# public affairs (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover public affairs. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tinubu orders arrest, suspends three perm secs as ICPC uncovers new fake agency](https://thecitizenng.com/tinubu-orders-arrest-suspends-three-perm-secs-as-icpc-uncovers-new-fake-agency/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of one George Buchi Nwabueze and the suspension of three permanent secretaries over the discovery of another fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. They include M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare, and Richard P. Pheelangwah. Chairman of the Independent Corrupt \[…\] The post Tinubu orders arrest,… ## [Northern senators renew call for state police](https://thecitizenng.com/northern-senators-renew-call-for-state-police/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) on Friday urged the Federal Government and state governors to expedite action on the proposed State Police Bill, saying decentralised policing is critical to tackling rising insecurity and improving intelligence gathering at the grassroots. The senators made the call while condemning recent terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto states which, \[…\] The post… ## [Afenifere raises alarm over attacks on farmers in South-West](https://thecitizenng.com/afenifere-raises-alarm-over-attacks-on-farmers-in-south-west/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Friday, raised the alarm over the incessant attacks on and kidnapping of farmers and other innocent citizens in the region. Afenifere, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, added that there were several such incidents in various parts of \[…\] The post Afenifere raises alarm… ## [Police rescue 75 kidnapped travellers in Kaduna](https://thecitizenng.com/police-rescue-75-kidnapped-travellers-in-kaduna/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 travellers, including men, women and children, abducted by armed men near Folwaya Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state. The victims, who were travelling in commercial buses, were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen wielding AK-47 rifles and other sophisticated weapons and taken into a forest, \[…\] The post Police rescue 75 kidnapped… ## [FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid](https://thecitizenng.com/fg-declares-tuesday-public-holiday-for-eid-ul-mawlid/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, \[…\] The post FG declares Tuesday public holiday for… ## [FBI asks US court to keep records on Tinubu drug trafficking probe secret](https://thecitizenng.com/fbi-asks-us-court-to-keep-records-on-tinubu-drug-trafficking-probe-secret/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a US court for permission to submit a confidential declaration explaining why it is withholding some records relating to allegations linking President Bola Tinubu to a drug-trafficking investigation. The FBI made the request in an application dated August 20 before the United States District Court for the \[…\] The post FBI asks US court to keep… ## [FCSC warns against fake recruitment links](https://thecitizenng.com/fcsc-warns-against-fake-recruitment-links/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has warned members of the public against unauthorised recruitment links and messages circulating on social media and other online platforms. In a press statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Ibraheem Zakariyya, on Friday, the Commission urged prospective applicants to verify recruitment information through its official website \[…\] The… ## [Terror victims deserve care – Punch](https://thecitizenng.com/terror-victims-deserve-care-punch/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ Terrorism is a global scourge that humanity must continue to combat by “Healing through Memory,” the theme of the 2026 International Day for the Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The annual commemoration on August 21 highlights the importance of keeping alive the memories of victims of terrorism while helping survivors and \[…\] The post Terror victims deserve care – Punch… ## [Gospel singer Asu Ekiye announces end of 28-year marriage](https://thecitizenng.com/gospel-singer-asu-ekiye-announces-end-of-28-year-marriage/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ 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, \[…\] The post Gospel singer Asu Ekiye announces end of… ## [2027: Okorocha sues INEC, APC, Uzodimma over Imo West ticket](https://thecitizenng.com/2027-okorocha-sues-inec-apc-uzodimma-over-imo-west-ticket/) _2026-08-21 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ Former Imo State Governor and Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Hope Uzodimma before the Federal High Court over the publication of Uzodinma’s name as the APC candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District election scheduled for 2027. Okorocha, through \[…\] The post 2027:… ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Fwlb6MBBT9Ze) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Shell reinforces safety commitment at CEO Contractors Forum](https://thecitizenng.com/shell-reinforces-safety-commitment-at-ceo-contractors-forum/) _2026-08-20 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ Shell yesterday