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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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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her company of N22.9bn money laundering charges. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the funds were illicit or that Oshodin knew of any illegality. The case weakened due to...
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Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion of travellers. The Comptroller-General ordered a probe and vowed disciplinary action against culpable personnel. NIS reaffirmed commitment to professionalism and urged the public to report misconduct through official channels. The Nigeria...

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Nigeria, UK Relations to Strengthen Ties Across Key Sectors

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INEC Presents Certificates of Return to Soludo, Deputy

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Gates Foundation to Invest $1.4 Billion in Climate-Resilient Farming

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Nigerian Army Honors Late Chief Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja

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Adeboye Urges Tinubu to Act Fast on Nigeria’s Security Crisis

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Okonjo-Iweala Denies Viral Post Criticising Tinubu Over Security

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Air Peace Breaks Leasing Barrier With New Boeing 737-NG

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Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price to ₦828 per Litre

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U.S. Revokes 80,000 Visas in Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown

The U.S. has revoked over 80,000 visas, including those held by Nigerians, as part of a Trump-era immigration crackdown on crime and security risks.
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Osinbajo Calls for Social Justice at Core of Africa’s Development

Osinbajo calls for a people-first approach to Africa’s growth, saying true progress begins when social justice drives development.
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Helios Plans Full Exit From Nigeria’s Axxela After Nearly a Decade

Helios Investment Partners plans to sell its stake in Axxela, marking a strategic exit from Nigeria’s gas infrastructure space after nearly a decade.
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Nigeria Denies Christian Persecution, Cites Foreign Lobbyists

KEY POINTS Nigeria denies Christian genocide allegations, calls them misleading. Government says 13,500 terrorists...
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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her...
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Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion...
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FG revokes passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Saturday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately execute a Nigerian passport withdrawal for citizens who have formally renounced their citizenship.
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US enforces visa bans on religious freedom violators

The United States has activated religious freedom visa restrictions against individuals who violate international religious liberty, with Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom Mark Walker confirming Friday that enforcement is already underway.