231 - IMF Criticises Nigeria's Budget, Femi Gbajabiamila Under Fire & The NDC Court Ruling
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda joined by @Tex_the_Law
They discussed:
IMF recent report on Nigeria stating expenditure of about 2% of GDP not captured in FG Budget
Allegedly fictitious agency received N1.3B in allocation in FG Budget.
Court ruling on NDC and INEC matter
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 - 59min
230 - The ADC and NDC Primaries
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
They discussed:
2027 General Election Primaries with a focus on ADC and NDC
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 - 1h 07min
229 - 2027 General Election Primaries
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
They discussed:
2027 General Election Primaries with a focus on APC
Tue, 26 May 2026 - 1h 04min
228 - Peter Obi to NDC, GEJ's Candidacy & Akpabio's Senate Drama
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda joined by @ewoma
They discussed:
Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwanso join NDC
Speculation about Former President Goodluck Jonathan running in 2027
Drama in Senate as Akpabio led Senate leadership changes rules to restrict eligibility for leadership roles
Mon, 11 May 2026 - 57min
227 - ADC Interviews, Hamzat's Ambitions & Soludo Endorses Tinubu
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
They discussed:
Interviews given by ADC Presidential hopefuls Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat throws hat in the ring to be next Governor
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo re-affirms support for President Tinubu's re-election, warns Igbos not to "waste their votes"
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 - 1h 06min
226 - ADC Crisis, Jos Murders, Ministers Resign, INEC Impartiality & General Murdered
This episode featured @Dot_E_Fresh join @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
They discussed:
President Tinubu's Jos visit
ADC Leadership crisis
3 Ministers resign to contest in elections
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan's alleged links to APC
Army base attacked in North East, General and several soldiers killed
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 - 1h 37min
225 - Tinubu's State Visit, APC Convention & Kwankwaso Joins ADC
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
They discussed:
President Tinubu's UK State Visit
APC Convention
Kwankwanso defects to ADC
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 1h 09min
224 - Daniel Bwala debacle, Elrufai Arrested & New IGP
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
They discussed:
Daniel Bwala's interview with Mehdi Hassan
Nasir el Rufai arrested and detained by ICPC
President Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu as new IGP
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 - 1h 03min
223 - Senate rejects electronic transmission of votes, Kwara Massacre and Tinubu accepts King Charles invitation
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @womiv
They discussed:
Senate rejects electronic transmission of votes
Armed terrorists attack 2 villages in Kwara, over 150 dead
President Tinubu accepts King Charles invite for State Visit
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - 1h 09min
222 - 2026 Expectations, Wike v Fubara, Peter Obi in ADC & Tinubu’s Turkey Trip
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They discussed:
2026 Expectations
Wike v Fubara crisis continues in Rivers state
Peter Obi joins ADC
Tinubu visits Turkey, concerns on health status
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 - 1h 11min
221 - State of Emergency, Forged Tax Law, Buhari Book & US Visa Ban
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Tex_the_Law
They discussed:
Supreme Court ruling on State of Emergency suit
Alleged changes to Tax Law after passage by National Assembly
Reactions to Omole book on Buhari
US issues visa ban on Nigeria and other countries, cite visa overstay, insecurity and inability to verify applicants as reasons
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 - 1h 27min
220 - France-Nigeria Tax Agreement, Benin Coup attempt/Burkina Faso seize Nigerian Airforce plane, Fubara joins APC and Ambassadorial screenings
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Eloka51
They discussed:
Concerns as Nigeria signs Digital Tax Agreement with France
Coup attempt foiled in Benin Republic with Nigeria's support
Burkina Faso seize Nigerian Airforce plane, detained 11 crew members
Fubara defects to APC, finally leaves PDP
Senate conducts Ambassadorial screenings
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 - 1h 10min
219 - Terrorist Abductions, State Police and Ambassadors
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Aaminu Econ
They discussed:
More kidnappings across Northern Nigeria, even as some victims have been released or have escaped
President Tinubu states support for State Police
Announcement of 32 Ambassadorial nominees sent to Senate
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 - 1h 11min
218 - Students Kidnapped, US Legislative Hearings & Nnamdi Kanu
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta and @keon
They discussed:
Terrorists carry out kidnappings across North Central Nigeria
US Congress conducts hearings on Nigeria insecurity
Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 - 1h 29min
217 - PDP expels Wike, ISWAP , Wike Military face off & MOWAA controversy
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @womiv
They discussed:
PDP expulsion of Wike, Fayose and others for anti-party activities
ISWAP ambushed military convoy
Wike faces off with military officer over land dispute
MOWAA launch shelved due to Edo controversy
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 1h 16min
216 - Trump, Fuel Import Tax, New INEC Chairman & Alleged Coup
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta
They discussed:
Trump threatens Nigerian govt on "Christian genocide"
Tinubu imposes 15% import tax on fuel products to protect local refinery
New INEC Chairman appointed
30 military officers involved in alleged coup
Mon, 03 Nov 2025 - 1h 33min
215 - Utomi Shadow Government, Iyaloja drama, Poverty Rankings & Genocide
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatikuThey discussed
Federal High Court declares Pat Utomi's Shadow Government unconstitutional
Oba of Benin tells Tinubu's daughter that Iyaloja not known to Bini culture
Nigeria has second largest number of people in poverty
US politicians highlight alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 - 1h 09min
214 - ADC, GEJ meets Obi, Rivers State and Uzo Art Controversy
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @ChxtaThey discussed:
INEC recognition of David Mark led ADC leadership
GEJ and Obi have closed door meeting in Abuja
President Tinubu lifts State of Emergency on Rivers State
Controversy trails art exhibition to be held by Uzo Njoku in Lagos
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 - 1h 17min
213 - Tinubu's Trips, Rivers State, INEC, Annual Leave, Rhodes-Vivour
@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 exercise
4. President Tinubu goes to Europe on 10 day Annual Leave
5. Attack on Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour's defection ceremony to ADC
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 - 1h 03min
212 - Buhari's Death and Okpebholo drama
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta and @Tex_The_Law
They discussed:
Buhari's dies in London hospital
Okpebolo tells Obi not to come to Edo state
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 - 1h 13min
211 - The Coalition Party (ADC) and Tinubu in St Lucia
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona They discussed:
The Opposition Coalition choose African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their political party
President Tinubu's visit to St Lucia
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 - 1h 18min
210 - Ganduje Resigns, Wike/Fubara Peace deal, Tax Reform Bills signed & Wike's Land grab allegations
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta
They discussed:
1. Ganduje resigns as APC National Chairman
2. Wike and Fubara peace deal brokered by Tinubu
3. Tinubu signs Tax Reform Bills into Law
4. Wike accused of land grab for self benefit in Abuja
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 - 1h 15min
209 - Yelewata Killings, New Political Party & Shettima rumours
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @FranebThey discussed:
The attacks leading to over 100 deaths in Yelewata, Benue State
Atiku, el Rufai and Amaechi set up All Democratic Alliance, seek INEC registration
Rumblings suggest VP Shettima to be dropped from 2027 re-election ticket
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 - 1h 07min
208 - Umo Eno Defects, Coalition Stalled & Mokwa Floods
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed the following:
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom defects from PDP to APC
Coalition talks stalled as parties unable to align on common agenda
Flood in Mokwa claims over 700 people
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 - 1h 12min
207 - 2 Years Of Tinubu, Ighodalo loses appeal & Tinubu "snubs" Sanwo-Olu
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_Fresh
They discussed the following:
Second anniversary of Tinubu's presidency
Ighodalo loses Edo governorship election appeal
Tinubu "snubs" Sanwo-Olu
Mon, 02 Jun 2025 - 1h 20min
206 - 2027 Coalition, Tinubu Sole Candidacy & JAMB
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda and they discussed the following:
el Rufai says coalition for 2027 general elections is in place
Akpabio says Tinubu should be sole candidate for APC and entire country
JAMB conducts resit of examinations after technology mishap
Mon, 26 May 2025 - 1h 00min
205 - Obi/Elrufai, Tinubu In Anambra, IMF Loans & Shadow Government
This featured a conversation between @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
They discussed:
Potential for a Peter Obi and Nasir El Rufai ticket for 2027
Tinubu visits Anambra, Soludo declares support
Nigeria pays off IMF loan
Utomi in DSS crosshairs over "Shadow Government" set up
Mon, 19 May 2025 - 1h 00min
204 - Fubara meets Tinubu, Obvorevwori and Okowa defect & Benue Massacres continue
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @orijinak29037
They discussed:
