AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiplomacy & Trade: France’s President Macron is set for a state visit to Nigeria this autumn, with both sides expected to review cooperation on trade, security, agriculture and democratic governance. Religion & Calendar: The Sultan of Sokoto declares Thursday, July 16, 2026 as the first day of Safar 1448AH after no crescent sighting. Sports: Tobi Amusan qualifies for the 2026 Diamond League final in Brussels, chasing a fourth title. Security & Human Rights: The UN warns terrorism is spreading across West Africa and the Sahel, increasingly using drones and cryptocurrencies, with schools and children hit hardest. Education Under Threat: Oyo State lawmakers back Governor Makinde’s push for a UN-backed probe into the Oriire school abduction, while the Presidency rejects the idea as political. Public Accountability: Allegations of sexual harassment and grade manipulation at NAN involving ex-director Abdulhadi Khaliel keep pressure on the government. Community & Youth: GTCO launches the second edition of #BeatTheDistance, donating 3,000 bicycles to help underserved pupils reach school. Culture & Media: THISDAY/Arise boss Nduka Obaigbena marks 67 and THISWEEK’s 40 years with tributes to his journalism legacy. Health & Justice: The family of physiotherapist Mary Habila, found dead at Minister David Umahi’s home, announces burial plans as investigators insist on an autopsy. Faith & Society: A book launch spotlights “The Proverbial Seven Pillars of Wisdom,” linking leadership and everyday decision-making.
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