Society Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/society/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:18:57 +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 Society Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/society/ 32 32 Why I linked Isbae U with Obasanjo for his show interview — Charly Boy https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-linked-isbae-u-with-obasanjo-for-his-show-interview-charly-boy/ https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-linked-isbae-u-with-obasanjo-for-his-show-interview-charly-boy/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:18:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287214 Veteran entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, has revealed why he helped connect former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Nigerian comedian and content creator Isbae U for his interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask. Charly Boy made the revelation in a post shared on X on Monday while reflecting on Obasanjo’s appearance on the viral YouTube show. […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-linked-isbae-u-with-obasanjo-for-his-show-interview-charly-boy/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 Veteran actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84 https://thecitizenng.com/veteran-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-at-84/ https://thecitizenng.com/veteran-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-at-84/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:14:42 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287093 Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday. In the statement, the family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and asked bloggers and social media influencers […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/veteran-actor-olu-jacobs-dies-at-84/feed/ 0 Ayra Starr to headline NFL London Game halftime show https://thecitizenng.com/ayra-starr-to-headline-nfl-london-game-halftime-show/ https://thecitizenng.com/ayra-starr-to-headline-nfl-london-game-halftime-show/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:36:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286687 Afrobeats star, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is set to become the first major African artist to headline an NFL halftime show when she performs at the 2026 NFL London Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11. The National Football League announced this in a statement on Thursday, with […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ayra-starr-to-headline-nfl-london-game-halftime-show/feed/ 0 Music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80 https://thecitizenng.com/music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/ https://thecitizenng.com/music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:31:07 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286583 Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports, including The Independent, The Guardian and Sky News. Parton’s death was reportedly announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, on Instagram on Tuesday. “I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now. “It is […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/music-icon-dolly-parton-dies-at-80/feed/ 0 Funke Akindele faces backlash over birthday post on Ogogo’s burial day https://thecitizenng.com/funke-akindele-faces-backlash-over-birthday-post-on-ogogos-burial-day/ https://thecitizenng.com/funke-akindele-faces-backlash-over-birthday-post-on-ogogos-burial-day/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:56:49 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286504 Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has sparked mixed reactions on social media after sharing a birthday message on Monday, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State. Akindele, who marked her birthday on Monday, expressed gratitude to God for another year and prayed for good […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/funke-akindele-faces-backlash-over-birthday-post-on-ogogos-burial-day/feed/ 0 Poco Lee to appear in London court Sept 15 over assault — Nigerians in UK leader https://thecitizenng.com/poco-lee-to-appear-in-london-court-sept-15-over-assault-nigerians-in-uk-leader/ https://thecitizenng.com/poco-lee-to-appear-in-london-court-sept-15-over-assault-nigerians-in-uk-leader/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:17:43 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286456 Popular Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Odinaka, better known as Poco Lee, is being held on remand in the United Kingdom and is expected to appear before a London court in September over an alleged assault offence, according to Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as the Oluomo of Derby, founder of the community of Nigerians in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/poco-lee-to-appear-in-london-court-sept-15-over-assault-nigerians-in-uk-leader/feed/ 0 Gospel singer Asu Ekiye announces end of 28-year marriage https://thecitizenng.com/gospel-singer-asu-ekiye-announces-end-of-28-year-marriage/ https://thecitizenng.com/gospel-singer-asu-ekiye-announces-end-of-28-year-marriage/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:07:27 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286415 Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye has announced the end of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu. The Bayelsa State-born singer, popularly known as the “Prince of the Niger Delta,” made the announcement in a Facebook post titled “Public Notice” on Thursday. Ekiye described the marriage as a deeply personal journey marked by growth, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gospel-singer-asu-ekiye-announces-end-of-28-year-marriage/feed/ 0 Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-tems-earn-2026-mtv-vmas-nominations/ https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-tems-earn-2026-mtv-vmas-nominations/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:03:01 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286318 Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, and Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The nominations were announced on Tuesday ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27. Burna […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-tems-earn-2026-mtv-vmas-nominations/feed/ 0 Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK https://thecitizenng.com/prince-harry-meghan-to-move-back-to-uk/ https://thecitizenng.com/prince-harry-meghan-to-move-back-to-uk/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:54:03 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=286314 Six years after stepping down as working royals, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving back to the United Kingdom, British press reported late Wednesday. In a surprise move, the youngest son of King Charles III, and his wife, Meghan, “plan to leave the United States by the end of the month to settle […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/prince-harry-meghan-to-move-back-to-uk/feed/ 0 Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time girlfriend in Portugal https://thecitizenng.com/cristiano-ronaldo-marries-long-time-girlfriend-in-portugal/ https://thecitizenng.com/cristiano-ronaldo-marries-long-time-girlfriend-in-portugal/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:03:48 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285967 Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez at a civil ceremony in Portugal. The couple, who have been together since 2016 after meeting in Madrid, posted a