The Editor, Author at TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/author/admin/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:24:37 +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 Tinubu orders probe into death of detained miners in Niger State https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-orders-probe-into-death-of-detained-miners-in-niger-state/ https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-orders-probe-into-death-of-detained-miners-in-niger-state/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:05:47 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287186 President Bola Tinubu has ordered full and transparent investigation into the death of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger. The ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠​​‍​⁠‌​detainees were arrested during enforcement operations around Lt.-Gen. Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate in Minna over allegations of illegal mining. Tinubu said the life of every […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-orders-probe-into-death-of-detained-miners-in-niger-state/feed/ 0 Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House https://thecitizenng.com/trump-bars-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-house/ https://thecitizenng.com/trump-bars-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-house/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:44:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287193 US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is banning major US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from accessing the White House. In a post on Truth Social, he accused them of spreading fake news: “I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW… and Politico… from the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/trump-bars-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-house/feed/ 0 Gov. Bago declares 24-hour curfew following unrest over miners’ deaths https://thecitizenng.com/gov-bago-declares-24-hour-curfew-following-unrest-over-miners-deaths/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-bago-declares-24-hour-curfew-following-unrest-over-miners-deaths/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:38:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287189 Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has imposed a 24-hour curfew across Minna, the state capital, following unrest reported in parts of the city. The curfew takes effect immediately after Friday’s Jumu’ah prayers and will remain in force until further notice. The directive requires residents to remain indoors and refrain from unnecessary movements throughout the period. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-bago-declares-24-hour-curfew-following-unrest-over-miners-deaths/feed/ 0 FG moves to implement Digital Free Zones https://thecitizenng.com/fg-moves-to-implement-digital-free-zones/ https://thecitizenng.com/fg-moves-to-implement-digital-free-zones/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:53:03 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287182 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved to implement Nigeria’s Digital Free Zones initiative to its next phase, a rise in global capital, employment opportunities for  Nigerians and help local businesses build for international markets without moving their businesses and intellectual property abroad. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fg-moves-to-implement-digital-free-zones/feed/ 0 2027 Hajj: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request for additional slots https://thecitizenng.com/2027-hajj-saudi-arabia-rejects-nigerias-request-for-additional-slots/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-hajj-saudi-arabia-rejects-nigerias-request-for-additional-slots/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:46:21 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287179 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has declined Nigeria’s request for an upward review of its 2027 Hajj allocation, leaving the country’s quota unchanged despite growing demand from intending pilgrims nationwide. The Commission disclosed that it had formally engaged the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-hajj-saudi-arabia-rejects-nigerias-request-for-additional-slots/feed/ 0 2027: Voter registration figures must mirror turnout – Punch https://thecitizenng.com/2027-voter-registration-figures-must-mirror-turnout-punch/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-voter-registration-figures-must-mirror-turnout-punch/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:39:13 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287176 Ordinarily, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s announcement that voter registration has crossed the 100-million-mark should be cause for celebration. For a country desperate to deepen democratic participation, a nine-figure electorate should translate into massive turnout at the polls. But Nigeria’s electoral history counsels caution. Registration has repeatedly risen while voter turnout has fallen. Unless INEC, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-voter-registration-figures-must-mirror-turnout-punch/feed/ 0 Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris game https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-to-headline-halftime-show-at-2026-nfl-paris-game/ https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-to-headline-halftime-show-at-2026-nfl-paris-game/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:33:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287171 Nigerian Afrobeats artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has been announced as the headline performer for the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Paris Game. The GRAMMY Award-winning singer will perform during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 25, at the Stade de France in Paris. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-to-headline-halftime-show-at-2026-nfl-paris-game/feed/ 0 EFCC probes suspect with fake $212,200 in Kano https://thecitizenng.com/efcc-probes-suspect-with-fake-212200-in-kano/ https://thecitizenng.com/efcc-probes-suspect-with-fake-212200-in-kano/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:24:07 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287167 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into a suspect, Usaini Ibrahim, who was arrested in Kano with counterfeit United States currency valued at $212,200. According to a post obtained from EFCC’s X handle on Thursday, Ibrahim was arrested on September 3, 2026, by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/efcc-probes-suspect-with-fake-212200-in-kano/feed/ 0 New co-tenant absconds with neighbour’s children in Akwa Ibom https://thecitizenng.com/new-co-tenant-absconds-with-neighbours-children-in-akwa-ibom/ https://thecitizenng.com/new-co-tenant-absconds-with-neighbours-children-in-akwa-ibom/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:20:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287165 The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a case involving a woman who allegedly entrusted her children to a relatively new co-tenant, who later absconded with them. The incident, which reportedly occurred in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state, was captured in a trending video circulating online. Confirming the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/new-co-tenant-absconds-with-neighbours-children-in-akwa-ibom/feed/ 0 Falconets beat England 3-0, reach World Cup quarter-finals https://thecitizenng.com/falconets-beat-england-3-0-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/ https://thecitizenng.com/falconets-beat-england-3-0-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:32:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287162 Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after beating England 3-0 in their Round of 16 clash in Poland on Thursday. Tosin Rafiu put Nigeria ahead in the eighth minute before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the advantage shortly after half-time. Mary Mamudu then completed the scoring in the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/falconets-beat-england-3-0-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/feed/ 0 I won’t be a godfather; Abia voters will pick my successor, says Gov. Otti https://thecitizenng.com/i-wont-be-a-godfather-abia-voters-will-pick-my-successor-says-gov-otti/ https://thecitizenng.com/i-wont-be-a-godfather-abia-voters-will-pick-my-successor-says-gov-otti/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:28:33 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287159 Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says he does not want to be a political godfather and has assured that after his second tenure in 2031, his successor will be determined by Abia voters. Otti stated this at the Labour Party State Secretariat in Umuahia on Thursday when he formally received the 2023 governorship candidate […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/i-wont-be-a-godfather-abia-voters-will-pick-my-successor-says-gov-otti/feed/ 0 JAMB explains ‘not admitted’, ‘admission in progress’ statuses https://thecitizenng.com/jamb-explains-not-admitted-admission-in-progress-statuses/ https://thecitizenng.com/jamb-explains-not-admitted-admission-in-progress-statuses/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:24:13 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287156 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained the meanings of the “Not Admitted,” “Admission in Progress” and “Admitted” statuses displayed on candidates’ Central Admissions Processing System. JAMB gave the explanation in an explainer video shared on Thursday, urging candidates to continue checking their CAPS for updates as the admission process progresses. Explaining the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/jamb-explains-not-admitted-admission-in-progress-statuses/feed/ 0 Canada raises study permit, visitor visa processing times for Nigerians https://thecitizenng.com/canada-raises-study-permit-visitor-visa-processing-times-for-nigerians/ https://thecitizenng.com/canada-raises-study-permit-visitor-visa-processing-times-for-nigerians/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:20:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287154 Nigerians applying to study or visit Canada are facing longer estimated processing times, following the latest update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The processing time for study permits submitted from Nigeria increased from nine weeks to 10 weeks as of September 16, according to the latest figures released by IRCC. The estimated processing time […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/canada-raises-study-permit-visitor-visa-processing-times-for-nigerians/feed/ 0 Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-super-eagles-squads-for-afcon-qualifiers-russia-friendly/ https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-super-eagles-squads-for-afcon-qualifiers-russia-friendly/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:18:10 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287149 Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named separate squads for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, and a subsequent international friendly against Russia. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released the squad lists on Thursday, with the Super Eagles set to face Madagascar on September 25 and Guinea-Bissau on September 29, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/chelle-names-super-eagles-squads-for-afcon-qualifiers-russia-friendly/feed/ 0 2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign council https://thecitizenng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-movement-unveils-59-member-presidential-campaign-council/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-movement-unveils-59-member-presidential-campaign-council/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:11:34 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287146 The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement on Thursday unveiled a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council comprising zonal and state coordinators, as well as directors for mobilisation, women affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs and other key areas ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council, announced in a statement on Thursday, has the Director-General of the movement, John Ughulu, as […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-obi-kwankwaso-movement-unveils-59-member-presidential-campaign-council/feed/ 0 Nigeria moves health technology assessment from technical idea to national system https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-moves-health-technology-assessment-from-technical-idea-to-national-system/ https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-moves-health-technology-assessment-from-technical-idea-to-national-system/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:09:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287141 The inauguration of the National Health Technology Assessment Steering Committee marks a new phase in how Nigeria can decide what health interventions to fund, for whom and at what cost. For years, the central question in health financing has been how to mobilise enough resources to provide healthcare for a growing population. But as resources […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-moves-health-technology-assessment-from-technical-idea-to-national-system/feed/ 0 World Patient Safety Day: NHIA’s strategy for tackling non communicable diseases https://thecitizenng.com/world-patient-safety-day-nhias-strategy-for-tackling-non-communicable-diseases/ https://thecitizenng.com/world-patient-safety-day-nhias-strategy-for-tackling-non-communicable-diseases/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:01:22 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287137 For many people, the idea of patient safety begins in the hospital: the right diagnosis, the right medicine, the right procedure and care delivered without avoidable harm. But for people living with non-communicable diseases, safety extends far beyond a single hospital visit. Diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions often require repeated consultations, investigations, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/world-patient-safety-day-nhias-strategy-for-tackling-non-communicable-diseases/feed/ 0 Inflation eases to 15.39% amid rising cost of living https://thecitizenng.com/inflation-eases-to-15-39-amid-rising-cost-of-living/ https://thecitizenng.com/inflation-eases-to-15-39-amid-rising-cost-of-living/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:48:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287135 Nigeria’s headline inflation dropped marginally to 15.39 percent in the month of August, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. The report said the figure was down from 15.43% in July 2026 and stood at 23.14% in the same month of the preceding year (August 2025). Looking at the movement, it […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/inflation-eases-to-15-39-amid-rising-cost-of-living/feed/ 0 Minister defends King’s College concession, cites infrastructure decay https://thecitizenng.com/minister-defends-kings-college-concession-cites-infrastructure-decay/ https://thecitizenng.com/minister-defends-kings-college-concession-cites-infrastructure-decay/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:44:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287131 Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has cited infrastructure decay and funding gaps at King’s College, Lagos, as reasons for exploring alternative management options for the institution. Alausa said this on Wednesday in Abuja while explaining the Federal Government’s position on the proposed arrangement involving the King’s College Old Boys Association (KCOBA). He said the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/minister-defends-kings-college-concession-cites-infrastructure-decay/feed/ 0 PDP replaces Kano guber candidate with Abacha’s son https://thecitizenng.com/pdp-replaces-kano-guber-candidate-with-abachas-son/ https://thecitizenng.com/pdp-replaces-kano-guber-candidate-with-abachas-son/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:38:38 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287127 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has named Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha, son of Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, as its governorship candidate for next year’s election. The party said the decision followed the withdrawal of the earlier nominee, Muhammad Bello Dalha. At an expanded state executive committee meeting in […]

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