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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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2019 Election: Why INEC must not allow rigging – Labaran Maku

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Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, not to succumb to pressure from some politicians to compromise on its mandate. Maku, who made the call during a courtesy call on the commission’s office in Lafia on Friday, called on the INEC to ensure free, fair and credible 2019 general elections in the state. According to him, the only thing that would compel leaders to deliver on their campaign promises was credible elections. Maku, who is Nasarawa State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), said: “When politicians know that they cannot subvert the wish of the people by influencing the outcome of elections, they are bound to be prepared to perform. “If all of us know that the only way to get elected is through popular vote, we must work for the people. “But when INEC officials allow themselves to be used to rig elections against popular will, the country will continue to witnes...