AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEdo Local Government Poll: The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has declared APC candidates winners of all 18 local government chairmanship seats and all 192 councillorship seats in Saturday’s election in Benin City, saying accreditation, voting, counting and collation followed the 2022 law as amended. Voter Apathy: Reports from Benin City point to low turnout as youths shunned the civic exercise to play football, while some voters blamed opposition boycott and weak interest in local polls. Women’s Health in Edo: The First Lady’s office reaffirmed support for women’s health under the SHINE Agenda, backing intensified awareness on obstetric fistula and urging stakeholders to improve access to quality care. Sports—Flamingos Qualify: Nigeria’s Flamingos booked the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after beating Benin 5-3 in Lomé for an 8-5 aggregate win, with Queen Joseph starring. International Energy: The International Energy Forum welcomed Pakistan as a new member, noting growing momentum for energy dialogue ahead of its October 2026 ministerial in Riyadh. Culture & Community: A Benin City report also highlights renewed attention on restitution debates through museum “copies” and the value of replicas in keeping heritage stories alive.
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