Category: NATIONAL NEWS

Oct

04

2025

Troops rescue 180 kidnap victims, arrest 450 terrorists in Southeast, others

NATIONAL NEWS, SECURITY#Insecurity, #InsecurityInSouthEast, #Locallyfabricatedguns, #Nonkineticoperationsagainstterrorists, #Operationudoka

Troops rescue 180 kidnap victims, arrest 450 terrorists in Southeast, others The Nigerian military says it has successfully rescued 180 kidnapped civilians, arrested 450 terrorists and bandits, across the country. According to the Defence Headquarters, the troops achieved the significant breakthroughs in its operations against insecurity across the country in the month of September 2025. The Defense headquarters disclosed this today, Saturday, October 4, 2025, stressing that the troops also killed scores of criminal elements during raids and counter-attacks. Major General Markus Kangye, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed that 39 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to troops within the month.…

Oct

03

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu envisages sudden death in DSS custody, lists ailments

NATIONAL NEWS#BiafraAgitation, #ipob, #KanusuffersTinnitus, #MaziNnamdiKanu, #Nnamdikanuindsscustody, #Referendum

JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu envisages sudden death in DSS custody, lists ailments The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has bemoaned his extant illness, saying that he is battling with Tinnitus and sleep deprivation, which he described as among the “gravest threats” to his survival. Kanu who has been languishing in DSS detention since the year 2021, wailed that Tinnitus “exacerbates my hypertension”, thus putting him at the risk of stroke, collapse, and sudden death. The prominent Igbo son who cried out from the Department of State Services (DSS) where he has been held captive…

Oct

02

2025

By Famous Reporters

Justice for Sommie’: Find her Killers, Family Urges FG, as ARISE News Condoles with Maduagwu’s

NATIONAL NEWS#AriseTVjournalistnotassassinated, #Peterobimournsarisetvpresenter, #SomtochukwuChristelleMaduagwu, AriseTvpresenterfallsfromthreestoreybuilding, Arisetvpresenterkilledduringarmedrobberyattack

Justice for Sommie’: Find her Killers, Family Urges FG, as ARISE News Condoles with Maduagwu's The family of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, the slain ARISE News anchor and reporter has appealed with the Federal Government and security agencies to, as a matter of urgency, identify and prosecute those responsible for her death. The 29-year-old lawyer-turned-journalistmet her untimely death at residence in Katampe, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, during an armed robbery attack. Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, who was rapidly rising in her career, was described as a brilliant and principled young professional. The family, amidst…

Oct

02

2025

By Famous Reporters

Arise TV: They weren’t assassins, stop spreading fake news, Sommie’s neighbour warns

NATIONAL NEWS#AriseTV, #AriseTVjournalistnotassassinated, #Peterobimournsarisetvpresenter, #SomtochukwuChristelleMaduagwu, Arisetvpresenterkilledduringarmedrobberyattack

Arise TV: They weren't assassins, stop spreading fake news, Sommie's neighbour warns A neighbour of Arise TV Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu has debunked speculations on the internet, urging the general public to desist from peddling fake news regarding the shocking death of the former TV presenter which occurred in their residence on Monday, September 29. Amidst devastation, the concerned neighbour recounted the pathetic condition in which she found the former beauty queen and staff of Arise News TV, lying motionlessly on the ground, faced down, shortly after the robbery attack. Meanwhile, the death of the 29-year-old reporter threw Nigerians into mourning,…

Oct

02

2025

By Famous Reporters

Nigeria @ 65: Ohanaeze Ndi Calls for Kanu’s Unconditional Release, Sober Reflection

NATIONAL NEWS#MaziNnamdiKanu, #Nationalrebirth, #Nigeria's65thanniversary, #Nigeriaat65, #OhanaezeNdigboWorldwide, Federalism, JohnAzutaMbata

