Month: September 2025

On the 26th of December 1995, a light was born into the world — Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu — a daughter of Anambra soil, born in London, raised in Port Harcourt, and destined to touch lives wherever she went. That light, radiant and gentle, has now been dimmed too soon, but its glow will never be […]

By Nnedinma Michael The All Progressives Congress (APC) Professional Women Council, Southeast Zone, has officially endorsed Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, popularly known as Ikukuoma, as its preferred candidate for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The endorsement took place during a courtesy visit to the APC state secretariat in Awka, […]

By Nnedinma Michael The 2025 Igbo Day Celebration in Awka brought together delegates from the seven Igbo-speaking states in a colourful display of culture, solidarity and dialogue. The event, themed “Ndigbo Onye Aghana Nwanneya” (Be Your Brother’s Keeper), underscored the urgent need for unity, peace and progress in Igboland. The celebration attracted dignitaries including Anambra […]

By George Ozalla Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed profound sadness over the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a journalist and anchor with Arise Television. Soludo described the passing of the young broadcaster as a monumental loss not only to her family and the media industry but also to society […]

By George Ozalla The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has expressed deep shock and immense grief over the tragic death of Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a journalist with Arise News, who was reportedly killed by suspected armed robbers in her residence on September 29, 2025. According to a press release signed by Amb. Ikenna […]

By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), mni, has felicitated with the Government and People of Nigeria on the occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, assuring that the Commission remains committed to reforms that will guarantee an efficient, motivated, and accountable Police Force. According to a […]

*Pointblank By George Ozalla My heart bleeds, my eyes are swollen, my voice is cracked, my head aches. I am totally dumbfounded getting the sad news of Somtochukwu’s tragic demise! But let’s get this fact embedded in our collective mindset that any nation that does not value human life cannot make much progress. The tragic […]

By George Ozalla The Nigerian media industry was plunged into grief on Monday following the death of Somtochukwu Christelle “Sommie” Maduagwu, a reporter, producer and news anchor with Arise News, who was fatally attacked in her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja during an alleged armed robbery. According to a statement released and signed […]

By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance by pledging stronger collaboration with the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) in the fight against corruption. Speaking at the NNAD National Convention in Abuja on Wednesday, the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, […]

By George Ozalla Blood is life. It runs through every vein, every artery, every corner of the human body, carrying with it the very essence of survival. Yet, in its abundance within us, we often forget that for someone else it may be the only thing standing between life and death. The act of donating […]