CITY TALKS

CITY TALKS

Gov Eno denies appointing daughter as Akwa Ibom First Lady
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/gov-eno-denies-appointing-daughter-as-akwa-ibom-first-lady

Most Nigerians in Lebanon not willing to return home amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict – FG
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/most-nigerians-in-lebanon-not-willing-to-return-home-amid-israel-hezbollah-conflict-fg

KellyRae becomes first married man to win BBNaija
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/kellyrae-becomes-first-married-man-to-win-bbnaija

5 things to know about BBNaija season 9 winner, Kellyrae
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/5-things-to-know-about-bbnaija-season-9-winner-kellyrae

LG polls: PDP has lost Rivers, BoT chair, Wabara laments
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/lg-polls-pdp-has-lost-rivers-bot-chair-wabara-laments

Alleged defamation: Primeboy threatens legal action against Mohbad’s mother
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/alleged-defamation-primeboy-threatens-legal-action-against-mohbad-s-mother

We Will Not Fight Physically – Wike’s Camp Discloses Next Step As Fubara Swears In Council Chairmen
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/we-will-not-fight-physically-wike-s-camp-discloses-next-step-as-fubara-swears-in-council-chairmen

We make Tinubu President of Nigeria, He Will Serve Another Four Years – Osoba
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/we-make-tinubu-president-of-nigeria-he-will-serve-another-four-years-osoba

Inflation: Why we raised interest rate — Cardoso
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/why-we-raised-interest-rate-cardoso

How we lobbied to pass South West Devt Commission Bill – Bamidele
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/how-we-lobbied-to-pass-south-west-devt-commission-bill-bamidele

Shock as banks record huge profit amidst Nigeria’s economic downturn
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/shock-as-banks-record-huge-profit-amidst-nigeria-s-economic-downturn

Tinubu loves hungry Nigerian masses - Gbajabiamila
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/tinubu-loves-hungry-nigerian-masses-gbajabiamila

Analysis: Nigerians poverty level overtake 133m in 16 months. With hunger added to the mix. Here’s why
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/analysis-nigerians-poverty-level-overtake133m-in-16-months-with-hunger-added-to-the-mix-here-s-why

Electricity Tariff hike oosts Discos revenue to N887bn
https://reubenabati.com.ng/featur/electricity-tariff-hike-oosts-discos-revenue-to-n887bn


[PRESS RELEASE] AKWA IBOM STATE: Swearing-In Of Elected Local Government Officers
https://reubenabati.com.ng/newss/press-release-akwa-ibom-state-public-notice-swearing-in-of-elected-local-government-officers

2027: LP welcomes Kwankwaso’s offer to be Obi’s running mate
https://reubenabati.com.ng/newss/2027-lp-welcomes-kwankwaso-s-offer-to-be-obi-s-running-mate

Police Unseal All 23 LGA Secretariats In Rivers State
https://reubenabati.com.ng/newss/police-unseal-all-23-lga-secretariats-in-rivers-state

 

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Time: 11:45am

Guest: Umar Sani (PDP Chieftain & former spokesperson to former Vice President Namadi Sambo)

Topic: Chairmanship of the PDP

Date: 16 October 2021

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Kayode Ajulo, lawyer, politician and Civil rights activist is of the opinion that some states need that "declaration of emergency rule."

Ajulo made this know on Saturday as guest on CityTalks with Reuben Abati.

The Proposed state of emergency rule by the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami have being criticized by the Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano and the Ohaneze Ndigbo.

Their arguments were referenced to the killings in Borno, Yobe, Plateau, Benue, Katsina, Niger and even in Kaduna State and yet elections were held in all those states and nobody contemplated a state of emergency in those states.

According to Ajulo’s views, “I’m sure that the legality of it is not the issue, What I think that everybody is concerned is the policalization of the issue of the state of emergency.

“The truth must be told, whether we like it or not, Nigeria is at war particularly some part of the nation is at war and declaring a state of emergency is very parity.”

The civil activist added, “I sympathize with them and I appreciate their sentiments particularly in the sense that Anambra state is not the only state in the federation where we are having insecurity challenges, the question today is that why should it be Anambra?”

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Time: 11:45am

Guest: Kayode Ajulo Esq

Topic: Proposed state of Emergency in Anambra

Date: 9th October 2021

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Pasto Ituah Ighodalo, Senoir Pastor of the Trinity House Church, is of the opinion that what Nigerian’s need is a good and competent President.

