In our Milestone, we look at how on October 1, 1960, after 99 years of uninterrupted British colonial rule dating back to the late 19th century, Nigeria gained independence.

The images of President Azikiwe and his wife Flora Azikiwe, the military parades, the atmosphere of hope and possibility still serve as reminders of the dreams Nigeria’s founding fathers had for this nation.

In another development, President Tinubu extended his condolences to Maduagwu’s family, the management, and staff of Arise News Television, as well as the entire Nigerian media fraternity over this loss, calling her a promising journalist whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.

Similarly, Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu in a new statement called her death “painful and unfortunate”.

More tributes have poured in from across Nigeria including from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Channels Chairman John Momoh and Peter Obi among others.

In an exclusive interview, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, CP Ajao Adewale, also extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Maduagwu.

He revealed that Maduagwu jumped from her top floor apartment during the armed robbery attack, after which his officers found her unconscious.

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