Mr President, the people of Shiroro are not just numbers in a casualty report; they are fathers, mothers, children, and elders whose lives have been shattered by the relentless onslaught of banditry. They do not need to hear more statements of condemnation from Abuja; they need to see tangible efforts to reclaim their security and restore their communities.
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Have you ever felt that stubborn itch or discomfort down there? This thread explains all you need to know about vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection) and how to keep it under control! What is Vaginal Candidiasis? Vaginal candidiasis is also known as a yeast infection, occurs when there is an overgrowth of yeast, mostly a fungus called Candida, in the vagina. This overgrowth disrupts the normal balance of microorganisms, leading to symptoms that can cause discomfort. How common is it? It is very common, about 75% of women has experienced it at least one in their lifetime Some women may have…
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). There are two known clades of MPXV: clade I, previously called the Congo Basin clade, which includes subclades Ia and the recently identified Ib; and clade II, previously called the West African clade, which includes subclades IIa and IIb. Subclades Ia and Ib have been defined based on the emergence of subclade Ib in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it has predominantly spread through sexual contact. Subclade Ia is currently considered to encompass all other strains of Clade I that are not…
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Farmers in Sokoto State remain trapped in a desperate struggle, unable to cultivate their lands due to relentless banditry and floods
ASHENEWS reports that the media in Senegal, on August 13, 2024, in protest of repressive measures taken against them by the new government, the Media Foundation West Africa says in a statement.. Several news outlets responded positively to a call by the Conseil des diffuseurs et éditeurs de la presse du Sénégal (CDEPS), an organisation representing broadcast and publishing companies, to suspend publication and broadcast in protest of the government’s draconian measures. No newspapers were published on Tuesday, except for a few that featured the same headline; “Journée sans presse” (press-free day) in red and white on a black background,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared the Mpox surge in Africa a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over the worsening situation. Worried by the rise in cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the spread to nearby countries, the WHO hastily convened a meeting of experts to study the outbreak. “Today, the emergency committee met and advised me that in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference. The outbreak has swept through several African…
Professor Garba Sharubutu, the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), granted an exclusive interview to Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor-in-Chief of ASHENEWS. In this in-depth conversation, Sharubutu delves into the prospects for applying Nigeria’s agricultural research outcomes and the challenges that accompany them. Excerpts: There is no better time than now for the application of agricultural research, especially with the government’s efforts to diversify the economy through agriculture. Where are we in Nigeria? Well, in any system, I find myself always expressing hope. The development of a nation, or human development in general, is highly dependent on several…
Journalists in Nigeria frequently find themselves on the wrong side of the law for simply doing their jobs. Arbitrary arrests and prolonged detentions without trial have become tools of intimidation. The recent arrest of reporters for covering protests or reporting on government corruption exemplifies the misuse of the legal system to silence dissent. Such actions violate both national and international laws that guarantee freedom of the press.
“Evidence has shown that every hour, hundreds of thousands of dollars are flowing out of Nigeria to the region and across the world, laundered before it reaches the pockets of criminals to enjoy the profits of their crimes, while the hardworking and honest Nigerians pay the price of crime,” he said.