AGP Executive Report

Democracy Day & Protests: Kaduna Governor Uba Sani said Nigeria has not fully met the democratic expectations of June 12, urging citizens to strengthen institutions and protest within the law; meanwhile, Abuja saw fresh Democracy Day street actions as police fired teargas at protesters, with activists including Sowore and Emeka Ike joining calls to end insecurity and hardship. Security Reform: Nigeria’s House of Representatives advanced the State Police Bill, a major decentralisation push to let states run their own police alongside the federal force, aimed at tackling terrorism and communal violence. Terrorism & Community Support: Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa said insecurity persists partly because terrorists and bandits get “oxygen” from people in local communities. Economy & Policy: The UK launched a £15m Growth Programme for Nigeria to boost investment and economic transformation; IMF commentary highlighted reforms improving stability but not yet translating to welfare gains. Power & Industry: Local meter makers protested DISREP metering procurement, demanding guaranteed local participation. Sports: Alex Iwobi hit 100 caps for Nigeria; Canada earned its first World Cup point with a 1-1 draw vs Bosnia. Culture & Education: N2.9m was awarded for a mother-tongue speaking competition, and WSICE will hold in Lagos and London to celebrate Wole Soyinka at 92.

Oil & Economy: Nigeria pumped about 1.53 million barrels per day in May, beating its OPEC quota by 42,000 bpd, according to OPEC’s latest Monthly Oil Market Report. Democracy Day & Governance: Civil society groups IRIAD and The Electoral Hub urged urgent reforms ahead of 2027 elections, while former Senate President Bukola Saraki said any legislature that cannot say no to the executive is “of no relevance.” Security & Insecurity: Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa said security forces and all Nigerians are victims of insecurity, as calls for a national emergency on terrorism, banditry and kidnapping grow. In Borno, the state reintegrated 720 men, 992 spouses and 2,050 children under its “Borno Model.” Education & Safety: Oyo State said abducted pupils and teachers are still held in Old Oyo National Park, and Edo schools shut over security alerts will reopen June 15. South Africa Xenophobia: FG threatened to escalate xenophobia-related issues to the AU, as Nigeria continues evacuations and reintegration support for returnees. Digital & Energy: NITDA and NISO plan a strategic partnership to power Nigeria’s digital economy through the energy sector. Wildlife Hope: An orphaned forest elephant calf was rescued from Okomu National Park and is being rehabilitated for release.

Nigeria-China Cooperation: Experts urged stronger Nigeria-China knowledge sharing at an Abuja dialogue on “The Governance of China,” saying it can deepen learning and boost growth. Democracy Day 2026: Senate President Akpabio urged unity and youth participation as Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democracy, while Tinubu is set to address Nigerians Friday at 7am. Business Climate: NESG’s May 2026 Business Confidence Monitor shows fragile expansion, with manufacturing, trade and services improving despite power, finance and insecurity pressures. Aviation Costs: Airline operators want NCAA to collect its 5% ticket and cargo charges directly from passengers, arguing the current system leaves NCAA cash-strapped. Sports & National Pride: Super Eagles kept their FIFA ranking position at 26th globally as they prepare for the World Cup build-up; Nigeria’s Nnamdi won NCAA javelin gold, and FAAN plans a new TV programme to spotlight aviation reforms. Security & Economy: Nigeria’s crude output hit 15-month highs, exceeding OPEC quota in May, while Katsina police said they rescued 17 kidnap victims and arrested 225 suspects in May.

State Police Push: Nigeria’s House of Representatives has passed the constitutional amendment bill to establish state police, a major shift aimed at easing overstretched security as kidnappings, banditry and terrorism worsen. Abuja Kidnapping Crackdown: FCT Police say two suspected bandits were killed during a rescue of five abducted residents in Paze, Bwari, with gunfire and arrests reported. EFCC Court Case: A prosecution witness told an Abuja court that former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika allegedly used an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft as a decoy for the promised Nigeria Air, with claims of over N2bn in abuse of office. Politics, Primaries and Court Pressure: INEC restored suppressed constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi and set June 16–25 for primaries; meanwhile, NDC figures trade allegations and petitions, including claims of coercive payments during screening. World Cup Football: Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in a Leiria friendly; Nigeria remains 26th in FIFA rankings. South Africa Evacuation: Nigeria began repatriating citizens from South Africa amid xenophobic violence, with the first flight bringing over 260 returnees to Lagos. Nigeria–Ethiopia Deal: Nigeria and Ethiopia signed an agreement to repatriate over 100 prisoners, with officials noting deaths during negotiations.

