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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning

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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1.Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja. The visit comes in the wake of the fallout from the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC held on Monday, in which Atiku emerged as the party’s presidential candidate. 2. No fewer than five persons, including two children, were killed on Thursday, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road crash at Iyana Egbado along the Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway. The lone accident involved a white Mazda E2000 bus with registration number KRD 809 XC, conveying 20 passengers at the time of the incident. 3. The two emirs laying claims to Kano emirate stool, Muhammadu Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero, have announced the suspension of all Eid-el-Kabir Sallah durbar in the state. ‎The decisions, announced in separate briefings, ...
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ECOWAS @51: PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSION TOURAY CONFIDENT OF BETTER FUTURE

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President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray has expressed confidence that the progress made in the last 51 years of the formation of the regional bloc will propel it into a bigger and more responsive body towards building ECOWAS of the people. In a statement to mark 51st anniversary of ECOWAS, Dr. Touray said the regional union has evolved overtime as a symbol of unity, cooperation, and shared aspiration for a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated West Africa.  He noted that this year's theme, "Build the ECOWAS of the Future, Today," is both a clarion call to action and a statement of intent. It reminds us that the future we envision for our region will not emerge by chance.  It must be consciously and collectively built anchored on good democratic governance, investment in education. Infrastructural and energy development, free movement and trade, through positive decisions we take and the commitments we uphold today." The statement adds...
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OYHA2027: PDP Clears Hon. Oduola Olumide Sunday (ALAYÀKÍ) for Ona-Ara State Constituency

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, under the leadership of the State Chairman, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, has officially cleared Hon. Oduola Olumide Sunday, popularly known as ALAYÀKÍ, to contest for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat to represent Ona-Ara State Constituency in the forthcoming 2027 general election. The screening and clearance exercise, which was held in Ibadan on Thursday, May 28, 2026, witnessed the presence of members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Hon. ALAYÀKÍ, a prominent youth figure and grassroots mobiliser in Oyo State, successfully scaled through the party’s screening process, reaffirming his readiness and commitment to serve the people of Ona-Ara Constituency with dedication, transparency, and impactful representation. Speaking shortly after the exercise, ALAYÀKÍ expressed appreciation to the leadership of the PDP for conducting a transparent and credible screening process. He also thanked his supporters and loyalists f...
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How to unblock a SIM card barred by NIN-SIM linkage issues

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Nothing feels more disruptive and frustrating than suddenly losing access to a phone line. One moment, everything works as expected. The next, calls fail to connect, mobile data stops working, and a notification appears indicating that the line has been restricted or barred. For many Nigerians, this has become a familiar experience since the enforcement of the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage policy. The policy was introduced to strengthen digital identity verification and enhance national security. Under the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), all mobile subscribers were required to link their SIM cards with valid NIN records as part of a nationwide biometric verification framework. The NCC has continued to issue official updates and deadlines on compliance with the NIN-SIM linkage exercise. Tribune Online has also consistently reported on subscriber disconnections, verification challenges, and related compliance deadlines tied to the...
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Doctors Reveal Simple Daily Habits That Could Reverse Deadly Diseases

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Health experts are raising fresh awareness about a powerful medical approach many Nigerians overlook until serious illness strikes. Medical professionals are emphasizing that lifestyle medicine holds significant potential for reversing or greatly improving many chronic health conditions, with healthy behavioral changes being central to disease prevention and long-term well-being. According to the experts, diseases like high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain heart-related conditions are closely tied to how people live, and can be addressed through deliberate lifestyle adjustments. They pointed out that early adoption of proven interventions including nutritious eating, physical activity, healthy social connections, stress management, and quality sleep can lead to better health outcomes and, in some instances, reduce the need for long-term medication. These insights were shared at the 2026 Global Lifestyle Medicine Week, held under the theme "Live The...
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BREAKING: Makinde Announces Fresh Appointment

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BREAKING: Makinde Announces Fresh Appointment Governor Seyi Makinde has named former House of Representatives member, Hon. Busari Olayemi, as the new Director-General of the Abuja/Lagos Liaison Office. The appointment, effective immediately, was confirmed Monday in a statement by the Chief of Staff, Otunba (Dr.) Segun Ogunwuyi. Olayemi, who until now served as Executive Adviser on Intra-Party Affairs, steps into the role vacated by Mr. Ezekiel Temitope Oladimeji, who resigned to pursue his political ambition. It marks a return to familiar terrain—Olayemi held the same position during Makinde's first term. The Governor charged the reappointed DG to execute his mandate with unwavering commitment, loyalty, and diligence, advancing the state's interests across Abuja and Lagos. The Liaison Office functions as Oyo State's strategic nerve centre beyond its borders—bridging federal institutions, stakeholders, development partners, and investors, while coordinating offic...
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Sunday Igboho Launches ‘Ija Ekun Security Network,’ Says It Has President Tinubu’s Approval

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Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho or Igboho Oosha , has announced the launch of the Ija Ekun Security Network , which he said has the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during a public engagement, Igboho described the security outfit as a registered and operational network established to tackle insecurity, banditry, and criminal activities across the South-West region and parts of Kwara State. He called on Yoruba sons and daughters to support the initiative and join hands in flushing out criminals hiding in forests and communities within the region. According to him, the recent rise in attacks is politically motivated because a Yoruba man currently occupies the presidency. “They are doing this because a Yoruba man is now the president,” Igboho stated. Igboho also revealed that the security network reportedly consists of about 50,000 personnel aimed at combating Fulani herdsmen, bandits, and terro...
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