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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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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.

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In Ember Months campaign, FRSC Corps Marshal calls for vigilance and collaboration, warns against dangerous driving practices.
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FG Begins Nationwide Road Repairs Ahead Of Festive Season

Nationwide road repairs are being launched by the FG to ease traffic ahead of the festive season.
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NAF Airstrike Kills Terrorists That Hindered Power Line Repairs

Terrorists trying to stop Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line repairs are having their neutralised by NAF.
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Tinubu Directs Immediate Release Of Minors #EndBadGovernance Protesters

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FG Says Nigerians Pay ₦40bn To States In 2023 Road Taxes

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Court Urged To Dismiss Charges Against Minors – Falana

Falana wants charges against #EndBadGovernance protests minors dismissed, citing constitutional and international protection.
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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.