1. President Tinubu had a private meeting with Governor Fubara in London
2. Governor Obvorevwori and former Governor Okowa defect with their supporters to APC.
3. About 56 people dead in Benue massacres, as insecurity crisis continues.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 - 1h 02min
203 - Edo Tribunal, Tinubu In France, US Tariffs & Labour Party
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @SweeeguThey discussed:
Edo tribunal outcome, US raises concern
Tinubu in France for working visit
US tariff impact on Nigeria
Supreme Court ruling on Labour Party leadership
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 - 1h 06min
202 - Mob lynches hunters in Edo, former Rivers State HOS, Akpoti-Uduaghan recall & EFCC after Achimugu
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dot_E_Fresh
They discussed:
1. The killing of northern hunters in Edo state
2. The ongoing crisis in Rivers state and former Head of Service's allegations
3. The attempts to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
4. EFCC investigation of Aisha Achimugu and the alleged Atiku/Obi connection to Governor Babajide Sanwoolu
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 - 1h 11min
201 - State of Emergency and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona and @Chxta
They discussed:
The State of Emergency declared by President Tinubu in Rivers State
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan claims of sexual harassment by Senate President Godswill Akpabio hits international media
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 - 1h 03min
200 - Natasha Akpoti, Prominent Deaths & The Supreme Court
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @TexTheLaw
They discussed:
Drama in Senate - Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan suspended for 6 months
Nigeria loses 3 prominent politicians in Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Pa Edwin Clark and Dr. Doyin Okupe
Supreme Court ruling on Rivers State House of Assembly
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 - 1h 03min
199 - USAID, Babangida's Book Launch & Lagos Speakership drama
@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @davidhundeyin
They discussed:
1. Claims that USAID enabled Boko Haram in Nigeria.
2. Former Military dictator Babangida launches Memoirs
3. The Lagos Speakership drama continues, Speaker Meranda denies resignation
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 - 58min
198 - United Opposition, Babangida's Book & Cardoso
@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
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 - 1h 04min
197 - Obasa, World Economic Forum & Board Appointments
@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
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 - 1h 01min
196 - 2025 Forecast
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @JudgeIyke
They discussed the political, economic & security outlook for 2025.
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 - 1h 01min
195 - Okpebholo, Kemi Badenoch & Nyesom Wike
@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest discussed:
1. TGovernor Okpebholo of Edo State struggles to read the Edo State 2025 budget
2. VP Kashim Shettima and UK Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch exchange words on Badenoch's comments about her Nigerian experience
3. Nyesom Wike accused of land grab in FCT
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 1h 01min
194 - Dele Farotimi, Labour Defections & Port Harcourt Refinery
@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
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 - 1h 01min
193 - Modi's Visit, France, Simon Ekpa, Tax Reform & The Vulnerable Index
@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 Ekpa
4. The Tax Reform Bill
5. Nigeria's ranking on the Vulnerability Index.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 - 1h 14min
192 - Army Chief Dies, Ondo Elections & 34% Inflation
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the death of the Army Chief, the elections in Ondo State and the recent inflation figures.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 - 1h 02min
191 - The US Elections From the Nigerian Perspective
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.
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 1h 12min
190 - New Ministers, Obi/Kwankwanso in new Bromance & Umahi Under Fire
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon
They 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.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 - 1h 10min
189 - World Bank, Jigawa & #EndSARS
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They 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.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 1h 10min
188 - Edo Results, Rivers Crisis, Fuel Price Increases, PDP Crisis
@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.
