AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrug Enforcement: NDLEA says it arrested a 101-year-old woman, Esther Ogunmabo, in Ilisan, Ogun State, for alleged cannabis dealing (90g of skunk), and ordered bail plus counselling due to her age; the agency also reports major seizures including cocaine hidden in “fufu” and other large consignments. Aviation Safety: NSIB released preliminary findings on the July 23 Enugu Air runway overrun at Benin airport, pointing to runway-end conditions, control tower visibility, and meteorological information gaps, and issued four immediate safety recommendations. Local Politics: An Owan stakeholder, Gordie Aigbodion, condemns Edo Assembly ex-Speaker Blessing Agbebaku’s resignation as “forced,” alleging marginalisation of Owan West/East and interference with legislative independence. Education Governance: Edo’s new Commissioner for Education, Washington Osifo, pledges closer legislature–ministry collaboration to push education development under the SHINE agenda. Power & Security: An Edo court jailed a transformer vandal for stealing and vandalising a BEDC 200KVA unit, while police also arrested four suspected cultists and recovered firearms in Benin City. Culture & Pride: Benin-born music icon Angélique Kidjo makes history with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, dedicating it to Benin and Africa.
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