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...
Senate President and director-general of the Atiku Presidential Campaign, Dr Bukola Saraki Wednesday claimed President Muhammadu Buhari is not in charge of affairs in Nigeria. Speaking on AIT breakfast program, Kakaaki, Saraki said the President has shown lack of capacity to govern, leading to unprecedented unemployment in the country and insecurity. He maintained that the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar will win the February 16 presidential elections. Saraki said Buhari cannot to lead the country to prosperity and noted Atiku’ background in public and the private sector gives him the advantage to lead Nigeria and attract the much needed foreign direct investment. The Senate President accused Buhari of gross incompetence that has placed Nigeria behind Ghana as a more favoured destination for investment. He expressed confidence that PDP will go ahead of the APC in the Presidential election as more people in the north particularly the ...
The 2019 edition of bbnaija kicks off in the studio situated in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria.
Meet The First Three Housemates.
1. Avala.
Single mom and budding singer Avala is not here to play. Being part of Big Brother Naija is part of pursuing her dreams and she also wants to inspire other young women.
Saidat “Avala” Balogun’s highest point of her life is when she gave birth to her daughter and her single, ‘Give me a chance’. The budding singer studied music and business at York College in Queens, New York. It’s no wonder then that her top artists include one of the city’s most famous exports, Mary J Blidge. Just like the Queen of Hip Hop, the Ogun State native has ambitions to spread her music all over the world.
What irritates you most about other people: Disloyalty.
What will you do with the prize money: My mom is everything to me. I will build a house for her and my daughter. I also want to invest in real estate.
Why will you be a fan favourite: I’m not there to play, they will see that I’m serious, I’m a single mom pursuing her dream. I want to be an inspiration to a lot of people.
2. Khafi
Police officer Khafi Kareem believes that you can have it all if you believe in yourself. She is not only hoping to win the prize money but she wants the exposure that being in Big Brother Naija House brings so that she can do societal good. What people don’t know about her is that she is secretly talented in spoken word, singing and dancing. She is an Ekiti native who resides in London.
What irritates you most in other people: When they try to control me or suppress me from expressing myself freely.
What can make you quit the BB game: If I was forced to something sexual in the Big Brother Naija House.
What will you do with the prize money: I will hire a film crew and host a travel show going to every state in Nigeria showcasing the tourist beauty spots. I would also invest in charitable causes.
3. Omashola
Model and Entrepreneur Omashola is originally from Delta State, but now calls Lagos home. He loves playing basketball, cooking and “being in the water, even though I can’t swim”. Putting his life’s motto “If you want it, go get it – don’t just sit down” into action this year, Omashola got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend. But the worst happened; she turned him down! Now single and focused on building his brand, Omashalo comes into the Big Brother Naija House ready to make his dreams come true.
What irritates you most about other people: I hate liars.
What will you do with the prize money: I will invest and triple it in less than a year.
Why will you be a fan favourite: Because I’m different, I’m special and I have a story to tell.
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola, speaks at the convocation lecture of Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti on October 20, 2018. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday joined the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and National Judicial Council (NJC) in celebrating one of the country’s brightest and resourceful lawyers, Afe Babalola (SAN), on his 87th birthday. He also sent his warm felicitations to family, friends, close associates and professional colleagues of the legal luminary whose indelible imprint on the legal profession and academia remains legendary. The President believes Mr Babalola is an inspiration to both the young and old on the power of dreaming big and the audacity of following through, having started out as a Grade 11 teacher who by hard work, discipline and self-motivation propelled himself to great heights of success, including the establishment of a private university. He affirmed that his wealth of knowledge and wisdom have been rightfully deployed in...
Monaco have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Chelsea striker, Michy Batshuayi, after his loan spell at Valencia was cut short. Goal reports Batshuayi’s agent, Meissa N’Diaye, has arrived in the Principality to hold further talks regarding a move. Everton had been considering a bid of up £18million ($23m) for Batshuayi, given they are unable to sign him on loan. However, Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is already plying his trade at Goodison Park on a temporary basis, with Premier League rules stating a maximum of one player can be loaned to another club at any one time. Should he complete the move to the Ligue 1 outfit, he would be reunited with Thierry Henry, with the former Arsenal striker and current Monaco manager having previously worked as a coach for the Belgian national team. Batshuayi would also become the second Chelsea player to move to the Stade Louis II during the January window after Cesc Fabregas.
Rising above any form of abuse is usually the most difficult part of being a survivor. It becomes more difficult when the abuse is both physical and sexual; as it comes with psychological trauma which sometimes lasts a lifetime. Turning her lemons to lemonade, Deborah Funmi Mupapa, who was abused physically and sexually by her stepfather at the age of 12, not only found emotional healing which redefined life’s purpose, she also founded ‘Empowerment of African Women’, a branch of D&Ks Foundation operating in Finland, Congo and Nigeria. With a passion to help women in Africa undergoing similar experiences, Mupapa encourages them to speak out. In this interview, the inspirational speaker and entrepreneur talks about how she was raped consistently by her stepfather at 12, and how growing up as a rejected child helped to prepare the path she is currently treading. Funmi Mupapa Did your growing up as a rejected child prepare you for what you...
The Nigerian Navy has said that it has commenced the recruitment of interested applicants for the year 2019. Commodore Suleman Dahun, the Navy Director of Information, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to Dahun, interested members of the public are requested to apply online at www.joinnigeriannavy.com. He stated that applicants must possess a minimum of five credits in not more than 2 sittings in WASCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB (English and Mathematics inclusive). Applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 22 years, or 24 and 26 years for those with ND, NCE, Nursing and Motor Transport Department (MTD) respectively. “Applicants with higher qualifications other than those specified in the guidelines should not apply. “Furthermore, applicants must be single and of Nigerian origin by birth. The required height is 1.7m for males and 1.67m for females,” Dahun said. He advised applicants not to give any form of gratification to any person or...
What will you do with the prize money: My mom is everything to me. I will build a house for her and my daughter. I also want to invest in real estate.
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