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Tragic Death of Arise News Anchor Highlights Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis: What Must Change

By Uche December 27, 2025 5 Min Read

Tragic Death of Arise News Anchor Highlights Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis: What Must Change

The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29‑year‑old news anchor, producer and reporter with Arise News, has jolted Nigeria and once again thrown the nation’s worsening insecurity into sharp relief. Maduagwu was killed during an armed robbery at her home in Katampe, Abuja on September 29, 2025: a tragedy that has prompted urgent calls for sustained action to address insecurity. Maduagwu, affectionately known as “Sommie,” was a vibrant young…

A Generation at Risk: The Dangers of Media Illiteracy on Youth

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By Uche September 14, 2022 4 Min Read

A Generation at Risk: The Dangers of Media Illiteracy on Youth

A teenager scrolls through their phone and within seconds, encounters breaking news, a scandalous viral video and a politically charged post shared thousands of times. But how much of it is true? In a digital world where misinformation spreads faster than facts and algorithms quietly shape what we see, young people are growing up on a battlefield of competing narratives. Media literacy is no longer a “nice-to-have” skill: it is…

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Tragic Death of Arise News Anchor Highlights Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis: What Must Change

A Generation at Risk: The Dangers of Media Illiteracy on Youth