…was determined to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to residents, stressing that no community should be denied medical services because of inadequate manpower. The council chairman noted that the outreach, which provided free medical consultations, laboratory tests, medications and health education, ben…
…the Kwankwasiyya side or another side, we believe we have an agenda,” he said. Kwankwaso stressed that the coalition would work to ensure continuity of its programmes regardless of who occupies the presidency in the future. “That agenda, we will as much as possible ensure that whoever comes, maybe Peter, maybe me or an…
…have been abandoned to bandits and terrorists,” the statement read. The government stressed that security matters were highly sensitive and that not every operational strategy, intelligence-gathering effort or intervention could be made public. “Security matters are highly sensitive, and not every strategy, intelligenc…
…Gov. Dapo Abiodun to urgently complete the second section of the Mowe-Ofada road to ease stress and improve road safety. They said the uncompleted stretch had become a major concern, causing prolonged delays, frequent vehicle breakdown, and increased transportation costs for residents, workers and business owners. Some…
…including refurbished and entry-level smartphones, into the hands of Africans, while stressing that digital skills were equally critical to ensuring the continent’s young population benefited from emerging technologies. “People don’t wake up in the morning asking for artificial intelligence; they want better health car…
…the primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. He stressed that insecurity cannot be solved by military force alone but requires improved intelligence, better coordination among security agencies, modern technology, proper welfare for security personnel, and a deliberate effort to…
…Nigeria’s energy transition without undermining the integrity of the VAT system.He stressed the need to reduce uncertainty in VAT administration to enable taxpayers, investors, regulators and tax authorities to operate with greater confidence.Oyedele further advised the committee to draw from global best practices whil…
…helicopters for rapid response to give cover to ground troops,” he said. The lawmaker stressed that effectiveness would depend on what he called TEAM: Training, Equipment, Ammunition and Motivation. “It is good that 28,000 more personnel are being recruited. But it is not about numbers. It is about TEAM. These men need…
…called on Private Sector Participants in waste management to improve service delivery, stressing that residents who pay for waste collection deserve efficient service. “If people pay for a service, it behoves those providing the service to render it. Rather than dump waste indiscriminately, residents should call LAWMA…
…He would simply ask me to submit my requests and everything would be approved without stress. How many marathons have you won? Life is a marathon; it is not a sprint. You see some elite runners finishing in times close to the world record of one hour and 59 minutes. That is a marathon for them, but to me, that is a spr…
…Adetshina outside the Cape Town court,” Olunloyo said. “We use this opportunity to stress that the matter is before the courts and everyone must allow the legal system to determine her immigration status without interference or intimidation.” The NUSA spokesperson said citizens of both South Africa and Nigeria should m…
…floods and humanitarian crises, as well as NiDCOM’s coordination of the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from Sudan, Ukraine, Libya and South Africa. She said the commission had also intervened in more than 1,200 cases involving detained or mistreated Nigerians abroad and commended diaspora advocates for supporting t…
…agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are on their side, stressing that desperation is driving many governors to take extreme measures."It is not only the governor of Kano that is in APC. Almost all the governors are of the opinion that they should join the ruling party because they believe…
…the partnerships and financing required to take those solutions to scale,” she said. She stressed that child protection should no longer be viewed as a stand-alone sector but as a prerequisite for national development. “Protection is not an add-on to development; it is one of the conditions that makes development possi…
…the time. The union reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and collective bargaining but stressed that its preference for peaceful engagement should not be seen as a sign of weakness. It also expressed support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his M.O.R.E. Agenda. As of the time of filing this re…
…undermines due process and creates unnecessary tension within the institution. The union stressed that leadership appointments in the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital are governed by the Constitution and other extant laws regulating federal appointments, adding that every qualified Nigerian, regardless of state of or…
…poured ice water on her during a livestream, causing her humiliation and emotional distress.Saint maintained that she and Broner never had s3x but alleged he later made comments during a livestream implying otherwise, including claiming she had "made him c**." The lawsuit also accuses another streamer, Nurideen Shabazz…
…sustained offensive has weakened the ability of criminal groups to operate freely, while stressing the importance of cooperation between security agencies and members of the public. “The Nigerian Army reiterates its unwavering commitment to sustaining aggressive and intelligence-led operations in collaboration with oth…
…organisations, traditional rulers and the media to support implementation of the code, stressing that building a peaceful nation demands collective responsibility. “Faith leaders must continue to champion dialogue, reconciliation and justice while discouraging messages capable of inciting violence or promoting religiou…
The officiating cleric at late NURTW secretary Toba Ijaya's burial explained the unusual mix of Muslim and Christian clerics at the ceremonyAccording to the cleric, Islamic leaders had attempted to convert Toba Ijaya during his lifetime, even giving him a Muslim name he rejectedThe cleric described Toba's funeral as a …
…undermine stakeholder engagement and make the process appear predetermined. Mr Oyerinde stressed that previous pension contribution reviews were preceded by extensive consultations involving government, employers, organised labour and other stakeholders. "Retirement security should not be pursued in a manner that threa…
…It also recalled recent discussions with Nigerian officials on the security situation, stressing the importance of preventing similar attacks. The United States reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Nigerian government and its partners to combat terrorism, counter violent extremism, and ensure that Christians a…
…electricity supply would only be achieved if consumers embraced cost-reflective tariffs, stressing that the government could no longer sustain subsidy payments. “The problem in Nigeria is that Nigerians also need to decide how we see power. Do we see power as a social responsibility of the government or do we see power…
…the graduating students to remain focused as they transition to higher institutions, stressing that the values instilled in them would be more important than academic qualifications alone. “Over the years, you have been equipped with discipline, integrity, professionalism, love and excellence. These values are the anch…
…in elections. He urged participants to promote peaceful elections in their communities, stressing that violence-free polls were critical to Nigeria’s democratic stability. Earlier, the Executive Director of TAP Initiative, Martin Obono, said the Independent Election Results Platform was created to empower citizens to p…