The Citizen Interview Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/the-citizen-interview/ Nigeria's leading online newspaper Sun, 03 May 2026 03:37:29 +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 The Citizen Interview Archives - TheCitizen - It's all about you https://thecitizenng.com/category/the-citizen-interview/ 32 32 Fresh alarm over 2027 polls: Ex-REC lists ‘dangerous’ sections of Electoral Act 2026 https://thecitizenng.com/fresh-alarm-over-2027-polls-ex-rec-lists-dangerous-sections-of-electoral-act-2026/ https://thecitizenng.com/fresh-alarm-over-2027-polls-ex-rec-lists-dangerous-sections-of-electoral-act-2026/#respond Sun, 03 May 2026 03:36:57 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=282149 Mr Mike Igini, a lawyer, served as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo and Akwa Ibom states. Igini has been in the vanguard of the campaign of transparent electoral system since he left his job at the electoral body. In this interview, he speaks on the Electoral Act 2026, listing “dangerous” Sections that he says […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/fresh-alarm-over-2027-polls-ex-rec-lists-dangerous-sections-of-electoral-act-2026/feed/ 0 INEC derecognition of ADC leaders inspired by Jagaban politics, says Ralph  Nwosu https://thecitizenng.com/inec-derecognition-of-adc-leaders-inspired-by-jagaban-politics-says-ralph-nwosu/ https://thecitizenng.com/inec-derecognition-of-adc-leaders-inspired-by-jagaban-politics-says-ralph-nwosu/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:41:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=281187 Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to derecognise the party’s leadership was politically motivated. Nwosu made the claim during an interview on Channels Television, where he reacted to the commission’s removal of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/inec-derecognition-of-adc-leaders-inspired-by-jagaban-politics-says-ralph-nwosu/feed/ 0 Tinubu has incumbency advantage, but 2027 is still unpredictable – Saraki https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-has-incumbency-advantage-but-2027-is-still-unpredictable-saraki/ https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-has-incumbency-advantage-but-2027-is-still-unpredictable-saraki/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:34:33 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280646 In this special interview , former Senate President and former Kwara State Governor, Dr Bukola Saraki, describes the Peoples Democratic Party as a strong platform that can be further reinforced through genuine reconciliation. Excerpts: The governors backed the National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and said they are willing to go on with the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-has-incumbency-advantage-but-2027-is-still-unpredictable-saraki/feed/ 0 2027 election will be Nigerians versus APC – ADC chieftain, Rhodes-Vivour https://thecitizenng.com/2027-election-will-be-nigerians-versus-apc-adc-chieftain-rhodes-vivour/ https://thecitizenng.com/2027-election-will-be-nigerians-versus-apc-adc-chieftain-rhodes-vivour/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:42:03 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=280232 A former Lagos governorship aspirant and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticised governance in Lagos State, describing it as a “military democracy” marked by lawlessness and suppression of dissent.  In this interview, he speaks on recent demolitions, opposition politics, his exit from the Labour Party, and his 2027 ambitions. Excerpts: How would […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/2027-election-will-be-nigerians-versus-apc-adc-chieftain-rhodes-vivour/feed/ 0 Bystanders stole my money while I delivered Lagos pregnant woman – Biker, Enya https://thecitizenng.com/bystanders-stole-my-money-while-i-delivered-lagos-pregnant-woman-biker-enya/ https://thecitizenng.com/bystanders-stole-my-money-while-i-delivered-lagos-pregnant-woman-biker-enya/#respond Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:50:38 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=279019 Ilorin-based biker, Emmanuel Enya, speaks about his encounter with a heavily pregnant woman at Ojota, Lagos, who went into labour and delivered a baby he later resuscitated. Excerpts: Can you describe how you first encountered the pregnant woman at Ojota, Lagos? I think it was on the first Saturday of this month. I was coming […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/bystanders-stole-my-money-while-i-delivered-lagos-pregnant-woman-biker-enya/feed/ 0 Students’ abduction: Kidnappers operated freely for two hours after soldiers withdrew – Kebbi district head, Dantani https://thecitizenng.com/students-abduction-kidnappers-operated-freely-for-two-hours-after-soldiers-withdrew-kebbi-district-head-dantani/ https://thecitizenng.com/students-abduction-kidnappers-operated-freely-for-two-hours-after-soldiers-withdrew-kebbi-district-head-dantani/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:18:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=277203 Muhammad Dantani, the District Head of Maga in Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State, recounts the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, a brazen raid in which bandits killed a staff member and abducted 25 students. Excerpts: How would you describe what happened during the attack on the school? The situation was extremely distressing and heartbreaking […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/students-abduction-kidnappers-operated-freely-for-two-hours-after-soldiers-withdrew-kebbi-district-head-dantani/feed/ 0 No new states possible under 1999 Constitution, says Chekwas Okorie https://thecitizenng.com/no-new-states-possible-under-1999-constitution-says-chekwas-okorie/ https://thecitizenng.com/no-new-states-possible-under-1999-constitution-says-chekwas-okorie/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:25:37 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=277071 A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has ruled out the possibility of the Federal Government creating more states. He claimed that the 1999 Constitution makes it easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a new state to be created. The […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/no-new-states-possible-under-1999-constitution-says-chekwas-okorie/feed/ 0 Insecurity: Tinubu must show determination to flush out Boko Haram sympathisers from military —Prof. Akinyemi https://thecitizenng.com/insecurity-tinubu-must-show-determination-to-flush-out-boko-haram-sympathisers-from-military-prof-akinyemi/ https://thecitizenng.com/insecurity-tinubu-must-show-determination-to-flush-out-boko-haram-sympathisers-from-military-prof-akinyemi/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:09:27 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=276888 Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has said for the present administration to succeed in its war against insurgents and bandits, it must show determination to weed out terrorists’ sympathisers in the military. He made the declaration on Tuesday while speaking on Arise TV live programme, Morning Show. The former Minister alleged that […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/insecurity-tinubu-must-show-determination-to-flush-out-boko-haram-sympathisers-from-military-prof-akinyemi/feed/ 0 Releasing Nnamdi Kanu will restore peace in South-East – Ned Nwoko https://thecitizenng.com/releasing-nnamdi-kanu-will-restore-peace-in-south-east-ned-nwoko/ https://thecitizenng.com/releasing-nnamdi-kanu-will-restore-peace-in-south-east-ned-nwoko/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:38:18 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=276368 Senator Ned Nwoko has said that peace will return to the South-East region if the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is released, stressing that his continued incarceration is unjust and has contributed to the lingering crisis in the region. In an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, the lawmaker representing […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/releasing-nnamdi-kanu-will-restore-peace-in-south-east-ned-nwoko/feed/ 0 Enugu govt woos investors with ease of doing business initiatives https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-woos-investors-with-ease-of-doing-business-initiatives/ https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-woos-investors-with-ease-of-doing-business-initiatives/#respond Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:19:44 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=276082 Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, in a media chat recently, spoke on the core reasons he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) last Tuesday. He also shed light on how his ‘disruptive innovation’ policy has changed the socio-economic landscape of Enugu through over 2000 projects in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/enugu-govt-woos-investors-with-ease-of-doing-business-initiatives/feed/ 0 Boko Haram sponsored to unleash terror for political gains — Ex-army commander https://thecitizenng.com/boko-haram-sponsored-to-unleash-terror-for-political-gains-ex-army-commander/ https://thecitizenng.com/boko-haram-sponsored-to-unleash-terror-for-political-gains-ex-army-commander/#respond Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:15:05 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=275689 Former Troop Commander in the Nigerian Army and Director of Information Communication Technology at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Signals, Gen. Peter Aro (retd.), speaks on the resurgence of Boko Haram terrorism and banditry in some parts of Northern Nigeria, among others Excerpts: There’s been a resurgence of Boko Haram attacks and bandit raids […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/boko-haram-sponsored-to-unleash-terror-for-political-gains-ex-army-commander/feed/ 0 I contemplated suicide after DNA test revealed I’m not my father’s son – Ememobong Nyong https://thecitizenng.com/i-contemplated-suicide-after-dna-test-revealed-im-not-my-fathers-son-ememobong-nyong/ https://thecitizenng.com/i-contemplated-suicide-after-dna-test-revealed-im-not-my-fathers-son-ememobong-nyong/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:34:56 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=275260 Twenty-three-year-old Ememobong Nyong tells to AYOOLA OLASUPO how, as a teen, a forceful Deoxyribonucleic Acid test revealed he is not the son of the man he thought was his father, and his journey from rejection, pain, and a determined effort to reclaim a hopeful future. Excerpts: How did you know about the DNA test result […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/i-contemplated-suicide-after-dna-test-revealed-im-not-my-fathers-son-ememobong-nyong/feed/ 0 Why I left Nigeria to lead public health in US – Idaho varsity prof, Nnamdi Moeteke https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-left-nigeria-to-lead-public-health-in-us-idaho-varsity-prof-nnamdi-moeteke/ https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-left-nigeria-to-lead-public-health-in-us-idaho-varsity-prof-nnamdi-moeteke/#respond Sun, 27 Jul 2025 22:08:36 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=274218 Nnamdi Moeteke is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Community and Public Health and Interim Director of Undergraduate Public Health Programmes at the Idaho State University in the United States of America. He speaks about his career and other issues. Excerpts: You began your career as a medical doctor in Nigeria. What drew you to medicine in […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/why-i-left-nigeria-to-lead-public-health-in-us-idaho-varsity-prof-nnamdi-moeteke/feed/ 0 M.K.O: 66 Abiola’s ‘children’ failed DNA test, says Olalekan Abiola https://thecitizenng.com/m-k-o-66-abiolas-children-failed-dna-test-says-olalekan-abiola/ https://thecitizenng.com/m-k-o-66-abiolas-children-failed-dna-test-says-olalekan-abiola/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:25:14 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=273421 As Nigeria marked the 32nd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, last week, Olalekan Abiola, one of the children of the late business mogul and politician, Chief MKO Abiola, the widely acclaimed winner of the election, spoke during the anniversary at the family residence in Ikeja, Lagos on the impact of the […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/m-k-o-66-abiolas-children-failed-dna-test-says-olalekan-abiola/feed/ 0 How border policemen raped us en route to Libya – Returnee https://thecitizenng.com/how-border-policemen-raped-us-en-route-to-libya-returnee/ https://thecitizenng.com/how-border-policemen-raped-us-en-route-to-libya-returnee/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 06:21:06 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=273367 Thirty-year-old single mother of two, Olaonipekun Adenike, narrates the horror of travelling to Libya by road for three months after her mother’s friend lured her  under the pretence of getting her a better life. Excerpts: Can you tell us about yourself, Adenike? I’m from Sagamu Local Government Area in Ogun State. I was born on […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/how-border-policemen-raped-us-en-route-to-libya-returnee/feed/ 0 You can’t give students loans in a broken economy — ASUU President, Piwuna https://thecitizenng.com/you-cant-give-students-loans-in-a-broken-economy-asuu-president-piwuna/ https://thecitizenng.com/you-cant-give-students-loans-in-a-broken-economy-asuu-president-piwuna/#respond Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:03:35 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=272918 The new President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Chris Piwuna, speaks on the persistent challenges facing universities, and the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement with the Federal Government. Excerpts: How would you assess the Federal Government’s disposition to the welfare of workers in the education sector?  You are aware that issues surrounding […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/you-cant-give-students-loans-in-a-broken-economy-asuu-president-piwuna/feed/ 0 Nigeria one step away from authoritarian state – Politics don, Prof. Jinadu https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-one-step-away-from-authoritarian-state-politics-don-prof-jinadu/ https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-one-step-away-from-authoritarian-state-politics-don-prof-jinadu/#respond Sun, 11 May 2025 16:46:40 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=272517 A professor of Political Science and former president of the International Political Science Association, Prof. Adele Jinadu, shares his thoughts on the gale of defections of opposition figures to the ruling APC. Excerpts: In a recent memo, you and some stakeholders raised the alarm that Nigeria was heading towards a one-party system. What are your concerns? […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/nigeria-one-step-away-from-authoritarian-state-politics-don-prof-jinadu/feed/ 0 Buhari the greatest fraud that happened to Nigeria – Buba Galadima https://thecitizenng.com/buhari-the-greatest-fraud-that-happened-to-nigeria-buba-galadima/ https://thecitizenng.com/buhari-the-greatest-fraud-that-happened-to-nigeria-buba-galadima/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:28:47 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=272061 Former National Secretary of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and now a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, speaks on the fate of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections, the crisis rocking the Emir of Kano stool, and President Bola Tinubu’s handling of national affairs. Excerpts: In a recent […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/buhari-the-greatest-fraud-that-happened-to-nigeria-buba-galadima/feed/ 0 We’ll petition NFF over dad’s unpaid wages – Christian Chukwu’s son https://thecitizenng.com/well-petition-nff-over-dads-unpaid-wages-christian-chukwus-son/ https://thecitizenng.com/well-petition-nff-over-dads-unpaid-wages-christian-chukwus-son/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:34:04 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=271795 First son of late Green Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, Christian Chukwu Jr, shares the life and times of his father. He also speaks on the 1980 AFCON-winning captain’s life at home, away from his celebrity status, his alleged unpaid salary by the NFF and more. Excerpts: Can you share the last moments of your […]

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]]> https://thecitizenng.com/well-petition-nff-over-dads-unpaid-wages-christian-chukwus-son/feed/ 0 Nnamdi Kanu’s abduction by Nigeria is criminal – Nnia Nwodo https://thecitizenng.com/nnamdi-kanus-abduction-by-nigeria-is-criminal-nnia-nwodo/ https://thecitizenng.com/nnamdi-kanus-abduction-by-nigeria-is-criminal-nnia-nwodo/#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:44:03 +0000 https://thecitizenng.com/?p=269085 Former President-General of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Worldwide, and two-time minister, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has condemned in strongest terms the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, saying: “The circumstances in which Nigeria abducted Nnamdi Kanu is criminal.” In an exclusive interview in his Enugu residence, Nwodo […]

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