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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...
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U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Syminton PHOTO:Youtube The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Syminton, on Friday, said his country had concern for a peaceful and prosperous democratic Nigeria. Syminton stated this when he visited the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, in Abuja. He said that the U.S. was aware of the security challenges confronting Nigeria and the efforts of the Police to tackle them. The envoy, however, said he was optimistic that the right things were being done to ensure that peace and security reigned in the country. “I am here to give my support to the Nigeria Police Force,” he said. Responding, the I-G said that the Police, under his watch, was tackling the security challenges in parts of the country. He, however, pointed out that the challenges could not be tackled without the support of citizens. “We are also seeking the support of the diplomatic community. We need your support in the area of training for our personnel ...
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Senate Orders Committee To Investigate Deji Adeyanju’s Rearrest

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Buhari’s Health: We Are Self-Funding, Say ProtestersThe Senate has ordered the joint committee on police and judiciary to investigate the rearrest of an activist, Deji Adeyanju, by the police.
Adeyanju’s rearrest was mentioned on the floor of the Senate, on Tuesday, by Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West senatorial district, where the activist hails from.
Senator Melaye cited Orders 43 and 52 stating that one of his constituents, Deji Adeyanju, was invited by the Police.
He said Deji Adeyanju is a pro-democracy activist who has been arrested twice by the Nigerian police for organising protests in the defense of democracy.
“This activist was arrested again by the Police, for a matter that took place 18 years ago. The judgement has been given. Deji Adeyanju and two others have been discharged and acquitted by the court
“Mr. President, we are in a democracy. Our Constitution has given us the freedom of association, freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
“This is not acceptable to me; it should not be accepted by the Senate. It is time for the Senate to stand up and speak up in defense of Deji Adeyanju. We need to defend Deji Adeyanju, as we need to defend every Nigerian.
‏”The Senate should constitute a committee to look into this. A matter like this should not be awoken from the grave. This is about our basic fundamental human rights,” Melaye said.
His motion was seconded by Senator Emmanuel Paulker, representing Bayelsa Central.
Senate President Bukola Saraki in response refers the Point of Order to the Joint Committee on Police and Judiciary to investigate and report back to the Senate in one week.
“This young man has been arrested and rearrested. This is a country that is seen as a leader in the continent. The committee should look into this,” Saraki said.

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