ASHENEWS reports that Niger state Lawmakers have raised concerns over delays in road and drainage projects, particularly in urban and rural areas, urging the state Ministry of Works to take decisive action to ensure contractors meet project deadlines. These observations were made during the Ministry’s 2025 budget screening, reviewing the Ministry’s budget performance and project execution. During the session, the lawmakers highlighted complaints from residents about prolonged road construction work disrupting access to homes and businesses. They pointed to stalled road projects in Minna and other areas, where drainage and earthworks have remained incomplete for extended periods. The Chairman of…
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ASHENEWS reports that the family of the late Haliru Dantoro, Emir of Borgu, has renewed their appeal to the federal government to intervene in what they describe as a prolonged case of land exploitation by Gilmor Engineering Nigeria Limited. The family of the Late Haliru Dantoro, Emir of Borgu, is calling on relevant government agencies, security authorities, and concerned individuals to urgently intervene in addressing the maltreatment and lack of regard for human rights exhibited by Gilmor Engineering Nigeria Limited. The disputed land, located in New Bussa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, has been used as a quarry…
Health and development leaders from the public and private sectors have advocated for digital innovations to strengthen Nigeria’s adolescent health ecosystem. The event focused on integrating primary healthcare, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), education, and economic empowerment to create sustainable systems for young Nigerians. The advocates are concerned about the need to shape a robust health ecosystem for Nigerian adolescents, calling for continuous engagement of public health leaders, private-sector innovators, and advocates. They believe that the future of adolescent health in Nigeria holds transformative potential. The cocktail dialogue, co-hosted by eHealth Africa and Brands on a Mission (BOAM),…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on Tuesday said it is not against President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills that are currently before the National Assembly.
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu has disclosed that the Commission has saved the Federal Government the sum of N10 billion this year. Speaking at the Close-Out/Award Ceremony of the Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu declared procurement fraud as the critical first front in Nigeria’s fight against systemic corruption. He said that between 2019 and 2023, the ICPC has recovered over ₦50 billion from contractors who abandoned project sites adding that in 2024 alone, asset recoveries have already reached ₦116 million. Aliyu outlined the devastating…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has expressed concern over the frequent abduction of its members nationwide, urging tiers of government to address the situation.
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) on Friday trained locals in the Niger Delta on how to transit from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
ASHENEWS reports that female sex workers, trangender, men who have sex with men, persons in correctional centers and persons who inject drugs are the main drivers of HIV in Niger state, the Commissioner of Health, Dr Tukur Bello has disclosed. The state Commissioner of Secondary and Tertiary Health, Dr Tukur Bello stated this in a press briefing to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS Day in Minna, Niger state. According to him, early sexual debut, poor pre-marital screening for HIV before marriage, sub-optimal HIV testing services especially amongst children and adolescents, poor knowledge on prevention services alongside low condom use, transfusion…
The Bauchi State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), says it has disbursed N100 million loans to fast-track construction of improved latrines in rural settlements.
ASHENEWS reports that to enhance public understanding and accountability, the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), has organized a training session for journalists in the North-Central region of Nigeria. The training focused on the Police Act 2020 and related police regulations, addressing a critical gap in media and public awareness of the legislation. The initiative, held in Abuja during a Media Townhall on Human Rights, the Police Act 2020, and Police Regulations, aimed to equip journalists with insights to demand transparency and accountability from the Nigeria Police Force. The Executive Director of…