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Tommy Otobong

Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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Canal+ Secures Final Approval to Acquire MultiChoice, Owner of DSTV and GOTV

KEY POINTS Canal+ received final approval to acquire MultiChoice, Africa’s top pay-TV operator, including DSTV and GOTV. The deal includes commitments to local content investment and HDP economic participation in South Africa. Finalization is expected before October 8, completing Canal+’s bold push into Africa’s...
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Four PDP Senators Join APC, Boosting Ruling Party’s Senate Control

KEY POINTS Four PDP senators defect to the APC, boosting the ruling party’s Senate majority to 72. APC leaders and allies attended the Senate session to witness the defections. The PDP’s Senate presence drops to 26 amid ongoing internal party challenges. The Nigerian Senate on...

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Senators Link Rising Insecurity to 2027 Elections

Rising violence in various parts of the country has led senators to warn that the return of Boko Haram and banditry could be related to the 2027 elections.
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Tinubu Mid-Term Review: Progress Amid Criticism

Two years from his inauguration, President Tinubu says achievements in security and growth are clear, while opposition groups say he has delivered the worst results in democracy.
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Rivers Sole Administrator, Others to Defend N1.48trn Budget

Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion budget for 2025 will be defended by the state’s Sole Administrator and senior officials before a joint committee of the National Assembly, after the declaration of emergency rule.
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IGP Egbetokun Commissions 50 High-Tech Vehicles for Police

IGP Kayode Egbetokun has equipped the EOD-CBRN unit with 50 new advanced vehicles to support the police and improve security across the country.
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NDLEA,UK’s HOIO Sign MoU to Strengthen Fight Against Drugs

The NDLEA and HOIO have signed a new agreement to increase cooperation, weaken drug trafficking groups and strengthen responses to illegal drug trading.
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Adesina of AfDB Transformed 565 Million Lives During Tenure

Adesina explains how the African Development Bank impacted over 565 million people with its development initiatives during his tenure.
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FG Turns Back Eight Foreigners Without Valid Visas, Warns Airlines

Eight foreigners without valid visas were turned back by Nigerian authorities last week and the immigration service warned airlines to follow its rules.
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Peter Obi: Nigeria a Difficult Country for Good People to Govern

Peter Obi highlighted how leadership in Nigeria is not easy and praised Governor Otti’s efforts during a service held in Abia.
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FCTA Takeover Revoked Properties Over Ground Rent Default

The FCTA will restore control of 4,794 properties in Abuja beginning Monday because the rents have not been paid for a long time.
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Nigeria Warns Airlines: No Entry Without Visa

Nigeria’s Federal Government has instructed airlines to avoid accepting passengers with invalid visas and warns that anyone found violating the rules may be punished.
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Ribadu Outlines Security Gains Under Tinubu Administration

Nuhu Ribadu has remarked that Nigeria’s security situation has improved a lot since President Tinubu came into office, with over 13,000 terrorist members dealt with by authorities.
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INEC Adopts AI to Strengthen Election Planning and Voter Services

A new AI Division within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was introduced recently to help improve election planning, logistics and credibility, a big sign of modernizing Nigeria’s election processes.
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Canal+ Secures Final Approval to Acquire MultiChoice, Owner of DSTV and GOTV

KEY POINTS Canal+ received final approval to acquire MultiChoice, Africa’s top pay-TV operator, including...
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Four PDP Senators Join APC, Boosting Ruling Party’s Senate Control

KEY POINTS Four PDP senators defect to the APC, boosting the ruling party’s Senate...
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Security Bars Senator Natasha From National Assembly Despite Court-Ordered Reinstatement

KEY POINTS Security personnel blocked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the National Assembly despite...
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Katsina Governor Radda Injured in Katsina Road Crash, Recovering Well

KEY POINTS Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda sustained minor injuries in a road accident...

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