Nigeria Politics Weekly

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda joined by @Tex_the_LawThey discussed:IMF recent report on Nigeria stating expenditure of about 2% of GDP not captured in FG BudgetAllegedly fictitious agency received N1.3B in allocation in FG Budget. Court ruling on NDC and INEC matter

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed:2027 General Election Primaries with a focus on ADC and NDC

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed:2027 General Election Primaries with a focus on APC

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda joined by @ewomaThey discussed:Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwanso join NDCSpeculation about Former President Goodluck Jonathan running in 2027Drama in Senate as Akpabio led Senate leadership changes rules to restrict eligibility for leadership roles

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed:Interviews given by ADC Presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar and Peter ObiLagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat throws hat in the ring to be next GovernorAnambra State Governor Charles Soludo re-affirms support for President Tinubu's re-election, warns Igbos not to "waste their votes"

This episode featured @Dot_E_Fresh join @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed:President Tinubu's Jos visitADC Leadership crisis3 Ministers resign to contest in electionsINEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan's alleged links to APCArmy base attacked in North East, General and several soldiers killed

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed:President Tinubu's UK State VisitAPC Convention Kwankwanso defects to ADC

This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed:Daniel Bwala's interview with Mehdi HassanNasir el Rufai arrested and detained by ICPCPresident Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu as new IGP

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @womivThey discussed:Senate rejects electronic transmission of votesArmed terrorists attack 2 villages in Kwara, over 150 deadPresident Tinubu accepts King Charles invite for State Visit

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatikuThey discussed:2026 ExpectationsWike v Fubara crisis continues in Rivers statePeter Obi joins ADCTinubu visits Turkey, concerns on health status

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Tex_the_LawThey discussed:Supreme Court ruling on State of Emergency suitAlleged changes to Tax Law after passage by National AssemblyReactions to Omole book on BuhariUS issues visa ban on Nigeria and other countries, cite visa overstay, insecurity and inability to verify applicants as reasons

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Eloka51They discussed:Concerns as Nigeria signs Digital Tax Agreement with FranceCoup attempt foiled in Benin Republic with Nigeria's supportBurkina Faso seize Nigerian Airforce plane, detained 11 crew membersFubara defects to APC, finally leaves PDPSenate conducts Ambassadorial screenings

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Aaminu EconThey discussed:More kidnappings across Northern Nigeria, even as some victims have been released or have escapedPresident Tinubu states support for State PoliceAnnouncement of 32 Ambassadorial nominees sent to Senate

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta and @keonThey discussed:Terrorists carry out kidnappings across North Central NigeriaUS Congress conducts hearings on Nigeria insecurityNnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @womivThey discussed:PDP expulsion of Wike, Fayose and others for anti-party activitiesISWAP ambushed military convoyWike faces off with military officer over land disputeMOWAA launch shelved due to Edo controversy

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

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

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

@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.

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

@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

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @JudgeIykeThey discussed the political, economic & security outlook for 2025.

@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest discussed:1. TGovernor Okpebholo of Edo State struggles to read the Edo State 2025 budget2. VP Kashim Shettima and UK Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch exchange words on Badenoch's comments about her Nigerian experience3. Nyesom Wike accused of land grab in FCT

@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

@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.

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

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.

@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.

@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.

@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.

@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.

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

@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 

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @texthelaw They discussed:1. Follow up on Supreme Court ruling on Local Government funding.2. The controversy about petroleum products into Nigeria from Malta.3. The panic in government circles around the announced 1st August protests.4. Kenneth Okonkwo leaves Labour Party and Peter Obi, calling the latter's leadership capability into question.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @keneike They discussed:1. Dangote responds to NMDPRA chief's claims.2. Supreme Court issues landmark judgement affirming Local Government fiscal autonomy.3. Tinubu asks NASS to increase 2024 budget by N6.2 Trillion.4. Protests planned across Nigeria from 1st August.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_Fresh We discussed:1. The Samoa Agreement between the EU & African States.2. The anniversary of the death of MKO Abiola.3. The claims by Tinubu’s tax adviser that Nigeria is broke.4. The recent UK elections and the implications for Nigeria.