AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOyo Kidnap Rescue: Nigeria’s Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) hailed the rescue of Oriire school pupils and teachers after 56 days in captivity, saying the operation relied on intelligence, inter-agency cooperation and sustained pressure—while urging the Tinubu government to keep going until every captive in places like Borno and Niger is freed. Security Pressure in the Sahel: Russia’s Lavrov met Sahel leaders and discussed deeper military cooperation with the Confederation of Sahel States, including support for a “Unified Force,” as jihadist threats persist. Niger State Violence: At least nine people were killed in fresh attacks in Borgu LGA, Niger State, including an IED blast on the Dakera-Babanna Road and shootings in Kpenya, Dekara and Pissa communities. Education in Niger: Gov. Umaru Bago inaugurated renovated classrooms and a new ICT centre for a girls’ science school in Paikoro, pledging more support for learning. Governance Watch: An Anglican bishop warned that any move toward state police could be hijacked for political victimisation unless corruption is tackled.
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