AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoISIS Strike’s Ripple Effect: President Tinubu confirmed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s global No.2, was killed in a joint US-Nigeria operation—an event that could reshape the Sahel and Lake Chad threat map and test how ISIS adapts when its top leadership is hit. Niger State Spending Scrutiny: Niger State is again under fire for capital spending on guest-house “tables and chairs,” with documents showing N1.6bn spent in 2025 and another N1.5bn budgeted for similar purchases. Security on the Ground: Nigerians continue to question whether high-profile joint strikes are translating into safer daily life, as insecurity persists across regions. Court Delays: Abubakar Malami’s N8.7bn money laundering trial stalled after his lawyer failed to appear, pushing the case to June 23. Agriculture Credit Push: One Acre Fund flagged off input delivery for 88,000 smallholder farmers in Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara and Plateau. Kenya Protest Debate: Nairobi arrests during the Africa Forward Summit reignited arguments over protest rights versus public order and diplomatic ties.
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