Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has inaugurated the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival Committee. The event took place this Wednesday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. The 21-member committee is chaired by the State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, while the former Head of Service and current Special Adviser to the Governor on Civil Service Matters, Safiyanu Garba Bena, will serve as the Secretary and Director General. During the inauguration, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Yakubu Bala Tafida, announced the names of the committee members. In his inaugural remarks, Governor…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Kaduna State’s health sector has witnessed remarkable advancements under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, who assumed office on May 29, 2023. In line with his administration’s “SUSTAIN” manifesto, the governor has spearheaded efforts to revolutionize healthcare delivery across the state, focusing on improving infrastructure, service delivery, human resources, and sustainable financing. Addressing press members in a recent briefing, Kaduna State Commissioner for Health, Umma Ahmed, highlighted the administration’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and promoting healthy lives for all state residents. With an N71.65 billion allocation to the health sector in the 2024 budget, Kaduna State is…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that candidates will now be required to pay a fee of N50,000 for the reprinting of their certificates. This new policy was revealed by NECO’s Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State. Wushishi explained that the N50,000 fee is a fixed amount for now but noted that it is “subject to periodic review.” He also clarified that the reprinting request must be made within a specific timeframe. “Requests for certificate reprints will only be accepted within one year of the original certificate issuance,” he said, adding that…
An NGO, the Social, Behavioral, and Communication Change Officer of Breakthrough Action Nigeria (BA-N), Nura Faggo, has called on journalists to shift their focus from merely reporting statistics during disease outbreaks to creating more preventive media content. Speaking at a two-day meeting aimed at building vaccine champions among media professionals in Bauchi, Faggo emphasized the need for the media to adopt solutions journalism. This approach, he noted, would encourage communities to take preventive measures against health emergencies. “Health reporters and producers need to focus on measures communities can take to prevent outbreaks such as cholera, diphtheria, mpox, and Lassa fever…
In a bid to deepen grassroots involvement in reproductive health, the Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SSPHCDA), in partnership with The Challenge Initiative (TCI), has empowered Ward Development Committees (WDC) to lead the charge in promoting family planning services in local communities. This initiative, which covers ten local government areas, marks a shift toward community-led advocacy in reproductive health, particularly focusing on child spacing and access to family planning resources. At the heart of the sensitization effort, which spanned two days, was the message of equipping local leaders and trusted community voices with the tools to break down barriers…
The Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SSPHCDA), in collaboration with The Challenge Initiative (TCI), recently organized a sensitization program for Ward Development Committees (WDC) to enhance awareness and utilization of family planning services across the state. Speaking at the two-day event, Dr. Bello Mohammad Kilgori, the TCI Manager in Sokoto, explained that TCI operates in ten local government areas, including Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Kware, Gwadabawa, Silame, Tambuwal, Wamakko, Wurno, Bodinga, and Dange/Shuni. Dr. Kilgori highlighted that the primary goal of the engagement is to raise awareness of the benefits of family planning and improve access to these services.…
In a bold move to safeguard the health of its citizens, the Kaduna State Government is rolling out Project 10 Million. This life-changing initiative seeks to screen 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes—two silent killers that often go unnoticed. The project will cover all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aiming to complete the screenings within just seven days in October 2024. At the heart of Project 10 Million is a simple yet powerful idea: early detection saves lives. With the slogan “Know Your Number, Control Your Number,” the initiative encourages people to take charge of their…
Speaking with a tone of urgency, Dr. Omosotomhe lamented the increasing restrictions on journalists in Africa, stating, “Though the media has made some progress, draconian laws and government actions are eroding those gains daily.” His words hit home for many, as the fight for a free press continues to be stifled by political repression, authoritarian regimes, and censorship.
“I am neither involved in an accident nor dead but alive. The trending WhatsApp message is a politically motivated media publication, a propagandist attempt to embarrass an individual.”
The Sokoto Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters in a coordinated operation targeting cybercrime activities in the state. The arrests took place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the Gidan Yaro and Dandima areas of Sokoto following credible intelligence reports on their involvement in internet-related offences. The EFCC operatives, acting on actionable intelligence, swooped in on the suspects who are alleged to be part of a larger network engaging in cyber fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale confirmed in a statement made available to ASHENEWS…