- The family of Arise TV journalist Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who died after jumping from a three-storey building during a robbery in Abuja, has announced her burial arrangements.
- A service of songs will hold on October 15 in Port Harcourt, followed by a funeral on October 18 at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, Agulu, Anambra State.
The family of Arise TV reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who tragically passed away after jumping from a three-storey building, has released her obituary.
According to the statement, the UK-trained lawyer and journalist will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, following a funeral service at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, Agulu, Anambra State.
A service of songs will be held ahead of the burial on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Corpus Christi Cathedral, Kaduna Street, Port Harcourt.
Somtochukwu, a former beauty queen, died on September 29 after jumping from her third-floor apartment during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
In other news…. An unidentified lady on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked controversy after calling out Rashidate Ayanwale, mother of Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi Ayanwale.
The user, who goes by @MsAdaO, accused Rashidate of taking the spotlight at her daughter’s big moment despite allegedly abandoning her at age 12.
In her viral post, she wrote: “African parents are so bold. Throw a 12-year-old girl out of the house and she gets r*ped, has to abort and live under the bridge yet you’re front and centre at her biggest moment as if you didn’t leave her for dead. Insane.”
The tweet has since gone viral, sparking heated debates after Rashidate was seen publicly praying over Imisi’s new car, with many questioning her true intentions
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