Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has dissolved his cabinet and swept away political appointees in Niger State, in what analysts see as a major shake-up aimed at consolidating his hold on government. The directive, issued Monday through the Secretary to the State Government, affects commissioners, special advisers, board members, and parastatal heads who were appointed before Bago assumed office in May 2023. Affected officials have been directed to hand over government property to the most senior directors in their offices. Reasons for sack Explaining the decision, Governor Bago said it was part of a broader restructuring designed to inject new energy…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced that many parts of the country will experience thunderstorms and rainfall between Monday and Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the agency said that on Monday morning, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall will affect parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe States in the North. Later in the day, more thunderstorms are expected in Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina, Adamawa, Taraba, and Borno States. For the central region, NiMet said light morning rains are likely in Plateau and Niger States, before thunderstorms with moderate rains spread…
The Akwa Ibom State government has promised to review the actions of doctors at the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene, after a pregnant woman and her baby died during labour and a caesarean operation. The incident sparked anger and public outcry. A video that went viral over the weekend showed relatives of the deceased weeping and accusing doctors of negligence, saying their carelessness led to the death of the mother and child. They also appealed to Governor Umo Eno to intervene. The video drew heavy criticism from the public about the poor state of healthcare delivery and the attitudes of some…
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…
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…