Society Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/society/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Fri, 22 May 2026 03:24:53 +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 Society Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/society/ 32 32 BBC to air groundbreaking documentary on Biafran War https://thecitizenng.com/bbc-to-air-groundbreaking-documentary-on-biafran-war/ https://thecitizenng.com/bbc-to-air-groundbreaking-documentary-on-biafran-war/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 02:21:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283197 The BBC World Service has announced a landmark documentary on the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, featuring eye-witness accounts and previously unseen archive from the frontline. Surviving Biafra is a 75-minute film that presents differing perspectives on the war, including both sides of the conflict, and features highly personal accounts of the time. Award-winning […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/bbc-to-air-groundbreaking-documentary-on-biafran-war/feed/ 0 Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary, alleges intimidation https://thecitizenng.com/desmond-elliot-withdraws-from-apc-primary-alleges-intimidation/ https://thecitizenng.com/desmond-elliot-withdraws-from-apc-primary-alleges-intimidation/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 15:29:41 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283064 Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Surulere 1 constituency in the House of Assembly, citing alleged intimidation of his supporters. Elliot announced his withdrawal on Wednesday at the Paddington mini stadium in Western Avenue, where the party’s primary was being conducted. The actor-turned-politician […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/desmond-elliot-withdraws-from-apc-primary-alleges-intimidation/feed/ 0 Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake receive nominations for 2026 BET Awards https://thecitizenng.com/wizkid-tems-burna-boy-asake-receive-nominations-for-2026-bet-awards/ https://thecitizenng.com/wizkid-tems-burna-boy-asake-receive-nominations-for-2026-bet-awards/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 21:58:24 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=283146 Nigeria’s global music icons Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tems have earned prominent nominations for the 2026 BET Awards. The nominations were announced on Tuesday for the annual awards ceremony, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. Wizkid and Asake secured a joint nomination in the Best Group category, boosted […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/wizkid-tems-burna-boy-asake-receive-nominations-for-2026-bet-awards/feed/ 0 Isaac Fayose loses wife https://thecitizenng.com/isaac-fayose-loses-wife/ https://thecitizenng.com/isaac-fayose-loses-wife/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 13:19:51 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282874 Isaac Fayose, brother of a former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has announced the demise of his wife. He disclosed this in an Instagram post on Saturday. Sharing a picture of a candlelight, he wrote, “Rest In Peace, My darling wife.” In another post where he shared pictures of his wife, Fayose bade her farewell, saying, “Odaro oyinbo mi.” […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/isaac-fayose-loses-wife/feed/ 0 Shakira, Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’ https://thecitizenng.com/shakira-burna-boy-release-official-2026-fifa-world-cup-song-dai-dai/ https://thecitizenng.com/shakira-burna-boy-release-official-2026-fifa-world-cup-song-dai-dai/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 10:52:50 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282822 Global pop artiste Shakira has released “Dai Dai”, the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in collaboration with Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy. The news agency reports that the Colombian singer announced the release of the highly anticipated song to fans on her social media page on Friday. The song is now […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/shakira-burna-boy-release-official-2026-fifa-world-cup-song-dai-dai/feed/ 0 Nollywood star Alex Ekubo dies at 40 https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-star-alex-ekubo-dies-at-40/ https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-star-alex-ekubo-dies-at-40/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 18:19:29 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282803 Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is dead. He was 40 years. His death was confirmed on Tuesday by his colleagues, Funke Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, and Godwin Nnadiekwe, who claimed to be his ally. Sharing on her Instagram story, Akindele wrote, “Hmmmmmm. Rest in peace, Alex. I tried to reach out to see you one more […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-star-alex-ekubo-dies-at-40/feed/ 0 AMVCA 2026: Nollywood veterans Sola Sobowale, Kanayo O. Kanayo bag Industry Merit awards https://thecitizenng.com/amvca-2026-nollywood-veterans-sola-sobowale-kanayo-o-kanayo-bag-industry-merit-awards/ https://thecitizenng.com/amvca-2026-nollywood-veterans-sola-sobowale-kanayo-o-kanayo-bag-industry-merit-awards/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 15:37:49 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282710 Veteran Nigerian movie stars Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo have been honoured with the Industry Merit Award at the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) . The duo received the awards on Saturday night during the 12th AMVCA ceremony held at Eko Hotel and Suites. The awards recognised their decades-long […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/amvca-2026-nollywood-veterans-sola-sobowale-kanayo-o-kanayo-bag-industry-merit-awards/feed/ 0 FCT Police detain Ilebaye’s father over alleged assault https://thecitizenng.com/fct-police-detain-ilebayes-father-over-alleged-assault/ https://thecitizenng.com/fct-police-detain-ilebayes-father-over-alleged-assault/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 16:04:20 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282676 The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya, father of 2023 Big Brother Naija winner Ilebaye Odiniya, over an alleged assault incident involving the reality television star. Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, revealing that officers responded to an emergency call from […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fct-police-detain-ilebayes-father-over-alleged-assault/feed/ 0 Davido backs Adeleke’s re-election, joins campaign mobilisation in Osun https://thecitizenng.com/davido-backs-adelekes-re-election-joins-campaign-mobilisation-in-osun/ https://thecitizenng.com/davido-backs-adelekes-re-election-joins-campaign-mobilisation-in-osun/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 17:30:35 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282510 Popular Afrobeats star, David Adeleke popularly as Davido has declared his support for the re-election of Ademola Adeleke, expressing confidence in the governor’s chances ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State. In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, the singer said he had officially inaugurated the Imole Youth Mobilisation Campaign Council and […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/davido-backs-adelekes-re-election-joins-campaign-mobilisation-in-osun/feed/ 0 Uche Montana’s Monica 2 hits 10 million YouTube views in two days https://thecitizenng.com/uche-montanas-monica-2-hits-10-million-youtube-views-in-two-days/ https://thecitizenng.com/uche-montanas-monica-2-hits-10-million-youtube-views-in-two-days/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 18:56:02 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282303 Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Uche Montana, has recorded a major digital milestone as her latest film, Monica 2, surpassed 10 million views on YouTube within two days of release. The sequel, which premiered on May 2, 2026, on her YouTube channel, Uche Montana TV, gained rapid traction, reinforcing the growing dominance of digital distribution in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/uche-montanas-monica-2-hits-10-million-youtube-views-in-two-days/feed/ 0 Sisi Alagbo apologises to Nigerians over leaked tape https://thecitizenng.com/sisi-alagbo-apologises-to-nigerians-over-leaked-tape/ https://thecitizenng.com/sisi-alagbo-apologises-to-nigerians-over-leaked-tape/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 18:52:30 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282300 Popular herbal seller and social media personality, Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, has again apologised over a leaked video involving her, her husband, Adesola Hakeem, and an unidentified woman. The video, which surfaced online last Monday, has generated widespread controversy, with many expressing outrage over its content, while others questioned the circumstances surrounding […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sisi-alagbo-apologises-to-nigerians-over-leaked-tape/feed/ 0 Court fixes date for suit seeking new probe into Mohbad’s death https://thecitizenng.com/court-fixes-date-for-suit-seeking-new-probe-into-mohbads-death/ https://thecitizenng.com/court-fixes-date-for-suit-seeking-new-probe-into-mohbads-death/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:54 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282309 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after the applicant informed the court that all the respondents […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/court-fixes-date-for-suit-seeking-new-probe-into-mohbads-death/feed/ 0 Sowore slams police for arresting bloggers over Elumelu divorce report https://thecitizenng.com/sowore-slams-police-for-arresting-bloggers-over-elumelu-divorce-report/ https://thecitizenng.com/sowore-slams-police-for-arresting-bloggers-over-elumelu-divorce-report/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 08:40:59 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282217 Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to release three individuals arrested over alleged defamatory reports involving Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa. In a Facebook post on Monday, Sowore argued that publishing claims about a public figure’s marital status does not constitute a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sowore-slams-police-for-arresting-bloggers-over-elumelu-divorce-report/feed/ 0 Three in police net for false divorce news about Tony Elumelu https://thecitizenng.com/three-in-police-net-for-false-divorce-news-about-tony-elumelu/ https://thecitizenng.com/three-in-police-net-for-false-divorce-news-about-tony-elumelu/#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 