Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, chief of operations of the Nigerian Navy, is dead. Katagum, a former chief of naval intelligence, died after a protracted illness according to Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information. Folorunsho described Katagum as a dedicated senior officer whose career was marked by professionalism and commitment to duty. “Throughout his distinguished service…
Barinada Mpigi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works has died. It was gathered, Senator Mpigi, 64 died on Thursday. The senator was born on June 23, 1961. Mpigi represented the South-East senatorial district of Rivers until his death. A source confirmed the lawmaker’s demise to on Thursday morning. The late lawmaker was first elected…
Late Mujahid Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) launched a raid on a notorious drug hideout known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers state, where six suspects were arrested and a significant cache of illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol was recovered. This was disclosed in a statement…
Two people have been reportedly killed, and one other injured as an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) opened fire on three residents of Karmajiji (Karon Majigi) village in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The DSS operative, identified as Ajayi Abayomi, has reportedly gone into hiding following the incident on January 19, 2026….
The Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, has joined his ancestors after a brief illness. Oba Famodun, a former Osun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was installed as monarch in 2022 at the twilight of the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola but was later removed…
Yet to be confirmed report said 16 prospective of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members have lost their lives, while two others are critically injured, in a tragic accident on their way to the Gombe orientation camp. The incident was said to have happened on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and the victims were graduates…
The Christian community in Nigeria and across the world is mourning the passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, one of Africa’s most influential evangelists, whose ministry spanned more than six decades. In an official statement released by the family on Monday, the revered preacher was said to have passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025,…
A police inspector identified as Aminu Ibrahim has reportedly died from an accidental gunshot while on duty in Kano state. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focusing on the Lake Chad region, the incident occurred around 5:40 am on Saturday in the Hotoro area of Kano. The officer, attached to the Hotoro division under…
ARISE News Channel has announced the tragic death of news anchor and reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. According to the management of the foremost TV station in a statement signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi, Maduagwu was killed during a robbery incident in her residence, Katampe, Abuja. The statement reads: “Tragic Death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, ARISE News…
It still remains a mystery as to what happened to a five members of the same family who were discovered unconscious in their home at Akaajime community, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, on Wednesday. One of them was confirmed dead before help could come their way. The victims – a mother and her…