World Cup Warm-up: Portugal edged Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria as Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceição struck, with Akor Adams replying for the Super Eagles; the result ended Nigeria’s 12-match unbeaten run and came as Alex Iwobi earned his 100th cap. Security & Protests: Civil society groups and labour activists plan a nationwide June 12 Democracy Day protest over insecurity, hunger and hardship, while Northern elders urged President Tinubu to declare a national security emergency. Kidnapping in Abuja: FCT Police rescued five kidnapped victims in Byazhin after a gun duel that killed two suspects and arrested others, recovering AK-47 rifles. Anti-corruption: Senate orders the arrest of former NNPCL boss Mele Kyari over alleged ₦210tn unaccounted funds, despite his medical leave claims. Courts: A federal court in Abuja sentenced four terrorists to death over the 2022 Owo church attack. Sports & Culture: Continental Hotels launches World Cup watch parties in Lagos and Abuja; Nigeria’s YellowGreens beat Malawi to record their first Kwibuka T20 win.

Security Crisis: Terrorists attacked Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kogi, killing a vice principal and a six-year-old, as police said bandits came on motorcycles and fled after a gun duel. Kidnapping Crackdown (Abuja): FCT Police said it killed two suspected bandits and rescued five abducted residents from Paze community in Bwari, arresting two suspects and recovering AK-47 rifles. Terror War Updates: U.S. Africa Command said it killed over 200 ISIS-linked terrorists in coordinated operations with Nigerian forces in the northeast. Politics & Courts: Actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo escalated bribery allegations against NDC’s Peter Obi, while Obi’s camp demanded ₦5bn damages and an apology, threatening legal action. Democracy Debate: A fresh opinion piece warns against “wearing democracy as a costume” around June 12. Economy & FX: The naira weakened in the parallel market to about ₦1,400/$ as official access delays widen the gap. Power & Cost of Living: Analysts say electricity tariff hikes haven’t fixed the real problem—system inefficiency and revenue mismatch. Climate & Jobs: Nigeria targets planting 20 billion trees over five years to boost resilience and create green jobs. Business/Tech: NCC urged fibre expansion as fixed broadband subscribers rise, while MTN nears fintech spinoffs and Roqqu pushes tokenised US stocks for Nigerians. Agriculture: AfDB committed $86m to agro-processing zones under Nigeria’s SAPZ programme.

Ebola Preparedness: President Bola Tinubu has approved a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease preparedness and emerging public health threats, releasing N10bn emergency funding to boost Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) readiness amid Ebola concerns in DRC and Uganda. Public Health Crisis: Doctors Without Borders reports cholera has killed 74 people in Borno, with 7,850 suspected cases across 14 local government areas, urging urgent vaccination and sanitation support. Energy & Cost of Living: With LPG prices soaring, many Nigerians are switching back to charcoal for cooking, as households in Abuja and other cities say gas now lasts too briefly to afford. Electricity Losses: NERC says electricity distribution companies lost about N310bn in Q1 2026 from unbilled energy and poor revenue collection. Sports—Super Eagles vs Portugal: Ahead of the friendly in Leiria, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said Cristiano Ronaldo is focused only on training and pride, while Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi eyes his 100th cap. Politics & Democracy: AWLA warns Nigeria’s democracy will stay below potential without equal women’s space in politics. Digital Safety: TikTok removed 4.02m Nigerian videos and disrupted 86,000 LIVE sessions for policy breaches. Security: Police say 39 villagers were abducted in Zamfara after a meeting with a bandit leader’s family turned violent.

Security Scrutiny: The House of Representatives has summoned Nigeria’s Service Chiefs and NSA Nuhu Ribadu over worsening insecurity, including banditry, terrorism and school abductions, demanding urgent briefings and concrete strategies. Court Battle: Ex-minister Sadiya Umar Farouq has asked a federal high court in Abuja to vacate an EFCC arrest warrant tied to alleged fraud, with the case adjourned for ruling. Debt and Borrowing Row: Peter Obi renewed attacks on the Tinubu administration, alleging reckless borrowing that has pushed Nigeria’s public debt to about N200tn, and demanding full accountability for undeployed funds. Diplomacy and Health: Israel reaffirmed partnership with Nigeria, announcing new agriculture and healthcare initiatives, a 2027 entrepreneurship cohort, and the donation of three ambulances. Trade Update: Nigeria recorded a N7.55tn trade surplus in Q1 2026 as exports rose and imports fell, according to NBS. Sports: Alex Iwobi is set for his 100th Nigeria cap in the friendly against Portugal. Politics: PRP’s Hakeem Baba-Ahmed says the party is open to coalitions for 2027, but won’t compromise its identity.

