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Power Sector: FG commissioned upgraded Ijora and Apapa transmission substations in Lagos, adding 208MW to the grid as part of efforts to ease long-standing transmission constraints. Politics (Edo): Edo Governor Okpebholo urged the new House Speaker, Prince Yekini Idiaye, to carry members along, warning that exclusion could deepen divisions after the forced leadership shake-up. Elections (Osun): The UK praised the conduct of Osun’s governorship election but flagged concerns over vote-buying, BVAS/accessibility issues and overcrowding, urging lessons for 2027. Health (Cholera): The EU released €2.3m emergency funding for cholera response across West and Central Africa, with Nigeria getting €1.5m for teams, kits and water/sanitation support. Economy/FX: Naira gained N8.07 at the official market to close at N1,349.53 per dollar. Security/Drugs: Customs handed NDLEA cannabis cookies worth N373.8m, while NDLEA also destroyed N301bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos. Sports (Super Falcons): NFF ordered the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down after WAFCON failure and missing the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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