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UNICEF Flags-off Integrated Vaccines Campaign in Plateau

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From Jude Dangwam, Jos

The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Officer has flag-off an integrated vaccines campaign with the view to prevent the menace of Human Papilloma virus that causes cervical cancer cases in women, Polio eradication campaign and administration of supplements to pregnant women across Plateau State.

The Health Specialist, Bauchi Field Office, Dr.
David Audu while monitoring the admittance of the HPV vaccines across some school in Jos South local government area of Plateau State on Friday said the campaign intended to cover every single girl within the age of 9-14 years old in all the 17 LGAs of the state.
”This exercise is an HPV vaccination campaign.
HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus, a virus that causes the majority of cervical cancer cases. Fortunately, there is a vaccine that prevents girls from contracting this virus.”We are currently in the Jos South local government area vaccinating nine-year-old girls as part of this campaign. Although the HPV vaccine has already been introduced into Nigeria’s routine immunization schedule, this campaign serves as a boost to increase coverage. Our aim is to vaccinate as many girls aged 9 to 14 as possible,” he emphasizedThe Health Specialist further explained, “To achieve this, we have integrated the HPV vaccination into the ongoing Polio Campaign and the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week. This means we’re providing polio vaccines, micronutrient supplements for children and pregnant women, and administering the HPV vaccine all in one coordinated effort.”We are calling on all nine-year-old girls in the state to come out and receive the HPV vaccine. It is a safe and effective way to protect them from cervical cancer in the future.”In terms of targets, we are not looking for just a few; our goal is to vaccinate every nine-year-old girl in the state. The Federal Government, with support from UNICEF and GAVI, has made adequate vaccines available. These vaccines are not only safe and effective, but also more convenient. It’s now a single-dose vaccine, unlike the previous version which required two doses. So we encourage all eligible girls to take advantage of this opportunity and get vaccinated.” He appealedAt the flagging off ceremony held at the PHC Naraguta in Rigiza District of Jos North, Audu noted thus; “As you know, the Minister of Health has directed that we work in an integrated manner by ensuring that the campaigns we are having are overlapping each other so that we make use of the human resources and financial resources for the betterment of the children.The representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) Oche James from the Polio National Emergency Operation Centre Abuja assured of their readiness towards providing technical support reiterated that parents must not take the exercise considering the fact that the Nigerian environment has exposed a lot of citizens to all kinds of disease.The wife of the Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Chairman, Tina John while expressing gratitude to UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO) for the intervention, called on all women in the LGA to bring forth their children for vaccination which is aimed at boosting their immunity and make them strong against any form of disease or infections.The Director PHC Jos North, Martha Milat Kummiap “All our men are spread across the corners of Jos North it took us over a week to continue to create awareness, to citizens of the locality. All stakeholders have been engaged and ready for it.The District Head of Rigiza HRH, Pozoh Luka Wariya assured the readiness of his people to fully participate in the exercise to caution his wards from resisting the vaccines.

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Police Reunite 35 Rescued Kidnapped Victims with Families

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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

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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

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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.

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