Power Sector & Energy Projects: TCN has handed Mainstream Energy Solutions the Kainji Transmission Substation site to build 2x330kV switchyard bays, targeting evacuation of an extra 220MW from new Kainji turbines. Power Sector Debt: GenCos say Nigeria’s power debt has hit about N7tn, warning the dispute over a proposed settlement plan could worsen generation instability. Economy & Markets: Economists Pat Utomi and Tunde Adeoye praised CBN for lifting external reserves to $50.04bn, though they urged more action on insecurity and policy reforms. Security & Governance: Osun APC demands Governor Ademola Adeleke accounts for how the state’s security vote was used, alleging funds were not matched with stronger security capacity. Kidnapping & Schools: Reports highlight the human toll of school kidnappings, including an Oyo State attack near Yawota where over 30 pupils and at least one teacher were abducted. Sports & Culture: Super Falcons beat Senegal 3-0 in a friendly; Bayelsa’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George won Miss World Nigeria 2026, set to represent Nigeria in Vietnam. Human Rights: UN experts warn of killings, abductions and forced conversions targeting Christian and other minorities, especially in northern and Middle Belt regions.

Forex & Travel Rules: The CBN released the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Manual, keeping PTA at $4,000 per quarter but requiring at least 75% via payment cards/digital channels and stressing use of authorised channels. Data Privacy & Tax Tech: NDPC partners Meta on a two-year data protection push, while NRS accredits Afri Invoice as an Access Point Provider for Nigeria’s mandatory e-invoicing ahead of the July deadline. South Africa Repatriation: Nigeria plans repatriation flights after xenophobic attacks, with the first flight set for Wednesday and screening/clearance already underway. Security & Justice: HURIWA questions the adequacy of the evacuation plan; police in Rivers probe alleged unlawful detention; Ogun police bust a fake kidnap syndicate arresting eight foreign nationals. Politics & Courts: An ADA chieftain sues INEC seeking nullification of NDC registration; meanwhile, NDC leadership crisis deepens over Kano structure control and Kwankwaso exit threats. Insecurity on the Ground: Oyo demolishes a building linked to kidnappers behind the Adelabu family abduction; Enugu debunks a viral UNN attack rumour. Sports & Culture: NVBF begins the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League in Abuja; SWAN and Anambra FA end a two-year feud; Ayra Starr fires back at fashion backlash; Miss World Nigeria 2026 goes to Bayelsa’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George.

Kidnapping Crisis in Borno: Nigeria’s security forces rescued 360 captives from a Boko Haram-linked hideout in the Mandara mountains, Borno, in an intelligence-led operation. Security & Policing: Police confirmed the safe rescue of an abducted woman and her twin sons in Ibadan, after sustained surveillance and a confrontation that killed two suspects. Economy & Markets: The CBN’s OMO maturities are expected to inject about N10.9tn liquidity in June, while the NGX stock market shed N4.9tn in the first week of June. Telecoms: MTN defended its data billing after customer complaints, saying depletion is not intentional and promised better service quality. Politics: PDP professionals ordered loyalists occupying Wadata Plaza to vacate following a Court of Appeal judgment, while Ekiti PDP urged calm ahead of the governorship poll. Energy & Environment: The Navy marked 70 years of maritime operations, and a Niger Delta group renewed calls to stop routine gas flaring amid claims of massive oil spills.

Boko Haram Hostage Rescue: Nigeria’s military says it freed 360 abductees, mainly women and children, from a Boko Haram hideout in Borno’s Mandara mountains, after an intelligence-led assault; two infants reportedly died from harsh conditions. Kidnapping Fallout: A separate report says Boko Haram also released 416 women and children abducted from Ngoshe, though details of how the release was secured remain disputed. Security Response in Oyo: Police rescued the younger sister of ex-Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and her twin sons in Ibadan, killing two kidnappers and recovering firearms; more victims are said to be coming home soon. Telecom Data Row: AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore attacks MTN CEO Karl Toriola over claims that “unlimited” mobile data doesn’t exist globally, hinting at an #OccupyMTN protest. Aviation Cost Relief: Dangote Refinery cuts Jet A1 aviation fuel price by ₦100 per litre, a move expected to ease airline operating costs. SME Financing Boost: Development Bank of Nigeria tops N1trn MSME lending and plans to mobilise N1.3trn for a new five-year growth push. Politics & Youth: Peter Obi urges young Nigerians to avoid tribal and ethnic politics, warning against repeating post-2023 election discourse. Energy & Tourism: Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort says renewable energy investment saved over N513m, while CAN South-West calls for a security state of emergency over rising kidnappings.

