AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSubstance Abuse & Church-Led Prevention: Nigeria’s mental health and religious leaders urged churches to lead the fight against addiction after experts warned that about 14.4 million Nigerians are exposed to psychoactive substances, calling for prevention, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Drug Enforcement in Edo: NDLEA destroyed 73,463.21kg of illicit drugs worth ₦2.8bn in Benin City, with cannabis making up most of the haul, alongside tramadol, diazepam, codeine syrup, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin—framed as protection for communities from substance abuse. Lassa Fever Update (Edo): Edo State reported 15 Lassa fever deaths since the outbreak was declared in February 2026, with 1,163 suspected cases and 82 confirmed as of May 7; officials blamed late presentation but said treatment capacity at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital is in place. Sports Medicine for Female Medics (Benin City): Nigeria’s Olympic Committee began a seminar for female medics on adolescent athlete health, focusing on the female athlete triad and RED-S. Illegal Gambling Revenue Losses: Nigeria’s and regional lottery regulators warned illegal gambling is draining public funds, citing Ghana’s losses of over GH¢1bn annually and naming Benin among heavily affected markets. Kuwait Domestic Worker Rules: Kuwait restricted domestic worker recruitment to a short approved list that includes Benin, while banning many other African source countries—an issue that can affect health and welfare of migrant workers.
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