Mon, 14 Oct 2024 - 1h 04min
187 - Maiduguri Floods, Nyesom Wike & Tinubu in China
@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.
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 - 1h 04min
186 - Ajuri Gone, Boko-Haram, Labour Party & Fuel Prices
This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda
They discussed:
1. Ajuri Ngelale leaves role as SA Media and Publicity to President Tinubu
2. Boko Haram attacks Mafa in Yobe State, over 80 people dead
3. Labour Party appoints Senator Nenadi Usman as Chairman
4. Fuel price increases
Mon, 09 Sep 2024 - 1h 03min
185 - Chinese Investors, Students Kidnapped, New Chief Justice & Protests Aftermath
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @chxta
They 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
Mon, 19 Aug 2024 - 1h 15min
184 - Still on the Supreme Court, Malta, 1st August & Kenneth Okonkwo
@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.
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 - 1h 13min
183 - Dangote, Local Governments, Budget & Protests
@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.
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 1h 05min
182 - Abiola, Samoa Agreement, Bankruptcy & UK Elections
@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.
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 - 1h 17min
181 - Four Budgets, Tinubu’s Stimulus & Nnamdi Kanu
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @NamEswitheld
They discussed:
1. Allegations that the Tinubu administration is planning to run four budgets concurrently.
2. The stimulus package announced by President Tinubu.
3. Peter Obi’s demand that Tinubu complies with a court order granting Nnamdi Kanu bail.
Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 1h 09min
180 - Rivers State crisis, National Debt & NIMC Data Breach repercussions
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @eloka51
They discussed:
1. The political crisis in Rivers State
2. The reported N24 trillion increase in the national debt in 3 months
3. The leak of BVN, NIN & passport details of Nigerians, available for N100
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 - 1h 06min
179 - Democracy Day, Binance & Cholera
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta
They discussed:
1. The democracy day celebrations.
2. Recent developments with the Binance prosecutions.
3. The Cholera outbreak in Lagos.
Mon, 17 Jun 2024 - 1h 04min
178 - Strikes, VP’s Residence, el rufai & Subsidy
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku and @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed:
1. The strikes by the Labour unions
2. VP Shettima commissions N21B new VP on behalf of President Tinubu
3. el rufai's Kaduna state admin under probe by state assembly for mismanagement of N423B
4. FG confirms payment of fuel subsidy
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 1h 20min
177 - National Anthem, Interest Rates & Tinubu’s First Year
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @DavidHundeyin
They discussed:
1. The new National Anthem
2. The proposed bill to grant powers over interest rates to the federal government
3. President Tinubu’s first year in office
Mon, 03 Jun 2024 - 1h 09min
176 - Emirs of Kano, Inflation & the Coastal Road
@nigeriasbest & @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon .
They discussed:
1. The crisis in Kano over the dissolution of the Emirate.
2. The recent inflation figures in Nigeria.
3. The latest developments with the Lagos-Calabar coastal road.
Mon, 27 May 2024 - 1h 12min
175 - Way & Means, Yahaya Bello & Rivers Tragedy
@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.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 1h 06min
174 - Yemi Cardoso, PDP & Yahaya Bello
@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.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 1h 01min
173 - Coastal Road, Bobrisky & Shuaibu Impeached
@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
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 1h 12min
172 - Binance, Electricity Tariffs & Kaduna Debts
@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.
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 1h 21min
171 - Okuama Deaths, Senate Drama & Cardoso
@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.
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 48min
170 - IBD Dende, 200 kidnapped, Tinubu in Qatar
@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
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 1h 02min
169 - Ribadu Naira Taskforce, ECOWAS & CBN new BDC rules
@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
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 57min
168 - Foreign Exchange Shortages, IMF & the Naira's Fall
@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
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 59min
167 - Mangu Massacre, CBN Relocation & Blinken in Nigeria
@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
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 1h 01min
166 - 2024 Predictions
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Its_Oluseyi
They discussed their 2024 predictions for Nigeria’s politics and economy.
