TRAGIC DEATH : SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU December 26, 1995 - September 29, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police. Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers. Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many. We extend our deepest condolences to Sommie’s parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time. Sommie’s voice is now silent but her spirit, passion and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory. We remain in shock and call for a speedy investigation, apprehension and prosecution of the culprits. Hadiza Usman-Ajayi For Management

Former senator Ben Murray-Bruce urges Nigerians to back Air Peace, says airline is competing on London route and offering added passenger benefits. ow.ly/1L8x106zF9t

Tinubu, Jonathan and Obasanjo praise Abdulsalami Abubakar in Abuja book and birthday event, highlighting democracy and leadership legacy. ow.ly/CKHa106zF8E

Tinubu says federal government won't accept demands from terrorists for the release of their members in detention. ow.ly/2VC6106zF8B

England have recovered most of the training equipment stolen en route to Kansas City ahead of the World Cup. ow.ly/HvsX106zF7E

The Military And Presidency Should End Empty Condemnations And Take Action - TieTie There are things that can be done which are not rocket science, yet little is being done about them while leaders continue to make reassuring statements. I would urge the President to look at recent history under former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former President Goodluck Jonathan. Obasanjo was firm and proactive in addressing insecurity, and there was a strong sense of state authority. People feared the Nigerian state because they believed there would be consequences for wrongdoing, and that sense of accountability was clearly present. Frank TieTie, Lawyer/Arise Analyst

Gov. Adeleke Has Thrown Osun State Into Chaos - Omowaiye It is unacceptable for a government to award a 100 billion naira airport project to an interior designer, while a major road project is given to a company registered as a clearing and forwarding agent, and a flyover is awarded to a company registered as a fertilizer supplier. There is also no need for another airport when neighbouring states already have airports that are not even viable, and it makes no sense to abandon the one the previous governor worked on just to start another one. Oluremi Omowaiye, Head Of Media And Publicity Committee, Osun APC Governorship Campaign Council

I Remained True to My Commitments; I Midwifed Democratic Governance in 11 Months - Abubakar When I assumed office as head of state in 1998 Nigeria stood at crossroads, a nation yarning for stability, democracy and good governance. The call came loud and clear to return the country to civilian rule from various segments of society, political leaders, civil society, the international community and most importantly Nigerians. Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar

Abdulsalami Abubakar’s Service, Sacrifice, and Steadfast Devotion to Nigeria Will Never Be Forgotten - Shettima As we celebrate your remarkable life and legacy, we are reminded that nations are built not by those who hold power, but by those who exercise it with restraint, integrity and a sense of duty to future generations. Kashim Shettima Vice President of Nigeria

Abdulsalami Abubakar Handled Nigeria's Leadership With Dexterity — Obasanjo I remember you telling me on telephone, our man is dead, Who is our man I asked, I screamed when you mentioned M.K.O Abiola. Following advice, you handled Abiola’s demise dexterously and within a year of your installment, we had democracy restored. 27 years after that restoration, we still have democracy. Olusegun Obasanjo Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Abdulsalami Abubakar Deserves Credit For Stabilising Democracy In Nigeria — Jonathan I know of a president, when it was time to leave because of certain circumstances and his wife said no we are not going and he caved in and the rest is a very ugly history. We must commend Abdulsalami Abubakar for his integrity. Goodluck Jonathan Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

The death Of Major General Rabe Abubakar Is An Indescribable Pain - TieTie This is a Major General, a two-star officer who served the country at the highest level. This raises serious concerns about the state of national security. There is now an unusual sense of solidarity among citizens and members of the armed forces, with expectations that the best resources would be deployed to rescue one of their most senior officers. General Rabe Abubakar represented a key face of the Nigerian military at the time. This is not about blaming individuals, but a reflection of a broader national security concern. Frank TieTie, Lawyer/Arise Analyst

Ejiofor faults Primate Ayodele’s political prophecies, saying they blur faith and politics and create confusion in society. ow.ly/uz35106zESb

Abuja residents march against insecurity, rising kidnappings and economic hardship, demanding urgent action from authorities. ow.ly/YZNc106zES8

Femi Falana says Nigeria operates civil rule, not true democracy but insists military rule is not better than current dispensation. ow.ly/Ok3M106zEQs

Defence Minister Christopher Musa says absence of a national database is hampering investigations and weakening efforts to track criminals. ow.ly/HLUa106zEQq

Anambra government says cleric is under investigation after allegations he took 75 married women from their husbands and made them his wives. ow.ly/onfg106zEQj

Terrorists killed 19 farmers and injured 12 others after attacking a farming community in Zamfara’s Maradun area. ow.ly/Kszl106zEPc

Gov. Oborevwori Made It Clear That The President’s Economic Reforms Have Delivered Results - Aniagwu He also believes that several states have become not only solvent but financially stronger, enabling them to address many of the challenges facing their citizens. He recalled a time when pensioners were unpaid, workers' salaries were delayed, infrastructure projects were stalled, and local government councils struggled due to inadequate funding. According to him, because of the economic re-engineering introduced by the President, many of these challenges have now become a thing of the past. Hon. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, Commissioner For Works & Public Information, Delta State

Kwankwaso Never Threatened To Leave The NDC, It Was Only Media Speculation - Director This appears to be an attempt to demarket the party, and we understand where it is coming from. Apart from media speculation and those who do not want us to succeed, there were instances in a particular constituency in Delta State where an incumbent allegedly supported five or six aspirants to run against Collins Edema. Osa Director, National Publicity Secretary, Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC