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.

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KEY POINTS Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas has released withheld local government allocations, promising to address salary delays and ensure financial accountability. Ibas warned against financial recklessness, directing local governments to submit wage bills for scrutiny and vowing to take action against mismanagement. ...

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KEY POINTS Civil society groups have condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to democracy. The coalition accused the Federal Government of political bias and demanded an impartial investigation, dialogue, and respect for judicial...

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