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 1h 00min
165 - Rivers State, CJN Ariwoola & Statistics
@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.
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 1h 04min
164 - Kaduna Bombing, Borders opened & Asue Ighodalo
@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.
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 1h 03min
163 - COP 28, Ariwoola's Speech and the 2024 Budget
@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.
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 1h 05min
162 - Gubernatorial elections, Tinubu in Saudi and Peter Obi
@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
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 1h 07min
161 - Supplementary Budget, Wike v Fubara and the FBI
@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
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 49min
160 - Tinubu Wins, Justice Dattijo & P&ID
@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
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 1h 20min
159 - Endsars, FBI & Demolitions
@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.
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 1h 04min
158 - CBN reforms, Peter Obi press conference & Israel and Palestine
@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.
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 53min
157 - The Chicago State University Deposition
@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.
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 1h 18min
156 - Independence Day, Atiku’s Suit & Minister Poisoned
@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.
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 1h 00min
155 - Chicago Suit, New CBN Governor & Electoral rulings in Enugu and Kano
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories:
1. Atiku’s lawsuit in Chicago requesting access to President Tinubu’s academic records.
2. The appointment of Yemi Cardoso as the new Central Bank Governor.
3. The electoral tribunal rulings in Enugu and Kano States.
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 1h 00min
154 - Tinubu wins in Court
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed President Tinubu’s victory at the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal.
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 1h 16min
153 - Tinubu’s 100 Days, Coup in Gabon & Aviation
@nigeriasbest & @phoenix_agenda discussed the following stories:
1. President Tinubu’s first 100 days in office.
2. The military coup in Gabon and its implications for Nigeria.
3. The Aviation Minister’s decision to suspend the launch of a national carrier as well as the concessioning of the national airports.
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 1h 03min
152 - Ministerial Dramas, CBN & Unemployment Data
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed:
1. The recent appointment of President Tinubu’s Cabinet.
2. The release of the Central Bank’s financial reports.
3. The recently published unemployment data by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 47min
151 - BAT's Cabinet Nominees, Emefiele in court & Coup in Niger Republic
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda discussed the following news stories:
1. President Bola Tinubu's submission of his cabinet nominees to the Senate.
2. Suspended Central Bank Governor Emefiele's appearance in Court.
3. The military coup in Niger Republic
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 1h 03min
150 - Emefiele Charged, State of Emergency & Tinubu's Nominees
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda dicussed the following news stores:
1. The filing of Charges against the suspended Central Bank Governor
2. The State Of Emergency on Food declared by President Tinubu.
3. Reports that Tinubu intends to drop some cabinet nominees due to corruption allegations.
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 - 1h 01min
149 - Tinubu's First Month In Office
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed President Tinubu's first month in office.
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 1h 07min
148 - Service Chiefs, Emefiele & Tinubu in France
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda on this week's episode
They discussed the following topics:
1. Tinubu appoints new Service Chiefs.
2. Tinubu attacks Emefiele for poor management of the Nigerian financial system.
3. Tinubu's visit to France for Global Financial Summit.
Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 1h 04min
147 - Special Advisers, Naira Float & Senator Bulkachuwa
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @BulusBarnabas2
They discussed the following topics:
1. President Tinubu's recent appointments of Special Advisers.
2. The alleged floating of the Naira.
3. Senator Bulkachuwa's claim that he influenced his wife's judicial rulings.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 1h 10min
146 - Subsidy , Emefiele, Appointments & Air Nigeria
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Chxta
They discussed the following topics:
