AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCustodial Deaths Probe in Niger State: Nigeria’s FG has started an independent inquiry into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Minna, with a committee set to visit sites, interview survivors and suspects, and determine causes of death; religious and civil groups are demanding a transparent, credible process and warning against any cover-up. El Niño Health Scare: New climate projections warn “super El Niño” could drive extreme heat and other disasters, with global estimates of about 451,000 heat-related deaths; Nigeria, Niger and the Sahel are flagged among the worst hit. Madaouela Uranium Deal Fallout: Niger’s transitional authorities tout the Atomic Eagle uranium agreement as mining sovereignty, but critics raise red flags over the partner’s lack of proven industrial track record and the real benefits of the state’s 40% stake. Security and Violence: Niger reports soldiers killed in fighting near the Mali border, while communities in Niger State also allege repeated bandit attacks and farmer-herder clashes disrupting livelihoods. EFCC Wanted Notice: EFCC declares ex–pension reform boss Abdulrasheed Maina wanted again over an alleged stolen-property case.
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