The Citizen, Author at TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/author/webmaster/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:42:14 +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 Citizen, Author at TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/author/webmaster/ 32 32 Tony Elumelu marks birthday, commits to empower 3,200 African entrepreneurs across 54 countries https://thecitizenng.com/tony-elumelu-marks-birthday-with-renewed-commitment-to-empower-3200-african-entrepreneurs-across-54-countries/ https://thecitizenng.com/tony-elumelu-marks-birthday-with-renewed-commitment-to-empower-3200-african-entrepreneurs-across-54-countries/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:09:12 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280384 In a move to reaffirm his commitment to empowering African entrepreneurs, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, UBA Group and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has announced 3,200 beneficiaries for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. The announcement, made in Abuja, coincides with the philanthropist’s annual reflection on impact, purpose, and the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tony-elumelu-marks-birthday-with-renewed-commitment-to-empower-3200-african-entrepreneurs-across-54-countries/feed/ 0 Air Peace refutes tax evasion claims, seeks talks with Lagos govt https://thecitizenng.com/air-peace-refutes-tax-evasion-claims-seeks-talks-with-lagos-govt/ https://thecitizenng.com/air-peace-refutes-tax-evasion-claims-seeks-talks-with-lagos-govt/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:27:38 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280377 Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has expressed shock over reports alleging that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and Vice Chairman, Alice Onyema, are facing a tax evasion suit instituted by the Lagos State Government, describing the claims as surprising and unsubstantiated. The airline, in a statement on Monday, said neither the company […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/air-peace-refutes-tax-evasion-claims-seeks-talks-with-lagos-govt/feed/ 0 Ex-gov Jang rejects Wike-backed Plateau PDP congress https://thecitizenng.com/ex-gov-jang-rejects-wike-backed-plateau-pdp-congress/ https://thecitizenng.com/ex-gov-jang-rejects-wike-backed-plateau-pdp-congress/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:21:56 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280376 Former Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has condemned a recent congress held by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Our correspondent had reported that the congress held by the Wike-backed group in Jos last Tuesday elected Peter Tongshep, a former chairman of […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ex-gov-jang-rejects-wike-backed-plateau-pdp-congress/feed/ 0 Many feared dead as explosion rocks Kwara community https://thecitizenng.com/many-feared-dead-as-explosion-rocks-kwara-community/ https://thecitizenng.com/many-feared-dead-as-explosion-rocks-kwara-community/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:19:17 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280375 The Kwara State Government has confirmed an explosion in the Woro community of Kaiama Local Government Area, raising fresh security concerns in the area already struggling with previous attacks. The Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, confirmed the incident on a popular WhatsApp platform on Monday. He said the explosion involved an […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/many-feared-dead-as-explosion-rocks-kwara-community/feed/ 0 Atiku visits Malami, warns against ideology-based detention https://thecitizenng.com/atiku-visits-malami-warns-against-ideology-based-detention/ https://thecitizenng.com/atiku-visits-malami-warns-against-ideology-based-detention/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:55:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280354 Former Vice President and presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the authorities to release all political detainees, warning that no Nigerian should be held in custody for their political beliefs. Atiku made the disclosure on his X platform on Monday, following his return from Umrah (lesser Hajj) on Saturday night. He stated that he […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/atiku-visits-malami-warns-against-ideology-based-detention/feed/ 0 Oil prices fall below $100 after Trump suspends Iran strikes https://thecitizenng.com/oil-prices-fall-below-100-after-trump-suspends-iran-strikes/ https://thecitizenng.com/oil-prices-fall-below-100-after-trump-suspends-iran-strikes/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:49:43 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280349 Oil prices fell Monday morning after President Donald Trump of the United States, U.S., said he had ordered a halt to his threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure after “very good and productive talks” with Tehran. Trump said the United States and Iran “have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/oil-prices-fall-below-100-after-trump-suspends-iran-strikes/feed/ 0 Trump declares 5-day ‘ceasefire, continues talks with Iran for ‘complete resolution of our hostilities’ https://thecitizenng.com/trump-declares-5-day-ceasefire-continues-talks-with-iran-for-complete-resolution-of-our-hostilities/ https://thecitizenng.com/trump-declares-5-day-ceasefire-continues-talks-with-iran-for-complete-resolution-of-our-hostilities/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:45:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280345 US President Donald Trump said Monday that he had ordered a halt to his threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure after “very good and productive talks” with Tehran, and that negotiations are set to continue this week. The United States and Iran “have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/trump-declares-5-day-ceasefire-continues-talks-with-iran-for-complete-resolution-of-our-hostilities/feed/ 0 Sultan declares Friday Eid, police, NSCDC mobilise nationwide https://thecitizenng.com/sultan-declares-friday-eid-police-nscdc-mobilise-nationwide/ https://thecitizenng.com/sultan-declares-friday-eid-police-nscdc-mobilise-nationwide/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:38:04 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280204 The Sultanate Council, Sokoto, has declared Friday as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across Nigeria. This was announced in a press statement by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Sambo Wali Junaidu, on Wednesday. The council based the announcement on the non-sighting of […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sultan-declares-friday-eid-police-nscdc-mobilise-nationwide/feed/ 0 Osimhen to undergo surgery after arm fracture against Liverpool https://thecitizenng.com/osimhen-to-undergo-surgery-after-arm-fracture-against-liverpool/ https://thecitizenng.com/osimhen-to-undergo-surgery-after-arm-fracture-against-liverpool/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:31:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280205 Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is set for possible surgery after fracturing his arm during the club’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg on Wednesday. A club statement on Thursday confirmed that Osimhen’s injury was diagnosed following hospital examinations. The incident occurred early in the match when Osimhen […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/osimhen-to-undergo-surgery-after-arm-fracture-against-liverpool/feed/ 0 Nigeria, Britain set for fresh security alliance https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-britain-set-for-fresh-security-alliance/ https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-britain-set-for-fresh-security-alliance/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:06:29 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280200 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday stated that the country’s collaboration with the United Kingdom in addressing insecurity remained crucial, adding that he planned to discuss Nigeria’s counter-terrorism initiatives and challenges to regional stability during his meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday (today). The President made the disclosure on Wednesday night at a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-britain-set-for-fresh-security-alliance/feed/ 0 Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war https://thecitizenng.com/oil-soars-10-after-qatar-energy-sites-hit-in-mideast-war/ https://thecitizenng.com/oil-soars-10-after-qatar-energy-sites-hit-in-mideast-war/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:02:47 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280199 Oil prices soared 10 percent Thursday after Qatar reported “extensive” damage to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies. The price of European gas also jumped 35 percent after Tehran carried out attacks on Qatar’s huge Ras Laffan LNG facility in retaliation for an Israeli […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/oil-soars-10-after-qatar-energy-sites-hit-in-mideast-war/feed/ 0 Trump weighs soldiers’ deployment as US-Iran conflict escalates https://thecitizenng.com/trump-weighs-soldiers-deployment-as-us-iran-conflict-escalates/ https://thecitizenng.com/trump-weighs-soldiers-deployment-as-us-iran-conflict-escalates/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280196 The administration of Donald Trump is considering deploying thousands of American troops to intensify its military campaign against Iran, signalling a potential new phase in the conflict. According to a report by Reuters on Thursday, citing US officials and sources familiar with the matter, the proposed deployment is aimed at securing safe passage for oil […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/trump-weighs-soldiers-deployment-as-us-iran-conflict-escalates/feed/ 0 APGA to Abaribe: You were suspended, not sacked, don’t mislead senate https://thecitizenng.com/apga-to-abaribe-you-were-suspended-not-sacked-dont-mislead-senate/ https://thecitizenng.com/apga-to-abaribe-you-were-suspended-not-sacked-dont-mislead-senate/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:55:56 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280195 The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has cautioned Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, against misleading the Senate and the public with claims that he was expelled from the party. The party insisted that the senator was never sacked but placed on suspension over alleged anti-party activities. Addressing a press […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/apga-to-abaribe-you-were-suspended-not-sacked-dont-mislead-senate/feed/ 0 Oluremi Tinubu to preach at Lambeth Palace during UK visit https://thecitizenng.com/oluremi-tinubu-to-preach-at-lambeth-palace-during-uk-visit/ https://thecitizenng.com/oluremi-tinubu-to-preach-at-lambeth-palace-during-uk-visit/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:25:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280190 The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is scheduled to preach at Lambeth Palace in London on Thursday as part of activities lined up for President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom. Lambeth Palace serves as the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and is a central site for the Church of England. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/oluremi-tinubu-to-preach-at-lambeth-palace-during-uk-visit/feed/ 0 Sanusi to lead Sallah Durbar as Kano tightens security https://thecitizenng.com/sanusi-to-lead-sallah-durbar-as-kano-tightens-security/ https://thecitizenng.com/sanusi-to-lead-sallah-durbar-as-kano-tightens-security/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:23:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280189 Kano State Government has confirmed that the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, will lead the Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) this Eid-el-Fitr amid heightened security measures. In a statement on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, said the government, under Governor Abba Yusuf, “has received credible intelligence reports through the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sanusi-to-lead-sallah-durbar-as-kano-tightens-security/feed/ 0 Labour Party fixes May 23 for presidential primary https://thecitizenng.com/labour-party-fixes-may-23-for-presidential-primary/ https://thecitizenng.com/labour-party-fixes-may-23-for-presidential-primary/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:19:19 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280186 The National Executive Council of the Labour Party has fixed May 23 for its presidential primary. Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Asogwa said this was part of the approved timetable for the party’s primary elections ahead of the 2027 […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/labour-party-fixes-may-23-for-presidential-primary/feed/ 0 Soludo orders political appointees to hand over https://thecitizenng.com/soludo-orders-political-appointees-to-hand-over/ https://thecitizenng.com/soludo-orders-political-appointees-to-hand-over/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:15:59 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280184 Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has directed all political appointees to hand over to permanent secretaries or the most senior civil servants in their respective ministries, departments and agencies. The directive was issued a day after the governor and his deputy were sworn in for a new term in office. The order was contained in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/soludo-orders-political-appointees-to-hand-over/feed/ 0 Saudi Arabia confirms Eid-el-Fitr for Friday; Nigerians await Sultan’s declaration https://thecitizenng.com/saudi-arabia-confirms-eid-el-fitr-for-friday-nigerians-await-sultans-declaration/ https://thecitizenng.com/saudi-arabia-confirms-eid-el-fitr-for-friday-nigerians-await-sultans-declaration/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:06:41 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280180 Saudi Arabian authorities have announced that Eid-el-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, after the crescent moon was not sighted. The declaration was made on the HaraminInfo social media handles on Wednesday. The post read: “The crescent moon has NOT been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Friday, 20th […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/saudi-arabia-confirms-eid-el-fitr-for-friday-nigerians-await-sultans-declaration/feed/ 0 Photos: Tinubu, first lady welcomed by King Charles as UK visit begins https://thecitizenng.com/photos-tinubu-first-lady-welcomed-by-king-charles-as-uk-visit-begins/ https://thecitizenng.com/photos-tinubu-first-lady-welcomed-by-king-charles-as-uk-visit-begins/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:02:35 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280178 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, marking the start of his state visit to the United Kingdom. This is the first visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The president, accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, was honoured with a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/photos-tinubu-first-lady-welcomed-by-king-charles-as-uk-visit-begins/feed/ 0 Tinubu appoints Fola Adeola to chair new taskforce on petroleum reform https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-appoints-fola-adeola-to-chair-new-taskforce-on-petroleum-reform/ https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-appoints-fola-adeola-to-chair-new-taskforce-on-petroleum-reform/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:05:21 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280160 President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Taskforce, naming Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank and founder and chairman of the Fate Foundation, as its chairman. The development was announced on Friday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]

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