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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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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply jumped by 64 percent. Total petrol supply averaged 74.2 million litres daily, up from November levels. Daily petrol consumption rose to a record 63.7 million litres, the highest in 2025. Nigeria...
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Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.

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Customs, CBN Partner to Automate FX Transactions in Trade

The Nigeria Customs Service along with the CBN dedicates efforts to automate foreign exchange transactions as well as trade facilitation while raising revenue collecting capabilities.
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UK Court Blocks Nigerian Man’s Deportation Over ‘Demonic Possession’ Claim

A Nigerian man convicted of armed robbery stayed in the UK since British judges determined that his mental health made him vulnerable to danger in Nigeria.
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Kano Governor Suspends Acting Head of Service Over Salary Deductions

The Kano Governor takes action by removing his Head of Service for wage reductions before installing an alternative official to supervise seven-day salary examinations.
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Air France Flight Diversion Leaves Nigerian Passengers Stranded in Togo

Air France diverted a Paris-Abuja flight to Lomé due to bad weather, leaving passengers stranded. Minister Festus Keyamo demanded immediate action.
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FG Launches 990kW Mini-Grid to Power 3,900 Niger Households

The Federal Government introduced the 990kW mini-grid system in Niger State through EU and German funding to serve 3,900 households.
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Nigeria Immigration Arrests 376 Illegal Immigrants in Ogun

Illegal immigrants totalled 376 in Ogun State after they failed to show valid immigration documentation to Nigeria Immigration. Authorities are processing their deportation.
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Lagos Levies Disrupt LPG Supply As Marketers Warn Of Scarcity

Lagos state levies create disruptions in the supply capabilities of the Dangote Refinery leading to concerns about an imminent cooking gas shortage throughout the country.
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Nigeria Upgrades Visa-on-Arrival Policy, not Cancellation

The revised Visa-on-Arrival policy of Nigeria has undergone an operational enhancement for rapid processing and enhanced protective security features.
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El-Rufai Rules Out PDP, Hints At Possible Political Realignment

El-Rufai moved away from PDP yet indicated his willingness to form a new political alliance in case the APC faces permanent failure.
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El-Rufai Declares Tinubu Rejected His Ministerial Position

In a statement to the media El-Rufai declared that Tinubu refused to confirm him as a minister although Senate members rejected the decision to do so.
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Election Observers Criticized Police Conduct, Credit To OSIEC

An election monitoring group gave high marks to the OSIEC's execution of the Osun LG election process but declared strong disapproval of police aggressive behaviors during voting.
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Umahi Advocates Concrete Roads as Solution to East-West Road Flooding

Minister David Umahi identifies concrete roads as the solution for preventing flood damage on the East-West Road which would provide lasting durability and resistant performance.
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Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Local Refining Rises in December

KEY POINTS Petrol imports fell by 19 percent in December, while local refinery supply...
Politics

Abia Obidient Group Denies Threat to Withdraw Support for Otti

Abia’s Obidient Movement says reports linking its support for Governor Alex Otti to ADC defection plans are false and misrepresent its position.
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Aid Cuts Deepen Hunger in Northeast Nigeria, WFP Says

WFP warns that aid cuts in northeast Nigeria are deepening hunger as funding shortfalls force sharp reductions in food and nutrition assistance across the region.
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Tony Elumelu Urges CEOs to Lead With Trust, Not Titles

Tony Elumelu says modern leadership is built on trust, accessibility and execution, not hierarchy, as his businesses post landmark banking and energy deals.

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