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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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NNPCL, Dangote Price Reduction Brings Relief to Retailers

NNPCL Retail Ltd together with Dangote Refinery decreased PMS costs thereby providing relief to Nigerians at the same time they established a retailer refund plan.
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SAN Urges Tinubu to Free Nnamdi Kanu in Honour of Late Elders

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Customs, CBN Partner to Automate FX Transactions in Trade

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UK Court Blocks Nigerian Man’s Deportation Over ‘Demonic Possession’ Claim

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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

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Nigeria Immigration Arrests 376 Illegal Immigrants in Ogun

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Lagos Levies Disrupt LPG Supply As Marketers Warn Of Scarcity

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Nigeria Upgrades Visa-on-Arrival Policy, not Cancellation

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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

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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.