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Group Applauds LASG’s Removal of Lekki Inner Gates

A group, Concerned Lekki Residents, has applauded the Lagos State Government’s efforts in removing all illegal inner street gates in Lekki Phase One area of the state to ease traffic flow.
The concerned property owners, led by Prince Ayoola Ojeikere, said this on Wednesday in Lagos that Gov.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government had taken the right step long overdue.According to the spokesman, some residents associations and group of ‘powerful individuals” have formed the habit of erecting gates and barricades on various streets for flimsy reasons.
“We are very happy with this latest move by the Lagos State Government to remove all illegal street gates in Lekki.
This has long become a thing of concern to some of us.“We wonder why the state government will build roads and some people will indiscriminately mount gates. I think the government has slept for so long.
“Blockage of Admiralty Road and demand for Access Code for access is another area the government must look into. This should not be allowed to continue.
“We believe this will bring no small relief to not only to many Lekki residents but also the generality of motoring public.
“Admiralty Road gate by Fatayi Arobieke Street should be removed to allow motorists to access adjourning streets in the area,” Ojeikere said.
According to him, apart from impeding access, the indiscriminate mounting and multiplicity of the gates is defacing the aesthetics of Lekki and its environs.
Describing the road blockage through erection of gates as infringement of residents’ rights to movement on public roads, Ojeikere called on Sanwo-Olu to stop construction of gates on government roads and issuance of access codes to ply them.
“We must not allow some people to continue to take laws into their hands for selfish interest, thereby making life difficult for others,” he said.
Ojeikere said that the issuance of access code to public road had increased the hardship and stress of motoring residents and pedestrians, in accessing their homes and doing their businesses.
He said that Admiralty Road and Fatayi Arobieke Street are linked to Babatunde Anjose Street (Studio 21) which is a major adjoining road in Lekki Phase One.
The Lagos State Government on Saturday began the removal of illegal street gates permanently closed to traffic around Lekki Phase One area of the state.
The government had issued ultimatum to gated streets owners in Lekki area to open them for traffic or face the consequence.
The Lagos commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his X handle on Saturday, said the removal of the illegal gates followed several days of traffic snarl which residents connecting Lekki were experiencing.
He said that this was due to the inability to access connecting roads due to the indiscriminate mounting and multiplicity of the gates in many parts of the state, defacing the aesthetics of the environment and causing unnecessary traffic in the major roads. (NAN)
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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.