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Kogi Governor’s Aide Canvasses Support for Ododo at Ajaokuta Rally

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Special Adviser to Kogi Governor on Special Projects, Prince Suleiman Abdulakreem Onyekehi, has empowered over 500 vulnerable All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful with cash worth millions of naira.
The programme was captured under the Phase 5 of “Prince Onyekehi Empowerment Program ” in collaboration with Badoko APC Ward Rally which cuts across 14 wards of Ajaokuta LGA.
Addressing newsmen at the event on Monday in Ajaokuta, Prince Onyekehi explained that this was not the first time of his massive empowerment program for his constituents, saying this in particular one would be the phase 5 in less than two years.
The first, second and third phases were cash grant disbursements while fourth phase was donation of 10 vehicles, three motorcycles, foods and cash to Ajaokuta constituents.
He added that this fifth phase was continuation of cash grant distribution of N5000 to each beneficiary across the area.
Onyekehi, who doubles as the Focal Person, National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) in Kogi State expressed his satisfaction with the success of the Empowerment Program and the Ward Rally across Ajaokuta LGA.
“It was a huge success with a mammoth crowd gathered here at my Country home in Eganyi.
“We appreciate our people for believing in us and for standing by us in mobilising massive support to vote for APC governorship candidate, Usman Ododo in Saturday’s election,” Onyekehi said.
He emphasized that many vulnerable women, widows and youths were the core beneficiaries of the empowerment program, adding that foodstuffs and clothing items had been distributed in the previous phases.
Some youths and women were also giving special financial support to startup small scale businesses to improve their livelihood and wellbeing.
Apart from his personal empowerment programs, Onyekehi disclosed that the official empowerments from his office, NSIP comprised of NPower, School Feeding Cooks, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP) and the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programmes
According to him, the NSIP has benefited about 7,000 indigent people in Ajaokuta LGA.
He stressed that the NSIP has helped the poor to alleviate poverty as the beneficiaries hope for continuity by the President Tinubu Administration.
The Special Adviser appreciated the Governor for the opportunity given to him to represent his people in serving the State
Onyekehi commended the Ajaokuta people for the victories and performances in the last general elections.
He therefore charged the people to come out en-mass to vote APC- ODODO/JOEL for sustainability and continuity at the next Saturday Governorship election.
He praised the Governor for his unprecedented achievements in the areas of security, social justice, unity, healthcare development, education, youth and women development, among others.
Some of the beneficiaries, Mrs Salamatu Muazu from Ajaokuta Village ward
, And Halimat Aino from Badoko Ward, who spoke on behalf of others, commended Prince Onyekehi for the gesture, saying they are proud of him and the APC party.
“We are very grateful to Prince Onyekehi for empowering us with foodstuffs and N5,000. We will reciprocate the gesture by voting massively for APC candidate, Ahmed Usman Ododo in Saturday’s election,” Muazu said
Some dignitaries at the occasion included, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government Matters, Hon Oseni Balogun; Executive Chairman of the Local Government, Hon Akaba Mustapha represented by Secretary of the Local Government Hon Momoh Ovanebira.
Others were the APC Party Chairman, Ajaokuta LGA, Hon Yusuf Yakubu; SSA Political Matters, Hon Yusuf Adabara; Permanent Member, Kogi State House of Assembly Commission, Hon Shadrach Ananyi; Hon Lami Momoh, Hon Yakubu Ovosi among others.
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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.