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 […]
Soludo Mourns Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu
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 […]
LAJA Mourns Brutal Death of Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu
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 […]
PSC Chair Greets Nigerians at 65th Independence, Reaffirms Commitment to Police Reforms
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 […]
Somtochukwu, Silenced, One Death Too Many: When a Nation Fails to Value Human Life
*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 […]
Arise News Staffer “Sommie” Maduagwu, 29, Killed in Abuja
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 […]
ICPC Strengthens Ties with Deaf Association
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, […]
My Blood, Your Blood, Our Blood
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 […]
PLANNED TERRORISM AT DANGOTE REFINERY
By Frank Tietie I hear some neo-terrorists want to invade the Dangote Refinery to stop the supply of gas to it. I invite them to check out the definition of ‘terrorism’ in the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The Nigerian government must protect legitimate private businesses from the ‘entitlement mentality’ of many Nigerian workers’ unions. […]
NCS Launches Reform to Cut Cargo Clearance to 48 Hours
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Initiative aimed at reducing cargo clearance time from the current 21 days to just 48 hours. The reform was formally introduced on Thursday, September 23, 2025, during a high-level meeting of Customs Management and Area Controllers in Abuja. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale […]
