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.

Delta Community Erupts as Youths Clash With Security Task Force, Houses Burned

KEY POINTS Two security operatives were reportedly beaten into a coma during a violent clash between youths and a Joint Task Force in Delta State. Residents alleged that security personnel carried out indiscriminate arrests and destroyed homes after returning to the community with military...

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KEY POINTS Two health workers in Ikorodu, Lagos, were detained after reporting an alleged security threat to their health centre. The workers alerted authorities after a pregnant woman and her husband reported being threatened by suspected bandits. A nurses' group has condemned the detention...

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