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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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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.
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Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.

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OYSIEC visits INEC to prepare for December LG elections

Oyo State's electoral commission has formally notified INEC of a December 29 local government election date and requested collaboration on voter registers and electoral materials.
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UN to discuss Iran war escalation

The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the Iran war as strikes intensify, raising concerns about civilian casualties and regional stability.
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Lulu-Briggs foundation treats thousands in Rivers

Lulu-Briggs foundation treated over 5,000 people and performed 149 surgeries in Rivers, expanding access to free healthcare in underserved communities.
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New loan scheme targets micro businesses

A ₦100 million loan scheme has been launched to support Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs, focusing on women and informal sector businesses.
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FG moves to strengthen rights commission

Nigeria is considering reforms to strengthen its human rights commission, focusing on independence, funding and enforcement powers to improve accountability.
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Nigeria capital importation jumps in 2025

Nigeria capital importation surged in 2025, rising sharply on the back of portfolio investments and increased inflows into the banking sector.
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Court voids CBN’s removal of Union Bank board

A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified the CBN's January 2024 removal of Union Bank's board and ordered the immediate reinstatement of the bank's former leadership.
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Tinubu urged to probe journalist assault

SERAP has urged President Tinubu to order a probe into the alleged assault of a journalist in Niger State, calling for accountability and justice.
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Oyedele says tax reform must expand opportunity

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigeria's tax reforms will be judged by how fairly they expand opportunity, not by how much revenue they generate.
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IGP Disu redeploys senior police officers nationwide

IGP Olatunji Disu has ordered sweeping postings of senior police officers across Nigeria, covering AIGs and commissioners in state commands and headquarters departments.
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Nigeria needs $345 Million yearly to fix out-of-school crisis

Nigeria requires $345 million annually to address its out-of-school children crisis, Education Minister Tunji Alausa disclosed at a private sector breakfast in Lagos.
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Kalu tells EU investors to bring factories to Nigeria

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has called on European investors to shift from extractive trade to local manufacturing in Nigeria, pushing a near-shoring model to create jobs and cut migration.
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Oyo school kidnap survivor tells court of 56 days without clean water

A teacher abducted from an Oriire school in May told the Federal High Court how 46 captives, including toddlers, survived 56 days on dirty water and plain rice.
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Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

Federal workers have written to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele warning that the unpaid 40% peculiar allowance and promotion arrears are building restiveness in the public service.
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Kara Bridge repairs push Lagos-Ibadan gridlock 15km into Lagos

Repairs to Kara Bridge expansion joints have paralyzed the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again, with some commuters reaching home after 2 a.m. and engineers questioning past work.
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Ondo herbal drink deaths climb to 49 as crisis spreads to Irele

Deaths linked to a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State have climbed to 49, with the crisis now reaching Irele Local Government Area.