19:43:06 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282179 The United Bank for Africa has dismissed as false and defamatory a viral social media claim alleging that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife, Awele. In a formal notice issued by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, on Sunday, the institution described the publication as “fabricated, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/three-in-police-net-for-false-divorce-news-about-tony-elumelu/feed/ 0 Carter Efe beats Portable in celebrity boxing match https://thecitizenng.com/carter-efe-beats-portable-in-celebrity-boxing-match/ https://thecitizenng.com/carter-efe-beats-portable-in-celebrity-boxing-match/#respond Sat, 02 May 2026 02:42:03 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282096 Street artiste and ZaZoo crooner, Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus, suffered his first defeat in celebrity boxing on Friday night as social media comedian, Carter Efe, outclassed him across three rounds to win by unanimous decision at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. All three […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/carter-efe-beats-portable-in-celebrity-boxing-match/feed/ 0 Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji, wife welcome triplet sons https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actor-lateef-adedimeji-wife-welcome-triplet-sons/ https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actor-lateef-adedimeji-wife-welcome-triplet-sons/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 11:09:34 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282024 Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, on Friday announced the arrival of his triplet sons with his wife and fellow actress, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe. Adedimeji made the announcement via his official Instagram page, sharing an emotional message in which he described the children as his world, responsibility, and legacy. “I’ve been quiet… […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actor-lateef-adedimeji-wife-welcome-triplet-sons/feed/ 0 Desmond Elliot launches fresh Assembly bid https://thecitizenng.com/desmond-elliot-launches-fresh-assembly-bid/ https://thecitizenng.com/desmond-elliot-launches-fresh-assembly-bid/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:09:53 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282013 Nollywood actor-turned-lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has formally declared his intention to seek another term in the Lagos State House of Assembly, arguing that legislative experience and continuity remain critical to delivering greater development for Surulere Constituency 1. Elliot, who is seeking a fourth term, Hon. made the declaration during his visit to his constituency, where he […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/desmond-elliot-launches-fresh-assembly-bid/feed/ 0 Sisi Alagbo’s husband assumes full responsibility for leaked sex tape https://thecitizenng.com/sisi-alagbos-husband-assumes-full-responsibility-for-leaked-sex-tape/ https://thecitizenng.com/sisi-alagbos-husband-assumes-full-responsibility-for-leaked-sex-tape/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:20:58 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281965 The husband of popular social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, known as Sisi Alagbo, Adesola Akeem, has issued a public apology over a leaked sex tape involving his wife, himself and another woman. The video went viral on Monday and has since generated widespread controversy online. The video, which depicted the trio in an intimate encounter, […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/sisi-alagbos-husband-assumes-full-responsibility-for-leaked-sex-tape/feed/ 0 Divorce claims: No legal marriage exists between us – Churchill reacts to Rosy Meurer split https://thecitizenng.com/divorce-claims-no-legal-marriage-exists-between-us-churchill-reacts-to-rosy-meurer-split/ https://thecitizenng.com/divorce-claims-no-legal-marriage-exists-between-us-churchill-reacts-to-rosy-meurer-split/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:36:38 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281890 Businessman Olakunle Churchill has dismissed reports circulating suggesting a divorce from actress Rosy Meurer, insisting that no legally recognised marriage ever existed between them. In a detailed statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Churchill described the claims as false and urged the public to disregard what he called misinformation. According to him, their […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/divorce-claims-no-legal-marriage-exists-between-us-churchill-reacts-to-rosy-meurer-split/feed/ 0 Veteran Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi dies in Abuja https://thecitizenng.com/veteran-nollywood-actor-solomon-akiyesi-dies-in-abuja/ https://thecitizenng.com/veteran-nollywood-actor-solomon-akiyesi-dies-in-abuja/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:39:50 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281767 Veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Solomon Akiyesi, is dead. His death was confirmed on Monday by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abubakar Yakubu, to The Cable Lifestyle. Yakubu said the actor passed away in his sleep on Sunday, adding that his remains have been deposited in a morgue in Abuja. “Yes, it […]

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