The Editor, Author at TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/author/admin/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:43:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 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 Jehovah’s Witnesses launch global campaign to help people find greater happiness, hope https://thecitizenng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-launch-global-campaign-to-help-people-find-greater-happiness-hope/ https://thecitizenng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-launch-global-campaign-to-help-people-find-greater-happiness-hope/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:07:50 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286871 More than 9 million Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will launch a global campaign in September aimed at helping people discover practical ways to find greater happiness, hope and meaning in life through the Bible. As part of the month-long campaign, Jehovah’s Witnesses will offer the public a free, interactive Bible study programme and distribute […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-launch-global-campaign-to-help-people-find-greater-happiness-hope/feed/ 0 Jehovah’s Witnesses expand access to bible-based information in Nigerian languages https://thecitizenng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-expand-access-to-bible-based-information-in-nigerian-languages/ https://thecitizenng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-expand-access-to-bible-based-information-in-nigerian-languages/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:50:41 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286875 As the world prepares to mark International Translation Day on September 30, Jehovah’s Witnesses are highlighting their ongoing efforts to make Bible-based information accessible to people across Nigeria in the languages they speak every day. Through jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Bible publications and educational content are currently available in about 26 Nigerian […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/jehovahs-witnesses-expand-access-to-bible-based-information-in-nigerian-languages/feed/ 0 2027 Presidency: Court adjourns Atiku’s suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility to Sept 28 https://thecitizenng.com/2027-presidency-court-adjourns-atikus-suit-challenging-tinubus-eligibility-to-sept-28/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-presidency-court-adjourns-atikus-suit-challenging-tinubus-eligibility-to-sept-28/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:46:55 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286869 The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday fixed September 28 for further proceedings on the suit seeking to stop President Bola Tinubu from seeking re-election in 2027 over alleged certificate forgery. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026, was brought before the court by a former vice president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-presidency-court-adjourns-atikus-suit-challenging-tinubus-eligibility-to-sept-28/feed/ 0 NFF debunks alleged FIFA letter threatening Nigeria with sanction https://thecitizenng.com/nff-debunks-alleged-fifa-letter-threatening-nigeria-with-sanction/ https://thecitizenng.com/nff-debunks-alleged-fifa-letter-threatening-nigeria-with-sanction/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:41:07 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286866 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as fake a purported letter allegedly issued by world football governing body FIFA over claims of government interference in the affairs of Nigerian football. The document, which circulated in sections of the media, purportedly warned that Nigeria could face suspension from FIFA and CAF competitions if the reported […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nff-debunks-alleged-fifa-letter-threatening-nigeria-with-sanction/feed/ 0 2027 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau in Sept https://thecitizenng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-sept/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-sept/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:34:32 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286864 The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the Super Eagles’ first fixtures of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, scheduled for this month. Nigeria will begin their qualifying campaign against “Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.” They will then travel to Morocco to face “Guinea-Bissau in their second […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-afcon-qualifiers-super-eagles-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-in-sept/feed/ 0  Akpakomiza and other stories https://thecitizenng.com/akpakomiza-and-other-stories/ https://thecitizenng.com/akpakomiza-and-other-stories/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:26:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286861 By Paul C Nwabuikwu His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Mr Monday Okpebholo approaches the routine task of making public speeches with all the wariness of a hyena who stumbled into lion territory. For some reason, the remarkable fellow who revels in the nickname “Akpakomiza” finds it difficult to say something nice about […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/akpakomiza-and-other-stories/feed/ 0 Egbin Power reinforces SDG 4 Commitment as 11th edition of scholarship programme begins https://thecitizenng.com/egbin-power-reinforces-sdg-4-commitment-as-11th-edition-of-scholarship-programme-begins/ https://thecitizenng.com/egbin-power-reinforces-sdg-4-commitment-as-11th-edition-of-scholarship-programme-begins/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:18:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286858 Egbin Power has commenced the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, reaffirming its commitment to advancing quality education and creating meaningful opportunities for young people in its host communities. The scholarship programme reflects Egbin Power’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which calls for “inclusive and equitable quality education and the promotion […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/egbin-power-reinforces-sdg-4-commitment-as-11th-edition-of-scholarship-programme-begins/feed/ 0 Kwara Assembly suspends two members, declares seats vacant https://thecitizenng.com/kwara-assembly-suspends-two-members-declares-seats-vacant/ https://thecitizenng.com/kwara-assembly-suspends-two-members-declares-seats-vacant/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:05:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286852 The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of two of its members, Saaba Issa Gideon and Olusola Odetundun, vacant following their defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The lawmakers represent Edu and Irepodun State constituencies, respectively. The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday after […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/kwara-assembly-suspends-two-members-declares-seats-vacant/feed/ 0 Iran President thanks Putin for Russia’s stance in war with US https://thecitizenng.com/iran-president-thanks-putin-for-russias-stance-in-war-with-us/ https://thecitizenng.com/iran-president-thanks-putin-for-russias-stance-in-war-with-us/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:58:38 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286849 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for Moscow’s stance during the Middle East war, in their first meeting since the conflict broke out. Moscow has massively deepened military and economic ties with Iran since launching its own full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “We appreciate and thank you for your positions at […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/iran-president-thanks-putin-for-russias-stance-in-war-with-us/feed/ 0 Philippine couple holds wedding in flooded church https://thecitizenng.com/philippine-couple-holds-wedding-in-flooded-church/ https://thecitizenng.com/philippine-couple-holds-wedding-in-flooded-church/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:55:08 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286844 A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains have pummeled large parts of the country for a month. Clutching a bouquet of white blooms and clad in an off-shoulder white gown, Leian Lieza Galang gingerly waded into the murky brown floodwaters inside the Saint […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/philippine-couple-holds-wedding-in-flooded-church/feed/ 0 FG makes tertiary institution ranking compulsory for varsities, polytechnics https://thecitizenng.com/fg-makes-tertiary-institution-ranking-compulsory-for-varsities-polytechnics/ https://thecitizenng.com/fg-makes-tertiary-institution-ranking-compulsory-for-varsities-polytechnics/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:49:04 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286841 The Federal Government has made participation in Nigeria’s national tertiary education ranking exercise compulsory for all universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, expanding the scheme beyond universities. