Author: John Asishana

Students and staff at Government Day Secondary School in Shagari Local Government in Sokoto state are grappling with a dire situation: the absence of proper sanitation facilities. This has forced students to resort to open defecation in the nearby bush, posing serious health risks and disrupting their education. ASHENEWS’ visit to the school revealed the extent of the problem. The sole toilet, constructed in 2007, has collapsed and is now overgrown with bush. Students have been compelled to relieve themselves in the open for the past five years, often leading to absenteeism and discomfort. The Principal of Government Day Secondary School…

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Provisions and food traders across Sokoto State have voiced their concerns over the rising prices of food and essential items, which have created challenges for both vendors and customers. ASHENEWS spoke to multiple shop owners to understand the trends driving these price changes and how they are affecting the daily lives of local residents. A key factor in the price hikes, some sellers suggest, is that central market vendors tend to inflate costs when certain items are scarce or in high demand. This has left consumers in Sokoto grappling with inconsistent prices, as staples and household products fluctuate from one…

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ASHENEWS reports that family planning (FP) services in Bodinga, Sokoto State, have seen remarkable growth, with the number of women visiting clinics for family planning advice and products nearly quadrupling from June to October. Thanks to private sector support, clinics in the area have become more accessible to women, who now have more control over their reproductive choices. Private sector organizations like The Challenge Initiative (TCI), Social Mobility (SM), PDC, ROUT, EFPFP, and PAL have played an instrumental role in this transformation. These organizations have not only supplied clinics with essential family planning products but have also driven extensive awareness…

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