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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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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.
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Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

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Ibas Cancels All Tenders, Orders Refund to Contractors

Ibas has cancelled job tenders from Governor Fubara’s tenure, he ordered MDAs to refund contractor fees.
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Timothy Omotoso Acquitted Of Charges, To Be Deported to Nigeria

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Tinubu Sacks Kyari and NNPCL Board Over Poor Performance

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Doctor Sues Ex-Lagos Task Force Boss For Contempt

Dr. Ojo Ademola sues ex-Lagos Task Force head for contempt over continued trespass on his Lekki land despite court order.
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As Yoruba youth leaders they denounce the Uromi killings while advocating for governmental countermeasures to stop Fulani herdsmen raids in southwestern Nigeria.
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Kogi Commissioner Says Security To Decide The Arrest of Senator

Despite a government ban on public gatherings Senator Natasha conducted her event which led security forces to determine whether she should be arrested.
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Project Diversion: Amosun Accuses Ogun Senator Adeola

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PDP Alleges Sole Administrator Dismantling Fubara’s Structures

PDP accuses the Sole Administrator in Rivers of dismantling Fubara’s governance structures, while former Head of Service Nweke faces criticism for false allegations.
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NNPCL to Sell Shares Ahead of IPO

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues its IPO preparations through partner recruitment for both IPO readiness and investor relations support before its capital market listing.
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Natasha Apologises to Ezekwesili Over Clash with Nwaebonyi

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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.
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Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.
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Boko Haram disguised as soldiers to abduct Borno NECO candidates, source says

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in soldier and Forest Guard uniforms abducted NECO candidates and a teacher in Lassa, Borno, minutes after troops left their post.
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Army declares 104 soldiers missing after Boko Haram attack on Borno base

More than 104 Nigerian soldiers have been unaccounted for since a June 5 attack on their Borno base, and the Army now calls them deserters.