Tommy Otobong, Author at The Nigerian Inquirer

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.

News

INEC Registers Two New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 General Elections

KEY POINTS INEC has registered the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the National Democratic Congress ahead of 2027. The DLA met all statutory requirements, while the NDC was registered following a court order. The registrations raise the total number of recognised political parties in Nigeria...

February 6, 2026

News

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Federal University Dutsinma VC Over Alleged ₦19.7m Bribery Scheme

KEY POINTS EFCC has arraigned former Federal University Dutsinma VC, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi, over alleged ₦19.7m bribery. The commission says he received kickbacks from contractors through two intermediaries. All defendants pleaded not guilty and were granted ₦5m bail each; trial begins 12 March...

February 6, 2026

Keep exploring

Business

Dangote Sugar Names Thabo Mabe as CEO in Leadership Shift

Dangote Sugar announces Thabo Mabe as its next CEO, marking a major leadership shift aimed at driving expansion and boosting long-term growth.

November 20, 2025

News

Army Chief Urges Troops to Sustain Push Against Terrorists

Army chief Waidi Shaibu orders heightened vigilance and sustained aggression as North-East security operations intensify against entrenched terrorist groups.

November 20, 2025

News

Labour Warns Senate Ban on Sachet Alcohol Will Cripple Industry

Labour warns that the sachet alcohol ban crisis could trigger massive job losses, collapse local manufacturers and worsen Nigeria’s already fragile economic climate.

November 20, 2025

Business

Iwosan Investments Expands With Paelon Hospital Acquisition

Iwosan Investments strengthens healthcare in Nigeria with its acquisition of Paelon Memorial Hospital, expanding its network and boosting specialized patient care.

November 19, 2025

Politics

Police Seal PDP National Headquarters Amid Leadership Rift

Police sealed the PDP headquarters in Abuja, blocking access and heightening tensions as the party’s leadership crisis escalates.

November 19, 2025

News

Kwankwaso Urges Federal Probe as Insecurity Deepens in Nigeria

Kwankwaso calls for an urgent federal probe as kidnappings, military killings, and bandit raids highlight Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis nationwide.

November 19, 2025

Politics

Makarfi Quits PDP Board Post Over Zoning Concerns

Ahmed Makarfi steps down from the PDP BoT, insisting the party uphold its zoning balance after Turaki’s emergence as chairman.

November 18, 2025

News

Nigeria’s Inflation Drop Fails to Ease Household Pressures – CPPE

Nigeria’s inflation slowdown offers minimal household relief as structural inflation pressures persist, according to CPPE, which warns deeper reforms are urgently required.

November 18, 2025

Business

Tiger Brands to Sell Cameroon Unit in $76 Million Deal

Tiger Brands announces Cameroon exit with $76 million Chococam sale, streamlining international operations to prioritize domestic growth and shareholder value.

November 18, 2025

Politics

South Africa Probes Mysterious Flights Carrying Palestinians

South Africa investigates unexpected Palestinian arrivals after officials raise concerns about a coordinated effort to remove civilians from Gaza and the West Bank.

November 17, 2025

Business

Zenith Bank Moves to Acquire Kenya’s Paramount Bank

Zenith Bank advances its East Africa expansion with a planned acquisition of Kenya’s Paramount Bank amid rising regulatory pressures on smaller lenders.

November 17, 2025

News