ASHENEWS reports that governments at all levels, parents and institutions have been urged to increase the sensitization around menstruation and menstrual hygiene among girls and women. This call was made during the launch of the Menstrual Hygiene Book written by a Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Dr Valda Martins in Minna over the weekend. In her address, the author, Dr Valda Martins, said that the silence around menstruation and menstrual hygiene still exists among girls, adding that girls still miss school, battle stigma and lack basic knowledge about their…
Author: Tina George
Under the scorching sun of Niger State, children huddle beneath a sprawling tree, their notebooks balanced on laps as dust swirls around them. This is not a pastoral scene of rural idyll—it is a desperate improvisation. For over five years, the primary school in Wasagi Village has lain in ruins, its collapsed building a stark symbol of neglect. Over 200 students now contend with distractions, fear, and the elements, while their pleas for help echo unheard by authorities. The Collapse and its aftermath In 2015, the two-classroom block at Wasagi Primary School crumbled, leaving a skeletal structure in its place…
ASHENEWS reports that the Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu has donated N100 million to 70 families of the victims of the Dikko Tanker explosion to help them cope with the impact of the explosion. She said that the donation is to address to what the federal and state governments have done for the victims. Tinubu said that each of the 70 selected family should be N1 million each while the balance should be shared among them for them to buy foodstuffs and other things. “We are looking at 70 families. Each family will have N1 million to help them…
ASHENEWS reports that former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar said that the Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu is the number one Ambassador of Nigeria. He told her that she has succeeded in protraying the good image of Nigeria to Nigerians and the world. Abdulsalami said that the Wife of the President has done very well in her first and second year in office. “She has done very well during her first second year in office, she has done the Nigerian fabric and she has done a lot of things to bring out Nigeria. She is Nigeria’s Number 1…
ASHENEWS reports that the Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has disclosed that she paid a visit to the two former Nigerian leaders, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at their residences in Minna on Tuesday to show them that she and her husband respect their contributions to the development of the country. According to her, the duo has been sources of support to her family adding that the visit is also to get their views on how far the Tinubu’s administration had fared so far. Tinubu made the explanations at two different occasions; at Abdulsalami’s residence when…
In Niger State, a troubling outbreak has emerged, affecting the lives of many residents in communities such as Ekoko, Tutijinba, Banin Bida, Laruta, and Edogifu. The local health authorities confirmed that as of January 20, 2025, 24 individuals have been hospitalized due to a mysterious illness that has left them vulnerable and fearful. The story begins with the index case reported on January 9, 2025—a focal person at the Laruta Primary Health Centre who experienced debilitating stomach cramps and headaches before collapsing. This incident sent shockwaves through the community, prompting health officials to mobilize quickly. The Commissioner of Primary Health,…
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Government has rolled out a “Safe Space” initiative in schools under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. The programme which is in collaboration with the World Bank aims to transform the lives of adolescent girls in 522 schools across the state, providing them with life skills, mentorship, and support to boost their education and confidence. At a stakeholder workshop held in Minna to validate the Safe Space Life Skills Manual, Dr. Isah Adamu, AGILE’s Life Skills and Safe Space Team Lead, highlighted the critical challenges facing girls in the state.…
ASHENEWS reports that the Director General of the Niger state Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba Arah has confirmed that 50 people were burnt in the tanker explosion that occurred this morning in Dikko. In a statement issued by the Agency, the DG said that the incident occured at about 9 am along Dikko-Maje road opposite Baddegi fuelling station in Suleja local government area. “The incident occurred when a tanker loaded with PMS crashed, and an attempt was made by the drivers to transfer its contents to a second tanker. “In the process, the spilled PMS came in contact with…
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has expressed shock over a tanker explosion that claimed several lives in Dikko junction, around the Abuja-Kaduna expressway. The Governor described the explosion as worrisome, heartbreaking and unfortunate while calling on the people to always act responsibly and make their safety a priority. He specifically sympathises with the families of the victims of the explosion and prays that Allah will repose the souls of the departed and heal the injured. Bago then directed all the relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to do what is necessary while urging the Security…
In a significant stride toward bolstering healthcare services, the Katsina State Government has completed the renovation and upgrade of 168 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) across its 34 Local Government Areas. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide round-the-clock critical healthcare services to residents. The comprehensive upgrades encompass infrastructure improvements, provision of essential medical equipment, construction of staff quarters, installation of perimeter fencing, and the establishment of reliable water supply and solar lighting systems in all facilities. In addition to infrastructural enhancements, the state has invested in human resources by training over 5,000 healthcare workers in integrated PHC…