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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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Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.
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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.

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Ogun Female Journalist Bukola Agbakaizu Slumps, Dies

Abeokuta lost one of its most reputable journalists on Monday, as Bukola Agbakaizu, aged 52, died after collapsing while working.
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Ganduje, Wike Say PDP’s Collapse Is Near

APC leaders, Ganduje and Wike, say the PDP is having a hard time because of rising defections and internal problems. Wabara, who leads the Board of Trustees in PDP, says the party will return in force by 2027.
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UK Cuts Graduate Visa to 18 Months, Affecting Nigerian Students

New UK immigration reforms have truncated the graduate visa to 18 months and doubled settlement threshold from 5 years to 10 years giving birth to concern by Nigerian students and migrants.
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Air Peace Aircraft Hits Antelope on Asaba Runway

An Air Peace plane collided with an antelope at Asaba Airport during a short taxi, causing a grounding and delays as investigators are examining runway safety.
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NPA Refutes Multi-Billion Naira Fraud Allegations

NPA denied claims of multi billion naira fraud, claiming the agency operates in complete compliance with procurement laws and is subject to all time check.
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Ikpeazu Built And Inaugurated Uninhabitable Government House

According to Abia’s Information Commissioner, ex-Governor Ikpeazu was in a hurry to open an uninhabitable Government House that lacks basic features.
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NNPC and Dangote Collaboration to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Sector

Following a months-long standoff, NNPC and Dangote refinery have finally agreed to work together to achieve Nigeria’s energy security and economic development.
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Tinubu’s IMF Loan Payoff Is Economic Masterstroke — Delta APC

The Delta State chapter of the APC has praised President Tinubu’s repayment of IMF debt, describing it as a historic move that signals Nigeria’s economic revival.
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2025 UTME: JAMB to Release Results Friday

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will release the 2025 UTME results this morning in Abuja, following dismal performance data from over 1.9 million candidates.
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Abuja Doctors Call Off Warning Strike After Reinstatement

The Abuja chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors has called off its warning strike after key demands, including reinstatement of sacked workers and partial salary payments, were met.
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Labour Party Suspends Governor Alex Otti, Five Others Indefinitely

The Labour Party’s Abure-led faction has suspended Abia State Governor Alex Otti and five top members for alleged anti-party activities, ruling out any political merger ahead of 2027.
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Olu of Warri Condoles With Rowland Owie Over Wife’s Death

A delegation from the Olu of Warri paid their respects to former Senator Rowland Owie following his wife Lady Helen's passing whom Owie believed had been instrumental to securing a crucial 1979 political endorsement.
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Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.
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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.
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Lagos residents, employers and workers must get health insurance by Dec. 31

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says residents, employers and workers must get covered by Dec. 31 ahead of mandatory health insurance enforcement from Jan. 1, 2027.
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Bandits Abduct Over 10 Passengers Travelling to Abuja

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