Headlines Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/headline-2/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:26:40 +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 Headlines Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/headline-2/ 32 32 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 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 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 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 Ebola: FG, states on alert as infected diplomat suffers organ failure https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-fg-states-on-alert-as-infected-diplomat-suffers-organ-failure/ https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-fg-states-on-alert-as-infected-diplomat-suffers-organ-failure/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:02:32 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287718 A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact tracing and emergency preparedness to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The patient’s name and nationality were, however, not disclosed. The Director of […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-fg-states-on-alert-as-infected-diplomat-suffers-organ-failure/feed/ 0 Ebola: Reps demand immediate release of health emergency funds https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-reps-demand-immediate-release-of-health-emergency-funds/ https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-reps-demand-immediate-release-of-health-emergency-funds/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:31:24 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287678 The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to strengthen preventive and emergency medical measures against the spread of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria, following the confirmation of a case in Abuja. The House also called for the immediate release of outstanding appropriated funds to relevant health agencies to boost the country’s preparedness […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ebola-reps-demand-immediate-release-of-health-emergency-funds/feed/ 0 Nigeria confirms first Ebola case https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-confirms-first-ebola-case/ https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-confirms-first-ebola-case/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:21:23 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287708 The first Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain, which is behind a major DR Congo outbreak, and the patient is a diplomat, an emergency meeting heard on Wednesday. The case in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital, Abuja, on October 3, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-confirms-first-ebola-case/feed/ 0 Subsidy removal: I’ve no regret, we can’t go back to Egypt — Tinubu https://thecitizenng.com/subsidy-removal-ive-no-regret-we-cant-go-back-to-egypt-tinubu/ https://thecitizenng.com/subsidy-removal-ive-no-regret-we-cant-go-back-to-egypt-tinubu/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:28:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287671 President Bola Tinubu on Monday said he had no regret over the removal of fuel subsidy, insisting that Nigeria cannot return to “Egypt.” President Tinubu also commended his son, Seyi, who is the Patron of the City Boy Movement, a political campaign structure for his re-election. The President spoke at a forum titled, “Together till […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/subsidy-removal-ive-no-regret-we-cant-go-back-to-egypt-tinubu/feed/ 0 Former Delta governor Uduaghan dies at 71 https://thecitizenng.com/former-delta-governor-uduaghan-dies-at-71/ https://thecitizenng.com/former-delta-governor-uduaghan-dies-at-71/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:22:45 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287669 Former Governor of Delta State Emmanuel Uduaghan has died just three days before his 72nd birthday, according to his family. A statement signed by his son Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family said the ex-governor died on Monday. “It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/former-delta-governor-uduaghan-dies-at-71/feed/ 0 FG, NLC clash over minimum wage talks https://thecitizenng.com/fg-nlc-clash-over-minimum-wage-talks/ https://thecitizenng.com/fg-nlc-clash-over-minimum-wage-talks/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:41:11 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287647 The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have disagreed over when negotiations for a new national minimum wage should begin, with organised labour challenging the government’s interpretation of the law and demanding that preparations commence immediately. The disagreement followed an exchange of letters between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fg-nlc-clash-over-minimum-wage-talks/feed/ 0 Tinubu orders rescue of kidnap victims, safe 2027 polls https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-orders-rescue-of-kidnap-victims-safe-2027-polls/ https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-orders-rescue-of-kidnap-victims-safe-2027-polls/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:58:31 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287630 President Bola Tinubu has directed heads of security agencies to rescue all abducted persons and ensure that no terrorist or bandit camp remains anywhere in Nigeria, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), said on Thursday. Musa, who spoke to State House correspondents after a security meeting presided over by the President at the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-orders-rescue-of-kidnap-victims-safe-2027-polls/feed/ 0 Senate President rejects move to decriminalise attempted suicide https://thecitizenng.com/senate-president-rejects-move-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/ https://thecitizenng.com/senate-president-rejects-move-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:46:06 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287616 The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday opposed moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, insisting that survivors should be jailed, as the Senate passed for second reading a bill seeking to replace criminal punishment with medical treatment and rehabilitation. The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South, seeks to replace criminal punishment for […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/senate-president-rejects-move-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/feed/ 0 Court strikes out charge against alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi https://thecitizenng.com/court-strikes-out-charge-against-alleged-fake-pfipc-dg-adeyemi/ https://thecitizenng.com/court-strikes-out-charge-against-alleged-fake-pfipc-dg-adeyemi/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:40:51 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287502 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count forgery charge brought against the self-styled Director-General (DG) of the alleged “non-existent” Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. Justice Mohammed Umar terminated further proceedings in the case following an application by the Federal Government, which was represented by the Director […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/court-strikes-out-charge-against-alleged-fake-pfipc-dg-adeyemi/feed/ 0 NLC draws battle line with FG, gives 14-day ultimatum on petrol, wages https://thecitizenng.com/nlc-draws-battle-line-with-fg-gives-14-day-ultimatum-on-petrol-wages/ https://thecitizenng.com/nlc-draws-battle-line-with-fg-gives-14-day-ultimatum-on-petrol-wages/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:49:17 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287456 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to take urgent measures to reduce the price of petrol and commence the renegotiation of the national minimum wage, warning that failure to meet its demands could trigger further action by the labour movement. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nlc-draws-battle-line-with-fg-gives-14-day-ultimatum-on-petrol-wages/feed/ 0 FG unveils 10 measures to cushion impact of rising petrol prices https://thecitizenng.com/fg-unveils-10-measures-to-cushion-impact-of-rising-petrol-prices/ https://thecitizenng.com/fg-unveils-10-measures-to-cushion-impact-of-rising-petrol-prices/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:59:10 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287421 The Federal Government has announced 10 measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices and protect households, businesses and transport users from further price shocks. The measures were outlined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday during a press briefing on fuel prices and the subsidy […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fg-unveils-10-measures-to-cushion-impact-of-rising-petrol-prices/feed/ 0 FG offers 30-day petrol discount through NNPC https://thecitizenng.com/fg-offers-30-day-petrol-discount-through-nnpc/ https://thecitizenng.com/fg-offers-30-day-petrol-discount-through-nnpc/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:05:41 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287416 The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with public transport operators to receive priority under the arrangement. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing on petrol prices and subsidy-related issues […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fg-offers-30-day-petrol-discount-through-nnpc/feed/ 0 2027: INEC displays voter register, begins PVC distribution https://thecitizenng.com/2027-inec-displays-voter-register-begins-pvc-distribution/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-inec-displays-voter-register-begins-pvc-distribution/#respond Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:01:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287483 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the display of the preliminary register of voters and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across states as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The seven-day exercise, which begins on Friday and runs through October 15, will allow registered voters to verify their details, raise […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-inec-displays-voter-register-begins-pvc-distribution/feed/ 0 Abducted corps members in Imo regain freedom https://thecitizenng.com/abducted-corps-members-in-imo-regain-freedom/ https://thecitizenng.com/abducted-corps-members-in-imo-regain-freedom/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:14:46 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287411 The 20  corps members abducted on their way to the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Abia and Akwa Ibom States have regained freedom. The victims, who were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, were attacked near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, on October 1. The kidnappers had initially demanded […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/abducted-corps-members-in-imo-regain-freedom/feed/ 0 NAF names 25 victims of Ondo aircraft crash https://thecitizenng.com/naf-names-25-victims-of-ondo-aircraft-crash/ https://thecitizenng.com/naf-names-25-victims-of-ondo-aircraft-crash/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:11:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287335 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the death of all 25 people on board an NAF ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State. The aircraft, with registration number NAF 931, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the accident occurred. The NAF, in a statement issued by […]

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