The Editor, Author at TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/author/admin/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:09:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thecitizenng.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-TheCitizen-330x50-1-32x32.png The Editor, Author at TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/author/admin/ 32 32 Court remands Anambra native doctor over security law violation https://thecitizenng.com/court-remands-anambra-native-doctor-over-security-law-violation/ https://thecitizenng.com/court-remands-anambra-native-doctor-over-security-law-violation/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:09:45 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283770 An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has remanded an Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as Muomiri Afuluanya at the Amawbia Correctional Centre pending further proceedings in his trial. Justice Jude Obiora gave the order after hearing arguments from both the defence and prosecution during proceedings on June 3. Ezenagu, who was […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/court-remands-anambra-native-doctor-over-security-law-violation/feed/ 0 Eight men gang rape 16-year-old girl in Anambra https://thecitizenng.com/eight-men-gang-rape-16-year-old-girl-in-anambra/ https://thecitizenng.com/eight-men-gang-rape-16-year-old-girl-in-anambra/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:04:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283768 The Anambra State government has vowed to ensure justice for a 16-year-old girl who was gang-raped by eight men, including her guardian, in Nawfia community, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Esther Onyekesi, stated this when the victim(name withheld) was brought to her office in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/eight-men-gang-rape-16-year-old-girl-in-anambra/feed/ 0 Lawmakers clash in rowdy Reps session over minority leader forgery allegations https://thecitizenng.com/lawmakers-clash-in-rowdy-reps-session-over-minority-leader-forgery-allegations/ https://thecitizenng.com/lawmakers-clash-in-rowdy-reps-session-over-minority-leader-forgery-allegations/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:01:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283764 A fierce battle for the leadership of the opposition caucus in the House of Representatives erupted into a dramatic confrontation on Thursday, as lawmakers engaged in a heated exchange over allegations of forgery, blackmail and attempts to influence the race for the position of Minority Leader. The rowdy session underscored growing divisions within the opposition […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/lawmakers-clash-in-rowdy-reps-session-over-minority-leader-forgery-allegations/feed/ 0 Voter data leak: Police detain INEC official, quiz Wike’s aide https://thecitizenng.com/voter-data-leak-police-detain-inec-official-quiz-wikes-aide/ https://thecitizenng.com/voter-data-leak-police-detain-inec-official-quiz-wikes-aide/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:56:01 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283761 Detectives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team have questioned the Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lere Olayinka and detained an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) official over the alleged unauthorised release of a voter’s registration record. Police sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/voter-data-leak-police-detain-inec-official-quiz-wikes-aide/feed/ 0 School abduction: Oyo Assembly rejects negotiation with terrorists https://thecitizenng.com/school-abduction-oyo-assembly-rejects-negotiation-with-terrorists/ https://thecitizenng.com/school-abduction-oyo-assembly-rejects-negotiation-with-terrorists/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:51:32 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283758 The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, rejected suggestions and calls that the state government should negotiate with the terrorists who abducted teachers and students during the coordinated attack at Ahoro-Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on Friday, May 15, 2026. It, however, called for intensified rescue operations to secure the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/school-abduction-oyo-assembly-rejects-negotiation-with-terrorists/feed/ 0 Sunday Igbogho threatens to expose politicians behind Oyo abduction https://thecitizenng.com/sunday-igbogho-threatens-to-expose-politicians-behind-oyo-abduction/ https://thecitizenng.com/sunday-igbogho-threatens-to-expose-politicians-behind-oyo-abduction/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:41:24 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283753 Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to release the names of politicians behind the abduction of students in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The activist said this while speaking to the new executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Students led by Akinteye Bàbàtunde at […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sunday-igbogho-threatens-to-expose-politicians-behind-oyo-abduction/feed/ 0 His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II: Progressive Monarch fighting for his people https://thecitizenng.com/his-royal-majesty-obi-ifechukwude-okonjo-ii-progressive-monarch-fighting-for-his-people/ https://thecitizenng.com/his-royal-majesty-obi-ifechukwude-okonjo-ii-progressive-monarch-fighting-for-his-people/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:24:50 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283750 By Martin Ndu-Obieze Anyone meeting His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr.) Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, for the first time is likely to leave with two enduring impressions. The first is his warm, engaging, yet dignified personality. Highly cerebral and intellectually curious, the Obi relishes thoughtful discussions on both local and global issues. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/his-royal-majesty-obi-ifechukwude-okonjo-ii-progressive-monarch-fighting-for-his-people/feed/ 0 Four terrorists get death sentence for Owo Church attack https://thecitizenng.com/four-terrorists-get-death-sentence-for-owo-church-attack/ https://thecitizenng.com/four-terrorists-get-death-sentence-for-owo-church-attack/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:41:46 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283756 Four years after the attack, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The attack left more than 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/four-terrorists-get-death-sentence-for-owo-church-attack/feed/ 0 World Bicycle Day 2026: BrandEscort reaffirms commitment to promoting greener future through Cycling Lagos, Cycling Kano https://thecitizenng.com/world-bicycle-day-2026-brandescort-reaffirms-commitment-to-promoting-greener-future-through-cycling-lagos-cycling-kano/ https://thecitizenng.com/world-bicycle-day-2026-brandescort-reaffirms-commitment-to-promoting-greener-future-through-cycling-lagos-cycling-kano/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:16:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283747 As stakeholders around the world commemorate World Bicycle Day 2026, BrandEscort Communications, organisers of the Cycling Lagos and Cycling Kano events, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a greener and more sustainable future in Nigeria and across Africa. In a statement issued in Lagos, the Managing Director of BrandEscort Communications and Convener of Cycling Lagos, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/world-bicycle-day-2026-brandescort-reaffirms-commitment-to-promoting-greener-future-through-cycling-lagos-cycling-kano/feed/ 0 Egbin Power fuels performance culture, honours outstanding employees, talents at ERA 2026 https://thecitizenng.com/egbin-power-fuels-performance-culture-honours-outstanding-employees-talents-at-era-2026/ https://thecitizenng.com/egbin-power-fuels-performance-culture-honours-outstanding-employees-talents-at-era-2026/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:01:56 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283743 In recognition of the outstanding performance and contributions of its employees, Egbin Power, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has held its Employee Recognition Awards (ERA) 2026 to reward the stellar contributions of exceptional employees to the organisation’s achievements in the past year. The colourful awards ceremony brought together the management team and staff for an […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/egbin-power-fuels-performance-culture-honours-outstanding-employees-talents-at-era-2026/feed/ 0 Iran hits US Fifth Fleet HQ, airbase after violations near Strait of Hormuz https://thecitizenng.com/iran-hits-us-fifth-fleet-hq-airbase-after-violations-near-strait-of-hormuz/ https://thecitizenng.com/iran-hits-us-fifth-fleet-hq-airbase-after-violations-near-strait-of-hormuz/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:23:30 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283738 The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its forces carried out retaliatory strikes against an enemy vessel, the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, and a regional American airbase following two acts of US aggression targeting Iranian assets. In a statement released by its Public Relations Office on Wednesday, the IRGC […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/iran-hits-us-fifth-fleet-hq-airbase-after-violations-near-strait-of-hormuz/feed/ 0 Gunmen kidnap ex-minister Adelabu’s sister, children in Ibadan https://thecitizenng.com/gunmen-kidnap-ex-minister-adelabus-sister-children-in-ibadan/ https://thecitizenng.com/gunmen-kidnap-ex-minister-adelabus-sister-children-in-ibadan/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:14:25 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283733 The sister of the former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin children have been kidnapped in Ibadan, the state capital. An eyewitness told PUNCH Online that the incident occurred on Wednesday in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gunmen-kidnap-ex-minister-adelabus-sister-children-in-ibadan/feed/ 0 Abia launches bid for UNESCO Creative City Status for Aba, plans 1929 Women Riot honour https://thecitizenng.com/abia-launches-bid-for-unesco-creative-city-status-for-aba-plans-1929-women-riot-honour/ https://thecitizenng.com/abia-launches-bid-for-unesco-creative-city-status-for-aba-plans-1929-women-riot-honour/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:51:16 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283727 The Abia State Government has launched a bid to secure UNESCO Creative City status for Aba, popularly known as Enyimba City, while also initiating plans to honour the heroines of the 1929 Aba Women Riot. The move is aimed at spotlighting Aba’s globally recognised strengths in fashion, leatherworks, and indigenous manufacturing, and positioning the city […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/abia-launches-bid-for-unesco-creative-city-status-for-aba-plans-1929-women-riot-honour/feed/ 0 Kuwait suspends flights after Iran strikes airport