AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNollywood Shock: Popular actor Alex Ekubo reportedly died in Lagos after a prolonged cancer battle, with tributes pouring in from colleagues and fans. Security Clash: Nigeria’s Army says civilians and cattle markets in the North-East help Boko Haram with food, logistics and communications, while Amnesty and AP report at least 100 civilians killed in a Zamfara market airstrike—Nigeria denies verifiable civilian casualties. Courts & Politics: An Abuja court remanded ex-SDP chairman Shehu Gabam over alleged N740m fraud, forgery and fund mismanagement; in South Africa, a court barred a radio host from repeating defamation claims against EFF leader Julius Malema. Tax Reform Push: Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says new Tax Acts aim to build public trust and simplify compliance, not just raise revenue. Sports & Diplomacy: Nigeria won a protest at the African Athletics Championships over a false-start disqualification; Tinubu also approved Nigeria to host the 2026 CAF Awards and Ordinary General Assembly in Nairobi-linked talks. Tech & Services: NIMC launched WhatsApp and live chat support for NIN enquiries. Education Spotlight: LASU emerged Nigeria’s most preferred university in the 2026 UTME.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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