By Femi Anamelechi It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of their beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in…
By Cosmas Okereafor Efforts by government to ensure that Nigerians, and those legally resident in the country are enrolled on the platform of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), for quality medical care was re-echoed in Lagos recently in a stakeholders meeting organised by the NHIA. Government says its target is to have a nationwide coverage…
By Femi Anamelechi A press statement signed by the Public relations officer of University of Nigeria, Teaching Hospital ( UNTH) Uchelue Boniface states that the attention of the Management of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, has been brought to a widely circulated social media report regarding the late Mrs. Charity Unachukwu, who was…
By Cosmas Okereafor The second edition of Di’BIO Summit on the theme; ”Self-care as a driver of optimal health and wellness” resonated roundly with health practitioners in the medical fields. Large number of pharmaceutical companies and traditional medicine practitioners attended and also exhibited during the two days event held in ikeja, the Commercial city, and…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri Philanthropist from Ogwuaga Autonomous Community Abba in Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State has employed about 80 Youths. Speaking with cross section of Ogwuaga residents he said that he has employed and fully trained 45 more Ogwuaga Youths from all the 15 Kindreds that make up Ogwuaga Abba Autonomous Community,…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri The Chairman of Rural Farmers Association (RFA) in Imo State, and also Managing Director of Rizh Company limited Chief Nelson Ukomadu has commended Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for embarking on serious provision of infrastructure across the State.Ukomadu made this statement after their general meeting held at old Orlu Road Secretariat…
By Femi Anamelechi NDLEA has continued to intensify the fight against dare devil drug trafficers across Nigeria The operative of the Agency’s Special Operations Unit ( SOU) in an intelligence driven operations arrested Two drug kingpins: Victor Nwosa and Felix Chika Obiegbu after consignments of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine being prepared for export to Europe…
By Femi Anamelechi Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the donation of a newly built canine facility to NDLEA by the German government will boost ongoing efforts against the menace of illicit drugs in Nigeria. “May I assure all stakeholders that the…
By Femi Anamelechi The Customs Area Controller of Murtala Muhammad Airport Command (MMAC), Comptroller Michael Awe disclosed that the Command has built a lasting sporting legacy that has enhanced Camaraderie and become an enduring tool for unifying stakeholders.CAC Awe pointed this out during a novelty football match between Team Customs MMAC and the Association of…
By Prof Bart Nnaji CON, NNOM, FAS It is an honour for me to chair the 2025 Annual Fafunwa Foundation Lecture and the 18th Postdoctoral Awards in Education held on Thursday, September 23, 2025, at the Muson Centre in Lagos in honour of a great Nigerian statesman, academic and public administrator, Professor Babatunde Aliyu Fafanwa,…
