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...
Related World Bank report ignored new reforms - FG 1 hour ago Nigeria Managing mental health issues 3 hours ago News Israel's Netanyahu hails Trump for Iran sanctions 1 day ago World [FILE PHOTO] A housewife, Rachel Nicklaus Adetsav, on Friday night killed her husband with a pestle, slaughtered her three children with a knife and allegedly stabbed herself to death in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. A housewife, Rachel Nicklaus Adetsav, on Friday night killed her husband with a pestle, slaughtered her three children with a knife and allegedly stabbed herself to death in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The Guardian learnt that the woman, who was in her early 30s, was always quarrelling with her husband. The source said the suspect first killed her husband, Nicholas Adestav and slaughtered their three children, after which she smashed the husband’s Gulf car, returned to the room and stabbed h...
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.
A constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, has accused the Federal Government of engaging in unnecessary political witch-hunt. This was his reactions to the plan by the President Muhammadu Buhari government to arraign the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, on Monday Ozekhome, a senior lawyer, maintained that the six-count criminal charge the FG entered against the CJN over his alleged failure to declare his assets was politically motivated. Ozekhome queried the time the alleged infractions were discovered. He noted that the CJN, by virtue of his position, will play a major role in constituting the 2019 presidential election petition tribunal. He said in a statement on Saturday, “The CJN can be removed from office either if he has been convicted or if under section 291 of the constitution, the Senate affirms a request by the President to remove him by two-third majority vote. ...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Wednesday declared that it was yet to reach an agreement with the Federal Government over the lingering strike. President of ASUU, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, said the negotiations between both parties were still inconclusive. According to Ogunyemi, the team that represented the union at the meeting with representatives of government had no final say over calling off the strike action. Speaking with Tribune, Ogunyemi said: “It was just yesterday (Tuesday) that government sent the proposal to us without waiting for feedback before going to the public that we have reached an agreement. ASUU does not operate in that manner. “The ASUU team that met the Federal Government would have to consult our principal over the proposal which we are already doing. “So, ASUU cannot make a pronouncement on a mere proposal. Until our principal agrees, there is no agreement. And that is what we have always emphasised to government that we are goi...
A Nigerian mother has horribly brutalized her own 7-year-old son in Enugu state, leaving him with multiple injuries. The unnamed woman is said to have beaten up the poor boy just because he broke her food flask. The story was told by one Ifeoma Faith Nebe on her Instagram page. According to her, the battered boy came to school today February 1, 2019, with sores all over his body and when he was asked who was responsible for his injuries, he refused to open up. Instead he lied that he fell down. However, when teachers continued to ask, the boy eventually revealed that his mother was the one who had beaten him up. According to Ifeoma, the incident happened at her mum's school and that they are now waiting with police officers for the little boy's abusive mother. Ifeoma who expressed shock at the development, also shared photos of the boy on her Instagram page. She wrote: "This is what I found in my mum's school today cus he broke his mum's food fla...
DELTA State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said that with the setting in of the dry season, contractors handling different road projects in the state have fully mobilised to sites. Governor Okowa made the disclosure on Monday during the inspection of some road projects in Boji-Boji Agbor, Ika South local government area of Delta State. The governor who spoke to journalists after inspecting Queens Street, and roads at the Delta Development and Property Authority (DDPA) Estate, assured Deltans that the dry season would be fully utilised for construction of roads across the state. According to him, “I am happy with the quality of projects, though, we noticed that some factors were not taken into consideration at Queens Street, the right thing would be done because, our people in all parts of the state deserve necessary infrastructure.” . Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (2nd right); Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye (right); Hon. Okoh Chukwuyem (2...
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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