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.
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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Tinubu directs governors to release council allocations, pledges state police to improve security, and calls for greater party cohesion and inclusion of women.
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President Tinubu says Niger Delta communities should expect accelerated development as his administration pushes infrastructure, security and economic reforms.
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KEY POINTS The Tinubu tax reform plans are still on schedule to go into effect in January 2026. Opposition warns the reforms could worsen economic hardship. Lawmakers allege gazetted copies …
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KEY POINTS Ewhrudjakpo death has triggered mourning across Bayelsa and Rivers states. Fubari praised Ewhrudjakpo’s humility and public service record. The Ewhrudjakpo death has drawn tributes from the PDP nationwide. …
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Nigeria’s local fish output rose to 1.4 million metric tons, as reforms in fisheries and aquaculture begin to strengthen food security and cut import dependence.
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Aisha Buhari says gossip inside Aso Rock disrupted her husband’s nutrition routine, triggering the 2017 health crisis detailed in a new Buhari biography.
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Nigeria’s local content intervention funds have delivered over N51.8 billion and $360 million to indigenous oil and gas firms, lifting participation and asset ownership.
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Aliko Dangote says claims that Donald Trump opposes the Dangote Refinery are unfounded, citing strong US crude supply ties and benefits to Nigeria’s fuel market.
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Nigeria says reports linking a NAF aircraft landing in Burkina Faso to espionage are false, insisting the stop was a routine safety diversion during a maintenance flight.