The Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining high academic standards and delivering quality technical education to students. The Rector of the institution, Dr. Aliyu Balarabe, stated this while receiving the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accreditation panel on a resource inspection and accreditation visit to the institution. Dr. Balarabe described the exercise as a crucial step in the polytechnic’s continuous drive toward excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship across all academic programs. He explained that since its establishment in 2000, the polytechnic has remained committed to providing a conducive learning environment that aligns with national standards…
Author: Shehu Muhammed
A global nonprofit organization, Sightsavers, committed to social inclusion and disability rights, has held a two-day media partners’ meeting in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria. The meeting brought together journalists from across the Northwest to strengthen media collaboration on raising awareness about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. Sightsavers Country Director, Prof. Joy Shuaibu, represented by Advocacy Coordinator Esther Bature, said the initiative would help ensure respect for the rights of persons with disabilities and foster a more inclusive society. “We work to support the government to fill any gaps we notice in the health…
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, commissioned the St. Bakhita ICT/CBT Center at the Catholic Secretariat in Sokoto State, a 250-seat facility aimed at expanding digital access and learning opportunities. Obasanjo, speaking at the event, emphasized that education and knowledge remain the most unifying factors for national development. “What we are here for is what should unite us—learning and education. We need knowledge, education, and skills to empower ourselves. No gender, no tribe, and no linguistic group should be excluded from this center,” he said. The former president also urged Nigerians to look beyond current technologies,…
Plan International, in partnership with the Sokoto State government, has launched a major drive to supply sanitary and educational materials to 40 schools, aiming to improve hygiene, boost learning conditions, and cut the number of out-of-school children across the state. These hygiene supply would be made to both formal and informal schools across Sokoto State. Unveiling the initiative at the Sokoto State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency, the Aspire Project Manager of Plan International, Murtala Bello, explained that it is part of the Aspire Project being implemented in Bauchi and Sokoto States. According to Bello, the intervention demonstrates the…
Plan International, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education and the Ministry for Religious Affairs, has commenced the distribution of sanitary and educational supplies to 40 formal and informal schools in Sokoto State. Speaking at the launch of the initiative held at the State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency, Sokoto, Aspire Project Manager of Plan International, Murtala Bello, explained that it is part of the Aspire Project being implemented in Bauchi and Sokoto States. According to him, the intervention demonstrates the organization’s commitment to supporting the education sector and reducing the number of out-of-school…
The Khayr Cancer Health Initiative (KCHI) has hosted its 18th webinar series, focusing on the theme: “Employment, Workplace Adaptations and Return to Work.” The session formed part of KCHI’s ongoing efforts to empower survivors through advocacy, shared experiences, and capacity building—helping cancer survivors navigate life after treatment. The guest speaker, Mrs. Abigail Simon-Hart, Co-Founder of The Bricon Foundation, brought both expertise and lived experience to the discussion. A multi-award-winning breast cancer survivor, counselor, and patient advocate, she shared practical strategies to support survivors and those still undergoing treatment in transitioning back into the workplace. Her presentation highlighted key steps such…
As farmers begin harvesting their crops in Sokoto State, residents are celebrating a welcome relief, food prices are dropping sharply across markets. The harvest season, which kicked off this month, is already easing the burden of high costs that have plagued households for months. The price reduction comes at a critical time, as northern Nigeria battles rising hunger and malnutrition. Reports estimate that about two million Nigerian children suffer from severe acute malnutrition, yet only two out of 10 get treatment. For many families, the falling cost of maize, millet, and rice is more than just good news, it is…
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…
In Nigeria, floods destroy houses, farmlands, and properties worth billions of naira every year across different states. This problem has persisted for decades, yet many communities continue to suffer its devastating impact. Whenever the rainy season begins, especially in Northern Nigeria, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) usually issues high-level warnings. Despite repeated alerts and calls for preventive measures, this year alone NiMet recorded several cases of severe flooding, including one in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which killed more than 200 people and left thousands homeless. The flood, caused by heavy rainfall and rising water levels from nearby…
The Sokoto State Traders Association has criticised food vendors for keeping prices high despite a 20–30% drop in grain costs. Speaking on Rima Radio’s Lokacin Abu on Sunday, the Chairman, Abubakar Chika described the situation as “artificial hardship,” noting that Allah had blessed the people with reduced commodity prices, yet vendors failed to pass on the benefit to consumers. He revealed plans to set up a monitoring committee to enforce price adjustments and praised Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration for distributing subsidised food items during the cost-of-living crisis. “Prayers have been answered, so why keep punishing the public?” he asked, urging…