The Lagos State branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has blamed the Federal Government and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for the sharp rise in drug prices across the country. The group said government efforts to make drugs cheaper have been poorly handled and are not working. The chairman of PSN Lagos, Oyekunle Babayemi, in a statement to reporters, said President Bola Tinubu’s executive order, which was meant to reduce drug prices, has “failed completely” and is instead making the crisis worse. He explained that the order, signed in June 2024, removed…
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Just two days after residents and business owners around Jakande Estate Gate in Oke Afa, Isolo, raised alarm over piles of refuse on their road median, the Lagos State Government has stepped up action against indiscriminate waste disposal across the state. On Monday, August 25, residents of the community complained about the terrible smell and health risks caused by waste left uncleared for days. They also alleged that people from nearby communities came to dump refuse in their area, making the situation worse. In what seemed like a direct response to these concerns, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, on…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the federal and state governments to make free medical care available to poor pregnant women across the country. He said this is the most effective way to reduce the high number of mothers and babies dying during childbirth in Nigeria. Falana made this call in a statement on Sunday as Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB). He pointed to recent efforts by the government to reduce maternal deaths. He recalled that in November last year, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced that…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), together with the World Health Organization’s Africa office, has launched a new plan to stop cholera outbreaks and greatly reduce deaths from the disease across Africa by the year 2030. This new plan is called the “Continental Cholera Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for 2025–2026.” It was officially announced on Friday on the Africa CDC’s LinkedIn page. The goal is to cut cholera deaths by 90% and completely eliminate the disease in at least 20 African countries within five years. The plan will focus on improving water, sanitation, and hygiene…
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) is asking the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to help introduce biometric ID cards for dockworkers and seafarers. MWUN president-general, Francis Bunu Abi, led a team to visit NIMASA’s director-general, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, and his team. During the visit, Abi stressed that biometric registration is important to identify real dockworkers and seafarers and to stop impostors from gaining access. He explained that this new system would improve security, reduce theft, and help create a safer business environment at Nigerian ports. Abi also talked about the union’s partnership with the International Transport…
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal, along with the State Executive Council, is deeply saddened by the boat accident that happened on August 29, 2025. The incident took place between Nasarawar Kifi and Birnin Tudu in Gummi Local Government Area. Many people lost their lives while trying to escape from attacks by bandits. In a statement from the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Mohammed Dantawasa, the Zamfara State Government said it is fully committed to ending bandit attacks and will continue to support the people during this difficult time. The statement also said that Governor Dauda Lawal…
The Editor-in-Chief of ASHENEWS, Mr. Abdallah Elkurebe, has urged student journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), and across Nigeria to uphold truth, accuracy, and fairness in their reportage. He gave the advice on Sunday, August 31, 2025, during the Northern Nigeria Campus Journalism Conference and NACJ Award Ceremony held at UDUS. “Don’t lie, don’t fabricate news” Speaking at the event, themed “Future of Nigerian Journalism Amid Rising Attacks on Journalists” with the sub-theme “The Hope and Opportunities for Campus Journalists,” Mr. Abdallah reminded students of their responsibility to be the voice of their peers. “As a campus journalist, first…
August 31, 2025 marks the end of an era at the African Development Bank (AfDB). After a decade of visionary leadership, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina officially hands over the mantle of leadership. And Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, a seasoned Mauritanian economist, assumes office on September 1, 2025 as the ninth President of AfDB. The transition signifies not just continuity but also a renewed sense of hope and momentum for Africa’s future. As Dr. Adesina once said, “I don’t want freebies. I want Africa to develop with pride.” His story is not just about presiding over a multilateral institution; it is about…
The Federal Government has called on state governments across Nigeria to stop the use of wooden boats and adopt safer alternatives made of fibre and aluminium in order to reduce accidents and modernize water transport. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the appeal in a statement condoling with victims and families of the recent boat mishap in Shagari, Sokoto State. Oyetola noted that the frequent tragedies on waterways are largely due to the continued reliance on unsafe wooden vessels. “Despite the ministry’s interventions, including the nationwide distribution of 3,500 life jackets to each riverine state, incidents of…
Dangote Cement Plc has donated pickup vans to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) to boost traffic control and enhance public safety. The handover took place at the Dangote Group’s office in Ikeja, Lagos, where the company’s Head of Social Performance, Mr. Wakeel Olayiwola, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to community development. “Efficient traffic management is critical to saving lives, easing the movement of goods and people, and reducing hours wasted in congestion. This donation shows our belief in shared responsibility between the public and private sectors,”…