The clergyman as guest on City Talks with Reuben Abati is that talking about rotational Presidency, we are talking about dividing the pie and not making a bigger pie.

Zoning and rotational presidency has been on the front burner ahead of the 2023 election.

Some have argued that the presidency should be rotated between the North and the South

And some other people have questioned the legality of zoning.

According to their substantive argument, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has no room for zoning or “rotational presidency”. What it provides for in Section 14 (3) is the necessity to reflect Nigeria’s federal character in the composition of the government and its agencies. The aim of the federal character clause, as underscored in Section 14 (2) (c), is to ensure the participation of the people in their government.

Pastor Ighodalo stated that it doesn’t matter to him, where the gentleman or lady comes from, as long as they are competent; they are welcome.

He mentioned that “It is an unfortunate reality where some sections of Nigerians for whatever fear or anxiety or whatever the British may have instilled into their minds, feel that except they are in certain key positions they will not be reassured that they have a stake in Nigeria or they feel they may be marginalized.

“Nobody should feel that way and if any President no matter where he is coming from, marginalizes any part of Nigeria or any person in Nigeria, then that person is not fit for purpose. We should be looking for person that is fit for purpose.”

He blamed the root cause of agitation on competence.

According to him, “Nigerians are feeling a little bit agitated that the Fulani wants to dominate almost everything.

“But the truth of it is that, if the northerners or Fulani have shown competence, and a lot of equity in the distribution of things, and not seem to have shown themselves as wanting to favour a group over the other, nobody will be complaining.

“If most of the appointments they have made had been based on competence and not necessarily parochialism or showing preferences here and there nobody will complain, but it is clear that most of the appointments that have come through; have not really being based on competence.”

 

 

  

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Programme: CITY TALKS WITH REUBEN ABATI

Time: 11:30am

Guest: Pastor Ituah Ighodalo

Topic: Nigeria at 61

Date: 2nd October 2021

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The defection of the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has stirred reactions from the public and even from members of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

According to a statement by the Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr Salihu Moh Lukman disclosed that party members are angry with the red-carpet reception President Muhammadu Buhari gave to the former Minister when he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC last week.

Dele Farotimi as a guest on CityTalks with Reuben Abati, in his reaction about Fani-Kayode’s defection;

He asked,” Why would anybody use Femi Fani-Kayode as a compass for their own political position?”

According to him, people cross-carpeting from one party to another is normal to him because politics in Nigerian is slave trading.

He said, “When I say do not die in their war, it is because I can see that there is no division among the political class.

“There are no ideological or religious division among the ruling class, both economic and political ruling class.

“What you find is that they have become so syncretic that they have become one and when you hear them shouting or seemingly fighting, it is not really an argument that is based on any idea, or anything substantive.

“It is about how the loot which Nigerian common wealth have become.

“How the loot is shared at any point in time.

He added, “But I saw Nigerian repeatedly allowing themselves to be dragged into fighting theselves, hating themselves, killing themselves, justifying the hatred sometimes in the name of God’ on behalf of person who are not interested in anything that has to do with their welfare.”

Farotimi is of the opinion that Fani-Kayode has acted the pedigree suggested by the man who brought him to national prominence stated years ago.

He said, the recommendation offered by Obasanjo said, “give him (Fani-Kayode) food, he will sing for and dance for you”

I Farotimi’s opinion, Fani-Kayode is of no electoral value and he is not a man any rational being should follow in any shape or form.

“When you see movement, it is obvious that electoral seasons are upon us.

“The political class are making calculations, and the people in power are consolidating,” he said.

He added, “It is nothing to be surprised at, it is just for us to understand that there are no divisions among our political class.”

 

 

 

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Programme: CITY TALKS WITH REUBEN ABATI

Time: 11:30am

Guest: Dele Farotimi (Lawyer and Human Rights activist)

Topic: Political Defections and the state of the Nation.

Date: 18 September 2021

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City FM is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: 11:30am

Guest: Dr Muda Yusuf (former Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce & industry (LCCI)

Topic: GDP year-on-year Q2 growth and NNPC profitability.

Date: 28 August 2021

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Guest:

Gbolahan Charles Olojede, Bsc, MBA, ACA. Executive Director, DMA Advisory and Management Services Limited

 

Topic: The return of toll gates on Federal roads

 

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