School Kidnapping Crisis: A national outcry grows after gunmen abduct children and teachers in Oyo and Borno, with some victims still unaccounted for and a teacher reportedly beheaded, as Nigerians demand stronger protection for schools. Security & Police Operations: Police say they rescued Mrs. Olaide Adeloke John-Paul and her twin sons in Ibadan after three days in captivity, killing two suspected kidnappers in a gun battle; in Abuja, police also paraded suspects and flagged plans to clamp down on tinted glasses and concealed plates. Ebola Alert: WHO reports nearly 500 Ebola cases in Central Africa, prompting precautionary advisories in Lagos health facilities as Nigeria watches importation risks. Insecurity Debate: Criticism mounts over military airstrikes allegedly killing civilians, including children, renewing calls for better safeguards. Economy & Finance: AfDB warns Nigeria’s private-sector credit remains low (9.4% of GDP) despite bank recapitalisation; insurance firms also report revenue decline of 9.9% to N228bn. Politics & Courts: Court of Appeal faults a Federal High Court judge for granting reliefs not sought in a PDP leadership dispute. Sports & Culture: Tobi Amusan wins 100m hurdles in Taiwan with a meet record; Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Portugal in a friendly as Portugal coaches confirm squad plans. Evacuation From South Africa: Nigeria’s screening for citizens’ evacuation ends, with aircraft deployment expected after verification.

Prediction Markets: OpinionMarket is launching Nigeria’s first mainstream prediction market platform, letting users buy and sell positions on outcomes ranging from sports to the 2027 presidential election, with prices moving based on trading activity. Education: 58,187 candidates sat for the 2026 NECO National Common Entrance Examination across Nigeria, with federal officials describing the exercise as orderly. Security & Crime: Kaduna police rescued three kidnapping victims after 40 days and arrested five suspected informants; in Abuja, police arrested a “one-chance” syndicate after 18 months of surveillance, alleging kidnappings and robberies. Economy & FX: The naira slipped slightly at the official market to N1,362.21/$ as FX turnover fell sharply. Telecom Regulation: Tinubu ordered the FCCPC to dismantle Optasia’s alleged 12-year monopoly in airtime credit and data advances, a move expected to open up the sector. Hajj Update: Lagos pilgrims begin return flights from Saudi Arabia next week, starting June 8. Politics & Courts: Peter Obi again criticised the government’s security approach, while Sowore told an Abuja court his lawyers deserted him in a DSS defamation case.

Repatriation Amid Xenophobia: Nigeria says it will repatriate over 1,000 citizens from South Africa as anti-immigrant protests and attacks intensify, with screening already under way and waivers sought for people with immigration-related offences. Kidnapping Alarm in the North-West: Authorities in Zamfara have launched a search after gunmen abducted students in Kaura Namoda, with one victim escaping and police investigating where the others were taken. Religious Freedom vs Self-Defence: A legal battle is brewing as Nigerian Christians push for the right to defend themselves, arguing current restrictions leave communities exposed to attacks. Ebola Preparedness: The NCDC says Nigeria is not fully ready for Ebola but insists it can contain any outbreak, citing strengthened screening at major airports while admitting gaps in health workers and lab capacity. Sports and National Pride: Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Senegal 2-1 in a WAFCON warm-up, while Team Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games preparations move to an overseas camp in Aberdeen. Procurement Overhaul: The BPP says Nigeria will launch a digital e-marketplace to cut human interference and boost transparency in public procurement. Security Push: Troops report arrest of 35 terror suspects, rescue of 11 victims, and neutralisation of five terrorists in nationwide operations.

Security & Justice: Omoyele Sowore returned to a Federal High Court in Abuja to renew his demand that Justice M.G. Umar recuse himself after his lawyers quit over alleged maltreatment, while police also probed NSCDC Mining Marshals’ commander’s petition alleging FID interference. Insecurity in Abuja: FCT police foiled an abduction attempt in Byazhin, rescuing a couple after a gun battle, and separately launched a crackdown on tinted vehicles and concealed number plates, impounding 30+ cars linked to kidnappings and “one-chance” robberies. Politics & Democracy: Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro warned that manipulation of party primaries threatens Nigeria’s democracy, as UK observers are set to monitor Ekiti and Osun governorship polls. Kidnapping Outcry: Atiku condemned the Tinubus over abducted Oyo schoolchildren still in captivity, as protests continue. Migration: Nigeria begins screening to repatriate over 1,000 nationals from South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions. Economy/Policy: CBN set new cash travel limits for forex, while TCN warned of daily power outages in Delta until June 16. Agriculture/Local Growth: IFAD-VCDP distributed agro-inputs to Enugu farmers for wet-season farming.