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...
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 ...
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.
Tension, like a cloak, hangs over Araromi in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, following a robbery attack which occurred in the community recently. The robbers, armed to the teeth with guns, daggers and machetes, allegedly raided the whole buildings in the streets, moving from apartment to apartment. They were said to have arrived about midnight and operated until 4a.m. According to some of the victims, the robbers were youths between ages of 20 and 22. The robbers were said to have split into groups, before moving into different houses to rob occupants. It was learnt that the robbers started their operation at No 1, Adewunmi Adebiyi Street, and gradually moved down the street. Four flats were robbed at No 1, Adewunmi Adebiyi, while a person was stabbed on the thigh for refusing to part with his money. One of the victims at No 1, Adewunmi Adebiyi, Mrs. Adegoroye Olashinle, said: “We were sleeping when we suddenly heard a loud bang on our door. Before I...
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Dr. John Adekolawole,has warned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state not to drag the institution into partisan politics. He described as baseless and untrue , the allegation by PDP that some students of the polytechnic were caught with fake Permanent Voters’ Cards, PVCs, at Ajue, a suburb of the town. This was contained in a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer, PRO, of the polytechnic, Mr. Sola Lawal, the copy which was made available to newsmen on Wednesday. The statement warned politicians to desist from dragging students of the polytechnic into such dirty game, noting that the institution remains neutral, with extant law and regulation that insulate students against partisan politics . DAILY POST recalls that the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Ede North/ Ede South/ Egbedore/ Ejigbo Federal constituency, Mr Bamidele Salam, in a statement alleged that the students were caught...
African civet killed by locals in Delta An animal said to be wild African civets have been killed two days ago in Delta state. The nocturnal animals were killed at the back of Ibori Golf Club in Asaba, state and butchered for food by the locals. According to Wikipedia, African civet is a large viverrid native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it is considered common and widely distributed in woodlands and secondary forests. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List since 2008.
The Nigerian Chambers of Commerce has said that less than 800 companies closed shop in Nigeria between 2009 and 2011, due to the harsh operating business environment. The companies that have survived are also having serious challenges as more than half of them have been classified as “ailing.’’ According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, this was disclosed by the President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, Herbert Ajayi, on Tuesday, in Asaba, in a paper he presented at a zonal workshop on economic diversification organised by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC. Mr. Ajay said the current situation of the “surviving” industries poses a great threat to the survival of the manufacturing industry. He added that capacity utilisation in industries hovers around 30 per cent and 45 per cent on the average, with 100 per cent overhead costs. He blamed the continued decline in the manufacturing sec...
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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