Tommy Otobong

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.

Atiku Sues Tinubu, Seeks His Disqualification from 2027 Presidential Election

KEY POINTS Atiku and the ADC have sued Tinubu over alleged NYSC certificate forgery and are seeking his disqualification from the 2027 election. The plaintiffs want INEC to release Tinubu’s 2023 and 2027 Form CF001 documents for examination by the court. The case also...

Five Rescued After Gunmen Abduct 14 Travellers in Benue

KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted 14 passengers travelling from Enugu to Abuja on a road in Benue State. Police rescued five victims, including a four-year-old child, while one person sustained a gunshot injury. Nine victims remain in captivity as police and other security agencies intensify...

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