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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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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.
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Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

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Alcohol Sale Debate Sparked By New Police Act

Nigeria, civil society, media clash over alcohol ban in Nigeria Police Act.
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Simon Ekpa’s Arrest Laudable, He Should Be Extradited To Nigeria – DHQ

A Finland court arrested Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of IPOB on terrorism charges. The Defence Headquarters in Nigeria said it is satisfied and hopes to have him extradited to face justice.
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Two-Thirds of Nigerian Households Can’t Afford Healthy Food

According to a recent survey, 66.7 percent of Nigerian households cannot afford a healthy diet, and food insecurity is increasing across the country.
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Tax Reform Bills to Get National Assembly Scrutiny, Public Interest First

Experts agree on the possible pros and cons of proposed tax reform bills but Nigerians can be assured that the National Assembly will thoroughly deliberate on it in the interest of the country.
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Kano Reunites Minors with Families after #EndBadGovernance Protest

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State reunites 76 minors arrested while protesting #endbadgovernance with their families. But the governor, who said the minors would undergo rehabilitation, warned against violent protests and said education was the way forward.
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NNPCL Challenges Dangote Refinery’s Import Licence Suit

NNPCL counters Dangote Refinery’s bid to monopolize petroleum imports, arguing the suit doesn’t hold water and could be ruinous to the economy.
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Troops’ Welfare And Nigeria’s Protection My Top Priority, Acting COAS

The Lt. Gen Oluyede is rallying the Nigerian Army to remain focused in turning the tide regarding insecurity, as the handover to the Infantry Corps happens, with priority given to troop welfare and national security.
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Mali, Burkina Faso Terrorists Now Active In Northwest Niger State

The Senate on Thursday called for immediate action to arrest terrorists infiltrating from Mali-Burkina Faso to Nigeria's northwest and Niger state, stressing the need for military capacity and community engagement.
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Urging Tinubu to declare emergency on drug abuse, NDLEA

Marwa, NDLEA Chair, appeals for Tinubu to declare a drug abuse emergency over latest worrying trends.
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Prof. Gambari: Africa Must Harness Youth to Leapfrog Development

African youth should be leveraged for development in digital economy and other inclusive strategies, Prof. Gambari urges.
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FG To Set Up National Youth Development Bank

FG unveils National Youth Development Bank to enhance empowerment of Nigerian youth, boost economic transformation, Northern development a priority.
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Flood Crisis: Govts Extends Resumption Date For Bayelsa Schools Underwater

Reopening of Bayelsa schools delayed by flooding as government shifts resumption to Nov 25.
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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.
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Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.
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Boko Haram disguised as soldiers to abduct Borno NECO candidates, source says

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in soldier and Forest Guard uniforms abducted NECO candidates and a teacher in Lassa, Borno, minutes after troops left their post.
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Army declares 104 soldiers missing after Boko Haram attack on Borno base

More than 104 Nigerian soldiers have been unaccounted for since a June 5 attack on their Borno base, and the Army now calls them deserters.