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KEY POINTS Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu has died in Abuja. Police say she fell during a violent robbery attack. Investigators are tracking down the armed suspects. Following our report …

KEY POINTS Nigeria begins crackdown after visa amnesty expired. Overstayers risk fines, deportation, or long entry bans. Immigration Service says move protects national security. The Nigeria Immigration Service has begun …

KEY POINTS ARISE TV anchor killed in Abuja robbery. Police deploy special tactical teams to investigate. Colleagues mourn her as a vibrant journalist and lawyer. ARISE Television anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu …

KEY POINTS FG launches 2025–2027 communication strategy for education. Plan aims to boost trust, visibility, and coordination. Milestones include new classrooms, TVET reforms, and girl-child education. Nigeria’s federal government has …

KEY POINTS Canal+ seals $3 billion takeover of MultiChoice. Combined group to serve more than 40 million users. Deal strengthens Canal+ dominance in African pay-TV. French broadcaster Canal+ said Monday …

Riek Machar appeared in a cage as his treason trial opened in Juba, raising fears of conflict and instability in South Sudan.

KEY POINTS Ezekiel Nathaniel breaks 400m hurdles record in Tokyo. He finished fourth after disqualification drama in the final. His performance inspires young Nigerian athletes worldwide. Ezekiel Nathaniel came within …

KEY POINTS Lagos international boat race to draw global participants. State deploys patrol boats and advanced surveillance systems. Event expected to boost tourism and city branding. Lagos State says it …

Ghanaian deportees challenge government’s repatriation claims, alleging mistreatment and demanding transparency in how their return is managed.

KEY POINTS Nigeria has made history an obligatory subject in schools once more. Students will learn about their culture, democracy, and civic values. The aim of reform is to foster …