1. The Fuel price increases announced by the Nigerian Government.
2. The suspension of Nigeria's Central Bank Governor.
3. Bola Tinubu's appointment of a Chief of Staff and a Secretary to Government of the Federation.
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - 1h 18min
145 - Buhari Departs, Tinubu Begins & Senate increases FGN Borrowing limit with CBN
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed:
1. President Buhari's overall record as President
2. The agenda of the incoming President Bola Tinubu
3. The Nigerian Senate's increase in the borrowing limit from the Central Bank
Tue, 30 May 2023 - 1h 08min
144 - Ganduje alleges betrayal, Blinken speaks to Tinubu, EFCC Chairman embroiled in a Scandal
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon
They discussed:
1. The leaked tapes of Kano Governor Ganduje alleging betrayal by Bola Tinubu.
2. The US Secretary of State's Call to Bola Tinubu.
3. Zamfara Governor Matawalle's claim that the EFCC Chairman demanded a $2m bribe from him.
Mon, 22 May 2023 - 55min
143 - N22 Trillion Debt, National Assembly Leadership & Presidential Election Tribunal
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They discussed:
1. The Federal Government's N22 Trillion Debt owed to the Central bank
2. The National Assembly's leadership battles
3. Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar's suit challenging Tinubu's victory
Mon, 15 May 2023 - 1h 11min
142 - Bola Tinubu, Wole Soyinka & INEC
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by Peter Enahoro aka Peter Pan.
They discussed Bola Tinubu’s alleged electoral victory, Wole Soyinka's comments on Datti Baba-Ahmed and Obidients and INEC’s performance.
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 51min
141 - Obi/Oyedepo, Channels TV Fined & Bola Tinubu missing
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Eloka51.
They discussed the following topics:
1. The Obi alleged conversation with Bishop Oyedepo
2. The Government's fine of Channels TV for interviewing Datti Baba Ahmed
3. The controversy surrounding the whereabouts of Bola Tinubu
Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 1h 02min
140 - Adeleke Wins Appeal and Obi’s Petition
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @SNakande
They discussed Governor Adeleke's victory at the Court of appeal and Peter Obi's suit challenging Bola Tinubu's status as President-elect.
Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 1h 13min
139 - The Gubernatorial Elections, INEC & The Attacks On Igbos
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @JudgeIyke and @lloydatiku
They discussed the gubernatorial elections and the role of INEC and the attacks on Igbos in Lagos State.
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 1h 09min
138 - INEC declares Bola Tinubu as winner of 2023 Presidential Elections & The Supreme Court declares Naira redesign invalid
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon and @SNakande
They discussed:
INEC declares Bola Tinubu as winner of 2023 Presidential Elections
The Supreme Court's Ruling on the Naira redesign.
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 1h 22min
137 - Nigeria Decides
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @I_Am_Ilemona
They discussed the Presidential elections held on 25 February 2023.
Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 1h 10min
136 - SBM's Poll & Buhari's Speech
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @tundeleye. They discussed the recently published polling results by SBM intelligence and President Buhari's address to the nation.
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 1h 04min
135 - Discussing Polling Data on the 2023 Elections
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @je_mc2 and @mezbeloo. They discussed polling on the 2023 Presidential Elections.
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - 1h 01min
134 - Naira Scarcity, Buhari Endorses Tinubu & El rufai attacks Obi
They discussed:
1. The scarcity of the Naira
2. Buhari's endorsement of Bola Tinubu
3. Governor El rufai's attack on Peter Obi
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 1h 05min
133 - Osun Tribunal, Tinubu Wails & Emiefele Under Fire
@phoenix_agenda and @nigeriasbest were joined by @SNakande and @Dot_E_Fresh
They discussed the following news reports:
1. Osun State Election Tribunal's ruling.
2. Bola Tinubu’s claim that hidden forces are plotting to sabotage his campaign.
3. The House of Representatives threat to arrest CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele.
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 - 1h 10min
132 - Atiku Under Fire, Davos, Emiefele Returns, Paid Influencers & Obi at Chatham House
@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku
They discussed the following news stories:
1. Atiku's statement that only those that deliver their polling units will get contracts & political appointments.
2. The Nigerian Finance ministers trip to Davos & Central Bank Governor Emiefele's return to Nigeria.
3. The BBC’s report on Nigerian influencers being paid to spread political propaganda.
4. Peter Obi's speech at Chatham House.
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 - 59min