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

Magistrate court in Abuja grants bail to Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor, and 11 others arrested during 'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest. https://t.co/tY7L8RDqlP

FCT Minister Wike dismisses claims APC caused PDP’s troubles, blaming arrogance, poor leadership, and governors sidelining stakeholders through unilateral decisions. https://t.co/JWwZQmAbKm

Davido meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris to share "visions for a better world."  https://t.co/rS23wK7l4i

Nigeria Football Federation says all FIFA and CAF funds are strictly audited, tied to projects, and not annual gifts. https://t.co/3e77TBGGOM

Former US President Barack Obama celebrates Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti in new Higher Ground and Audible documentary podcast. https://t.co/wXFZ2bcAAx

Osun State confirms plans to appoint music star Davido as chairman of its newly established Sports Trust Fund. https://t.co/l3EA7aZTXT

FCT Minister,Wike says his only concern is restoring due process and internal democracy in the PDP. https://t.co/7cPDOVNXR1

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets King Charles before joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European leaders for key security talks. https://t.co/g8PsHTzopg

FCT Minister Wike says Buhari’s administration tried to destabilise PDP through Modu Sheriff, but party leaders stood firm. https://t.co/LEX5ukhAfO

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins a week-long Asia tour to strengthen trade and security links amid efforts to diversify exports. https://t.co/VXcsHwiJN1

Bayelsa PDP stakeholder George Turner blames leadership failure for deepening party crisis ahead of the forthcoming national convention. https://t.co/xcsdxg7ZLR

PDP Convention: Party Should Publish Accounts Showing Aspirants Who Paid for Interest Forms - Turner As an aspirant for the National Secretary position of the PDP, I visited Wadata Plaza to obtain the expression of interest form, only to find it unavailable. Leaders in the party

Boxing legend Mike Tyson praises the beauty and warmth of the Congolese people, calling his recent trip a transformative experience. https://t.co/7wVKMXRtqg

NBA coach and player charged in sweeping Mafia-linked gambling schemes involving insider betting and rigged poker games. https://t.co/zPeMesd5JV

Tanzania’s opposition warns of state-backed repression after Chadema deputy chair John Heche’s arrest before October 29 polls. https://t.co/Opo88rfmDb

Nnamdi Kanu Set To Defend Himself + Sowore’s Arrest Nnamdi Kanu’s trial took a dramatic turn on Thursday after he dismissed his legal team and declared that he would represent himself. Activist Omoyele Sowore’s arrest outside the Federal High Court shorty after Kanu’s trial

Lagos residents can now earn cash by trading recyclable waste, as government revives its waste-to-wealth scheme. https://t.co/EDCTPmSfhB

Ghanaian police have rescued 57 Nigerians forced into online scams in Accra and arrested five suspects. https://t.co/NAfvyvb1u9

Nigeria’s NUC has approved 13 new degree programmes to align universities with global standards in technology, health, and security. https://t.co/eIepmf6c50

Trump has denied reports claiming US flew bombers near Venezuela, calling them “false” but admits Washington is “unhappy” with Caracas. https://t.co/D90LBjFMcz