AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSecurity & Media: Nigeria’s DSS boss Oluwatosin Ajayi says terrorism grows on publicity, weak governance, ethnic rifts and ungoverned spaces, urging media to report without amplifying violent groups and pushing for stricter law enforcement and terror convictions. US-Nigeria Military Ties: Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters insists the reported drawdown of about 200 US personnel is a routine, mission-specific adjustment, with intelligence sharing, training and information exchange continuing. Regional Flashpoints: Niger denies Benin’s alleged links to an Air Base 101 mutiny, while Niger also accuses neighboring states and France over the attempted coup; meanwhile, Sudan’s curfew in Khartoum is lifted after two years, though instability and cross-border spillover fears remain. Politics & Borders: The Presidency fires back at Atiku Abubakar’s vow to “open the borders,” saying land borders are already open and demanding clarity on any proposed changes. Film Buzz (TIFF): “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” tops TIFF insiders’ picks for the festival’s 45 most anticipated movies, starring Mahershala Ali. Sahel Power Play: A new analysis argues jihadist groups focus on toppling “near” enemies first, using Mali’s siege of Bamako as a key test.
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