AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCross-Border Drug Crackdown: NDLEA says it has intercepted 1.63 million tramadol pills (250mg) in Lagos—hidden in fabricated compartments under two trailers heading to Kano—after earlier seizures on the same Togo–Benin Republic–Nigeria corridor, arresting drivers aged 22 in the July 2 and July 4 operations. Anti-Corruption Court Win: Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja ordered final forfeiture of N941,994,079.86 tied to “ghost workers” on the IPPIS payroll scam, following ICPC action. Energy & Development Deal: Benin and the World Bank signed $320m financing agreements for the Dogo-Bis multipurpose hydro dam and the first phase of the ALAFIA nutrition/health programme. Local Justice/Business: BEDC has asked the Court of Appeal to stop an auction of three operational Toyota Hilux vehicles over a N20m electricity billing judgment, arguing the sale could derail its appeal. Talent & Culture: MTN Nigeria and Ultima Studios launched Season 2 of Next Afrobeats Star, raising the winner’s recording deal to N225m and adding a Mercedes-Benz SUV prize; auditions include Benin City.
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