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Dilapidated FG Roads: Niger Appeals for Urgent Intervention

From Dan Amasingha, Minna
Niger State Government said despite all its effort to fix Dilapidated Federal road infrastructure in Niger State, it feels neglected and abandoned due to the large network of the road and urge for the central Government intervention.
This was a fallout of the stakeholders meeting held in Minna with the minister of works, David Umahi and the delegation to the federal government led by Governor Bago Who appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the deplorable federal roads across the state.
The Governor had made a save our soul message when he said the situation has become a burden on the Niger State Government
Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Media and Strategy, Abdulbaqy Usman Ebbo in an interview in Minna on Wednesday, said that Governor Umar Mohammed Bago cannot get all projects done alone coupled with several ongoing projects in the state.
Usman Ebbo cited Federal Government roads within the state like the Suleja-Minna road awarded fourteen years ago, the Kontagora-Rijau road awarded over ten years, Baro road project, among others all yet to be completed despite assurances.
He decried shortage of resources to fix these roads while the state government is struggling to fix health, education and embarking on massive agricultural revolution, he then charged the federal government to prioritize Niger state as a strategic state in the country.
Abdulbaqy Usman Ebbo revealed that the situation is more worrisome as Niger State is the center of Nigeria, pointing out that the economy of the country will collapse if Niger State roads were to be closed, hence the call for more federal presence to ameliorate the plight of the people.
The Special Adviser on Digital Media expressed sadness over enormous opportunities in the state that are not being utilized and urged the federal government to bring in resources to support Governor Mohammed Umar Bago even as he is already taking the lead in agriculture in the country.
He called on the state and national assembly members to do more to draw the attention of the federal government and make Niger State a priority, as governor Umar Bago has prepared the ground for the federal government to find ease in operations of its policy and programmes.
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Police Reunite 35 Rescued Kidnapped Victims with Families

The Police Command in Niger, says it has reunited 35 rescued kidnapped victims and survivors with their families in Niger.
This is contained in a statement by its Public Relations officer, Wasiu Abiodun, on Tuesday in Minna.
According to the statement the rescued victims consist of 16 women and 19 children.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Niger, Adamu Elleman, represented by the DCP investigation, Ibrahim Adamu, said the victims were from Kagara, Tegina and Agwara.
According to the CP, the victims had been in custody for some period for counselling and deradicalisation processes before handed over to their Council Chairman of Rafi LGA and relatives.
He appealed to members of the public to continue to cooperate with the police by providing actionable information on criminal activities.
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Turkish Embassy Pledges Partnership with Asset Media Group

By Donald Andoor, Abuja
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has pledged a working relationship with the Asset Media Group and Nigeria’s media in general to further boost long lasting diplomatic and trade relations existing between the two countries.
Head of Political Office, Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye, Muzaiffer Hakan Tok who was exchanging views with the management team of Asset Media Group in Abuja, yesterday recalled the robust diplomatic, trade and cultural relationship between Nigeria and Turkiye.
While stressing the cordial relationship existing between the two nations over time, he said there was need for media practitioners to be further enlightened about those things that were common and binding between the two nations.
He applauded the people of Nigeria and the government for the hospitality accorded Turkish nationals in the country.
Earlier, Dr. Cletus Akwaya, Proprietor of Asset Media Group, owners of the Daily Asset Newspaper and Asset Television, said the visit was to explore ways of media partnership with the embassy.
He appealed to the Turkish Embassy in Nigeria to initiate avenues for exchange of visits between journalists of the two countries to enable them to enlighten and educate the public about opportunities that abound in the country.
The diplomatic relations between the two nations started when Turkey opened an embassy in Lagos in 1962. The embassy was moved to Abuja in 2001 after Nigeria’s proclamation of Abuja as the new capital.
On the other hand, Nigeria has an embassy in Ankara, the capital of Turkey and the two countries are members of a group of eight developing nations, code named D-8.
The delegation of the Daily Asset Group included Donald Andoor, Chairman Editorial Board and General Manager of Asset Television, Ayami Sunny Ayami.
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NCS Cautions Nigerians against Breach of US Visa Terms

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public advisory urging Nigerians to use U.S. entry visas responsibly, following concerns raised by the United States government over visa misuse.
The NCS emphasized that Nigerian travelers must adhere strictly to the purpose stated in their visa applications, warning that engaging in activities inconsistent with their visa classification could lead to revocation.
It reminded the public that security screening by U. S. authorities continues beyond the point of entry, and that visa holders remain under regular monitoring.The agency also reiterated the importance of complying with U.
S. immigration laws, including import/export regulations. Travelers were further reminded to declare any cash in excess of $10,000 or its equivalent at entry or exit points, and to avoid carrying any prohibited items in their luggage.NCS advised all passengers to maintain lawful conduct both within Nigeria and abroad, cautioning that fraudulent acts committed in any country could result in legal consequences under both Nigerian and U.S. laws.
Assuring continued collaboration with the U.S. Mission in Abuja, the NCS stated that efforts are ongoing to ensure Nigeria avoids inclusion in any future visa restrictions, thus safeguarding the travel rights of Nigerians with legitimate purposes for visiting the United States.