AGP Executive Report

Uranium Market Watch: Global uranium prices keep climbing as long-term benchmarks jump to about $93/lb, with forward curves reaching roughly $107/lb—signaling a shift from volatility to long-term scarcity that could reshape nuclear fuel planning. Sports & Youth: Giants of Africa hit the halfway mark of its Built Within project by unveiling its 50th community basketball court in Lagos, aiming to build 100 courts across Africa for youth development. Eid & Unity Messages: Nigeria’s leaders used Eid-el-Kabir to push tolerance and peaceful coexistence, with calls to avoid ethnic hatred and support security forces. Children Under Siege (Arts-adjacent public discourse): Former education minister Oby Ezekwesili renewed her “Do not dare” warning to political leaders over Children’s Day messages, pointing to repeated school kidnappings and the growing normalization of child abductions. Media & Service Rules: NYSC DG Olakunle Nafiu said corps members are still bound by Nigeria’s social media and cyberbullying laws, with allegations to be handled by law enforcement. Local Politics: Tinubu praised Sunday Dare and Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun on their birthdays, highlighting governance and media influence.

NYSC & Social Media: NYSC DG Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu says corps members are not exempt from Nigeria’s cyberbullying and social media laws, warning police can arrest offenders even with NYSC IDs and that NYSC won’t provide legal representation. Children’s Day Clash: Education ex-minister Obiageli Ezekwesili blasted Nigeria’s political class for issuing “Happy Children’s Day” messages while school abductions and insecurity persist, calling May 27 a “day of shame” and citing cases across states. Eid-el-Kabir Unity Push: Defence Minister Christopher Musa urged Nigerians to unite and pray for troops, while leaders at Eid prayers called for tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Security Claims: US and a US panel accused Nigerian security officers of colluding with Fulani militias in attacks and mass abductions, as Nigeria also reported Eid security patrols and operations. Sport & Youth: Giants of Africa hit the halfway mark of its Built Within initiative with its 50th community basketball court opening in Lagos, featuring performances by Nigerian artists. Local Arts/Entertainment: Film news: Rachel Lang’s spy thriller “Mata” is set for release in France and Belgium on May 27.

Sports & Youth Development: Giants of Africa hit the halfway mark of its Built Within initiative by unveiling its 50th community basketball court in Lagos, with Masai Ujiri calling it a milestone for African youth and community engagement. Sports (Grassroots): Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) held a one-day training and trainers’ clinic in Minna, Niger State, for 20 coaches, pushing better grassroots pathways for young players. Security & Public Safety: Operation Hadin Kai warned of possible Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks during Eid-el-Kabir, urging residents to avoid large gatherings, stay vigilant in crowded places, and report suspicious activity. Children’s Rights & Education Crisis: Oby Ezekwesili renewed her Children’s Day backlash, urging leaders not to issue greetings while school abductions and insecurity keep harming children across Nigeria. Arts/Media (Film): Rachel Lang’s arthouse-to-spy-thriller shift lands with “Mata,” following a DGSE agent returning wounded from a covert Niger operation. Culture/Community: The Olubadan of Ibadanland told politicians they may use his name to campaign, but said their programmes—not his title—will decide outcomes.

Community Sports & Culture: Masai Ujiri’s Giants of Africa hit a major milestone with the opening of its 50th “Built Within” basketball court in Lagos, bringing the project halfway to 100 courts across Africa, with performances by May D and Mayorkun. Children Under Threat: Oby Ezekwesili renewed her fierce pushback on Children’s Day messages, arguing Nigeria’s leaders have “abandoned” children amid school abductions and insecurity, while another report links the crisis to a growing pattern of kidnappings across states. Security Alert (Eid-el-Kabir): Operation Hadin Kai warned of possible Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks during Eid, urging residents to avoid big gatherings, stay vigilant in crowded places, and report suspicious activity. Local Arts & Entertainment (Film): Rachel Lang’s spy-thriller shift, “Mata,” follows a DGSE agent returning from a covert Niger operation, blending arthouse style with intelligence-world suspense. Sports (Football): GTI and NPFL partners congratulated Rangers International FC for winning the 2025/26 NPFL title, praising a more competitive league season. Civic Life & Infrastructure: A Federal High Court ordered INEC to amend its 2027 election timetable to match the Electoral Act.

Eid-el-Kabir Security Push: Nigeria’s police have ordered tougher patrols and tighter discipline across Abuja and Niger State ahead of the holiday, stressing community policing and warning officers off social-media misconduct. Festive Threat Alert: Operation Hadin Kai also warned North-East residents to expect possible Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks, urging prayers near home, fewer big gatherings, and reporting suspicious objects or movements. Courtroom Politics: A Federal High Court in Abuja struck out a suit trying to block former President Goodluck Jonathan from the 2027 race, fining the plaintiff N20m and reigniting debate over his political comeback. Elections on the Move: PDP and ADC governorship candidates emerged in several states, while APGA executives in Awka North rejected a primary result and demanded a rerun. Arts & Culture: French arthouse director Rachel Lang shifts into spy thriller mode with “Mata,” starring DGSE agent Eye Haïdara.

