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Job: Nigeria, Britain partner to combat unemployment

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The Nigerian government has expressed its willingness to partner with the British Government in tackling unemployment and creating job opportunities for young persons in the country. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr Festus Keyamo, with the Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Mr Dominic Williams. PHOTO: NAN The Minister of State for  Labour  and Employment, Dr Festus Keyamo, stated this when the Political Counsellor, British High Commission, Mr Dominic Williams, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. “We are ready to collaborate with our partners all over the world to open up avenues for job creation. We are open to all kinds of suggestions and levels of co-operation,” he said. He disclosed that the Government has opened up other sectors as part of efforts to diversify the economy from oil, which would, in turn, create room for employment. According to him, part of the efforts of Government to diversify the economy and boost job creation include
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Bauchi Bye-Election: Buhari, Oshiomhole, 3 gov’s endorse Gumau for senate

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Bauchi – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday led the grand campaign rally of the All Progressive Congress to Bauchi State, in a bid to ensure that the party’s candidate, Honourable Lawal Yahaya Gumau emerges winner at Saturday’s Bauchi Southern Senatorial Bye- election. Vanguard reports that thousands of Bauchi residents and APC supporters who throng the venue of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium , wore uniforms, vests and P-Caps symbolizing thier support for the APC Senatorial candidate. Inspite of the rain, President Buhari who defied all odds to be in the state, was accompanied by Governor of the state, Mohammed Abubakar, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state, Governor Solomon Lalong of Plateau state, APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, National Secretary of APC, Mai Mala Buni, APC Deputy National Chairman, Senator Lawal Shaibu, Zonal APC women leader, Amina Manga and other party chieftains. Buhari

Edo govt shuts down burrow pits with immediate effect, plans recertification exercise

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Citing threat to the integrity of the environment, danger of flash floods and the need to avoid health hazards, the Edo State Government has shut down with immediate effect burrow pits in the state. Governor Obaseki In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Dame Omoua Alonge Oni-Okpaku Esq., the state government said that all burrow pits in the state are shut with effect from August 2, noting that the move is necessary not to predispose the state to environmental hazards. According to the statement, “The Ministry of Environment and Sustainability wishes to announce, for the information of the general public and in particular, the owners and operators of burrow pits, haulage operators, tipper drivers and other stakeholders, that all operations of burrow pits are shut down with effect from Thursday 2nd August, 2018.” She said the directive is to enable the state government “re-evaluate and re-certify the sites to ensure that t

Bauchi Bye-Election: Buhari, Oshiomhole, 3 gov’s endorse Gumau for senate

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Bauchi – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday led the grand campaign rally of the All Progressive Congress to Bauchi State, in a bid to ensure that the party’s candidate, Honourable Lawal Yahaya Gumau emerges winner at Saturday’s Bauchi Southern Senatorial Bye- election. Vanguard reports that thousands of Bauchi residents and APC supporters who throng the venue of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium , wore uniforms, vests and P-Caps symbolizing thier support for the APC Senatorial candidate. Inspite of the rain, President Buhari who defied all odds to be in the state, was accompanied by Governor of the state, Mohammed Abubakar, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state, Governor Solomon Lalong of Plateau state, APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, National Secretary of APC, Mai Mala Buni, APC Deputy National Chairman, Senator Lawal Shaibu, Zonal APC women leader, Amina Manga and other party chieftains. Buhari

Why Saraki must reconvene Senate now – Ndume

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The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called on the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki to resonate the Senate. Ndume, while fielding questions from Channels Television on Thursday, accused the Senate President of shutting down the National Assembly over personal issues. The Borno-born lawmaker said he was shocked at the manner in which he (Saraki) acted and therefore, wants the Senate to reconvene in order for it to resolve some critical national matters. The politician said this on Wednesday in reaction to Senator Saraki’s defection. He said, “What I want to do personally is to call on the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to reconvene the Senate because we have critical matters of urgent national importance before the National Assembly. “His closure of the National Assembly that day was unbelievable. I was shocked by the way he acted. “The Senate is not Saraki, he is just a member of the Senate. Saraki is just a presiding officer that anybody

INEC Boss Asks Appeal Court To Quash Arrest Order Against Him

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INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu (file) The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, has asked the Court of Appeal to quash the arrest order issued against him. He made the request in an appeal filed on Thursday in Abuja, through his lead counsel and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Adegboyega Awomolo. READ ALSO : Court Orders Arrest Of INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Justice Stephen Pam of the Federal High Court in the nation’s capital had issued the warrant of arrest against Professor Yakubu on Wednesday for allegedly disobeying court orders. In the notice of appeal, the INEC Chairman, however, claimed that Justice Pam acted in bad faith in the issuance of the arrest order. He explained that he had already filed a pending appeal against the order while the attention of the judge was drawn to the appeal. Yakubu submitted among other claims that up till date, no order was enrolled and served on him for his

Will You Wear Rihanna's Vogue Eyebrow Look?

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Everything you need to live well For a while, now beauty and makeup bloggers have harped on the importance and beauty in natural brows. But trends change and people tend to adopt their favourite celebrities style. In the Vogue September issue, Rihanna on the cover is seen with her eyebrows removed and a pencil arched in its place. Rihanna. Photo: Racked Fans will remember that Eucharia Anunobi wears this as her signature look. But top beauty bloggers in Nigeria like Dimma Umeh and Kehinde Smith have given us the perfect natural eyebrow look in their beauty tutorials. Dimma Umeh is an authority in beauty no wonder she was featured in 2017 August issue of Essence magazine. With Rihanna’s Vogue Cover look, the question is will beauty enthusiasts ditch all the natural eyebrow advice for Rihanna’s look? What do you think?

Son's Death: Dbanj Breaks Silence, Reveals How Tough Life Has Been

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  Since the death of Dbanj's son was announced on the 25th of June, 2018, the singer and entrepreneur has reduced his social media activities to almost 0%. He broke a loud silence today by revealing how hard life has been for him but maintains he is getting stronger due to the love and support from his team. "The past few weeks have been incredibly trying and difficult, but God’s love has kept me and my family going. I can't thank my team enough and the incredible love from you all. May God keep us all. #StrongerTogether," he wrote wrote on his Instagram page as he posted a picture of himself at a sanctuary. The social media post have elicited messages of support from his fans on Instagram. It would be recalled that the toddler - Daniel Oyebanjo III reportedly drowned in a pool in the singer’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Busted: See The 22-Year-Old Fake Military Colonel Nabbed By Police In Abia (Photo)

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22 two-year-old man identified as Ukpabi Kenneth is currently in the custody of the Abia State Police Command for claiming to be a colonel in the Nigerian Army. Ukpabi Kenneth, a 22 two-year-old man, is currently in the custody of the Abia State Police Command for claiming to be a colonel in the Nigerian Army. According to Punch Metro, a Police source said Kenneth was arrested by the men of the Nigerian Army at the Isi-Court axis of Umuahia, the State Capital in an attempt to rob an unidentified man of his motorcycle. It was gathered that the suspect had presented a fake identity card of an Army colonel which he had been using to intimidate unsuspecting members of the Public. The source added that seven passport photographs of the suspect on a military camouflage, one Access bank ATM card belonging to one Eno Nto and one fake military identity card was found on the suspect at the point of arrest. Confessing to the crime, the suspect who claimed to be a fina