AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEdo Security & Elections: Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo met traditional rulers, urging them to help expose local collaborators behind kidnapping and cultism, as the state prepares for Saturday’s local government polls. Election Movement Rules: Edo police announced a statewide movement restriction from midnight to 6 p.m., with exemptions for election officials, observers, media on duty and essential services. Political Tension: PDP says it will boycott the LG election over alleged constitutional violations, while EDSIEC says it has cleared 12 parties and is ready for polls across 18 LGAs, 192 wards and 4,519 units. Catholic Church: Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of the Catholic Diocese of Benin City died one month before retirement; Okpebholo and other leaders mourn his service. Women’s Health in Benin: Benin concluded its first International Congress on African Women’s Health in Cotonou, calling for more research funding and better policies to tackle inequalities. Sports (Benin-Nigeria): CAF appointed a Ugandan referee for the U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier second leg in Lomé, with Benin seeking a historic comeback after a 3-2 first-leg loss. Energy & Cost of Living: Cooking gas remains costly in Nigeria despite improved supply, while flooding in Lagos and Osun disrupted power lines and triggered outages.
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