Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, is urging community members to participate in a vaccination campaign aimed at reducing the incidence of life-threatening diseases such as measles and diphtheria. These diseases can cause severe complications if left untreated. In 2024, MSF treated over 17,000 cases of measles in Nigeria. Without timely intervention, measles can lead to pneumonia, brain damage, and, in severe cases, death. To address this public health challenge, MSF and the Ministry of Health are immunising children under five years old with the measles vaccine…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa (Niger East), and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, has clarified his stance on the allocation of road projects in the 2025 budget, rejecting claims that his comments in the Senate were aimed at sidelining any part of Niger state. Addressing the controversy, the Senator, in a statement obtained by ASHENEWS, reaffirmed his commitment to equitable infrastructure development, emphasizing that his concern was about prioritizing road projects based on economic viability, haulage, and vehicular traffic. He noted that despite a budgetary allocation of N4.3 trillion for road infrastructure, Niger State was allocated only the Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road,…
The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof. Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure. By Abdulfatai Abdulsalam Pro.I.R Muhammad hails from zuru, born on 20th june 1964. He started his career as an Assistant Research Fellow in 1989 and rose to become a professor in 2009. He was head of department of Animal Science BUK, Post-graduate coordinator department of Animal Science 2006/2007, Dean College of Agriculture FUAZ 2022. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Adm) FUAZ. He is a member, Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Member Nigerian…
The Federal Government has commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for signing into law the establishment of the Kano Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. This landmark move aims to bolster the state’s capacity to combat infectious and tropical diseases. The commendation came from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Muhammad Pate, who led a high-level delegation comprising officials from the ministry, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Aliko Dangote Foundation on a courtesy visit to the Kano State Government House on Wednesday. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature…
Kaduna State is set to strengthen its health workforce following Governor Uba Sani’s approval of the Human Resources for Health (HRH) Policy, a crucial step toward addressing workforce gaps and improving healthcare delivery. Speaking at a five-day workshop focused on developing the state’s HRH Strategic Plan, Commissioner for Health, Umma K. Ahmed, commended the governor’s commitment to healthcare reforms. She emphasized that the strategic plan will serve as a blueprint for tackling workforce shortages, enhancing capacity building, ensuring equitable distribution of professionals, and improving retention rates. Addressing members of the Technical Working Group (TWG), Umma called for full engagement, stressing…
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which now ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the richest person in Africa and the 86th wealthiest individual in the world. This marks a significant rise from 2024 when he was ranked 144th globally with a net worth of $13.4 billion. Forbes attributes Dangote’s soaring wealth primarily to his 92.3% stake in Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. At 67 years old, he has re-entered the list of the top 100 richest individuals worldwide—a position he last held in 2018, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List.…
Khalifa Isyaka Rabi’u University (KHAIRUN) in Kano says it is set to broaden its academic offerings in 2025 with the introduction of new faculties and programs, notably in Medicine and Law. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rashid Garba, in an exclusive interview with SolaceBase, said the expansion aims to enhance educational opportunities and address societal needs. In 2024, KHAIRUN established 16 departments across four faculties, inaugurated the University Senate, and commenced full academic activities. The university recruited 10 seasoned professors, some serving as deans, and towards the year’s end, established the Faculty of Law with a distinguished professor as its pioneer dean. KHAIRUN…
Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 2.6% chance of impacting Earth in 2032, according to a new analysis from NASA, up from 2.2% in their last assessment. 2024 YR4 was discovered in late December and is estimated to be between 130 and 300 feet (40 to 90 meters) in diameter, according to the International Astronomical Center. As of Monday, NASA estimates a 2.6% chance of the asteroid impacting Earth in 2032—equivalent to odds of 1 in 38. The probability has increased from 2.2% (1 in 48 odds) in the previous week’s assessment. Due to its size and greater-than-1% impact probability,…
A former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Edwin Clark, is dead. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died at 97 on Monday night, according to a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family. The statement read, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February, 2025. “The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family,” the statement reads. Details later…
A youth group, Assembly of Lagos Youths, has condemned the lawsuit filed by former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, challenging his impeachment, describing it as a “bad omen” for the state’s political stability. In a statement signed by its representative, Lasisi Robert, the group urged Obasa to withdraw the suit in the interest of peace, stating that his legal action could deepen divisions within the Assembly. “Our attention has been drawn to the lawsuit filed by Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, challenging his impeachment as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 13,…