Kola Muhammed

Education: B.A. Literature-in-English, M.A. English Language (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife); Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced Digital Reporting; Google Certificate on Fundamentals of Digital Marketing.

Experience: Writer (YNaija), Senior Reporter (Nigerian Tribune), Editor (Pulse), Editor-in-Chief (AfroDives)

Awards: DPI Journalism Fellowship 2025/2026; Legit.ng 2025 Award of Editorial Mastery

Kola Muhammed is an experienced journalist, editor and content strategist who has overseen content and public relations strategies for some of the biggest (media) brands in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has over 10 years of experience in writing and editing.

5270 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Enioluwa visits Priscilla’s baby Rakeem in Tanzania, fans question contents of his giant gift box

Celebrities

7 months ago

Aliko Dangote’s net worth hits $29 billion as cement, refinery profits surge

Money

7 months ago

Woman releases message late ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu sent her: "So sad"

People

7 months ago

APC gov discusses how his colleagues have enough money to tackle insecurity: "You've no excuse"

Nigeria

7 months ago

“God showed me twice”: Prophetess Olubori sends message to Lateef Adedimeji, Wife Mo’Bimpe

Celebrities

7 months ago

Ola of Lagos opens up on going broke, recounts costly mistake that left him debt

Celebrities

7 months ago

Lady announces decision to block all her coursemates as she graduates from school: "Can't wait"

People

7 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian graduate shared her decision to block her coursemates. Netizens reacted massively.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Police begin investigation as Arise News anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery attack

Nigeria

7 months ago

FCT Police has begun a discreet probe after Arise TV journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu lost in a robbery incident at her Abuja home. CP Adewale vowed justice.

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu: Nigerians react angrily as ARISE News anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery

Nigeria

7 months ago

ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, 29, was killed in an Abuja robbery, sparking nationwide outrage, grief and calls for justice over rising insecurity.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: FG, Peter Obi, Atiku, react as ARISE News anchor dies in Abuja robbery

Nigeria

7 months ago

Federal government, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah, have reacted to death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, in Abuja.

Dangote Refinery, NNPC sign fresh crude deal to end petrol shortage in Nigeria

Capital Market

7 months ago

The Dangote Refinery has signed a new crude oil supply deal with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) under the Naira-for-Crude Initiative.

“I worked 2 years with D’banj, only earned $500”: Mr Real opens up in emotional interview

Celebrities

7 months ago

Nigerian singer Okafor Uchenna Victor, popularly known as Mr Real, has opened up on what he describes as years of exploitation by veteran music star, D’banj.

Fresh twist in Arise TV reporter’s death as X user shares painful details of her tragic Passing

Celebrities

7 months ago

The death of Arise News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu has continued to draw attention online, as new claims emerge about the tragic incident in Abuja.