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 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,...

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