The Editor, Author at TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/author/admin/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:56:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 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 Netanyahu orders army to prepare for full West Bank closure after attack https://thecitizenng.com/netanyahu-orders-army-to-prepare-for-full-west-bank-closure-after-attack/ https://thecitizenng.com/netanyahu-orders-army-to-prepare-for-full-west-bank-closure-after-attack/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:56:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287805 The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank Friday after Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched a “terror attack” near the city of Hebron. Emergency services said five people were injured and evacuated to […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/netanyahu-orders-army-to-prepare-for-full-west-bank-closure-after-attack/feed/ 0 Fasoranti: Family announces Dec 17 for funeral https://thecitizenng.com/fasoranti-family-announces-dec-17-for-funeral/ https://thecitizenng.com/fasoranti-family-announces-dec-17-for-funeral/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:44:30 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287801 The family of the late Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has announced December 17, 2026, for his funeral service and interment. Fasoranti, a foremost nationalist and respected Yoruba leader, died at his residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Tuesday at the age of 100. In a burial announcement, the Christian wake-keeping service will be […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fasoranti-family-announces-dec-17-for-funeral/feed/ 0 Offa robbery saga: Ilorin High Court denies Saraki’s plea despite DPPF’s advice https://thecitizenng.com/offa-robbery-saga-ilorin-high-court-denies-sarakis-plea-despite-dppfs-advice/ https://thecitizenng.com/offa-robbery-saga-ilorin-high-court-denies-sarakis-plea-despite-dppfs-advice/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:36:12 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287799 A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin yesterday declined an application asking it to withdraw from the trial of suspects in the Offa robbery incident and return the case to the chief judge, ruling that the applicant did not show sufficient grounds for recusal and reassignment. The case, presided over by Justice Olalekan Ajayi, involves a former Senate […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/offa-robbery-saga-ilorin-high-court-denies-sarakis-plea-despite-dppfs-advice/feed/ 0 NLC mobilises for nationwide strike over minimum wage, petrol prices as talks collapse https://thecitizenng.com/nlc-mobilises-for-nationwide-strike-over-minimum-wage-petrol-prices-as-talks-collapse/ https://thecitizenng.com/nlc-mobilises-for-nationwide-strike-over-minimum-wage-petrol-prices-as-talks-collapse/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:26:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287797 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliates, state councils and civil society allies to begin mobilising for possible nationwide action after its meeting with the Federal Government failed to resolve outstanding workers’ demands. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Labour in Abuja, yesterday, ended without concrete commitments from the government, prompting organised labour to […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nlc-mobilises-for-nationwide-strike-over-minimum-wage-petrol-prices-as-talks-collapse/feed/ 0 Ebola: FG quarantines contacts, denies plan to ban gatherings, rallies https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-fg-quarantines-contacts-denies-plan-to-ban-gatherings-rallies/ https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-fg-quarantines-contacts-denies-plan-to-ban-gatherings-rallies/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:22:27 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287794 The Federal Government has quarantined high-risk contacts of Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola Virus Disease case but said political campaigns, conferences and other major public gatherings can proceed, pending any change in the public health situation. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, saying the government had yet to identify sufficient scientific grounds […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-fg-quarantines-contacts-denies-plan-to-ban-gatherings-rallies/feed/ 0 Ogun State mulls relocation of communities over gas leak https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-mulls-relocation-of-communities-over-gas-leak/ https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-mulls-relocation-of-communities-over-gas-leak/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:36:43 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287791 The Ogun State Government has said it may evacuate residents of affected communities in Ijebuland if investigations establish that recurring gas emissions pose a risk of death or permanent damage to human health. More than 300 students and teachers have reportedly been hospitalised following recurring incidents between April and October this year. The latest incident, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ogun-state-mulls-relocation-of-communities-over-gas-leak/feed/ 0 Zamfara community fights back bandits, kills 30 