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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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Benue IDPs to federal government: ‘If you can’t take us home, say it’

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Nigerians in Benue are rejecting aid packages and demanding the right to return home safely.
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Bello Turji orders Bargaja residents to flee as army steps in to halt mass displacement

Terrorist leader Bello Turji ordered Bargaja residents to flee or face death, triggering mass panic before the army intervened.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Court Rules Out Naira Redesign Suit Against Buhari, Emefiele

A ₦1bn suit against Buhari and Emefiele over the naira redesign policy has been struck out after the plaintiff failed to appear in court.
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El-Rufai Leaves APC to Build ‘Godfatherism-Free’ Political Platform

Nasir El-Rufai exits APC to build a political alternative under the SDP, advocating for fairness, competence, and internal democracy in leadership.
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Defunct Heritage Bank Depositors to Receive ₦46.6billion

NDIC starts ₦46.6 billion liquidation dividend payouts to Heritage Bank depositors after licence revocation, ensuring broader depositor compensation.
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Benue IDPs to federal government: ‘If you can’t take us home, say it’

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Nigerians in Benue are rejecting aid packages and demanding the right to return home safely.
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Bello Turji orders Bargaja residents to flee as army steps in to halt mass displacement

Terrorist leader Bello Turji ordered Bargaja residents to flee or face death, triggering mass panic before the army intervened.
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South Africa, other nations turn to Dangote refinery for fuel supply

South Africa and several African governments are pursuing fuel supply contracts with Dangote Refinery as the Middle East war disrupts traditional supply routes from the Persian Gulf.
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Industry leaders to debate Nigeria’s aviation hub ambitions in Lagos

Key players in Nigeria's aviation industry will meet in Lagos on March 26 to examine how hub status could boost the sector's contribution to GDP.

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