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.

Hamzat Wins Lagos APC Governorship Ticket With Over 657,000 Votes

KEY POINTS Lagos Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat won the APC governorship primary with 657,917 votes ahead of the 2027 election. The APC described the exercise across Lagos’ 245 wards as peaceful, transparent, and credible. Hamzat thanked President Bola Tinubu and party leaders for...

Court Extends Deadline for Political Parties, Cancels INEC May 10 Directive

KEY POINTS The Federal High Court nullified INEC’s May 10 deadline for submission of party membership registers ahead of the 2027 elections. Justice M.G. Umar ruled that INEC cannot shorten the 120-day timeline provided in the Electoral Act 2026. Political parties now have until...

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