Key points
- Burial holds on 18 October in Agulu, Anambra. Service of songs is slated for 15 October, Port Harcourt.
- Family releases obituary confirming funeral dates and locations. They ask friends to join to honour her memory.
- She died after a reported robbery at her residence. She was 29, a UK-trained lawyer and journalist.
Arise TV journalist Somtochukwu Christelle “Sommie” Maduagwu will be laid to rest on Saturday, 18 October 2025, in Agulu, Anambra State. Her family announced the date and programme in a formal obituary shared this week.
A service of songs will hold on Wednesday, 15 October, at Corpus Christi Cathedral on Kaduna Street, Port Harcourt. The funeral Mass will follow at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, Agulu. Mourners are expected to pay their last respects at both events.
Funeral details confirmed by family
The obituary confirms Maduagwu’s roles in law and media. She trained as a lawyer in the United Kingdom and later worked as a reporter with Arise TV. The family’s note invites friends, colleagues, and the public to attend. It stresses a calm and respectful tone for the rites.
The announcement arrives less than three weeks after her death in Abuja. She reportedly jumped from her third-floor apartment during a robbery at her Katampe residence on 29 September. The incident shocked the media space and drew wide sympathy. Authorities were said to be reviewing the case at the time.
Career and reactions
Maduagwu built a growing profile in broadcast journalism. Colleagues praised her poise, clarity, and work rate on air. Friends described her as warm, diligent, and eager to learn. She also had a background in pageantry as a former beauty queen.
Tributes continue to pour in across social platforms. Many highlight her quick rise and her calm delivery on major stories. Others focus on her legal training and sharp news judgement. The mood is sombre as the industry prepares for her burial.
The family has asked mourners to keep the ceremonies dignified. They welcome prayers for strength and comfort at this time. Further updates may be shared through church offices or family contacts. In the meantime, her newsroom peers plan private moments of remembrance.
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