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TRAGIC DEATH : SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU December 26, 1995 - September 29, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police. Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers. Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many. We extend our deepest condolences to Sommie’s parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time. Sommie’s voice is now silent but her spirit, passion and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory. We remain in shock and call for a speedy investigation, apprehension and prosecution of the culprits. Hadiza Usman-Ajayi For Management

Presidency says the operation that killed ISWAP commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki followed months of intelligence gathering and surveillance. ow.ly/AJwz106yysl

Regarding Al-Minuki's Killing, Defence Headquarters says Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders often adopt similar aliases to conceal identities and mislead authorities. ow.ly/1mSQ106yysj

Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona this summer after scoring 119 goals in 191 appearances and winning three LaLiga titles. ow.ly/4aca106yyqU

Chelsea are set to appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach after finalising terms on a four-year contract. ow.ly/kB4I106yyqS

APC’s Decision To Begin Primaries Has Nothing To Do With Any Rift Between Governors And The Party - Morka The President made it clear that where consensus is possible, it should be embraced, because consensus simply means agreement, a meeting of minds among those involved in decision-making. In that sense, it is always preferable to a tense, contested process when genuine agreement can be reached. Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary, APC

APM Needs Resources To Grow, But We Will Not Be Tied To Any Godfather - Dantalle It is the kind of egalitarian political party we want to build, and Makinde, Bala, alongside the party leadership, felt that with elections approaching and uncertainty around the legal status, time was running out, so an alliance became necessary. That agreement was reached, they were welcomed into the party, and by the grace of God, they are free and clear to contest. Yusuf Dantalle, National Chairman, Allied People's Movement APM | IPAC Chairman

Antoine Semenyo’s second-half winner sealed Manchester City’s FA Cup triumph over Chelsea and completed a domestic cup double. ow.ly/ZWhP106yygk

Nigeria and China have pledged stronger cooperation in tourism, culture, and the creative economy to boost investment and cultural exchange. ow.ly/4SZG106yyar

David Beckham reached billionaire status in 2026, while Jim Ratcliffe’s fortune fell sharply amid INEOS financial struggles. ow.ly/4yC7106yy6k

The Unemployment Situation In Nigeria Is An Unfortunate Paradox — Adeyeye Nigeria today is owned to the largest population of young people on the continent. But our young people are trapped in unemployment or labeled as unemployable. My challenge with that narrative is that it labels unemployment as the problem of young people and I think that is sometimes very misleading, because it is actually the failure of a broken system. Olamide Adeyeye, Country Head of Programmes, Jobberman Nigeria

Social Media Becoming A Reward System, A Dangerous Trend — Olushola It’s about the likes, the comments, human engagement, the algorithm rewards you. So tomorrow you’ll want to get a better reward, because that reward releases a biochemical in the system known as dopamine. Dr Lanre Olushola, Executive & Behavioural Change Coach

The AMVCA Has Become A Major Conversation In The Media Space Globally — Ogbodo It takes a lot to create a powerful AMVCA look. Sometimes it takes weeks, months or even days if you’re put under pressure to create a look. Creating one powerful look can change how the client or stylist is perceived by society. Celebrities can either invest in their looks or designs invest in a celebrity’s look for visibility and it can cost millions of Naira. Dr. Jeremiah Ogbodo, Award-Winning Celebrity stylist | Creator Stylist | Creative Director | Entrepreneur

Founder of The Money Wit Club, Oler Oladele says Nigeria"s inflation is driven by external pressures, with fuel and food costs rising ow.ly/i41E106yxNb

Manchester United are set to appoint Michael Carrick permanently after he guided the club to Champions League qualification. ow.ly/Xm7T106yxMn

Trump says Xi supports reopening Strait of Hormuz, but China offers no confirmation or official commitment. ow.ly/8yF8106yxKO

ADC has shifted its presidential and governorship screening exercises to Monday citing insecurity in parts of Northern Nigeria. ow.ly/Zrh3106yxJh

Femi Otubanjo says Nigerian politicians use parties solely for elections instead of governance, ideology or democratic accountability purposes. ow.ly/nQsZ106yxH3

Dike Chukwumerije bemoans the state of Nigeria, describing it as “a country in conflict” held back from its full potential. ow.ly/U2if106yxGt

Samson Itodo critiques consensus candidacy, arguing that political parties misuse Electoral Act provisions to impose candidates and suppress internal democracy. ow.ly/pO6j106yxGq

ADC pledges independent electoral system, gradual economic reforms and stronger accountability ahead of the 2027 elections. ow.ly/8hre106yxEQ