Tommy Otobong, Author at The Nigerian Inquirer

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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Lagos Assembly Budgets N55.4bn for Lawmakers’ Quarters, Complex Beautification in 2026

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly plans to spend N55.4bn in 2026 on lawmakers’ quarters and beautification projects. Only N16bn is allocated to community-based infrastructure interventions. Budget reviews show a pattern of heavy spending on lawmakers’ welfare, vehicles, generators, and renovations despite wider public infrastructure challenges. The...

February 7, 2026

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Fresh Benue Attack Leaves 13 Dead as Gunmen Torch Market, Abduct Women

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed 13 people in an attack on Anwase Market in Kwande LGA, Benue State. The assault followed another attack two days earlier in Abande community. Community leaders warn of worsening insecurity as residents flee their homes amid repeated violence. Gunmen suspected to...

February 7, 2026

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Aliko Dangote’s Refinery: I’m Still Fighting Cabals

The $20 billion refinery owned by Aliko Dangote faces ongoing sabotage attempts due to opposition from established oil import cartels and select international oil companies who want to stop Nigerian domestic refining efforts.

May 5, 2025

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FCT Emergency Services on High Alert as Thunderstorms Loom

FEMD activated their search and rescue teams in response to NiMET thunderstorm warnings which affected Abuja together with nearby states of Central Nigeria.

May 4, 2025

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Tinubu: Hunger and Poverty Are Nigeria’s Biggest Threats to Peace

President Bola Tinubu declared in his Katsina State working tour that hunger and poverty posed the greatest dangers to Nigeria’s peace by demanding enhanced attention to both agricultural development and grassroots government initiatives.

May 4, 2025

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Rep Urges INEC Probe of Minister Over Forgery

Rep. Amobi Ogah has petitioned INEC to investigate Minister of State for Labour, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged submission of forged polling unit results to the 2023 Election Tribunal in a bid to overturn his victory.

May 2, 2025

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Labour Day Divisions: Clash Over Worsening Hardship

Labour unions nationwide condemned rising inflation, poor wages, unpaid pensions, and growing insecurity, demanding urgent reforms and action.

May 2, 2025

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Tinubu Determined to Unleash Nigeria’s Potential – Shettima

The Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu works towards achieving national potential by implementing strategic reforms and developing human capital with international partnerships to enforce sustainable policies.

May 1, 2025

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Obasanjo, Anyaoku, Obi, Others Honour Adebanjo’s Legacy

Former President Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Peter Obi, and other dignitaries paid tribute to the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo in Lagos, hailing him as a fearless patriot, nationalist, and advocate for federalism.

May 1, 2025

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Yobe Aims for 80 Percent Vaccination Coverage by 2026

Yobe State is intensifying efforts to achieve 80% vaccination coverage by 2026, addressing zero-dose communities and recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like diphtheria, cholera, and polio.

April 30, 2025

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Nigerian Man Sentenced for $6 Million Inheritance Scam

A Nigerian national has been sentenced to nearly eight years in U.S. federal prison after orchestrating a $6 million inheritance scam that defrauded more than 400 elderly Americans.

April 30, 2025

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