Vice President Shettima returns to Abuja after UNGA80 

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a highly successful diplomatic mission representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and concluding strategic engagements in Germany. During the week-long international engagement, the vice president delivered President Tinubu’s national statement calling for comprehensive UN reforms, … [Read more…]

Moghalu Celebrates Innoson Boss at 65

Labour Party Governorship Candidate in the forthcoming Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has felicitated the Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message made available by his Special Assistant on Media, Johnson Okoye, Dr. Moghalu joined family, friends, and associates in celebrating what he … [Read more…]

“Nigeria at 65: Powell Homes and Shelters MD Praises Governor Mbah, Calls for Safe Housing”

Leaders all over the nation have been urged to use the opportunity presented by this year’s Independence Day celebration to unite and build a stronger nation that reflects the vision of her founding fathers. The Managing Director of Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd, Architect Chibuikem Onyekachi Emmanuel, made this call on Wednesday through his Independence … [Read more…]

PENGASSAN to Call Off Strike, Dangote Group to Reabsorb Sacked Staff, as FG Brokers Peace

The Federal Government has brokered peace between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), ending a labour dispute that had threatened fuel supply stability. After two days of talks on Monday and Tuesday, the parties reached an agreement that disengaged workers will be reabsorbed into other Dangote Group … [Read more…]

Nigeria @ 65: Mbah Urges Optimism, Unity

…Says the end will vindicate Tinubu’s economic policies …Enugu on the pathway of turnaround, economic growth Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to hold fast to optimism and unity in the face of present challenges, assuring that the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu Administration and citizens’ huge sacrifices would … [Read more…]

Somto Maduagwu Was Brought In Dead After Abuja Robbery Attack – FCTA

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…]

63 year-old Pastor allegedly defile 2 sisters

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…]

Edo approves N799bn for revised 2025 supplementary budget

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…]

Soludo Mourns Tragic Loss of Arise TV Anchor 

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…]

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, mourn death of Somto Maduagwu

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…]

Mbah Mourns Arise News Staff, Somtochukwu Maduagwu

…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…]