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…
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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…
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…
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…