The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Mandate Secretary on Health, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, has said that ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, was brought in dead to the Maitama General Hospital at about 4:30am on Monday. Dr Dolapo Fasawe offered the explanation in a statement by the FCTA to clarify an earlier report claiming that negligence … [Read more…]
By Johnpaul Anih, Ph.D If you ask around in Nkanu West today, one name comes up with surprising ease and warmth “Hon. John Ogbodo”. Not because he’s making noise or buying headlines, but because he’s quietly and consistently doing the work. For a local government area that had grown used to the politics of promise … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned and secured the court-ordered remand of a 63-year-old pastor, Luke Eze, for the alleged rape of two sisters (names withheld), aged 16 and 19. The suspect was arrested on September 11, 2025, by operatives of the Iwollo Police Division of the Command, following a report by the victims’ … [Read more…]
The Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of N799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, up from the initial N675.220 billion, representing an increase of approximately N125 billion, representing 18 per cent. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Fred Itua, the spokesperson for Governor Monday Okpebholo, the approval followed … [Read more…]
…As Hon. Afam Ogene leads the campaign train, charges constituents to stand firm with Labour Party The Labour Party Governorship Campaign Team, led by its flagbearer, Dr. George Moghalu, at the weekend took its community-to-community tour to Ogbaru Local Government Area, where enthusiastic supporters trooped out in large numbers to welcome the campaign train. The … [Read more…]
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed profound sadness and a deep sense of loss over the heartbreaking news of the tragic death of Miss Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a distinguished daughter of Anambra State, who was brutally killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of a news anchor with Arise News Television, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who lost her life following a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. This is also as the 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Mr Peter Obi both expressed shock at … [Read more…]
…Condoles with Arise News family Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of Arise News’ anchor, producer, and reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, following an armed robbery attack in her residence in Katampe District, Abuja, describing it as a heavy loss to both her medium and the entire Nigerian … [Read more…]
The Federal Government wishes to announce the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on Wednesday, 1st October. The cancellation is in no way a diminishment of the significance of this milestone anniversary, and the government remains committed to celebrating Nigeria’s 65th year of independence with dignity and enthusiasm. … [Read more…]
…promises ROI, security as leaders empower youths with scholarships In a historic step towards charting a new course for development, the people of Nkerefi in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State on Sunday rolled out the vast economic opportunities available in their community, assuring investors of high returns on investment while declaring unflinching … [Read more…]
Arise News Channel has announced the death of its journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja on Monday, September 29. The 29-year-old broadcaster, fondly known as Sommie, was a news anchor, reporter, and producer who had become a familiar and trusted face on … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 as public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion. Dr Tunji-Ojo in the statement signed by … [Read more…]