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 President Bola Tinubu has left Nigeria for a three-week annual vacation, beginning in London. Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently in Angola and is expected back in Nigeria later this week. The Presidency did not announce a formal transfer of presidential powers,...

Two Killed in Lagos Cinema Machete Attack

KEY POINTS Two people died after a machete and knife attack at Filmhouse IMAX in Lekki, Lagos. Police said a security guard was killed, while the alleged attacker died after being mobbed. Filmhouse has increased security measures at all its cinemas nationwide as investigations...

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