AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoBenin Politics: Patrice Talon has been elected Benin’s first Senate president, winning 24 of 25 votes in a secret ballot, as the newly created upper chamber begins its five-year mandate. Edo Court & Security: An Edo State court adjourned the vegetable market kidnap trial to August 20 for final written addresses in a case involving alleged cultism, kidnapping and firearms offences. Healthcare Coverage: Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa flagged off NHIA health insurance for about 4,000 Ovia residents, with 2,000 already enrolled, aiming to cut out-of-pocket costs. Infrastructure Delivery: Idahosa assured Ovia residents that reconstruction of the failed Okhun Junction section will start under the 2026 budget, while Tinubu’s Osun road projects push ahead with quality demands and 24-month timelines. Power Protection: TCN praised community vigilantes after a suspected vandal was arrested for allegedly trying to loosen a Benin–Onitsha 330kV transmission tower base. Digital Cooperation: Benin’s digital transformation minister met Ethiopia to exchange lessons and explore a formal agreement on technology-driven development. Regional Trade & Movement: A new look at Africa’s free movement debate shows strong public support for cross-border work and trade, but visa barriers still limit real integration.
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