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Oct

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2025

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Treat First, Report Later: The Lesson From Somtochukwu’s Needless Death

Opinion

By PAULYN OWHIEVBIE UGBODAGA The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, the vibrant young Arise News anchor, has once again exposed a grave fault line in Nigeria’s healthcare system: the reluctance to treat emergency cases involving gunshot wounds without first demanding identification or police clearance.According to reports, Somtochukwu was shot during a robbery in Abuja and rushed to a hospital. Instead of immediate care, hospital staff allegedly insisted on some form of identification before attending to her. She died before help could come. Sadly, her case is not an isolated one. Over the years, countless Nigerians have lost their lives…

Oct

01

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

NATIONWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU,GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1,2025.

News

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Margaret Ekpo, Anthony Enahoro, Ladoke Akintola, Michael…

Oct

01

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

SHOCKER! 24 Hours After Gone Missing, S/Africa’s Ambassador To France Dead Outside Hotel

Foreign

*Secure Window To Hotel Room Forced Open *Investigation Under Way The South African Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa was found dead outside a high-rise hotel in Paris on Tuesday, 30 September, according to local authorities. The Paris Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the death of the 58-year-old Mthethwa near the 22nd floor Hyatt Regency hotel. He was reported missing by his wife on Monday, 29 September, after she received a worrying text message from him, according to prosecutors. Mthethwa had booked a room on the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency, and the secure window had been…

Oct

01

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

22 Dead In Philippines Earthquake, Toll Likely Higher

Foreign

*'I Heard Loud Booming Noise, Rocks Falling' *We'd Retired To Our Barracks When Ground Started Shaking, We Rushed Out But Stumbled To Ground Due To Intense Shaking -Firefighter *People Feared Trapped Under Rubble The death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in central Philippines has risen to 22, local media reported, citing reports from the Cebu provincial information office. The report from DZMM Radio came as rescuers searched for casualties in the province after Tuesday night’s quake damaged buildings and roads and knocked out power in parts of the region. The epicentre of the earthquake, which was set off by…

Oct

01

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Osimhen Fires Galatasaray On Hellish Night For Liverpool, Three-Star Mbappe Lifts Madrid

Sports

Reigning Premier League champions and league leaders may be held to higher standards but concerns grow for Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side suffered back-to-back defeats after falling to Galatasaray in Istanbul, the Turkish capital on Tuesday night, 30 September. Their performance may trouble Liverpool’s head coach greater than the result. Liverpool were short on ideas and again suspect defensively as they were beaten by Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty. Defeat could have been heavier had the Galatasaray striker not squandered two clear openings early in the second half and it needed the 62nd minute introduction of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak to…

Sep

30

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

FIFA Axe: Heads May Roll In S/Africa As Govt Kicks Off Probe

Sports

*Lesotho Jubilant Over Bafana's Fate After a seeming silence over yesterday's FIFA Disciplinary Committee's sanctions which,among others, docked three points from her national football team, Bafana Bafana, for fielding an ineligible player in their preliminary World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho, the South African government today rose up in apparent fury. Looking inwards for culprits and reasons, the government said it would beam a thorough searchlight on the incompetence in the South African Football Association (SAFA) which led to FIFA's action suddenly imperiling the country's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie…

Sep

30

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

PDP Oyo Congress: Makinde, Rep Olajide, Others Promise Rancour-free Nov National Convention

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, yesterday beat his chest that the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) billed to hold in Ibadan, the state capital, in November, will be rancour-free. The state chapter of the party held its congress at Basketball Court of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba on Monday, 29 September under a rancour-free environment. Speaking during the event, shortly after casting his vote as a delegate, Makinde said a replica of the Monday exercise should be expected in the November national convention. Members of the party and state's delegates began arriving…

Sep

30

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Inside Story Of Killing Of Repentant Benue Bandit Kyoga Joka

Feature

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi He was a bandit, armed militia member, known, feared and reportedly did what armed non-state actors in the country are said to do. But there comes a time when a man says "no more" and looks to live clean and be on the right side of the law. After all, in Biblical times, Saul, a military leader and human demolition ally of the ruling Israelite elite, personally participated in the torture, imprisonment of several early Christians as well as consented to the murder of the martyr, Stephen. Indeed, he was on his way to visit more…

Sep

30

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Mourinho Goes To ‘War’ Against Chelsea Tonight, Boasts ‘I’m Blues’ Biggest One’

Sports

*UEFA Champions League Cracker At Stamford Bridge José Mourinho called himself “the Biggest One” as he reflected on his record-breaking Chelsea history before his latest Stamford Bridge return. The self-styled “Special One” is back with Benfica for tonight’s Champions League tie and he repeated another famous old line of his to set the scene. Mourinho anticipates no hostility from Chelsea’s supporters as he seeks to ignite his Benfica tenure, having only joined them 11 days ago after his sacking by Fenerbahce at the end of August. It has not always been the case when he has gone back to Stamford…

Sep

29

2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

2026 WCQ: S/African Newspapers Fail To Hurriedly Report FIFA Hammer On Bafana: Our Findings

Sports

*Rejoicing In Nigeria As Hope Rises By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Several hours after the story of FIFA sanctions on South Africa Football Association (SAFA) and its male national football team, Bafana Bafana broke, most newspapers in Nelson Mandela's country appeared to have turned their backs to what has been tagged breaking news in Nigeria's sports circles. Recall that FIFA's Disciplinary Committee sanctioned SAFA via a statement today, on the fielding of an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their World Cup qualifier away in Lesotho on 21 March, 2025. Bafana won the match 0-3. FIFA stated that SAFA breached Article 19…