Court Ruling: A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit trying to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, saying earlier judgments already settled his eligibility and fining the plaintiff N20 million. Security Alert: As Eid-el-Kabir approaches, Operation Hadin Kai warns North-East residents of possible Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks, urging prayers near home, avoiding big gatherings, and reporting suspicious items or movements. Eid Safety + Strikes: The military also says airstrikes in Niger State have hit terrorists, while residents are being reassured during the festive period. Politics & Credibility: A viral claim that APC senator Smart Adeyemi attacked Tinubu over insecurity has been flagged as misleading and recycled from an older Senate moment. Sports: Rangers International are celebrated as 2025/26 NPFL champions, with partners praising a tight, exciting title race. Arts/Community: Amateur Basketball Academies runs a Minna clinic for coaches, pushing grassroots training and youth development.

NPFL Finale Fever: Rangers International’s title charge is being celebrated as GTI salutes the Flying Antelopes and praises the NPFL board for making the league more competitive—now the championship is set to be decided on the final day with Rangers and Rivers United separated by just one point. Security & Misinformation: A viral claim that Smart Adeyemi attacked Tinubu over insecurity has been flagged as misleading, while Ahmad Gumi again denies backing banditry, insisting his dialogue stance is being distorted. Local Politics Under Pressure: APGA executives in Awka North reject their primary result and demand a rerun, calling it “daylight robbery.” Sahel Shockwaves: Mali’s April attacks and the shifting role of Russian forces keep underscoring how the Sahel’s violence cycle is deepening. Arts & Youth Sports: Amateur Basketball Academies runs a coaching clinic in Minna, pushing grassroots training and capacity-building. EU Push on Truth: The EU launches an 18-month disinformation project targeting Nigeria’s North-West to protect democracy and reduce violence triggers.

Oil & Investment: Niger State is courting the Dangote Group to help explore crude oil in the Bida Basin, offering a minimal stake via a joint venture PPP while pointing to the company’s refinery build and wider investments. Sahel Security: Analysts warn the Sahel is “less secure than ever” as foreign forces deepen the violence cycle, while Mali’s recent coordinated attacks and Russia’s Africa Corps role keep reshaping the conflict map. Pan-Africanism Debate: The Pan-African Parliament is being framed as a symbol of renewal, but critics argue Africa’s real problem is stolen power, not missing protocols. Africa Day 2026: Celebrations mark 63 years since the OAU’s founding, with renewed calls for unity that matches today’s political and economic realities. Local Arts & Sport: Amateur Basketball Academies runs a Minna coaching clinic to build grassroots capacity. Information War: EU-backed efforts target disinformation in Nigeria’s North-West as Nigeria’s own language media faces pressure and manipulation. Politics & Violence Watch: Oyo’s kidnapping crisis and Minna’s deputy aide killing underline how insecurity keeps driving headlines.

ADC Presidential Primaries: Nigeria’s opposition ADC is set for a high-stakes ticket fight today, with Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen cleared for the presidential primary after the party also produced governorship candidates across at least 10 states. Oyo Security Shock: In Oyo State, the week’s violence keeps escalating—students and teachers were abducted earlier, and the killing of a mathematics teacher has deepened public anger and fear. Sahel Pressure Test: Across the Sahel, analysis is sharpening around the AES collapse narrative, with jihadist pressure described as expanding and state control shrinking. Counterterrorism Spotlight: Nigeria and the U.S. are again in focus after reports of a major ISIS-linked strike, raising questions about what tactical wins change for everyday safety. EU vs Disinformation: The EU and CJID launched an 18-month project to curb harmful narratives in Nigeria’s North-West, aiming to protect trust and reduce violence triggers. Sports Drama: NPFL title and relegation battles head into a final-day showdown, with Rangers and Rivers United separated by a single point.

Oyo Kidnap Shock: Oyo State is reeling after bandits abducted at least 25 students and seven teachers in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire LGA, and later killed mathematics teacher Michael Oyedokun—sparking fresh outrage as families and women begged on camera for the hostages’ release. South-West Security Pressure: The attack has reignited calls for stronger state police and better local security coordination, with groups like OPC factions and hunters urging the federal government to equip communities to push back. NPFL Finale Drama: In football, the 2025/26 NPFL title and relegation fights go down to the wire on Sunday, with Rangers and Rivers United separated by a single point heading into simultaneous matches. 2027 Politics Heat: Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2027 presidential push and the PDP’s moves around Goodluck Jonathan keep the political calendar buzzing. Disinformation Fight: The EU and CJID launched an 18-month project to curb harmful narratives in Nigeria’s North-West, targeting states including Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, and Niger.

