ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State government has treated more than two million people for malaria and distributed nearly 200,000 insecticide-treated nets to pregnant women and children under five in the past year. Dr. Bello Tukur, the Commissioner for Secondary and Tertiary Health, announced this during a press briefing in Minna on Monday to mark the 2025 World Malaria Day. The global theme for this year’s commemoration is “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Re-ignite,” with the slogan “Stay Committed.” Tukur revealed that a total of 2,165,699 persons with confirmed malaria cases received free treatment using Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs).…
Author: Tina George
ASHENEWS reports that a review of Niger State’s agricultural budget between 2020 and 2024 has shown that the state consistently failed to meet the 10 per cent budgetary allocation target agreed upon by African heads of state under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The Director of Research and Development of IBB University, Lapai, Professor Lawal Alimi Folorunsho, who led the budget analysis and review, disclosed that the highest allocation during the period was 7.2 per cent in 2021, with other years recording even lower figures. Worse still, he revealed that less than 30 per cent of the already…
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger Christian Youth Forum (NCYF) has applauded Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for approving the reintroduction of Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) in public schools across Niger State. Describing the move as bold and timely, the group said it reflects the governor’s commitment to inclusive governance and efforts to foster unity among the state’s diverse religious and ethnic communities. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Joshua Ndace, on April 7, the NCYF noted that teaching CRK would help instill moral values, mutual respect, and spiritual growth in students. “This initiative is a significant step towards fostering moral…
ASHENEWS report that the immediate past President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Engineer Elizabeth Jumoke Eterigho, has called on women engineers to harness innovation and technological advancement to drive solutions to societal challenges and influence national development. Delivering a keynote address titled “Innovation for Change: The Role of Women Engineers in Shaping the Future” at the inauguration of the second Chairman of the APWEN NNPC Limited Chapter, held at Reiz Continental Hotel in Abuja, Eterigho emphasized that women must move beyond traditional roles to take up leadership positions in engineering and innovation spaces. “With only…
ASHENEWS reports that Honorable Joshua Audu Gana, the House of Representatives member for Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Constituency, has stirred controversy after telling his constituents that their demands for constituency projects will not make him resort to stealing. Addressing PDP stakeholders on Tuesday in Mokwa Local Government Area, Gana dismissed criticisms over his performance, stating that he is not God and cannot fulfill all expectations. His remarks came in response to dissatisfaction expressed by party stakeholders, including PDP Local Government Chairman Alhaji Suleiman Kupanti. Gana argued that many of the expectations placed on him were beyond his legislative responsibilities, emphasizing that governance is…
ASHENEWS reports that a Journalist and Founder of Saf-She Enterprise, Safiya Yaman, has distributed foodstuff to 60 families from various parts of the Minna metropolis in Niger state under her Ramadan Support programme. Yaman who is a Journalist serving with Prestige Radio during the Ramadan Support programme said that the initiative was born out of the zeal of giving support to the needy. She said that beneficiaries were drawn from Maitumbi, Bariki Sale, Kpakungu, Tayi Village and Tunga area in Minna. According to her, the Saf-She Enterprise is geared towards supporting the less privileged especially to feed the poorest of…
On the morning of Friday, March 14, 2025, Nigeria will witness a partial view of a total lunar eclipse, commonly referred to as a “Blood Moon”, according to astronomical reports. The event, often referred to as a “Blood Moon,” will occur as the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting a reddish shadow over the lunar surface. According to NASA, the eclipse will be visible in various parts of the world, including Africa. In Nigeria, several parts of the country will witness the eclipse. The lunar eclipse will begin in the early hours of the morning, with the…
ASHENEWS reports that a devastating fire outbreak has destroyed an entire business unit, Ebonext Foods, at the Technology Incubation Centre in Minna, wiping out millions of naira worth of goods and equipment. The tragedy, which could have been mitigated, was worsened by the failure of the Federal Fire Service to respond promptly to distress calls. It was learnt that the Federal Fire was contacted because of its closeness to the center but the officer on duty said that the Center is not under the federal government and they do not offer services to agencies or organizations that are not under the federal government.…
ASHENEWS reports that NEXTER Media Ltd has disowned a self-proclaimed journalist, Fodio Ahmed, who falsely claimed to have joined the investigative media organization. In a scathing disclaimer, the newspaper condemned Ahmed’s attempt to impersonate as a NEXTER employee while using the platform to attack Aisha Wakaso, Special Adviser to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago on Print Media. The controversy stemmed from an online article titled “Bidding Farewell to Freelancing: Hello NEXTER! An Open Letter to Aisha Wakaso.” In the piece, Ahmed not only falsely declared his employment with NEXTER but also used the opportunity to settle personal scores with Wakaso. The…
ASHENEWS reports that women leaders and advocacy groups have intensified calls for special seats for women in the Parliament of Nigeria, emphasizing the need for institutional support to boost female political participation. At a consultative meeting organized by the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) in collaboration with UN Women and Engage Diaspora Foundation, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to increasing women’s representation in governance. The Director General of MBNCWD, Hon. (Dr.) Asabe Vilita Bashir, highlighted the importance of collaboration in achieving gender-inclusive governance. She acknowledged the contributions of partners such as the Canadian Government, UN Women, Women in…