https://thecitizenng.com/zamfara-community-fights-back-bandits-kills-30/ https://thecitizenng.com/zamfara-community-fights-back-bandits-kills-30/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:33:16 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287789 Residents of Birnin Tudu community in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State said they killed more than 30 bandits during a three-day confrontation after armed men invaded the community. The residents said the attackers, who reportedly arrived in their hundreds on motorcycles, surrounded the village and opened fire. A resident anonimously disclosed that the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/zamfara-community-fights-back-bandits-kills-30/feed/ 0 Boko Haram compounding Nigeria’s case – Punch https://thecitizenng.com/boko-haram-compounding-nigerias-case-punch/ https://thecitizenng.com/boko-haram-compounding-nigerias-case-punch/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:24:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287787 Nigeria’s war against terrorism faces another challenge following its inclusion on the United States’ 2026 Child Soldiers Prevention Act blacklist. The designation raises legitimate questions about the recruitment and use of children by armed groups linked to the Nigerian state. But it also demands a critical distinction: Nigeria must answer for its own failures, not […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/boko-haram-compounding-nigerias-case-punch/feed/ 0 Some ministers pay billions to get appointed, says APC campaign spokesman https://thecitizenng.com/some-ministers-pay-billions-to-get-appointed-says-apc-campaign-spokesman/ https://thecitizenng.com/some-ministers-pay-billions-to-get-appointed-says-apc-campaign-spokesman/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:16:32 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287784 A spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Alwan Hassan, has alleged that some ministers pay billions of naira to secure appointments and subsequently seek to recover the money. Hassan made the allegation during an interview on Arise News on Thursday, while defending President Bola Tinubu’s direct oversight of government revenue and […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/some-ministers-pay-billions-to-get-appointed-says-apc-campaign-spokesman/feed/ 0 FG warns 15 states to speed up readiness over Ebola https://thecitizenng.com/fg-warns-15-states-to-speed-up-readiness-over-ebola/ https://thecitizenng.com/fg-warns-15-states-to-speed-up-readiness-over-ebola/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:12:59 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287782 The Federal Government has directed hospitals nationwide to prepare isolation beds and strengthen infection prevention measures as part of efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak, warning that 15 states are yet to update their response plans. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, gave the directive in Abuja during a press […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fg-warns-15-states-to-speed-up-readiness-over-ebola/feed/ 0 2027: Atiku presses INEC to release 103m voters’ register https://thecitizenng.com/2027-atiku-presses-inec-to-release-103m-voters-register/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-atiku-presses-inec-to-release-103m-voters-register/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:06:52 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287780 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has demanded the immediate publication of the preliminary voters’ register, warning that the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission to display the list online could undermine confidence in the 2027 general election. Atiku, in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-atiku-presses-inec-to-release-103m-voters-register/feed/ 0 Nollywood veteran, Francis Duru, dies at 57 https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-veteran-francis-duru-dies-at-57/ https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-veteran-francis-duru-dies-at-57/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:01:06 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287777 Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family announced his death on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their support. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-veteran-francis-duru-dies-at-57/feed/ 0 Police begin training of 10,000 officers for 2027 polls https://thecitizenng.com/police-begin-training-of-10000-officers-for-2027-polls/ https://thecitizenng.com/police-begin-training-of-10000-officers-for-2027-polls/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:32:15 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287767 The Nigeria Police Force has commenced training for 10,000 officers nationwide on election security management ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, charging personnel to remain neutral, professional and accountable. The five-day training programme, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), was formally inaugurated at the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/police-begin-training-of-10000-officers-for-2027-polls/feed/ 0 South East Assemblies back state police, warn against political abuse https://thecitizenng.com/south-east-assemblies-back-state-police-warn-against-political-abuse/ https://thecitizenng.com/south-east-assemblies-back-state-police-warn-against-political-abuse/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:27:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287762 