The Avalon Podcast

Dealing with the crisis in the APC

On Hon Obasa And Politicians Disregard For Taxpayers.

It is time to reform or disband the police.

The growing insecurity in Northwestern Nigeria and what the Government can do about it.

Two days ago, a bitter editorial disagreement played out in the public space where the Deputy Editor of the organisation somewhat accused his Editor of censorship. This led to his resignation. Jude and I take a critical and unbiased look into what played out and how it could have been better managed.

Pastor Sunday Ogidigbo, founder of the Holyhill Church talks about the role churches are supposed to play in the development of society.

Mrs Rolake Akinkugbe Filani, an expert in Global Energy offers deep insights and analysis on how the global pandemic is affecting the global energy market and what Nigeria can so to mitigate the crisis.

Dr Tokunbo Otitoju is a medical professional and public policy analyst who takes a critical look at the spread of Covid-19 in Nigeria, the response of the government and how the health care system can be improved to mitigate such crisis in the future

On this episode the discuss how Nigeria is struggling to cope with the fall in oil prices and impact of Covid-19 on the economy.

A critical analysis of how the Nigerian Government has been handling the Covid-19 pandemic so far.

Ore Onilere a British broadcast journalist helps us make sense about the huge victory of the conservatives in the recent UK elections and explains how and why they Labour party, led by Jeremy Corbyn, lost is such a humiliating manner.

Ismaeel Ahmed, a member of the APC board of trustees and the Special Adviser on Social Investment Programme makes it clear in this discussion that his party will be looking for a competent and qualified candidate to run in 2023 irrespective of his state of origin. He however acknowledges the need to be fair to other regions of the country knowing that politics in Nigeria is driven by ethno-religious sentiments.

White House Reporter Toluse Olorunnipa analyzes the impeachment of President Trump and the strategy of the Democrats going into the 2020 elections.

Top Rapper and poet, Vector, talks about how he is using his music to influence a new generation of Africans who think differently and see the world differently.

The government is considering raising VAT and this might have implications on the economy. I therefore spoke with Mr Atiku, a renowned economist and researcher to get his thoughts.

I speak with Mr Abi Ayida, the chairman of Berger Paints Nigeria, to get his views on the economy, if there is anything about the new budget that inspires hope.