The Nigerian Senate confirmed 34 career and 30 non-career ambassadors, while assuring that states not yet represented will be considered in future nominations.
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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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.
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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.