The Digest:
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has asserted that crime in Abuja has "drastically reduced," despite recent high-profile incidents including the killing of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu. During a press briefing, Wike challenged journalists to provide statistics...
The Digest:
The father of late Arise TV journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu has publicly challenged the official account of her death, insisting his daughter was murdered and could not have jumped from a building due to her severe fear of heights. Engineer Ifeanyi Maduagwu, in an emotional BBC...
The Digest:
Barnabas Danlami, a 29-year-old father, was shot and killed while physically confronting over ten armed robbers to prevent them from entering Unique Estate in Abuja, an act that ultimately cost him his life as he bled for over an hour before help arrived.
Key Points:
Security...
The Digest:
Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her Abuja residence, will be laid to rest on October 18 in her hometown in Anambra State, following a series of tribute events in Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Key Points:
Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu...
The Digest:
A public clash between a journalist and a minister has escalated into a real-world confrontation, sparking a debate over press freedom and public accountability. According to social media reports, a group of youths in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, staged a protest against Arise TV...
The Digest:
The FCT Police Command has arrested twelve suspects linked to the armed robbery that led to the killing of Arise TV's Somtochukwu "Sommie" Maduagwu and a security guard in her Abuja residence.
Key Points:
Twelve suspects have been arrested for the killing of journalist...
The Digest:
A key suspect in the fatal robbery at Unique Apartments, Sani Sirajo, has reportedly confessed to police that he tried to prevent Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu "Sommie" Maduagwu from jumping from the three-storey building.
Key Post:
Suspect Sani Sirajo claimed he tried to hold...
The Digest:
Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu cried out “Jesus, Jesus!” before leaping to her death from a third-floor Abuja apartment while fleeing armed robbers, witnesses have confirmed. The 29-year-old lawyer-turned-journalist, a former beauty queen and tourism ambassador...
The Digest:
The family of murdered Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu has made an emotional appeal to the Federal Government for justice. The call came during a condolence visit by senior management from her media organization, highlighting a tragedy that has reignited national...
The Digest:
In a solemn gesture of solidarity, the management of Arise Television has visited the family of their late colleague, Somtochukwu "Sommie" Maduagwu, whose life was tragically cut short by armed robbers. The visit underscores the profound shock and loss reverberating through the...
The Digest:
In a tragedy that has shaken the media community, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to ensure justice for Somtochukwu Maduagwu, an Arise TV anchor killed in her Abuja home. The incident has cast a stark light on the pervasive security fears within the nation's capital, prompting...