Category: NEWS - Page 9 - FAMOUS REPORTERS

Oct

2025

E.C.K Foundation Mourns Reverend Uma Ukpai, Describes Him as “A Warrior for God” and Beacon of Faith

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E.C.K Foundation Mourns Reverend Uma Ukpai, Describes Him as “A Warrior for God” and Beacon of Faith The E.C.K Foundation, under the leadership of its Chairman, Chief (Dr.) Emeka Kalu, has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, particularly to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late Reverend (Dr.) Uma Ukpai, describing his passing on October 6, 2025, as “a monumental loss to humanity.” In a statement, Chief (Dr.) Kalu noted that “Reverend (Dr.) Ukpai was a prominent cleric who devoted over six decades of his life to faith, hope, and charitable works.” He further described…

Oct

2025

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BREAKING NEWS: Electoral Chairman, Mamman Mohammed is dead

NEWS#Dr.MammanMohammed, #Electroprocess, #SIEC

BREAKING NEWS: Electoral Chairman, Mamman Mohammed is dead The Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Dr. Mamman Mohammed, is dead. Mohammed reportedly passed away on Monday, October 13, after a brief illness at the Yobe State Teaching Hospital, Damaturu, the state capital. His death was confirmed by the Fika Emirate Council through a statement shared on its official Facebook page. According to the Emirate, the deceased—who also held the traditional title of Shamakin Fika—breathed his last at the teaching hospital after a short illness. “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi Raji’un. The death has occurred of Dr. Mamman…

Oct

2025

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Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Evans Re-Arraigned for Alleged Police Killings

NEWS#ChickadeeOnwuamadike, #Evans, #Evanskidnapkingpin, #LagosrearraignsEvan

Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Evans Re-Arraigned for Alleged Police Killings The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, over the alleged murder of two police officers. Evans was re-arraigned on Monday alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, before Justice A. O. Ogala of the Lagos State High Court on a five-count charge bordering on murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to kidnap. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. According to the prosecution, Evans and Emeka allegedly killed Peter Nweke and Chijioke Ngozi, two police officers, on August 27, 2013, in the Festac area of…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

Breaking news: Tears Tributes as Renowned Cleric, Uma Ukpai dies at 80

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Breaking news: Tears and Tributes as Renowned Cleric, Uma Ukpai dies at 80 Global christian community has been thrown into a mourning state, as renowned Evangelist Rev. Uma Ukpai bowed out at 80. The global Christian community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, at the age of 80. Famous Reporters gathered that Rev. Ukpai died in Lagos after a life dedicated to spreading the gospel and transforming lives for over five decades. The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the…

Oct

2025

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Kalu Urges Gov. Otti to Intervene in Bende Electricity Restoration

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Dr. Emeka Kalu Urges Gov. Otti to Intervene in Bende Electricity Restoration Your Excellency, APPEAL FOR RESTORATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BENDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTER/TOWN With utmost respect and a deep appreciation, I write to extend the warm regards of the good people of Bende town in Bende Local Government Area and to commend Your Excellency for the remarkable developmental strides your administration has continued to record across Abia State. Your visionary leadership, people-centred governance, and unwavering commitment to infrastructural renewal have renewed hope for Ndi Abia. Your Excellency, I humbly wish to bring to your kind attention the lingering challenge…

Oct

2025

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MAZI NNAMDI KANU Vs TINIBU’s PRESIDENTIAL PARDON: 4 Years in Detention and the Question of Justice

NEWS#Amnestyfornigerianterroristsandbandits, #BiafraAgitation, #Delemomodu, #FreeNnamdiKanu, #MaziNnamdiKanu, #Tinibu'sPresidentialpardonforbanditsterrorists, IPOB, referendum

MAZI NNAMDI KANU Vs TINIBU's PRESIDENTIAL PARDON: Four Years in Detention and the Question of Justice By Mandy Ezekiel The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has remained in detention for four years despite several court rulings ordering his unconditional release. Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021 following his re-arrest and extradition to Nigeria, continues to face charges bordering on treasonable felony. However, a series of court judgments, including one by the Supreme Court as well as the Appeal court in Abuja, had ordered…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

“I’d Rather Hawk Groundnuts Than Sell My Body,” Says Dismissed Catholic Nun, Kinse

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"I’d Rather Hawk Groundnuts Than Sell My Body,” Says Dismissed Catholic Nun, Kinse Anastasia Kinse, a former Catholic reverend sister, has spoken out following her controversial dismissal from the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters under the Auchi Diocese in Edo State. Kinse, who devoted ten years of her life to religious service, alleges that she was unjustly expelled after reporting a case of sexual harassment at Veritas University, Abuja, where she served as a Graduate Assistant. Her account, published by Punch Newspapers on October 12, 2025, has reignited discussions on abuse, silence, and accountability within…

Oct

2025

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JUST IN: Arise TV presenter, Somtochukwu set for burial, as family announces date

NEWS#AriseTV, #AriseTvjournalistSomtochukwutobeburied, #SomtochukwuChristelleMaduagwu, #Somtochukwufuneralarrangements, AriseTvpresenterfallsfromthreestoreybuilding

JUST IN: Arise TV presenter, Somtochukwu set for burial, as family announces date The remains of the deceased staff of Arise TV who died tragically in a robbery incident is set to be returned to mother earth. The family of the famous Arise TV Anchor, Correspondent and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has announced the funeral arrangements of their beloved daughter and sister. It will be recalled that 29-years-old Sommie whose life was cut short at her prime has been on the spotlight, since the fatal incident that claimed her life, on Monday, September 29, 2025, during a heavy robbery operation,…

Oct

2025

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UPDATE: ‘Sommie did not jump out of the balcony *Read full account of what happened to Arise TV Journalist

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UPDATE: 'Sommie did not jump out of the balcony*Read full account of what happened to Arise TV Journalist By Charity Uwakwe The tragic death news of Arise TV presenter, the late Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu has continued to elucidate reactions from concerned citizens of Nigeria both home and in the diaspora. This is even as many different stories spring up from every nook and cranny of the country, all in the quest to ascertain if truly the rising star whose light was put off at her prime, actually jumped from her apartment which was situated on the last floor of a…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

Police Arrest, Remand Three over Violent Assault on Officers

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Police Arrest, Remand Three for Violent Assault on Officers Operatives of the Ondo State Police command has arrested three suspects over brutal assault on police officers performing their lawful duties around the Ijapo Estate of the state. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Command's Spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola stated that, "The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that on 5th October, 2025, at about 1700 hours, a distress call was received by the Ijapo Divisional Headquarters from a commercial motorcyclist (popularly known…