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Kogi First Lady Donates Cash, Foodstuff to 400 Indigent Widows

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has donated cash and foodstuff to 400 vulnerable widows in the state.
Hajia Ododo while flagging off the distribution at Government House, Lokoja, said the cash and food items were provided by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
“I am always happy to put smiles on the faces of widows because they are very strong women who have faced the dangers of life and deserve to live life well.
“Most of our widows go to bed hungry and it is not their failures that makes it so, or the failure of our society, hence, we should care for them because they are our mothers.
“We should care for everybody around us who is a widow, not only widows but we should prioritise the care of all mothers,” she said.
The governor’s wife noted that through the Renewed Hope Initiative Empowerment of the federal government, Nigeria’s first lady was determined to empower all women and make them independent.
She added: “As your daughter, I promise to continue to protect your interest.
“I thank our mother, Mrs Tinubu for constantly providing the needs of women especially women in the country and empowering them always”
In her address, the wife of the Deputy Governor, Margret Oyibo, assured the widows that the government remained deeply committed to providing and supporting them to achieve economic independence to improve the quality of their lives.
“Together we can create a network of solidarity and hope. Let us continue to work hand in hand for a brighter tomorrow for all”, Oyibo said.
Also speaking, the wife of the Kogi Assembly Speaker, Hassana Umar, encouraged the widows to accept the little given to them in good faith as more would surely come their way.
The coordinator of the group of widows in the state, Ojone Ojatah, commended the governor’s wife for her love for the widows.
She prayed to God to continue to bless her and the government of Kogi state.
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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.