20 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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34 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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34 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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36 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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38 h. ago Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over ARISE News Staff Somtochukwu’s Murder

  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers allegedly responsible for the gruesome killing of Arise News Channel staff member, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a robbery attack in Abuja. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of September 29, 2025, […]

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3 d. 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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4 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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7 d. ago How Somtochukwu Ignored Her Father’s Plea To Remain In The UK

Tucked away around the serene Rebisi Garden, better known as GRA Phase 4, in the heart of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, lies the quiet, grieving home of the parents of the late Arise Television newscaster, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. Outside, wailing and anguished screams pierce the stillness as small groups of neighbors, senior colleagues, friends, and community […]

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8 d. ago Somtochukwu Maduagwu left UK for Nigeria to make country work – Uncle

Obi Maduagwu, the uncle of the late Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Arise TV correspondent who died while attempting to escape a robbery in Abuja, has disclosed that she returned to the country with a dream to make Nigeria work. While speaking with pressmen in Port Harcourt, Maduagwu revealed that ‘Sommie’ left the comfort of the United […] The post Somtochukwu Maduagwu left UK for Nigeria to make country work – Uncle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 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 Estate Security Guard Killed In Robbery That Claimed ARISE TV Anchor’s Life In Abuja – Police

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed that a security guard lost his life alongside ARISE News Channel presenter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, in the robbery attack that occurred on Monday in Katampe, Abuja. On Monday, the management of ARISE News Channel announced her death in a statement. The television station stated that armed robbers invaded […] The post Estate Security Guard Killed In Robbery That Claimed ARISE TV Anchor’s Life In Abuja – Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Somtochukwu Maduagwu: LP calls for state of emergency on insecurity

Tribune Online Somtochukwu Maduagwu: LP calls for state of emergency on insecurity “Incidents are rampant where such victims are led into forests virtually under the nose of security agencies and checkpoints... Somtochukwu Maduagwu: LP calls for state of emergency on insecurity Tribune Online

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Tinubu mourns, orders manhunt for killers of Arise TV anchor

Tribune Online Tinubu mourns, orders manhunt for killers of Arise TV anchor President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the murder of Ms Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a rising television anchor with Tinubu mourns, orders manhunt for killers of Arise TV anchor Tribune Online

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1 week 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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