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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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Air Peace Flight Returns to Lagos Over Poor Visibility at Asaba Airport

KEY POINTS Air Peace flight P47860 returned to Lagos after poor visibility around the Asaba Airport runway made landing unsafe. The diversion caused delays to the affected flight and other services across the airline's network. Air Peace apologised to passengers and reiterated that the...
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Adelabu Withdraws From Oyo APC Governorship Race, Demands Reconciliation

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has withdrawn his challenge to the APC governorship nomination in Oyo State. He insists the withdrawal is not an acceptance of the alleged irregularities or lack of evidence. Adelabu has urged the APC national leadership to urgently reconcile aggrieved members...

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Air Peace Flight Returns to Lagos Over Poor Visibility at Asaba Airport

KEY POINTS Air Peace flight P47860 returned to Lagos after poor visibility around the...
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Adelabu Withdraws From Oyo APC Governorship Race, Demands Reconciliation

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has withdrawn his challenge to the APC governorship nomination in...
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