5 Political Programmes On TV You Should Be Watching

In light of the political climate in Nigeria right now, there is an overwhelming amount of political programmes running on television. If you are a political junkie who is looking for the next dose of analysis to chew on, these 5 political programmes will give you more than enough.


5----- Your View on TVC

Not really a political programme, Your View airs on weekdays at 9am on TVC with a repeat broadcast at 9pm. It is co- hosted by Morayo Afolabi- brown, and 5 other ladies with three on set each day.

The show starts off with newspapers review and then depending on the day, they analyse the political issues trending. The Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode announced one of his major policy on the show.

With their sincere and unedited way of analysing political issues, Your View is a must watch.


4---- This Morning With Yorin Folarin on TVC

This morning is anchored by seasoned broadcaster Yorin Folarin. Yorin talks about various political issues and events happening, he invites guests usually two in number to analyse these issues. and other times, he brings the actors to the studio.




With the quality of his guests, you are sure to get the best analysis if you tune in to this programme.  Also it is highly interactive as people can call in to add to the discussions.


4---- Focus Nigeria on AIT

Focus Nigeria is a discussion programme anchored by Gbenga Aruleba that airs on AIT every weekdays by 10am. It is designed to educate the public on the political happenings in the country.

Just like This Morning, Gbenga invites guests to analyse the issues. His Intro is as good as they come.


3--- Sunrise Daily on Channels TV

Co- hosted by 3 broadcasters ( Chamberlain Usoh, Maupe Ogun and Gimba Umar), Sunrise Daily runs for 2 hours on weekdays. Its a dynamic political programme that dissects numerous issues in the polity from different angles.

Sunrise Daily starts by 7am with a quick analysis of a featured issue by the co- host before they proceed to review the newspapers.


2-- Politics Today on Channels TV

Anchored by Seun Okinbaloye who is known for his doggedness and meticulous way of questioning his guests. It airs on Sundays at 8pm.

Seun takes both his guests which includes government officials to the  powers that be in the polity and his audience on a roller-coaster ride with question after question that leaves you grasping for breath at the end.

You can also catch him on weekdays at 7pm for a 30mins package. If you love politics, then this is one programme you shouldn't miss.


1- Journalists' Hangout on TVC 

Journalists' hangout is a programme where journalists from different media houses converge to discuss critical issues affecting Nigeria's polity. Shown live from Monday to Friday 5 - 6pm with a repeat broadcast between 11pm.

You too can call in to join in the discussion as it is highly interactive. Some of its surprise callers in the past include the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, The First Lady, Aisha Buhari and former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida.

With the quality of discussants who are all seasoned journalists with the ever present Babajide Otitoju as the star man analysing issues almost to perfection, Journalists' Hangout is no doubt the No. 1 political programme on TV right now.