…owners were being profiled and appropriate enforcement actions taken. The commissioner stressed that the operation was not intended to harass motorists or encourage extortion but to improve vehicle identification and traceability, deter criminal activities and enhance public confidence in the state’s security architect…

…Although the statistics underline Europe’s historical dominance, Ballon d’Or organisers stressed that players outside the continent remain eligible to win the award. “Yes, it’s entirely possible to win the Ballon d’Or without playing for a European club,” the organisers said. “It just looks harder in light of history,…

…to carefully examine the facts before supporting any campaign against the hospital, stressing that labour unions should protect workers’ interests rather than become instruments for advancing personal agendas or shielding alleged misconduct. He said the management would pursue legal action against anyone found involved…

…Chiketa, said a fire crew and firefighting equipment were swiftly deployed following a distress call. Chiketa stated that upon arrival, the firefighters battled the blaze with courage and professionalism until it was brought under control. He said, "The Anambra State Fire Service responded promptly to a fire outbreak a…

…United States could do more to support credible elections in Nigeria, the congressman stressed that Washington would be paying close attention to the electoral process. "What I'd say is that we're certainly going to be watching these results and how these elections unfold and how they're executed. And that's something…

…continue. It also called on Nigerians at home not to resort to retaliatory actions, stressing that the government would continue to pursue dialogue in line with the principles of African unity and solidarity. The ministry said the evacuation of registered Nigerians from South Africa was ongoing. The government further…

…complications, preventable infections, prolonged labour and permanent disabilities. He stressed that the proposed law is not intended to punish genuine healthcare providers or discourage community health initiatives but to establish minimum healthcare standards, strengthen regulation and protect lives. Suleiman urged l…

…The Command stated that officers from the Maraban Jos Division responded to a distress call, rescued the woman from the mob and took her into protective custody pending investigation. However, hundreds of residents allegedly stormed the police station, overpowered the officers, dragged the woman out and lynched her bef…

…through routine clearing of drainage systems and sustained public sensitisation. They stressed that residents also have a responsibility to keep drains free from refuse, warning that blocked waterways remain one of the leading causes of flash flooding across urban centres. BAYELSA: Panic as floods return In Bayelsa Sta…

…the most vulnerable. We have seen communities where residents complain of recurrent heat stress symptoms, dehydration, and skin disorders associated with prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures and airborne contaminants," he said. Children and adults affected The Model Primary Health Care Centre, Okwuzi, is regarde…

…fish worth nearly $1bn annually because of a significant supply deficit. He also stressed that public-private partnerships should go beyond financing arrangements to become strategic collaborations involving government, investors, research institutions and coastal communities. According to him, coastal industrial clust…

…because symptoms resemble common colds. Child experts who spoke with PUNCH Healthwise stressed that these deaths rarely happen in isolation. They mentioned poor nutrition, lack of vaccination, unsafe water, and delayed access to care as factors making children vulnerable to the illnesses. They also stated that overcrow…

…currently concluding due diligence and holding ongoing discussions with the World Bank, stressing that Anambra would participate in any programme that aligns with its development priorities. The statement read, "Anambra's non-participation was a deliberate administrative decision, not a penalty. The Anambra State Gover…

…every public institution must be accountable to them," the statement added. The group stressed that Nigerians deserved a full explanation of the controversy without delay

…the pains and aspirations of the people, especially during periods of hardship and distress. PUNCH Online reports that the governorship candidate of Allied Peoples Movement in the state, Bimbo Adekanmbi, had earlier donated N2.5 million intervention fund to the affected shop owners. Alli, currently representing Oyo Sou…

…forfeited to the agency for auction. He described the offers as a complete scam, stressing that they were a malicious ploy designed solely to defraud unsuspecting members of the public of their hard-earned money. He emphasised that no official of the NDLEA had the authority to privately offer, allocate or sell forfeite…

…describing the development as a wake-up call for Nigerian authorities. The association stressed that intelligence sharing alone would not be sufficient without sustained military offensives, rapid deployment of security personnel and stronger measures to protect civilians. “History has shown that terrorist organisation…

…standards and is significantly different from countries experiencing debt distress. “From our assessment, Nigeria doesn’t have a high indebtedness problem; it has a low revenue problem,” Verghis said. He explained that Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio is lower than that of many comparable countries, stressing that concerns…

…in an otherwise transparent administrative process,” Fayehun said. The hospital stressed that the integration of staff into the federal payroll is an administrative process handled through established government channels and cannot be resolved through intimidation, disruption of hospital activities or industrial action…

…the Tinubu administration’s achievements and ongoing projects in Ondo State. Asagunla stressed the need for reconciliation within the party, urging members to place the collective interest of the APC above personal ambitions to ensure victory in the general elections.

…I just say, 'Don't go to this area, don't go to that area,' and it's fine." She stressed that her programme was never designed to embarrass or attack guests. "My show is not for criticising and bashing people. My show is a show where we give love and joy." Expressing disappointment over the incident, Brown maintained t…

…Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, the EFCC Chairman said he was woken from sleep around 1am by a distress call from a judge in one of the South-South states who had fallen victim to scammers. “What was the problem? She had just been scammed of the money she had been putting together for six years to send her child to school. “She…

…is crazy because of operational costs, inflation, and double taxation. So every day, I’m stressed month by month, worrying about where to secure the next salary for my staff. The situation makes you opportunistic-”Okay, this organisation wants our dryers-we’ll sell them.” I’m not focused on strategy because we’re in su…

…leading to the development of Nigeria's Just Transition Guidelines and Action Plan. He stressed that implementation would determine the project's success. Calling for collaboration among stakeholders, the minister said: "I therefore call on every institution represented here to move from commitment to coordinated actio…

…and mother of four says electricity has improved home life and reduced heat-related stress. "We now sleep comfortably with fans and children can study at night," she says. She added that daily routines have become easier, especially during hot nights. Her husband, she notes, has also committed to buying a television fo…