Security Denial: Kaduna cleric Ahmad Abubakar Gumi says viral claims that he supports banditry are false and “malicious,” accusing misquoters and ethnic-driven internet creators of exploiting insecurity for clicks. Counterterrorism: Nigeria’s President Tinubu confirms the killing of ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint U.S.-Nigeria operation—an event framed as a major shift for the Sahel and Lake Chad threat picture. Local Horror in Niger State: In Minna, masked attackers invaded the home of Jafar Abdullahi Dabawu, aide to Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, killing him in a brazen early-morning raid. Information War: The EU and CJID launch an 18-month project to curb disinformation in Nigeria’s North-West, targeting Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi and Niger. Arts & Culture: RFI Hausa marks 19 years on air, keeping Hausa-language international broadcasting alive.

Counterterror Strike: Nigeria and the US confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s second-in-command, in a joint operation—an event that could reshape the threat map across the Sahel and Lake Chad, while also testing how far US-Nigeria cooperation can go. Security on the Ground: Even as officials point to tactical wins, Nigerians keep asking what changes in daily life—especially amid ongoing attacks and insecurity. Local Violence: Minna, Niger State, was rocked when assailants invaded the home of Jafar Abdullahi Dabawu, a deputy governor’s aide, highlighting how brazen attacks are becoming. Politics & Courts: In Nigeria’s 2027 race, the Turaki-led PDP cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan to seek the ticket, turning political chatter into a legal and party showdown. Information War: The EU launched an 18-month project with CJID to curb disinformation in Nigeria’s North-West, aiming to protect democracy in states like Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, and Niger. Sports: NPFL title-deciders are set for Lagos or Port Harcourt as Enugu Rangers and Rivers United fight for the 2025/26 crown.

Security Shock in Niger State: Armed attackers invaded the home of Jafar Abdullahi Dabawu, aide to Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, killing him in Minna—an attack that has residents rattled, especially with the compound reportedly opposite Maitumbi Police Station. Insecurity vs. “Partnership” Claims: Nigerians are still questioning whether Nigeria–US military cooperation is changing daily realities, even as recent strikes reportedly hit ISIS leadership in the northeast—tactical wins that many say aren’t yet shrinking the wider violence. Diplomacy Under Protest: In Kenya, Nairobi’s anti-France demonstrations tied to the Africa Forward Summit are reigniting debate over protest rights, public order, and foreign influence. EU Push Against Misinformation: The EU and CJID launched an 18-month project to counter disinformation in Nigeria’s North-West, targeting five states and aiming to protect democratic trust amid insecurity. Sports Spotlight: NPFL title race tightens as Enugu Rangers and Rivers United fight for the 2025/26 crown, with final-day matches set in Lagos and Port Harcourt.

Tragedy in Minna: Armed attackers invaded the home of Jafar Abdullahi Dabawu, aide to Niger State’s deputy governor, killing him after breaking in around 2:00 a.m. opposite Maitumbi Police Station—shocking residents as the case raises fresh questions about security lapses. EU vs misinformation: The EU and CJID launched an 18-month project in Nigeria’s North-West to curb disinformation and reduce violence triggers, targeting Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi and Niger. Oyo school terror: Fresh calls for stronger local security follow abductions and the killing of a teacher in Oriire, as police intensify efforts to rescue students and staff. Global politics & arts: From Macron’s Africa diplomacy to RFI Hausa’s 19-year anniversary and Kannywood veterans’ upcoming Kano festival, culture and influence keep moving—while football drama continues with AFCON 2027 qualifying draw fallout.

Sahel Security Shock: Jihadist violence is being framed as a continent-wide terror gateway, with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger still struggling to contain extremists as weak governance and recruitment pressures keep feeding the crisis. Health Alert: The CDC warns the U.S. remains vulnerable to malaria returning, driven by imported infections and mosquitoes capable of spreading it locally. Media & Culture: RFI Hausa marks 19 years on air, while RFI Hausa’s Kano festival spotlights Kannywood veterans—proof that language and film memory still shape the Sahel’s cultural power. Nigeria Security & Education: Oyo’s school abductions and the killing of a teacher have reignited demands for stronger local policing and faster rescue operations, with Tinubu promising victims will be rescued. Governance by Data: Lagos and other states keep pushing evidence-based SDG delivery, betting that better tracking can close service gaps. Sports & Rights: AFCON 2027 qualifying draws set Nigeria’s group, and IOC broadcast deals expand free Olympic coverage across sub-Saharan Africa.

Oyo School Crisis: Nigeria’s security push is intensifying after bandits abducted dozens of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA, Oyo State, and killed a teacher—President Tinubu vowed the victims will be rescued and urged laws to let states run their own police. Police Response: The Inspector-General of Police has sent more detectives from Abuja to work with on-ground teams, aiming to bring the children back “unhurt.” Regional Security Pressure: The attacks are reviving calls across the South-West for stronger local security capacity as panic spreads among parents. Sports & Culture: Arsenal fans are celebrating a long-awaited turnaround, while RFI Hausa is set to honour Kannywood veterans in a Kano festival. Governance & Health: Lagos and other partners keep pushing evidence-based SDG delivery, as prison and medical-care concerns abroad—and malaria’s stubborn grip at home—stay in the spotlight.