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 […]
Day: October 1, 2025
TROOPS ARREST 2 POLICE OFFICERS WITH HILUX LOADED WITH CANNABIS IN TARABA
In continuation of the ongoing operations across Taraba State code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out bandits and other criminal elements, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in conjunction with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have recorded another breakthrough. […]
SOMTOCHUKWU: FUBARA EXPRESSES HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES OVER DEATH
Rivers State Governor,, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed “shock and sadness over the heartbreaking demise of the 29-year old brilliant lawyer and exceptional media personality in Nigeria , Ms Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, “ Ms Maduagu died “on Monday, September 29, 2025, during a robbery incident in her residence within the […]
GOV FUBARA SACKS COMMISSIONERS,,OTHERS
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara ,has relieved all commissioners of their duties with immediate effect citing the recent Supreme Court judgement. Also sacked are other public officers. The governor thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the State in the last two […]
PENGASSAN Suspends Nationwide Strike
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike following an agreement reached in a meeting between the union and Dangote refinery mediated by the federal government. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja. He said that […]
Boat Mishap In Ibaji,Kogi State Claims No Fewer Than 26 lives
Government Orders Immediate Support To Those Affected The Government and people of Kogi State have expressed deep sadness with the news of a boat mishap which occurred on the River Niger, involving traders traveling from Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State to Ilushi market in Edo State. A statement […]
Nigeria Powering Solarization Project – Energy Commission
The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi said the renewed hope solarisation project is one key initiative that is delivering clean and affordable electricity to millions of Nigerians Dr Abdullahi who disclosed this this in a statement on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65 independence anniversary […]
Nigeria at 65: Backward or Toddling?
On the Frontlines With Boma At sixty-five, nations are supposed to be mature. Sixty-five is not the age of excuses, it is the age of reckoning. It is the point where strength and wisdom merge, where lessons of the past should yield dividends in the present, and where the foundation […]