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting with the Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee, which has now been expanded […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fg-makes-tertiary-institution-ranking-compulsory-for-varsities-polytechnics/feed/ 0 US outlines two family visa options for permanent residence https://thecitizenng.com/us-outlines-two-family-visa-options-for-permanent-residence/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-outlines-two-family-visa-options-for-permanent-residence/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:37:46 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286838 The United States government has outlined two main family-based immigrant visa categories for foreign nationals seeking to live permanently in the country through qualifying family relationships. The two types are Immediate Relative visas and Family Preference visas. To qualify, the US Department of State said foreign citizens must obtain an immigrant visa and meet the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/us-outlines-two-family-visa-options-for-permanent-residence/feed/ 0 Union Bank, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard, others back 5th Cycling Lagos https://thecitizenng.com/union-bank-aiico-multishield-checkers-custard-others-back-5th-cycling-lagos/ https://thecitizenng.com/union-bank-aiico-multishield-checkers-custard-others-back-5th-cycling-lagos/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:07:09 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286855 Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard and other corporate organisations have thrown their weight behind the 5th Cycling Lagos, an initiative designed to promote cycling, environmental sustainability and public awareness of responsible waste management. The organisations’ support is expected to strengthen the 2026 edition of Cycling Lagos, which is scheduled to take […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/union-bank-aiico-multishield-checkers-custard-others-back-5th-cycling-lagos/feed/ 0 EFCC summons ex-Gov. Sylva over alleged $14.86m fraud https://thecitizenng.com/efcc-summons-ex-gov-sylva-over-alleged-14-86m-fraud/ https://thecitizenng.com/efcc-summons-ex-gov-sylva-over-alleged-14-86m-fraud/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:03:01 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286829 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, who has been declared wanted over an alleged $14.86m fraud, to make himself available for questioning. The commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, stated this on Monday while reacting to Sylva’s allegation that the anti-graft agency had conducted itself more as an […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/efcc-summons-ex-gov-sylva-over-alleged-14-86m-fraud/feed/ 0 US Army Secretary submits resignation https://thecitizenng.com/us-army-secretary-submits-resignation/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-army-secretary-submits-resignation/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:40:15 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286826 United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has submitted his resignation following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to media reports. Asked about a Wall Street Journal report on Driscoll’s resignation on Monday, the White House did not deny it. “Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/us-army-secretary-submits-resignation/feed/ 0 Enugu govt gets commendation for successful hosting of 2nd City Marathon https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/ https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:33:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286821 The Chief executive officer of Nilayo sports, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has described the just concluded 2nd Enugu City marathon as ‘world-class spectacle.’ “Enugu has set the standard,” Mrs Olopade said at the end of the race, which was dominated by East African runners. “From athlete welfare to security and crowd management, this 2nd Enugu marathon has […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-gets-commendation-for-successful-hosting-of-2nd-city-marathon/feed/ 0 Gov. Mutfwang bans HISBA operations in Plateau https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-bans-hisba-operations-in-plateau/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-bans-hisba-operations-in-plateau/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:25:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286818 Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name HISBA in parts of Jos North Local Government Area, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorised and unacceptable in Plateau State. The directive follows reports of activities allegedly involving the intimidation, harassment, extortion and imposition of unauthorised rules on […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-mutfwang-bans-hisba-operations-in-plateau/feed/ 0 Sowore’s lawyer faults DSS procedure in suspending prosecution https://thecitizenng.com/sowores-lawyer-faults-dss-procedure-in-suspending-prosecution/ https://thecitizenng.com/sowores-lawyer-faults-dss-procedure-in-suspending-prosecution/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:18:35 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286815 The lead counsel to the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, Mr Olumide Fusika (SAN), has criticised the Department of State Services (DSS) for announcing the suspension of the cyberbullying case against his client without prior notice to the defence team. The DSS Director-General, Tosin Ajayi, had on Sunday announced that the agency would […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sowores-lawyer-faults-dss-procedure-in-suspending-prosecution/feed/ 0 Shettima bans congratulatory advertisements on birthday https://thecitizenng.com/shettima-bans-congratulatory-advertisements-on-birthday/ https://thecitizenng.com/shettima-bans-congratulatory-advertisements-on-birthday/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:08:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286811 Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to well-wishers to refrain from placing congratulatory advertisements in newspapers or airing celebratory messages on radio, television and digital platforms on his 60th birthday. Shettima made the appeal on Saturday in a statement issued by Mr Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/shettima-bans-congratulatory-advertisements-on-birthday/feed/ 0 G100: Atiku, Obi, Makinde absent as opposition groups, Reps caucus chart path to 2027 https://thecitizenng.com/g100-atiku-obi-makinde-absent-as-opposition-groups-reps-caucus-chart-path-to-2027/ https://thecitizenng.com/g100-atiku-obi-makinde-absent-as-opposition-groups-reps-caucus-chart-path-to-2027/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:54:35 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286804 The presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar; the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi; and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, were absent as leaders of Nigeria’s six main opposition political parties converged on the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, on Monday for the first […]

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