President Tinubu has appointed Olugbemisola Odusote as Nigerian Law School Director-General, making her the first woman to lead the institution since 1962.
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy
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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Ibrahim Ijaoba, a Nigerian national and former Bloods gang member, is in US ICE custody awaiting deportation after multiple violent crime convictions, authorities say.
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Six teams, including Botswana, Zambia, and Comoros, are eliminated from AFCON 2025, while six others secure their place in the Round of 16 as group-stage fixtures conclude.
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AFCON 2025 heads into a tense final group-stage round as qualification remains open for most teams, promising drama across three days of matches.
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Nigeria’s oil revenue in the first half of 2025 missed budget targets by over 60 percent, raising concerns over fiscal stability and government funding.
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Nigeria’s debt office says strict adherence to borrowing laws will cut delays, protect public finances and help states access development funding responsibly.
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Nigeria’s new tax laws set for 2026 are designed to ease compliance, stabilise revenue and strengthen fiscal planning across all levels of government.
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The Nigerian Senate confirmed 34 career and 30 non-career ambassadors, while assuring that states not yet represented will be considered in future nominations.
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Nigeria has declared public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year, with the interior minister urging citizens to use the season to promote unity and peace.
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Tinubu directs governors to release council allocations, pledges state police to improve security, and calls for greater party cohesion and inclusion of women.