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ARISE Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery, Conflicting Accounts Emerge

Confusion surrounds the death of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu during a robbery in Abuja. While FCTA insists she was lifeless on arrival at hospital, colleagues and the NUJ demand a forensic probe, citing delays and contradictions.

Actors Guild of Nigeria Lagos Calls Urgent Meeting Over Industry Crisis

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The Actors Guild of Nigeria Lagos chapter has called an urgent meeting to address mounting industry concerns, signalling deepening cracks in Nollywood’s creative unions.

Adamawa flesh-eating disease kills 7 as FG launches urgent probe

IDNNSep 22, 202522.09.20250

By IDNN Health Desk The Federal Government has launched an urgent probe after seven people died from a mysterious flesh-eating disease in Malabu, Adamawa. Health...

Katsina bandit peace deal shaky as kingpin warns “kill 10 of us, 20 will rise”

IDNNSep 22, 202522.09.20250

By IDNN Security Desk A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that killing his men will only produce more recruits, undermining ongoing peace deals...

Diezani Alison-Madueke denial: Former minister rejects social media claims, vows legal action

IDNNSep 21, 202521.09.20250

Former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied recent social media claims attributed to her, calling them false and malicious. The Diezani Alison-Madueke denial, released by her legal team and allied groups, promised to pursue legal action against those spreading the stories and urged journalists and the public to verify information before sharing potentially damaging allegations.

President, Atiku and national figures to attend Ladoja’s crowning

IDNNSep 21, 202521.09.20250

Organisers confirmed that President Bola Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar are among the distinguished guests expected at the crowning of Senator Rashidi Ladoja as...

Oyo deploys 2,000 operatives ahead of Ladoja’s crowning

IDNNSep 21, 202521.09.20250

Oyo State officials announced the deployment of more than 2,000 security operatives to guarantee order during the coronation of Senator Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th...

NECO 2025: 60.26% Pass Rate, Mass Cheating in 13 States Probed

IDNNSep 18, 202518.09.20250

The National Examinations Council (NECO) says 60.26% of candidates in the 2025 SSCE secured five credits including English and Maths. Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi revealed mass cheating cases across 13 states involving 38 schools, alongside 3,878 individual malpractice cases. Nine supervisors face blacklisting, but overall malpractice cases declined compared to 2024.

FG Demands Renewed Respect for Flag and Anthem

IDNNSep 18, 202518.09.20250

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to show deeper respect for the national flag, anthem, and pledge as the country marked National Ordinance Day. DG Lanre Issa-Onilu called for patriotic conduct in schools, communities, and offices, stressing that national symbols remain the pillars of Nigeria’s unity and civic identity.

Lagos Inferno: Afriland Tower Fire Claims Seven Lives, FIRS and UBA Staff Among Dead

IDNNSep 18, 202518.09.20250

Seven lives were lost in the Afriland Tower fire on Lagos Island, including four Federal Inland Revenue Service staff and unnamed UBA employees. The Tuesday blaze forced desperate escapes, left dozens injured, and paralysed Broad Street. Billionaire Tony Elumelu cut short his U.S. trip to mourn, as questions mount over Nigeria’s urban fire safety.