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Ebonyi Gov’t to Empower 1300 Youths with N1.3bn for Shunning Protests

From Godwin Okehm Abakaliki
The Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has approved the empowerment of 1,300 youths that hail from the 13 LGAs with one million each for shunning participation in the ongoing nationwide ‘endbadgovernance’ protest in the state.
The commissioner for information and state orientation, Jude Okpor disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the state executive council meeting that took place at his office, Cabinet office in the old government house, Abakaliki.
He also disclosed that the executive council has constituted a 9-man high powered committee headed by the Deputy Governor, Onyemachi Obila to work out modalities for the implementation and disbursement of the fund.
Okpor further revealed that the empowerment is targeted in appreciation of the Ebonyi youths, who obediently respected the call by the state government to shun the ongoing nationwide ‘endbadgovernance’ protest that was recently crippling the nation’s economy.
According to him: “In furtherance of his Excellency’s earlier pronouncements to empower a total of 1,300 Ebonyi youths with one million naira each at the ratio of 100 youths per local government Area, the council constituted a 9-man high powered committee headed by the Deputy Governor of the state to work out modalities for the implementation and disbursement.
“This is in appreciation of the Ebonyi youths’ obedience to his Excellency’s call for them to embrace peace and shun participation in the ongoing protest in the country.”
He, however, added that the ongoing building construction in the two new universities, ICT university and university of Aeronautics, space Engineering to ensure immediate smooth take-off of academic activities in the two universities.
He said that the state government has directed the key positions of principal Officers in the two universities, vice chancellor, Registrar, Bursar and Librarian among others to be advertised, stressing that the essence, is aimed at putting in place manpower for the supervision of the ongoing projects in the two universities.
“Government has directed that the key positions of principal Officer in the two universities, vice chancellor,Registrar, Bursar and Librarian among others be advertised.
“This, among other things, aimed at putting in place an added manpower for the supervision of the ongoing projects in the two universities” he said.
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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.