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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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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.

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Reps Order Remita to Refund N182 billion Over TSA Discrepancies

The House of Representatives has ordered Remita to refund N182.77bn to the Federal Government following a forensic audit uncovering discrepancies in the TSA.
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Nigeria Needs More Actuaries to Strengthen Financial Sector

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FAAC Allocates N1.6 trillion to FG, States, LGs

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Businessman Sentenced, Wristwatch Forfeited For Refusing Naira

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FG Flags Off C’River Section of 750km Lagos/Calabar Highway

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Jonathan Urges Other Governors to Study Otti’s Qualities

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Guinea Invites Nigerian Businesses to Invest in $20bn Projects

Guinea invites Nigerian businesses to invest in $20bn mega projects, focusing on mining and infrastructure, to strengthen bilateral ties and economic collaboration.
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Army Decries Poor Igbo Youths’ Enlistment in Military Service

The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over the low enlistment of Igbo youths and called for greater recruitment efforts to fill the region’s military quotas.
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FG Forms Panel to Assess Economic Impact of US Tariffs

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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.
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Civil servants warn Oyedele over 40% allowance he promised to fund

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