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.

Police Council Backs Tunji Disu as Acting IGP

KEY POINTS The Police Council, chaired by President Bola Tinubu, unanimously ratified Tunji Disu’s appointment as Acting Inspector-General of Police. Disu will proceed to the Senate for screening and confirmation as substantive IGP. If confirmed, he will become Nigeria’s 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police,...

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KEY POINTS Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria protested in several states over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Demonstrators condemned the US and Israel, waving Iranian flags and expressing solidarity with Iran. The police have heightened security nationwide to...

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