Ahead of the 2027 general elections, governors, ministers, and top political figures from the South-East have endorsed PresidentPresident Bola Tinubu as consensus candidate. The endorsement also came from Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural group of the Igbo people. This decision, it was gathered, was announced in a communiqué issued after the 2025 annual Igbo Day celebration, themed “IGBO EKUNIE”, The Reawakening of the Igbo Spirit of Excellence and Enterprise. The event, which ran across the seven Igbo-speaking states, ended with a grand finale in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday, September 29. 2025 It was also gathered that the signatories…
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Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, was tragically murdered by armed robbers early Monday, 29 September, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com The management of the television company announced the tragic incident via a statement on Monday, 29 September, 2025. According to the statement, armed robbers stormed the residence of the deceased at Katampe area of Abuja early Monday, 29 September, 2025, and killed the broadcaster in the course of their operation. Until her death, Maduagwu was a news anchor,.reporter and producer for Arise News Channel. Bellow is the full text of the statement released by Arise TV on the incident: It is with heavy…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Monday, 29 September, 2025 in Abuja disclosed that the Federal Government is planning a low-key 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration. Idris made this disclosure at the pre-Independence World Press Conference on Monday, 29 September, 2025 in Abuja. “The theme of the celebration is ‘All Hands on Deck’ Activities will be low-key. We started with the Jummat Prayers on Friday and the Thanksgiving Service on Sunday. “The National Value Charter, as championed by the National Orientation Agency, will also be unveiled. “The National Students’ debate is also another activity that will be…
By Fidimaiye Olajiire Journalism is called the fourth estate of the realm a pillar of democracy, a check on power, and the voice of the voiceless. But in Nigeria, the men and women who carry this sacred duty are some of the most poorly paid in the world. According to a 2024 survey by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Nigerian journalists especially those in the print sector earn on average less than ₦50,000–₦80,000 monthly, a figure far below the cost of living in our cities. By comparison, their counterparts in South Africa and Kenya earn up to three to…
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Ondo State, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, has expressed deep appreciation to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for what he described as an unprecedented recognition of the Idogun community in his administration. Ajanaku spoke during a grand reception organized in his honour by the Idogun Progressive Union (IPU). The event brought together community leaders, family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate his appointment as Commissioner. The occasion, which began with an opening prayer by Pastor Gabriel Oyebola, was chaired by the former Chief of Staff to the Governor (Late Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu) Chief Olugbenga Ale, who lauded…
A relative of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has clinched the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Hamza Madagali was declared the new Chairman on Saturday, 27 September, 2025, after the PDP State Congress held at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola. The former Madagali Local Government Chairman previously served as the state organising secretary of the party. The congress ended with Madagali and other executives emerging without opposition.It was gathered that party stakeholders had earlier reached a consensus deal that cleared the way for their election. In his acceptance remarks, Madagali assured party members of an…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Burna Boy, has named Fuji legend, Saheed Osupa, one of his Greatest of All Time (GOAT) singers. Burna Boy stated this during a Complex’s “GOAT Talk” alongside tennis icon Roger Federer, when was tasked with naming his Greatest of All Time (GOAT) singers. Without hesitation, the singer quickly revealed that many of his GOAT singers are Fuji artistes, specifically singling out Saheed Osupa as one of the greats. What makes this even more striking is the platform: Complex’s “GOAT Talk”, a flagship cultural show where celebrities and icons debate their all-time greats, be it in sports,…
Operatives of the Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and operatives of the Kano State Police Command in joint operation have arrested at least 57 suspects for drug-related offenses in a joint operation across the state. The Public Relations Officer of the state NDLEA command, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, who confirmed the development through a statement issued on Sunday, 28 September, 2025 in Kano. According to Muhammad –Maigatari, the operation, conducted on September 24, 25, and 27, was part of the ongoing efforts of the Kano State Joint Task Force for Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation,…
Eddie Nketiah scored a dramatic 97th-minute winner to give Crystal Palace a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park against English Premier League (EPL) defending champions, Liverpool, thus ending their unbeaten start to the season on Saturday, 27 September, 2025. Palace cored first in the 9th minute when Ismaïla Sarr pounced on a loose ball from a corner to score from close range. The hosts could have extended their lead, but Alisson denied both Yeremy Pino and Jean-Philippe Mateta. Liverpool created chances of their own, with Ibrahima Konaté heading wide and Alexander Isak missing after rounding goalkeeper Dean Henderson. On resumption for…
Mr Seyi Anifowose, a Nigerian teacher and education advocate, has officially entered the Guinness World Records for convening the largest gathering of teachers in history, a feat achieved at the “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025” held on September 20 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. One million teachers, which confirmed the development through a statement issued on Friday, 26 September, 2025, said the confirmation was announced via a Zoom call on Wednesday, September 23, by Rishi Nath, a representative of Guinness World Records. Nath commended Anifowose and his team for drawing global attention to an issue that, according to him,…