This is something we need to address in our society. If somebody cannot pay his rent or feed, it says a lot about the people in his life. We need to stop acting like life is individual and we don’t need people. The problem is that we have validated dropping people when life happens to them and ignoring the reality of vulnerable people in our circle.
If you hear somewhere that Yomyom cannot afford to pay his rent, it says a lot about me as a friend. No story! Why would you have friends or family that can cover it and it is not covered. If my friend dies, I have a responsibility to see that his family does not suffer and his kids go to good schools. If my friend is hungry, I have a responsibility to ensure he feeds and finds his feet.
Relationship comes with responsibility. You have a duty to your family, your partner, your friends. That is what makes life worth living.
What many people don’t know about Sommie is that she had ample opportunity to stay in England and have an extremely successful career. She LITERALLY only came back to Nigeria because she wanted to make a difference and this happened to her??? Nigeria didn’t deserve her 💔💔💔
TRAGIC DEATH: SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU
December 26, 1995 - September 29, 2025
'Delectable', 'intelligent', and 'bold' are adjectives which hardly qualify Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu’s persona.
The 29-year-old barrister first graced the ARISE News screen as a guest when she participated in and won the Miss Tourism Nigeria pageant.
Sommie went on to represent Nigeria at the Miss Tourism World pageant in Quanzhou, China, in 2023.
In September 2024, she joined the ARISE NEWS team, where she has made her voice count as a News Anchor, News Producer, and a Reporter.
Through a blend of her legal dexterity and reportorial vigour, Sommie advocated for out-of-school children and campaigned energetically against sexual and gender-based violence.
One of her most recent coverages was the Submission of a Memorandum for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill held on the 21st of September.
There, Sommie, alongside millions of other Nigerian women, advocated for a stronger representation for Nigerian women at the National Assembly.
Sommie’s voice is now silent, but her spirit, passion, and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory.
TRAGIC DEATH : SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU
December 26, 1995 - September 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police.
Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers.
Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many.
We extend our deepest condolences to Sommie’s parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time. Sommie’s voice is now silent but her spirit, passion and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory. We remain in shock and call for a speedy investigation, apprehension and prosecution of the culprits.
Hadiza Usman-Ajayi
For Management