Society Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/society/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:01:06 +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 Society Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/society/ 32 32 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 China, Nigeria target billion-dollar opportunities as filmmakers push co-production, market access https://thecitizenng.com/china-nigeria-target-billion-dollar-opportunities-as-filmmakers-push-co-production-market-access/ https://thecitizenng.com/china-nigeria-target-billion-dollar-opportunities-as-filmmakers-push-co-production-market-access/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:40:22 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287740 Nigeria and China are seeking to turn their growing cultural relationship into a stronger commercial partnership in film, with filmmakers from both countries exploring co-production, technology transfer and distribution opportunities that could open up two major audiences to each other’s creative industries. The push gained momentum at the Chinese Film Screening in Nigeria 2026 in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/china-nigeria-target-billion-dollar-opportunities-as-filmmakers-push-co-production-market-access/feed/ 0 Broda Shaggi recounts survival after stray bullet injury https://thecitizenng.com/broda-shaggi-recounts-survival-after-stray-bullet-injury/ https://thecitizenng.com/broda-shaggi-recounts-survival-after-stray-bullet-injury/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:19:09 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287730 Nollywood actor and comedian Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has recounted how a stray bullet injury kept him away from work for months, leaving him uncertain about his future in entertainment and afraid that fans might forget him. In a YouTube video uploaded on Wednesday night, the comedian narrated his experience, confirming PUNCH […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/broda-shaggi-recounts-survival-after-stray-bullet-injury/feed/ 0 Nollywood actress Adunni Ade loses mother https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-adunni-ade-loses-mother/ https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-adunni-ade-loses-mother/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:03:36 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287658 Nollywood Actress Adunni Ade has announced the passing of her mother. The actress shared the news on Monday via her official Instagram page with pictures of her late mother, revealing that she battled a long illness. She wrote, “lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return. “With […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-adunni-ade-loses-mother/feed/ 0 Duane Davis heads to jail over Tupac’s murder https://thecitizenng.com/duane-davis-heads-to-jail-over-tupacs-murder/ https://thecitizenng.com/duane-davis-heads-to-jail-over-tupacs-murder/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:17:11 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287601 Former American gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, BBC reports on Tuesday. According to the BBC, a jury found Davis guilty of one count of murder with a deadly weapon in September over the drive-by shooting that killed […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/duane-davis-heads-to-jail-over-tupacs-murder/feed/ 0 Okey Bakassi debunks divorce rumours https://thecitizenng.com/okey-bakassi-debunks-divorce-rumours/ https://thecitizenng.com/okey-bakassi-debunks-divorce-rumours/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:08:16 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287593 Nigerian comedian and actor Okechukwu Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has debunked a viral video claiming that his wife was seeking a divorce after 15 years of him taking care of her and their children in the United States. The veteran entertainer described the video as disturbing and disrespectful, insisting that his marriage remains […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/okey-bakassi-debunks-divorce-rumours/feed/ 0 Diddy in hospital over head injury in US prison https://thecitizenng.com/diddy-in-hospital-over-head-injury-in-us-prison/ https://thecitizenng.com/diddy-in-hospital-over-head-injury-in-us-prison/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:33:48 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287571 Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly taken for medical treatment over the weekend after suffering a head injury at FCI Fort Dix, according to reports. Sources at the New Jersey prison told the outlet that the music mogul left the facility early Saturday morning in an ambulance for treatment. The ambulance reportedly departed around 1am, but […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/diddy-in-hospital-over-head-injury-in-us-prison/feed/ 0 Ex-AGN president Rollas apologises to Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko https://thecitizenng.com/ex-agn-president-rollas-apologises-to-regina-daniels-ned-nwoko/ https://thecitizenng.com/ex-agn-president-rollas-apologises-to-regina-daniels-ned-nwoko/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:53:00 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=287486 Former Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) President, Emeka Rollas, has apologised to actress Regina Daniels, her mother, Rita Daniels, Senator Ned Nwoko and several Nollywood colleagues over comments he made during the actress’s marital crisis last year. Rollas, in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, said he had reflected on the manner […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ex-agn-president-rollas-apologises-to-regina-daniels-ned-nwoko/feed/ 0 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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