Category: journalism
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NIGERIA MOURNS DR. CHRISTOPHER KOLADE: THE GENTLEMAN OF INTEGRITY BOWS OUT AT 92
He lived with quiet dignity, led with grace, and taught generations that integrity is not old-fashioned — it’s eternal. Dr. Christopher Kolade, diplomat, broadcaster, scholar, and business statesman, has taken his final bow, leaving behind a legacy that Nigeria may never fully replace.In October 2025, Nigeria lost one of its finest minds and most revered…
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SWAN INAUGURATES MEDIA COMMITTEE FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sports journalism’s premier body gears up to showcase six decades of impact with powerful storytelling. The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named a seven-member Media and Publicity Committee to promote its 60th anniversary celebration from October 29 to 31 in Abuja. Chaired by Anambra’s Chimezie Anaso with Akwa Ibom’s Emmanuel Akpan as Vice…
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TREAT FIRST, REPORT LATER: THE LESSON FROM SOMTOCHUKWU’S NEEDLESS DEATH
By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, the vibrant young Arise News anchor, has once again exposed a grave fault line in Nigeria’s healthcare system: the reluctance to treat emergency cases involving gunshot wounds without first demanding identification or police clearance.According to reports, Somtochukwu was shot during a robbery in Abuja…
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FCT MINISTER VOWS JUSTICE FOR ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU
Wike promises thorough police probe to bring killers to book after tragic robbery death. Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike condoled with Arise News over the loss of their anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, describing her death as tragic and painful. Wike assured that police will investigate her death and hold the culprits accountable. According to reports,…
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OBIDIENT MOVEMENT CONDEMNS KILLING OF ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU
Movement calls for justice and stronger security amid rising violence threatening Nigerians. The Obidient Movement has strongly condemned the senseless murder of 29-year-old Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, describing it as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s ongoing insecurity crisis. Leaders Dr Yunusa Tanko and Nana Kazaure urged a thorough investigation to bring the killers to…
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ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU’S DEATH CONDEMNED
Minister mourns tragic loss of vibrant journalist, promises swift investigation. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris described the death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu as deeply regrettable and a huge loss to Nigerian media and the nation. In a condolence letter to Arise News Chairman Chief Nduka Obaigbena, Idris praised her as a dedicated…
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JOURNALISM MOURNS AS PROMISING ARISE NEWS REPORTER KILLED IN ROBBERY
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a vibrant news anchor and reporter with Arise News, who was killed during an armed robbery at her Katampe, Abuja residence.Her death has left a gaping wound in the journalism community. Colleagues describe her as not…
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TRAGIC LOSS: ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU KILLED IN ARMED ROBBERY
The Nigerian media and the nation mourn a bright star extinguished too soon as Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a respected Arise News anchor, producer, and lawyer, was tragically killed during a robbery at her Abuja home on Monday. Her death has been described as deeply regrettable by the Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, who called…
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EDITORS WARN: STOP USING CYBERCRIME ACT TO MUZZLE THE PRESS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has sent a strong warning to security agencies: stop harassing journalists under the guise of the Cybercrime Act or face legal pushback.Meeting in Jos, Plateau State, on September 17, 2025, the Guild’s Standing Committee — made up of top editors across print, broadcast, news agencies, and online platforms —…
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WORLD NEWS DAY: NIGERIAN EDITORS RALLY FOR PRESS FREEDOM AND TRUTH
As the world marks World News Day on September 28, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is stepping up to celebrate the power of fact-based journalism while sounding a clear call for press freedom and truthful reporting in Nigeria. In a heartfelt statement, the NGE salutes journalists at home and abroad who tirelessly chase the…
