AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSahel Shockwaves: A Nigerian Air Force airstrike on Zamfara’s Tumfa market has left “dozens” dead, with some claims pushing past 100, as the NHRC demands answers over repeated civilian casualties tied to airstrikes in Yobe, Niger and Zamfara. Accountability Pressure: The NHRC says the bombings keep recurring and calls for measures to prevent more civilian deaths—while the military denies civilian harm. Infrastructure Fallout: Nigeria’s Tinubu government ordered emergency repairs on the ₦16.7bn Mokwa bridge replacement after SaharaReporters exposed cracking and deterioration. Oil Update: Nigeria is nearing its OPEC quota as vandalism drops—output reportedly hit a 1.85mbpd peak with “zero infractions” recorded on the Trans Niger Pipeline. Politics Ahead of Primaries: Niger APC aspirants signed a peace accord to keep the May 15 primaries violence-free. Niger Focus: Niger’s government says it will gazette zoning for elective posts to rotate power across local areas. Culture & Sport: NSF handed out squash gear to grassroots coaches in Abuja. France–Africa Tension: Nairobi hosts the France–Africa summit amid protests and backlash over France’s renewed push into East Africa.
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