https://thecitizenng.com/kuwait-suspends-flights-after-iran-strikes-airport/ https://thecitizenng.com/kuwait-suspends-flights-after-iran-strikes-airport/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:45:23 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283724 Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Tuesday, striking Kuwait International Airport as US military action continues in the Gulf. Kuwait suspended all flights after a missile strike damaged part of the airport’s Terminal 1 building and injured several people, state media reported. Authorities said they were assessing the extent of […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/kuwait-suspends-flights-after-iran-strikes-airport/feed/ 0 Court suspends coroner’s inquest into death of Chimamanda’s son https://thecitizenng.com/court-suspends-coroners-inquest-into-death-of-chimamandas-son/ https://thecitizenng.com/court-suspends-coroners-inquest-into-death-of-chimamandas-son/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:29:01 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283716 The Lagos State High Court sitting at Osborne, Ikoyi, has temporarily halted the coroner’s inquest into the tragic death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of celebrated author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. Justice A.O. Opesanwo granted the order following an ex parte application by Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited, the operators of the Victoria […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/court-suspends-coroners-inquest-into-death-of-chimamandas-son/feed/ 0 ADC: Court hears Nafiu Bala’s case against Mark, Aregbesola today https://thecitizenng.com/adc-court-hears-nafiu-balas-case-against-mark-aregbesola-today/ https://thecitizenng.com/adc-court-hears-nafiu-balas-case-against-mark-aregbesola-today/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:18:16 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283713 A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will today decide the fate of the National Chairman and Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, respectively, in the case filed against them by Nafiu Gombe, a factional chairman of the party. This is just as Aregbesola asked Justice Peter Lifu, who […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/adc-court-hears-nafiu-balas-case-against-mark-aregbesola-today/feed/ 0 Akpabio hints at ‘political manoeuvers’ to calm aggrieved senators after primary upsets https://thecitizenng.com/akpabio-hints-at-political-manoeuvers-to-calm-aggrieved-senators-after-primary-upsets/ https://thecitizenng.com/akpabio-hints-at-political-manoeuvers-to-calm-aggrieved-senators-after-primary-upsets/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:08:45 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283707 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has hinted at efforts to secure favourable outcomes for serving senators in the ongoing party nomination processes, saying lawmakers had been “promised very few disappointments” and that the Senate leadership was working hard to achieve that objective. How that promise would be achieved is yet to be seen. Akpabio’s address also welcomed senators […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/akpabio-hints-at-political-manoeuvers-to-calm-aggrieved-senators-after-primary-upsets/feed/ 0 Botswana appoints Nigerian Adesina as Chair of Diamonds for Development Fund https://thecitizenng.com/botswana-appoints-nigerian-adesina-as-chair-of-diamonds-for-development-fund/ https://thecitizenng.com/botswana-appoints-nigerian-adesina-as-chair-of-diamonds-for-development-fund/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:57:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283704 Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has been appointed Chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund, a strategic initiative established by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group to drive the country’s economic diversification and long-term development. The appointment was jointly announced by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group on May 29, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/botswana-appoints-nigerian-adesina-as-chair-of-diamonds-for-development-fund/feed/ 0 Cooking gas price hike deepens Nigerians’ woes – Punch https://thecitizenng.com/cooking-gas-price-hike-deepens-nigerians-woes-punch/ https://thecitizenng.com/cooking-gas-price-hike-deepens-nigerians-woes-punch/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:43:48 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283701 The last two weeks of May brought fresh misery to millions of Nigerian households as the price of cooking gas soared to alarming levels. The surge coincided with preparations for Eid al-Kabir, compounding the hardship of citizens already grappling with a crushing cost-of-living crisis. Earlier this year, cooking gas sold for about N1,050 per kilogramme. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/cooking-gas-price-hike-deepens-nigerians-woes-punch/feed/ 0 Chinda dumps PDP for APC, resigns as Reps Minority Leader https://thecitizenng.com/chinda-dumps-pdp-for-apc-resigns-as-reps-minority-leader/ https://thecitizenng.com/chinda-dumps-pdp-for-apc-resigns-as-reps-minority-leader/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:38:17 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283698 The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has resigned his position as leader of the minority caucus, bringing to an end nearly three years of steering opposition lawmakers in the 10th House. Chinda, who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced his […]

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