Nigeria @ 65: Ohanaeze Ndi Calls for Kanu's Unconditional Release, Sober Reflection As Nigeria celebrates her 65th Independence Anniversary, the Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has renewed calls for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that Nigeria's 65th anniversary should not just be a celebration of age, but a sober reflection on the quality of life of its citizens. While describing Kanu's continued detention as a test of Nigeria’s collective commitment to justice, equity, and national healing, Ohanaeze Ndigbo urged state and federal leaders to prioritize governance that protects citizens’ welfare, ensures security, and fosters inclusive economic and political…

Oct

01

2025

By Famous Reporters

ARISE TV JOURNALIST: Residents debunk assassination claims, say robbers begged her not to jump

NATIONAL NEWS#AriseTV, #AriseTVjournalistnotassassinated, #Peterobimournsarisetvpresenter, #SomtochukwuChristelleMaduagwu, Arisetvpresenterkilledduringarmedrobberyattack

ARISE TV JOURNALIST: Residents debunk assassination claims, say robbers begged her not to jump Following the shocking death news of the famous Arise TV Presenter, Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu who died tragically during a robbery attack in her residence, in the early hours of Monday, September 29, facts have emerged, stating that Sommie was not assassinated but jumped from a three storey apartment. Shock and agony have continued to trail the saddening incident which occurred at her Katampe residence, in Abuja, around 3:00am on that fateful morning. Reportedly, the heavily armed robbers subdued the security guards and raided several apartments,…

Oct

01

2025

By Famous Reporters

At 65: reflect on nation’s journey, strive for brighter future, ECK to Nigerians

NATIONAL NEWS#DrEmekaCharlesKalu, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation, #Nigeriaat65, #Reflection

At 65: reflect on nation's journey, strive for brighter future, ECK to Nigerians Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, the Founder and President of the E.C.K Foundation, has extended warm Independence Day wishes to Nigerians, urging citizens to reflect on the nation's journey and strive for a brighter future. In his message, Chief Dr. Kalu emphasized the importance of unity, resilience, and determination in shaping Nigeria's remarkable journey. He encouraged Nigerians to proudly celebrate their rich cultural diversity and work together towards a prosperous, peaceful, and inclusive nation. "Today, as we boldly celebrate our nation's Independence Day, we stand proud in…

Sep

30

2025

By Famous Reporters

I was the first to be attacked, late Arise TV anchor’s neighbour gives account

NATIONAL NEWS#Peterobimournsarisetvpresenter, #SomtochukwuChristelleMaduagwu, Arisetvpresenterkilledduringarmedrobberyattack

I was the first to be attacked, late Arise TV anchor's neighbour gives account Sani Yusuf, a close neighbour of the 29-yeqrs-old Arise TV presenter and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has amidst trauma, recounted his ordeals during the terror-striking attack that claimed the life of the vibrant journalist. According to the devastated neighbour, he does not wish anyone the things he witnessed, during the incident. Famousreporters.com reports that Sommie, as she was fondly addressed by her friends and colleagues, tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, following the robbery incident in her residence, in Katampe…

Sep

30

2025

By Famous Reporters

Peter Obi reacts as Robbers Kill Arise TV presenter, Sommie in robbery attack

NATIONAL NEWS#AriseTV, #MurderofArisenewsanchor, #Peterobimournsarisetvpresenter, #SomtochukwuChristelleMaduagwu

Peter Obi reacts as Robbers Kill Arise TV presenter Sommie in robbery attack Peter Gregory Obi, the Labour Party, LP, candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has vehemently condemned the brutal killing of Arise TV Presenter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu Christelle. Peter Obi expressed grief over the untimely death of the former presenter in a post he shared on his official X handle, on Monday, September 29, 2025. His statement is coming after Arise TV made the announcement. In the report that surfaced online, it was revealed that Sommie was killed during a robbery incident that took place at her residence in…

Sep

27

2025

By Famous Reporters

Lagos CP, Jimoh warns against extortion, harassment, human rights violations, others

NATIONAL NEWS, Oddity#disguise, #Extortion, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun

Lagos CP, Jimoh warns against extortion, harassment, human rights violations, others In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has held a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders to address Police Conducts in the State and other key operational issues within the Command. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Lagos PPRO, SP Abimbola Adebisi stated that, "The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP…