaduna Bombing, Borders opened & Asue Ighodalo
12/11/2023
@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.
Duration:01:03:21
COP 28, Ariwoola's Speech and the 2024 Budget
12/4/2023
@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.
Duration:01:05:50
Gubernatorial elections, Tinubu in Saudi and Peter Obi
11/13/2023
@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
Duration:01:07:07
Supplementary Budget, Wike v Fubara and the FBI
11/6/2023
@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
Duration:00:49:47
Tinubu Wins, Justice Dattijo & P&ID
10/30/2023
@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
Duration:01:20:05
Endsars, FBI & Demolitions
10/23/2023
@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.
Duration:01:04:11
CBN reforms, Peter Obi press conference & Israel and Palestine
10/16/2023
@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.
Duration:00:53:10
The Chicago State University Deposition
10/9/2023
@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.
Duration:01:18:08
Independence Day, Atiku’s Suit & Minister Poisoned
10/2/2023
@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.
Duration:01:00:37