AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBenin Kingdom at 92: Residents in Benin City and admirers across Edo marked the 92nd birthday of the Esama of Benin, Chief (Dr.) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, celebrating his decades of philanthropy, institution-building and community impact. Roads & accountability: Nigeria’s Federal Government ordered emergency repairs on the Benin–Asaba road after the concessionaire declined to allow intervention, while civil society groups also renewed calls for probe and recovery of funds linked to earlier works. Electricity policy watch: The FG’s plan to phase out electricity subsidies from 2027 is drawing scrutiny as Nigerians question how costs are calculated and what reforms will actually improve supply. Local governance dispute: In Edo, condemnation followed the swearing-in of Etsako East ward councillors outside the council’s headquarters, with legal practitioners warning the move could be challenged in court. Regional security & displacement: Togo hosted talks with Benin and others on Sahel-linked refugee protection, aiming to strengthen coordination and safeguards for non-refoulement. Sports (Benin angle): Bendel Insurance named Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie as club captain ahead of the new NPFL season.
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