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KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has withdrawn his challenge to the APC governorship nomination in Oyo State.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