2 h. ago The passing of one of us: Arise TV news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu

I woke up early in the week to the tragic news of the passing of a promising Arise News anchor read more The passing of one of us: Arise TV news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu

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16 h. ago Police arrest armed robbery gang linked to death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Arise News Anchor

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested twelve suspected armed robbers allegedly involved in the violent attack that claimed the life read more Police arrest armed robbery gang linked to death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Arise News Anchor

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16 h. ago FCT Police Arrest 12 Suspects In Connection With Killing Of ARISE News Anchor Sommie

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended 12 suspected members of an armed robbery gang allegedly linked to the murder of ARISE News Anchor, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, widely known as Sommie. The gang is also suspected to be responsible for the death of security guard Barnabas Danlami during a robbery incident at Unique […] The post FCT Police Arrest 12 Suspects In Connection With Killing Of ARISE News Anchor Sommie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Police arrest robbery gang behind death of Arise News anchor

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected armed robbers who carried out the attack that claimed the lives of Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, Arise News staff member and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartment, Gishiri village, Katampe District, Abuja. It gave the names […] The post Police arrest robbery gang behind death of Arise News anchor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago ARISE News Anchor Somtochukwu For Burial In Anambra October 18

  The remains of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a staff of ARISE News Channels, who died after allegedly jumping from a three-storey building as a result of a robbery attack, will be buried on Saturday, October 18, 2025. According to the FCT Police Command’s account, Sommie, as she was fondly called by family, friends and colleagues, […]

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66 h. ago Minister, TV Anchor Face Off On Live Show As Umahi Accuses ARISE Journalist Of Disrespect, Ignorance

A heated exchange ensued on Tuesday between Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, and ARISE News breakfast show anchor, Rufai Oseni, during a live broadcast of ‘The Morning Show’ as both men clashed over the cost and details of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project and the controversy surrounding Winhomes Estate. The face-off began when Umahi […]

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3 d. ago Estate robbery that killed Arise TV anchor exposes worsening insecurity in Abuja

…Residents lament violent attacks across estates, question city’s security architecture The tragic death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a 29-year-old lawyer and read more Estate robbery that killed Arise TV anchor exposes worsening insecurity in Abuja

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4 d. ago Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects

Tribune Online Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects According to the police spokesperson, the attackers, armed with firearms, knives, machetes, charms, and other dangerous weapons, stormed the community... Ondo: Police foil assassination attempt on monarch, arrest 10 suspects Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping

The Osun State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects for involvement in various crimes, including armed robbery, cultism, and kidnapping, after a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, revealed this during a press briefing at the State Command Headquarters on Ring Road, Osogbo, on Wednesday. The press […] The post Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Arise TV anchor jumped from 3rd floor to escape armed robbery – Police

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed that Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a correspondent with Arise News jumped from the read more Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Arise TV anchor jumped from 3rd floor to escape armed robbery – Police

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9 d. ago Tinubu, Wike, first lady, govs, ministers, NUJ, others mourn Arise News anchor, demand swift justice

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Fred Ezeh, Abuja, Laide Raheem, Abeokuta and Okey Sampson, Umuahia President Bola Tinubu, his wife, Senator Remi, Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council and others have expressed sorrow and shock […] The post Tinubu, Wike, first lady, govs, ministers, NUJ, others mourn Arise News anchor, demand swift justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Kalu calls for probe into death of Arise TV anchor, Maduagwu

Tribune Online Kalu calls for probe into death of Arise TV anchor, Maduagwu "I am shocked and deeply saddened by the devastating news of the passing of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu,.. Kalu calls for probe into death of Arise TV anchor, Maduagwu Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra Police said the case will be charged to court once investigations are concluded. Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Editors mourn Arise News’ Somtochukwu Maduagwu, asks govt to address insecurity

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor read more Editors mourn Arise News’ Somtochukwu Maduagwu, asks govt to address insecurity

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9 d. ago NGE Demand FG, Security Agencies To Fish Out Killers Of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to swiftly apprehend the killers of Arise News reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was tragically murdered during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Eze Anaba, […] The post NGE Demand FG, Security Agencies To Fish Out Killers Of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Editors Mourns ARISE News Reporter Killed In Robbery Incident

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a promising news anchor and reporter with ARISE News. Maduagwu was killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. NGE, in a statement jointly signed by its president, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, […]

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9 d. ago Editors Mourn ARISE News Reporter Killed In Robbery Incident

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a promising news anchor and reporter with ARISE News. Maduagwu was killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. NGE, in a statement jointly signed by its president, Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, […]

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9 d. ago ‘May Nigeria Keep Happening To Me’, Reno Omokri Counters Viral Prayer Against ‘Problematic Situation’

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has expressed his desire for Nigeria to “keep happening” to him, in response to a growing online phrase or prayer “May Nigeria Never Happen To You”, by some netizens, which gained renewed attention after the recent death of ARISE News anchor and reporter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. In a post shared on […]

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9 d. ago Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Journalism has lost a good professional – Guild of Editors

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has reacted to the death of Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, describing her exit as the loss of a good professional. In a statement signed by NGE President Eze Anaba and General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, on Tuesday, the guild expressed sadness over Maduagwu’s demise. singling out her commitment to […] The post Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Journalism has lost a good professional – Guild of Editors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu, First Lady, ministers mourn Arise News anchor Maduagwu, urge swift justice

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the tragic death of Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, a talented news anchor with Arise News Television, who was attacked whose residence was invaded by armed robbers and she died from injuries sustained at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, while fleeing from being […] The post Tinubu, First Lady, ministers mourn Arise News anchor Maduagwu, urge swift justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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