AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElections & Opposition: Peter Obi emerged as Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in Abuja, vowing to slash corruption and the “cost of governance,” and to uphold rule of law; he also named Rabiu Kwankwaso as running mate, insisting the VP won’t be a “spare tyre.” Court & Politics: Jonathan’s eligibility case has moved to the Court of Appeal in Abuja, after an appeal challenging a Federal High Court ruling. Security: A retired senior general, Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, and his wife were kidnapped in Katsina, while a photo of slain ISWAP commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki surfaced after a US-Nigeria operation in Borno. Crime & Justice: NSCDC Mining Marshals arraigned 15 Chinese and nine Nigerians in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining in Nasarawa; police also arrested NSCDC officers over a colleague’s death and traced N2bn to a suspect’s bank account. Health: Lagos intensified Ebola surveillance at MMIA, urging reduced interaction between high-risk arrivals and other travellers. Economy & Policy: CBN expanded PoS geo-fencing radius from 10 to 70 metres and extended the deadline to Aug 1, 2026; CBN also said Nigeria spent $2.34bn on food imports in 2025. Abuja & Governance: FCTA began demolishing structures in Durumi, displacing residents and disrupting businesses. Sports: Super Eagles retained the Unity Cup, beating Jamaica 3-0 in London.
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