Jayfm Podcast

The collective action of citizens in generating solutions to common problems is essential to the growth of every nation. In your opinion, what's the relationship between community dev't initiatives and state of the nation?

In this episode, Zoe explored the state of the Plateau with focus abducted mission school student regains freedom, management orders immediate closure of hostels at UniJos, Plateau constitutes inter religious committee & the tales of Plateau IDPs.

As Nigeria continues to battle insecurity, is there a perfect way to understand what's going on in the South-East? In this episode, Ponsah and Opeyemi attempted to answer the question.

#LetsTalk about the spike in Nigeria's youth unemployment rate and the effect on the youths.

Our Focus is on growing Insecurity crisis in the country Insecurity in the south east. FG on Isa Pantami Chad transition, the Nigerian case. How do you think the Federal Government should approach our security situation?

As the world marks the World Malaria Day this Sunday, let's reflect on the fight against malaria in Nigeria and on the continent. Malaria is a risk for 97% of Nigeria's population. There are an estimated 100 million malaria cases with over 300,000 deaths per year in Nigeria. Can we achieve a malaria-free Nigeria by 2030? What actions should be taken?

With the high rate of unemployment, food prices and a defiant state of insecurity in the country; do you think the PMB administration is on the path of achieving its campaign promises? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Hon. Musa Ashoms about the state of the nation

On #Let'sTalk;  updates on JUSUN, PASAN stage walk out on Buhari's Minister and matters arising 

The news that suspected Boko Haram sponsors have been arrested on the orders of PMB. Do you think this will help defeat Boko Haram terrorists? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Pst. Margaret Inusa the issues.

Let's talk about tackling domestic security. It's 7 years since the Chibok girls abduction, what has changed?. Let's talk about the  resurgence of killings on the Plateau (Wereng Killings), the alleged link of Minister Pantami to terrorism and the 100,000 fleek; Damasak to Niger. What do you make of these stories? Join the conversation, #LetsTalk.

Nigeria's Minister for Communication and Digital Economy, Sheikh Dr. Isa Pantami has been in the news for sympathizing with terrorist organisations in the past. Although he has since come out to renounce his past, there has been an uproar that #PantamiShouldResign. Do you support his resignation? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Solomon Majidadi and Aaron Jamo this and other issues in the news.

 #LetsTalk: Subsidy, Refineries, Fuel  Issues Arising  Guest: Ajuri Ngelale

As we discuss the state of the Legislature, we’ll be reviewing some top stories to include the recent tenure elongation of the management committee of 4 LG Councils In Plateau by the State Assembly, matters arising and other stories

📌Malaria testing and treatment 📌Malaria during Pregnancy Do you have any questions or contributions, leave a comment

As PMB returned to the country today, what urgent issues will you like for him to tackle? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Prince Valentine Adese JP the issues

📌Governor Obaseki's revelation, 60BN Naira to augment March. 📌Serap and the cost of Governance 📌Can the economy meet IMF's growth projection? Join the conversation, what do you think is the way forward?

The governor of Edo State recently said that the FG had to print money to meet up with it's financial obligation to States. With this revelation, will it be early to say all is not well with the economy? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would open the mic for you to call and make your contribution

On #letsTalk: Our focus is on the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN)  strike, Labour issues and Updates. Be a part of the conversation 

#LetsTalk About: News  from the weekend. 📌Prince Philip's Death 📌PDP Congress. 📌Aisha Buhari's book launch 📌Curbing farmer herder crisis, Miyetti Allah wants pastoralists settled. Drop your views and opinion concerning news stories from the weekend

NIGERIA AT SUNSET 8TH APRIL 2021

How have you chosen to grapple wit the appointment of the new IGP, DIG Usman  Baba? Ponsah Fanap & Opeyemi Akinyode would open the mic for your brilliant insights on any issue(s) you've been following.

#LetsTalk on Tackling domestic security with a focus on Owerri Jail break, South East security and Governance.

PMBs former running mate, Pst. Tunde Bakare has yet again dropped another bomb saying the current reality wasn't the plan while calling for good governance. Mal. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said no going back on negotiating with bandits Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Prince Valentine Adese JP about these and other issues in the state of the nation

Let's start the week with a conversation on the state of the nation with a focus on how we can tackle domestic insecurity. 📌Is Nigeria a failed state? 📌Will negotiations solve the challenge of insecurity? 📌Gov. El Rufai's stance of nonnegotiation versus Sheik Gumi and Obasanjo's dialogue, what should be done to kidnappers, bandits, killer Herdsmen? 📌What are your thoughts on arms proliferation, restructuring & regions banding together? Join the conversation, #LetsTalk.

THE PLENARY 2ND APRIL 21

NIGERIA@SUNSET 1ST APRIL 21

#LetsTalk about Malaria amid the pandemic, focus on cause and prevention of Malaria. Zoe Machunga will be talking with Mr. Chris News, State Malaria Elimination Program on this issues.

