Press Release

Arise News Television has announced the burial plans for its late correspondent, anchor, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during a violent robbery at her home in Abuja. According to the station, an evening…
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A journalist, Nasir Hassan Yelwa, was arrested on Tuesday by police officers in Abuja while covering a religious procession held by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, and other Muslim worshippers…
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The federal government has announced that Friday, September 5, will be observed as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud, the annual celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior,…
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Female journalists across Nigeria are calling on media owners and managers to take full responsibility for the safety of reporters in their employment, especially women who face unique dangers in the line of duty. The appeal follows…
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The legal dispute between Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio and the Niger State Government may soon be resolved without further litigation, as the state has opted for an out-of-court settlement. The case, filed by the station’s lawyer, Barrister…
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The owner of Legacy FM in Ebonyi State, Senator Obinna Ogba, has dismissed claims that Governor Francis Nwifuru influenced the suspension of the station’s General Manager, Godfrey Chikwere. Chikwere was suspended on August 9 after…
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A wave of criticism has followed the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, as parents, teachers, and education stakeholders express deep concern over the poor performance of candidates, especially in English Language and Mathematics. The…
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Tributes are pouring in for Dr Doyin Abiola, a trailblazing figure in Nigerian journalism, following her death on Tuesday at the age of 82. The Lagos chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is urging the government to honour…
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President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Dr Doyin Abiola, describing her as a fearless journalist, a pioneer for women in media, and a true defender of democracy. In a statement released Wednesday, Tinubu said he received news…
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Dr Doyin Abiola, a respected media icon and widow of late MKO Abiola, has died at the age of 82. She passed away peacefully on the night of Tuesday, August 5, closing a remarkable chapter in Nigerian journalism. Her death marks the…
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