picture on Instagram showing off their rings. Ronaldo, 41, tied the knot just four days before his club Al Nassr start their 2026-27 Saudi Pro League […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/cristiano-ronaldo-marries-long-time-girlfriend-in-portugal/feed/ 0 P-Square destroyed Africa’s biggest music brand, says Daddy Showkey https://thecitizenng.com/p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-says-daddy-showkey/ https://thecitizenng.com/p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-says-daddy-showkey/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:54:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285910 Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has criticised the prolonged conflict between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, saying it damaged one of Africa’s most-successful music brands. Daddy Showkey made the remarks during an interview with GoldMyne TV, which began attracting attention online on Sunday. The music veteran said the significance of P-Square extended beyond the two brothers because fans […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-says-daddy-showkey/feed/ 0 Why Peter, Paul may never reconcile — Henry, P-Square’s brother https://thecitizenng.com/why-peter-paul-may-never-reconcile-henry-p-squares-brother/ https://thecitizenng.com/why-peter-paul-may-never-reconcile-henry-p-squares-brother/#respond Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:20:50 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285835 The brother of the defunct music duo, P-Square, Henry Okoye, has expressed doubts about the possibility of his younger brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye, reconciling, saying the prolonged dispute between the twins may have caused irreparable damage to their relationship. Henry, who spoke with a social commentator, Jos Connection, in an interview at their father’s […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/why-peter-paul-may-never-reconcile-henry-p-squares-brother/feed/ 0 Nollywood director Dimbo Atiya dies at 53 https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-director-dimbo-atiya-dies-at-53/ https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-director-dimbo-atiya-dies-at-53/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:10:08 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285802 A top Nollywood movie director, Dimbo Atiya, is dead. Atiya reportedly died on Thursday morning, although the cause of his death has yet to be disclosed. He was 53 years old. The founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, announced the filmmaker’s passing in a post shared on Instagram. He wrote, “Dimba […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-director-dimbo-atiya-dies-at-53/feed/ 0 Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, dies at 40 https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-temitope-osoba-dies-at-40/ https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-temitope-osoba-dies-at-40/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:02:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285703 Popular Nollywood actor, Temitope Osoba, is dead at the age of 40. Her death was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post shared on his Instagram page. Expressing grief over the loss, Sanni said he had been unable to sleep since learning of the actress’ death, describing her as a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-temitope-osoba-dies-at-40/feed/ 0 Enugu launches ETTW TV to showcase transformation, investment opportunities https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-launches-ettw-tv-to-showcase-transformation-investment-opportunities/ https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-launches-ettw-tv-to-showcase-transformation-investment-opportunities/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:57:10 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285562 Enugu State Government has launched a new television programme, Enugu to the World (ETTW), to showcase the state’s ongoing transformation, emerging investment opportunities and the people, policies and projects driving its development. The weekly 30-minute talk show and documentary-style current affairs programme provides an in-depth look at the transformation taking place across Enugu, with particular […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-launches-ettw-tv-to-showcase-transformation-investment-opportunities/feed/ 0 Gov. Otti approves payment of Ngozi Nwosu’s medical bills https://thecitizenng.com/gov-otti-approves-payment-of-ngozi-nwosus-medical-bills/ https://thecitizenng.com/gov-otti-approves-payment-of-ngozi-nwosus-medical-bills/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:59:56 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285516 Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved the payment of the first phase of medical expenses for veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu following her public appeal for financial assistance to undergo multiple surgeries. The 62-year-old actress, an indigene of Abia State, recently disclosed that she requires three surgeries and needs about ₦30 million to cover […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/gov-otti-approves-payment-of-ngozi-nwosus-medical-bills/feed/ 0 Why I chose Burna Boy for World Cup anthem — Shakira https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-chose-burna-boy-for-world-cup-anthem-shakira/ https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-chose-burna-boy-for-world-cup-anthem-shakira/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:42:10 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285425 Global pop star, Shakira, has revealed why she chose Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy, for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai, saying she wanted a strong masculine voice to complement the song’s Afrobeat-inspired sound. Speaking in an interview that aired on July 8 on capital evening show with jimmy hill, the Colombian […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-chose-burna-boy-for-world-cup-anthem-shakira/feed/ 0 Annie Idibia dismisses rumours of reunion with ex-husband 2Baba https://thecitizenng.com/annie-idibia-dismisses-rumours-of-reunion-with-ex-husband-2baba/ https://thecitizenng.com/annie-idibia-dismisses-rumours-of-reunion-with-ex-husband-2baba/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:02:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285330 Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has dismissed rumours suggesting she has reunited with her estranged husband, music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. The actress addressed the speculation in a post shared on her Instagram Stories on Monday, indicating that videos fuelling the claims were old and being misrepresented. “Old videos circulating everywhere, false news […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/annie-idibia-dismisses-rumours-of-reunion-with-ex-husband-2baba/feed/ 0 My wife handles my money, I’m a reckless spender — Davido https://thecitizenng.com/my-wife-handles-my-money-im-a-reckless-spender-davido/ https://thecitizenng.com/my-wife-handles-my-money-im-a-reckless-spender-davido/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:56:31 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285283 Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described his wife, Chioma Adeleke, as his “life coordinator,” revealing that she plays a key role in managing his finances. In a viral video which started trending online on Wednesday, the singer was seen placing a phone call to Chioma after he was unable to access […]

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