NIGERIA AT SUNSET 30TH MAR 2021

LETS TALK 31ST MAR 2021

Let's talk about the state of the Plateau. - No land grabbing on the Plateau. - Bandits trooping in Plateau forests - "Why I won't conduct elections in 4 LGAs" What do you think about these issues?

The Plateau State government has/will spend millions of Naira in the name of promoting tourism, but what is happening to the Pandang Game Reserve? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Dama Simon Yonmi the National President Pan Youth Association about the state of the Pandang Game Reserve. Join the conversation, #LetsTalk.

Let's talk about the stories from last week: PIB, the challenging security situation and matters arising.

Good morning and thanks for joining us on the programme  It may not be such a good day for Nigerians as the NNPC GMD , has said that fuel may sell at 234 naira per liter, can’t continue paying Fuel subsidy of N120b, which indicates that there’s no end to the spiraling cost of living in The country.😔 As we review some interesting stories form the National Assembly on The Plenary Today, we’ll be discussing the Lalong Legacy Project which is under the purview of the state Legislature What questions do you have about the project?? Our Guest Timothy Dantong (Riyom State Constituency) who is the chairman House Committee on Housing and Urban Development in charge of Supervision is here to give you answers

There are lingering issues with the site of the Federal Polytechnic Shendam as some are arguing that it has been taken to place the bill establishing the institution doesn't recognise. What are the issues therein that lecturers with the Plateau State Polytechnic have embarked on strike? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Moses Koproda the issues

LETS TALK 25TH MARCH 2021

NIG @ SUNSET 24TH 2021

LET'S TALK PODCAST 24TH MARCH 2021

LETS TALK 23RD MARCH 2021

The path to Global Surveyors’ Day was set in motion nearly 3,000 years ago when Egyptian surveyors first utilised surveying techniques to subdivide land around the Nile into plots for taxation purposes. Let's talk about the importance of the surveyors.

The attack and alleged assassination attempt on the life of Gov. Samuel Ortom has yet again shown how the security situation in the country has degenerated. What are the obstacles in the way of the FG to address the security situation in the country? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Prof. Zachary Gundu via phone the issues

📌 "Miyetti Allah targeted me for elimination" - Governor Ortom 📌 President Buhari blames Libya crisis for influx of arms. 📌FEC approves 1.5 USD for refinery repairs. 📌Governor Lalong terminates 59 billion Naira legacy project contracts over refusal of contractor to share money. What are you thoughts about these issues?

News review (insert from Gov. Bello Masari saying presidency should be zoned to the southern part of the country 4mins)

What concerns do you have? Mr Maren of the Plateau State Tuberculosis and Lepory Control Program will be responding to your concerns.

With the utterance of the DSP. Rt. Hon. Idris Ahmad Maje, what does it tell you about the quality of leaders we have? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Prince Valentine Adese JP the issues.

📌What sets them apart from other platforms? 📌Why are they facing  unprecedented levels of scrutiny and regulation? 📌Is there big trouble ahead for big tech with great power and influence comes responsibility, the use of customer data and privacy. 📌How big should Big Tech be?   📌 Will any tech company get broken up this year? 📌Who will write the rules for the tech industry?  📌Who really controls the internet? 📌What do we want from content moderation? On #LetsTalk this morning, Zoe Machunga and Renny Mo will be asking Retnan Daser of Alewa House, Valentine Adese and Saadat Aliyu these issues.

The statement from the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Idris Ahmad Maje that Nigerians in the diaspora don't have the right to comment on issues back home has generated conversations. What do you think of this? The data published by NBS indicating that unemployment has gone up with inflation maintaining double digits for some time; what correlation does this have with the intention of PMB to lift 100M people out of poverty? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode would be asking Simon Asemoh and Maloby the issues

The NASS is amending the national minimum wage act, still on the floor of the NASS the House of Reps spokesperson said the National Assembly is broke. The NASS are encouraging the FG to return the 4.2 million Pounds looted by James Ibori to Delta state. What's your thoughts about these stories?

Over the weekend, Borno elders and experts advised the FG to hire mercenaries to end Boko Haram. Let's talk about negotiations with criminals as a sign of weakness. Join the conversation, #LetsTalk 

PPPRA today announced a hike in the cost of the pump price of petrol to #212/liter.  What are your adjustment plans with the current reality? Ponsah Fanap and Opeyemi Akinyode had the SSA to President Muhammadu Buhari on Public Affairs, Ajuri Ngalele the issues.

Focus; Women in Politics and economy  As well as reviewing the Minimum wage bill and issues therein Do you think that increasing women's participation in politics and the economy will prosper The nation?  reports have it that increasing women’s participation To the same extent as the men could increase the country’s GDP By 23% or 229 billion dollars by 2025. With the level of advocacy, what then is impeding gender parity?