hosted chief executives of contracting companies in Lagos highlighting the need to sustain safe operations across its businesses in Nigeria. The annual Shell Leadership and Contractor CEO Conference aims to shine a light on “a shared commitment to people, performance and safety.” The theme of this year’s event is “Learn. Adapt. Improve.” Addressing \[…\] The post Shell reinforces… ## [Unfilled tertiary education spaces debacle – Punch](https://thecitizenng.com/unfilled-tertiary-education-spaces-debacle-punch/) _2026-08-20 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ Nigeria’s unfilled tertiary education spaces are an unsettling paradox. Although many candidates succeed in the annual matriculation examinations, universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education are unable to fill the vacant admission slots allocated to them by the education authorities. This leaves applicants stranded and delays their academic pursuits. This debacle was laid bare in an \[…\]… ## [Pension row: Ex-servicemen suspend protest after defence minister assurance](https://thecitizenng.com/pension-row-ex-servicemen-suspend-protest-after-defence-minister-assurance/) _2026-08-20 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ Retired military personnel on Wednesday suspended their planned protest after the Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), assured them that the Federal Government would address their demands over pension adjustments and other welfare concerns. The decision followed a meeting between representatives of the protesting ex-servicemen and officials of the Ministry of Defence at Ship \[…\] The… ## [Senate summons NFF, NSC over Nigeria’s football crises](https://thecitizenng.com/senate-summons-nff-nsc-over-nigerias-football-crises/) _2026-08-20 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The Senate has expressed concern over Nigeria’s recent failures in international football, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Super Falcons’ inability to secure a place at the .2027 Women’s World Cup. The Senate Committee on Sports on Wednesday held an emergency meeting with the Chairman of the \[…\] The post Senate summons NFF, NSC over Nigeria’s… ## [Gov. Otu bows to pressure, orders release of detained critic Odama](https://thecitizenng.com/gov-otu-bows-to-pressure-orders-release-of-detained-critic-odama/) _2026-08-20 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ Cross River State Governor, Sen Bassey Otu, on Wednesday night ordered the release of businessman and social media critic, Denis Odama, who had spent about a week in detention following a complaint filed by some of the governor’s aides. In a statement issued via his verified Facebook page, Otu said he had personally directed the \[…\] The post Gov. Otu bows to pressure, orders release of detained… ## [2027 Elections: Tinubu, Obi, others sign peace pact, vow issue-based campaigns](https://thecitizenng.com/2027-elections-tinubu-obi-others-sign-peace-pact-vow-issue-based-campaigns/) _2026-08-20 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ Presidential candidates and leaders of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections have signed a National Peace Accord, pledging to conduct issue-based campaigns and reject violence, hate speech, personal attacks, fake news and ethnic or religious incitement. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Abuja under the auspices of the National Peace Committee (NPC, \[…\] The post 2027 Elections:… ## [Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations](https://thecitizenng.com/burna-boy-tems-earn-2026-mtv-vmas-nominations/) _2026-08-20 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ 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 \[…\] The post Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs… ## [Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK](https://thecitizenng.com/prince-harry-meghan-to-move-back-to-uk/) _2026-08-19 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ 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 \[…\] The post Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK appeared first on TheCitizen - It's all… ## [FCTA begins demolition of encroachment on water channels](https://thecitizenng.com/fcta-begins-demolition-of-encroachment-on-water-channels/) _2026-08-19 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday directed the immediate demolition of houses and other structures obstructing designated water channels and green spaces across the capital. The exercise came barely three days after heavy rainfall submerged homes, businesses and vehicles in parts of the FCT, including the highbrow Maitama District. While \[…\] The post FCTA… ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cIts06ix00SH) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [FG approves amendment to decriminalise attempted suicide](https://thecitizenng.com/fg-approves-amendment-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/) _2026-08-19 · The Editor · TheCitizen – It's all about you_ The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the country’s mental health law to decriminalise attempted suicide, moving from prosecution of people in psychological distress to treatment, care and support. Addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Coordinating Minister of Health and \[…\] The…