Society Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/society/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:07:27 +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 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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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/my-wife-handles-my-money-im-a-reckless-spender-davido/feed/ 0 TikTokers Jarvis, Peller announce wedding date https://thecitizenng.com/tiktokers-jarvis-peller-announce-wedding-date/ https://thecitizenng.com/tiktokers-jarvis-peller-announce-wedding-date/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:32:12 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=285201 Jarvis and Peller, popular Nigerian TikTok content creators, have announced that they will tie the knot on Aug. 1. The announcement was made through a cinematic video shared on their social media platforms, ending with the inscription “Jarvis & Peller 01-08-2026.” The video has since gone viral, generating widespread reactions from fans and followers, many […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tiktokers-jarvis-peller-announce-wedding-date/feed/ 0 Burna Boy hits 644m monthly audience on YouTube music https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-hits-644m-monthly-audience-on-youtube-music/ https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-hits-644m-monthly-audience-on-youtube-music/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:54:29 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284964 Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has recorded a massive 644 million monthly audience on YouTube Music, emerging as the highest-ranked artist among the platform’s current top five Nigerian acts. The latest YouTube Music rankings viewed by our correspondent on Monday, show Burna Boy with 6.41 million subscribers and a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-hits-644m-monthly-audience-on-youtube-music/feed/ 0 Ycee-Peller feud sparks fresh debate over Nigeria’s education crisis https://thecitizenng.com/ycee-peller-feud-sparks-fresh-debate-over-nigerias-education-crisis/ https://thecitizenng.com/ycee-peller-feud-sparks-fresh-debate-over-nigerias-education-crisis/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:46:23 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284710 A controversy erupted on social media following comments by rapper, Ycee, criticising what he described as a growing culture of celebrating ignorance over academic excellence in Nigeria; a trend he referred to as the “Peller culture” and the “Olodo uprising.” In a widely circulated clip from the Afropolitan Podcast, Ycee argued that Nigerian society is […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/ycee-peller-feud-sparks-fresh-debate-over-nigerias-education-crisis/feed/ 0 Nollywood actress Ighodaro lands lead role in Bollywood series https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-ighodaro-lands-lead-role-in-bollywood-series/ https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-ighodaro-lands-lead-role-in-bollywood-series/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:16:31 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284650 Nigerian-American actress and television host, Osas Ighodaro, has secured a lead role in the upcoming Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series, Imported Bahu. The project, officially unveiled on Monday by executive producer, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, features Ighodaro alongside Bollywood actor and model, Rajniesh Duggall, in a storyline centred on love, family secrets and a cross-cultural romance. Announcing the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nollywood-actress-ighodaro-lands-lead-role-in-bollywood-series/feed/ 0 Paternity dispute: Cubana Chiefpriest agrees to public DNA test with Kenyan woman https://thecitizenng.com/paternity-dispute-cubana-chiefpriest-agrees-to-public-dna-test-with-kenyan-woman/ https://thecitizenng.com/paternity-dispute-cubana-chiefpriest-agrees-to-public-dna-test-with-kenyan-woman/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:44:21 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284625 Socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has expressed willingness to undergo a DNA test to settle the lingering paternity dispute involving a Kenyan woman, Hellen Ati. Chiefpriest made the declaration in a series of comments shared on a media house’s Instagram page on Monday after a viral video of Ati pleading […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/paternity-dispute-cubana-chiefpriest-agrees-to-public-dna-test-with-kenyan-woman/feed/ 0 Hilda Baci gets recognition as Guinness World Records Icon https://thecitizenng.com/hilda-baci-gets-recognition-as-guinness-world-records-icon/ https://thecitizenng.com/hilda-baci-gets-recognition-as-guinness-world-records-icon/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:53:47 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284542 Guinness World Records (GWR) on Thursday named Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci a GWR Icon, recognising the multiple record-holder’s impact on global record-breaking culture and her role in inspiring a wave of Guinness World Records attempts in Nigeria. She becomes the first Nigerian to receive the GWR Icon recognition. The GWR Icon title is a […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/hilda-baci-gets-recognition-as-guinness-world-records-icon/feed/ 0 World Cup: Peter Obi applauds Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ outfit https://thecitizenng.com/world-cup-peter-obi-applauds-davidos-bring-them-home-outfit/ https://thecitizenng.com/world-cup-peter-obi-applauds-davidos-bring-them-home-outfit/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:16:50 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=284328 The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has lauded Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for leveraging his global platform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert to protest persistent insecurity and mass abductions in Nigeria. In a statement shared via his official X […]

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