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‘I tried to prevent Maduagwu Arise TV anchor from jumping’ – Murder suspect says

Sani Sirajo, a suspect linked to the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Arise TV news anchor, has reportedly confessed to police that he tried to prevent the deceased from jumping…

Gong October 11, 2025

Crime Metro News

Maduagwu: Police arrest suspects involved in death of Arise TV presenter

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspects involved in the armed robbery incident that led to the death of Arise TV presenter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. According…

Gong October 9, 2025

Aviation Metro News

Nigerian passenger dies on British Airways flight to Abuja

A Nigerian passenger, in the early hours of yesterday, died onboard British Airways flight, which departed London Heathrow Airport for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. The passenger, who…

Gong October 8, 2025

Metro News Nigeria

Mahmood Yakubu bows out as INEC chairman

Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has handed over the leadership of the commission to May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will now serve as acting national chairman. Yakubu…

Gong October 8, 2025

Metro News Nigeria

Masquerades display Soludo’s campaign posters ahead of Anambra guber

Masquerades have been spotted donning campaign materials of Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra state, ahead of the November 8 governorship election. The images, which have circulated widely across the state,…

Gong October 7, 2025

Crime Metro News

Diddy sentenced to more than four years in prison in prostitution case

Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs, the US rapper, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after he was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution. The sentence…

Gong October 4, 2025

Metro News Nigeria

65 years of freedom? Nigerians still shackled by poverty, hunger and violence – Dan Bello

Today, Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence. Flags will wave, speeches will be read, and anthems sung. Leaders will declare that the nation is “free.” But free from what? Yes,…

Gong October 1, 2025

Metro News Nigeria

FULL TEXT: Nigeria’s Independence Day speech, Tinubu highlights 12 economic milestones, speaks on inflation, rising cost of living

In his speech to mark the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, President Bola Tinubu spoke on the impact of his reforms, saying his administration has recorded 12 economic milestones.…

Gong October 1, 2025

Crime Metro News

Prince Onwa Nwafor Orizu Mourns Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, Calls for Justice

Nigeria is mourning the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29-year-old journalist and lawyer with Arise News, who was killed during an armed robbery at her home in Katampe, Abuja,…

Gong September 30, 2025

Why Nnamdi Kanu’s circumstances differ from Nicholas Maduro’s – Aloy Ejimakor

US involvement in Venezuela could last years – Trump

Venezuelan govt begins release of political prisoners amid US pressure

Chimamanda Adichie loses son

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