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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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Natasha Reacts to Suspension, ‘This Injustice Will Not Be Sustained’

Six months of suspension issued by the Senate against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan stems from her accusations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio who continues to deny these allegations.
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Rivers Judiciary Denies Report of Fubara Sending CJ on Leave

The Rivers Judiciary dismissed allegations that Governor Fubara requested Chief Judge Simon Amadi to take leave and addressed misinformative goals to build political confusion.
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Rivers State political crisis: Rivers Commissioners Sacked

The Rivers State House of Assembly has intensified its standoff with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, demanding the removal of 19 commissioners over alleged illegal appointments.
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FG Pledges Commitment to Human Rights Protection

The Office of the Attorney-General continues to pledge human rights protection by receiving a report detailing supposed human rights abuses against insurgents and civilians.
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NAFDAC Cracks Down on Illegal Sachet Water Production in FCT

The FCT-based illegal sachet water production facilities counted more than 40 closures after NAFDAC discovered serious hygiene breaches.
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PDP Remains Strong in Bayelsa, Says Governor Diri

As governor of Bayelsa State Douye Diri confirmed that PDP is united so it continues to be the leading political party while denying any existence of party divisions.
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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

The Senior Advocate appeals to President Tinubu through a formal petition to let Nnamdi Kanu go because reconciliation efforts and legal principles both need his release.
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Customs, CBN Partner to Automate FX Transactions in Trade

The Nigeria Customs Service along with the CBN dedicates efforts to automate foreign exchange transactions as well as trade facilitation while raising revenue collecting capabilities.
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UK Court Blocks Nigerian Man’s Deportation Over ‘Demonic Possession’ Claim

A Nigerian man convicted of armed robbery stayed in the UK since British judges determined that his mental health made him vulnerable to danger in Nigeria.
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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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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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