The various Houses of Assembly in the South-East have backed the Bill for State Police. While Anambra , Enugu, Imo and Abia have passed the Bill, Ebonyi House of Assembly is at the verge of passing it into law. The executive bill, which originated from the Presidency, was passed through the first, second and third […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/south-east-assemblies-back-state-police-warn-against-political-abuse/feed/ 0 Tinubu’s reforms made every Nigerian poorer, says Obasanjo https://thecitizenng.com/tinubus-reforms-made-every-nigerian-poorer-says-obasanjo/ https://thecitizenng.com/tinubus-reforms-made-every-nigerian-poorer-says-obasanjo/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:20:37 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287758 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms including devaluation of the naira worsened poverty in Nigeria. He spoke on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa summit 2026 in London, United Kingdom (UK). According to him, the sharp decline in the naira’s value had impoverished Nigerians and contributed to the country’s […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tinubus-reforms-made-every-nigerian-poorer-says-obasanjo/feed/ 0 Hardship: NEC endorses 90-day plan to ease cost of living https://thecitizenng.com/hardship-nec-endorses-90-day-plan-to-ease-cost-of-living/ https://thecitizenng.com/hardship-nec-endorses-90-day-plan-to-ease-cost-of-living/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:13:43 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287754 The National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to tackle the fallout of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms. The plan NEC said will focus “on reducing the cost of living, improving food affordability, attracting investment, and accelerating the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/hardship-nec-endorses-90-day-plan-to-ease-cost-of-living/feed/ 0 Nigeria replaces theory-heavy agric education with 80% practical training https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-replaces-theory-heavy-agric-education-with-80-practical-training/ https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-replaces-theory-heavy-agric-education-with-80-practical-training/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:58:11 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287750 The Federal Government has overhauled agricultural education in Nigeria, introducing an 80% practical, 20% theory training model to produce industry-ready graduates and boost food security. Sequel to this, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, unveiled 39 agricultural curricula and 31 National Occupational Standards (NOS) at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, Abuja. Alausa said the reform, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-replaces-theory-heavy-agric-education-with-80-practical-training/feed/ 0 Putin agrees to resume tri-lateral peace talks with Ukraine, US in November https://thecitizenng.com/putin-agrees-to-resume-tri-lateral-peace-talks-with-ukraine-us-in-november/ https://thecitizenng.com/putin-agrees-to-resume-tri-lateral-peace-talks-with-ukraine-us-in-november/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:53:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287748 Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume US-mediated tri-lateral peace talks with Ukraine as early as November 10, the Kremlin has said, following a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg. The proposed negotiations, which could take place in Abu Dhabi, would focus on security guarantees for Russia and Ukraine after the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/putin-agrees-to-resume-tri-lateral-peace-talks-with-ukraine-us-in-november/feed/ 0 US orders diplomats, families to leave Saudi Arabia amid deadly attacks https://thecitizenng.com/us-orders-diplomats-families-to-leave-saudi-arabia-amid-deadly-attacks/ https://thecitizenng.com/us-orders-diplomats-families-to-leave-saudi-arabia-amid-deadly-attacks/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:48:26 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287745 The US State Department has ordered some diplomats and their family members to leave its missions in Saudi Arabia and plans to withdraw family members from other US missions in the Gulf region following a series of deadly attacks, US officials have told Reuters. The withdrawals come after attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/us-orders-diplomats-families-to-leave-saudi-arabia-amid-deadly-attacks/feed/ 0 Imo Court orders speedy trial of five alleged kidnappers, remands suspects in DSS custody https://thecitizenng.com/imo-court-orders-speedy-trial-of-five-alleged-kidnappers-remands-suspects-in-dss-custody/ https://thecitizenng.com/imo-court-orders-speedy-trial-of-five-alleged-kidnappers-remands-suspects-in-dss-custody/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:44:17 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287743 An Imo State High Court has ordered the speedy trial of five persons accused of kidnapping prospective National Youth Service Corps members, directing that the defendants remain in the custody of the Department of State Services. Presiding Judge, Justice Emeka Orafu, on Thursday, scheduled four days of proceedings from October 27 to 30 for the […]

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