Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe

Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe, with her four-year tenure as a writer, fervently champions early leadership ideals. Her flagship program, "From Seed to Sequoia Initiative," is a testament to her commitment, where she mentors secondary school students, helping shape their futures. Ikeoluwa emphasizes the transformative power of human connections. She strongly asserts that genuine, authentic friendships and relationships are the foundational pillars that drive individual and collective success. Guiding young minds, she believes in laying down roots of integrity, passion, and resilience.

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KEY POINTS Gunmen killed a traditional ruler, his wife, son, and two others in a palace attack in Benue. Attackers disguised themselves and spoke the local language to avoid suspicion before striking. Five people died, one was injured, and security agencies have begun investigations. Gunmen...

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KEY POINTS A Lagos woman was kidnapped from her home in a late-night attack by armed men. Kidnappers demanded ₦60 million, later converted to dollars, and negotiated through an intermediary. She was released after her family paid $17,500 ransom despite involvement of security agencies. Mrs....

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