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Hard Facts with Dayo
Dayo Elusakin explores the tough angles to the biggest news stories. Persons of interest are placed on the ‘hot seat’ to answer questions begging for answers and analyse current issues.
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Episodes
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Let’s talk about Gov Wike threatening to hit back on PDP national leadership
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with journalist Olalekan Ige, asking who is engaging in anti-party activities: Gov. Wike or the National PDP.
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Let’s talk PENGASSAN urges FG to revoke licenses of marketers hoarding petrol
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with the PRO of PENGASSAN, Anietie Udoh, asking if the petrol scarcity and price hike are a conspiracy.
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Let’s talk FG okays US visa ban on election riggers
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Dayo asks what impact the US Visa ban would have on those undermining democracy in Nigeria.
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Let’s talk CBN extends deadline for use of old naira notes
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with economist, Michael Ogbaa, asking if the CBN’s deadline extension is done in the interest of the populace or to satisfy politicians.
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What is the biggest challenge to free and fair elections in Nigeria?
Friday, January 27th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with Chairman Emohua LGA, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, about Governor Nyesom Wike saying no election in Nigeria has been free and fair since 1999.
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Has justice been served in the case of Success Bassey?
Friday, January 27th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with human rights lawyer Henry Ekine about the release of Success Bassey from the State CID, Port Harcourt.
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Is Tinubu accusing his party of plotting to scuttle 2023 elections?
Friday, January 27th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with journalist Olalekan Ige about Tinubu alleging there is a plot to scuttle the 2023 polls.
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What is wrong with the new currency notes deadline?
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with economist Michael Ogbaa about CBN meeting PoS agents; and supermarkets, and eateries rejecting old or current N200, N500, and N1,000 notes.
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Can State Police function effectively in Nigeria now?
Saturday, January 21st, 2023
Dayo asks callers if they think State Police function effectively in Nigeria now after the Osun Amotekun boss resigned citing ‘operational challenges’.
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Let’s talk President Buhari meets Emefiele in Abuja amid SSS ordeals
Saturday, January 21st, 2023
Dayo asks callers what they think the CBN Gov’s battle with the DSS and his meeting with the President indicate.
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Let’s talk 2023 Rivers State Governorship debate
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with Professor of Politics and Governance, Kenneth Nweke, about how important political debates are.
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Let’s talk CBN deadline for use of old Naira notes
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with a former banker and financial analyst, Ahmad Umar, about concerns that the new Naira notes are not in wide circulation.
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Let’s talk about schools’ resumption in Rivers State
Friday, January 20th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmom, about the state of public primary and secondary education in Rivers State.
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What is the problem with Nigerian security operatives handling firearms?
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with a security consultant, Ayuba Tanimu, about a Police Inspector saying the DPO warned officers hours before DSP Vandi shot Barrister Mobolanle Raheem.
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Should inconveniences felt by citizens hinder development?
Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Dayo has a conversation with District PRO, Eastern District of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Dr. Onyedikachi Onovo, about the corporation’s demolition exercise in Port Harcourt.
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Let’s talk Gov Wike takes swipe at King of Igbu Ukpata over political position
Monday, January 16th, 2023
Dayo asks if traditional rulers should be able to take, and publicly express political positions.
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Let's Talk Fire Outbreak At The Rumuosi Timber Market
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Dayo Elusakin was joined by the Chairman, Timber Market, Rumuosi, Prince Akani to discuss a recent fire outbreak at the Rumuosi Timber market.
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Lets Talk Sealing Of Atiku Campaign Office In Rivers State
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Dayo was joined by Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, Spokesperson, PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State to discuss the sealing of its campaign office by the Rivers State Government over executive order.
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Let's Talk Approval To Use Rivers State Schools For Campaigns.
Friday, January 6th, 2023
Rivers State, Commissioner for Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmom joins Dayo Elusakin to discuss Rivers states governments approval for the use of schools for campaign activities.
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Let's Talk Edwin Clark’s endorsement of Peter Obi.
Thursday, January 5th, 2023
Dayo asked callers if elder statesman, Edwin Clark's endorsement of Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi is an inclination of who the G5 governors will support for the 2023 presidency.
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Let’s Talk Professionalism In Electoral Reporting
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
Dayo discussed the need for greater professionalism in electoral reporting with Obo Effanga, Former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Rivers state.
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What Impact Would The Removal Of “Honourable “ From Reps Designation Have?
Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
Speaker House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila seeks the removal of 'honourable' title for 'representatives' for house members.
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Let's Talk Possible Expulsion Of G-5 Governors.
Friday, December 30th, 2022
Dayo got callers' opinions on the actions of the G5 Governors and whether or not their actions constitute anti-party activities.
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Let’s Talk Deadline For Old Naira Notes.
Friday, December 30th, 2022
Dayo examines the implications of Nigeria's Senate request for an extension of the deadline for the phasing out of the old naira notes to June 2023.
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FRSC, Rivers State, Gives 2022 Review.
Thursday, December 29th, 2022
Dayo Elusakin was joined by FRSC Sector Commander, Rivers State, Salisu Galadunci to discuss road safety in the state during the yuletide.
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SERAP Sues Buhari Over Failure To Probe Spending On Intervention Programmes.
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022
SERAP's Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare joins Dayo in this conversation to discuss why the organisation is suing President Buhari over failure to probe spending on social intervention programmes.
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Let's Talk CBN’s Amended Cash Withdrawal Limit.
Friday, December 23rd, 2022
Dayo was joined by Financial Expert, Michael Ogbaa to discuss the implications of the CBN’s amended cash withdrawal limit.
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What's Your Experience With The New Naira Notes?
Friday, December 23rd, 2022
Dayo got callers' opinions on the reception of the new naira notes.
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Court Judgment: Is The Rivers PDP Meddlesome?
Thursday, December 8th, 2022
Dayo was joined by Barrister Richard Wokocha, Assoc. Prof. Public Law, RSU to discuss a court judgment clearing Rivers APC and Accord parties to contest the 2023 general elections
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Let's Talk President Buhari’s allegation of Governors stealing LGA funds.
Monday, December 5th, 2022
Dayo got callers' opinions on the functionality of local governments as President Buhari accuse state Governors of stealing funds meant for local governments.
