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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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How Boko Haram attacked four Borno villages – NEMA confirms 8 dead

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of eight people after suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked four villages in the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. DAILY POST reports that the attack occurred on Wednesday night at about 8.00 pm as Bulabirin, Gworzari, Kofa and Ngomari Kiriri communities along Bama to Maiduguri highway were put under intense attack by Boko Haram fighters. Speaking on the incident, NEMA in a statement by its Zonal Director, Bashir Garga said eight persons were killed in the attack on the IDPs camps. He explained that the terrorists gained access to the IDPs camps through a bush path behind the four villages in four vehicles and motorcycles. He, however, assured that the area has been contained by security agents as villagers who ran to IDP camps for safety have returned to their homes while other injured are being attended to. Garga said: “Many villagers fled to the Dalori IDP camp for saf...