Author: John Asishana

Crimes against journalists threaten democracy, undermine press freedom, says Lawan ASHENEWS Reports that A former Senate President, Sen. Ahmad Lawan says, crimes against journalists threaten democracy and undermine freedom of the press. This is contained in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr Ezrel Tabiowo on Thursday in Abuja to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The lawmaker, who represented Yobe North, underscored the crucial role played by journalists in promoting accountability and upholding democratic values. Lawan advocated for a national plan to establish protective measures that would guarantee the safety of journalists and…

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Enugu Government gives courier operators a month to obtain their license ASHENEWS Reports that The Enugu Government has given courier operators Dec. 1 deadline  to register with the state government. Mr. Emeka Ajogwu, the State Commissioner for Special Duties, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting with the association of courier operators in the state in Enugu. He observed that a dialogue with the operators had become necessary, following increase in reports of the constant breach of security due to the lack of coordination and chaotic nature of logistic service operations in the state. ”The state government discovered that the…

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Borno, Adamawa, Yobe revive primary healthcare centers ASHENEWS Reports that The North East recovers from insurgency, the worst affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe have embarked on reviving the health sector, particularly Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs). ASHENEWS reports that the over a decade old insurgency has seriously affected the health sector in the state, with many health centers destroyed in the three states. A World Health Organization (WHO) Health Resources Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) report indicated that in 2019, only 30 per cent of health facilities in Borno were fully functional, with 45 and 69 per cents in Adamawa…

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ASHENEWS reports that nine out of 10 councilors in Kaura local council of Kaduna state, have removed the council chairman, Mr Mathias Siman, from office for alleged gross misconduct. The removal was conducted through the process of impeachment, following a motion moved by Zachariah Achi, (Bandon ward) and seconded by Fidelis Kukwui (Zankang ward), which accused the chairman of misappropriation and negligence. The chairman was also accused of awarding contracts to his private firm, contravening the Procurement Act, conduct of public officials and due process. Moving the motion at the plenary within the legislative chamber on Tuesday, Achi accused Siman…

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