AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoPower & Safety: TCN praised community vigilantes after they arrested a suspected vandal trying to loosen a tower base on the Benin–Onitsha 330kV line; the suspect was handed to NSCDC, after a similar arrest two months earlier. Health Coverage: Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa rolled out NHIA health insurance cards for about 4,000 residents in Ovia Federal Constituency, with over 2,000 already enrolled, aiming to cut out-of-pocket costs. Accountability & Flooding: MonitNG urged Edo Governor Okpebholo to tackle recurring flooding behind Ontario Park in Benin City, warning that poor drainage is harming homes, roads, businesses and health. Public Health Capacity (Autism): Nigeria’s education ministry unveiled expanded autism care plans—more universities offering specialist training (up to nearly 16) and autism centres planned across six zones from 2027. Cross-border Health Concern: Police in Ghana launched investigations into the deaths of two women believed to be Beninese nationals found in a Tamale hotel room; post-mortem is planned. Governance: Benin’s former president Patrice Talon was elected the country’s first Senate president, with the new chamber installed in Porto-Novo.
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