Bauchi records 9 new cases of COVID-19
The Bauchi State government has, on Friday, confirmed nine new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) bringing the number of positive cases in the State to 38. Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the results were sent in last on Thursday night by the Nigeria Centre for […]
MAY DAY: Labour raises alarm over plot to slash Ports workers salaries
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Friday alleged plots by employers in the maritime industry to slash workers salaries and other benefits.
VFD Microfinance Bank offering hope to workers and democratizing ownership
VFD Microfinance Bank: Salary cuts, unpaid leave, layoffs are some of the things that workers and employees in Nigeria are experiencing as we mark this year’s Workers Day. This is a direct result of the mandatory lockdown to curb the spread of the pandemic COVID-19. It is unfortunate that companies shedding off staff are victims […]
May Day: NLC demands implementation of N30,000 minimum wage in Kwara
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the Kwara Government to ensure immediate and full implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage to its workers.
U.S. intel community says virus not manmade, probing Wuhan lab theory
The U.S. intelligence community on Thursday said it has concluded that the novel coronavirus “was not manmade or genetically modified,” but is still examining whether the outbreak could have originated in a Chinese laboratory.
May Day: Gov. Abdulrazaq reiterates commitment to workers’ welfare
Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment to the welfare of workers in the state. The governor said this in his message to Kwara workers on the occasion of the May Day celebration. His message was released in Ilorin by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. Abdulrazaq, who congratulated the workers […]
BBNaija lovers, Mercy, Ike take love to next level in new TV series
By Ayo Onikoyi BBNaija lovers of the Pepper Dem Gang, Mercy Eke and Ike Onyeama have kept the fire of their romance burning by launching their show “Mercy &Ike”. The show premiered last Sunday, April 26 on DSTV The Mercy & Ike show follows the love story of Mercy Eke (winner of the 2019 edition […]
What Ramadan’s fasting means to Muslims
By Imam Murtadha Gusau All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Messenger, his family, his Companions and those who follow him till the Hour is established. Dear brothers and sisters, the fourth pillar of Islam is fasting (in Arabic: Siyam or Saum). […]
NCDC activates 2nd COVID-19 test centre in Kano
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has activated the second Molecular Laboratory in Kano State, to enhance detection and prevent further spread of the coronavirus in the state.
South Africa with highest COVID-19 cases in Africa starts easing lockdown
South Africa began to gradually ease its strict coronavirus lockdown on Friday, allowing some industries to reopen after five weeks of restrictions that plunged its struggling economy deeper into turmoil. The economy of Africa’s most industrialised nation was already teetering with low growth and high debts when the lockdown kicked in on March 27. On […]
Let’s use Ramadan to end Covid-19, Ex-deputy Gov, Adebule tells Muslims
Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has urged Muslims to use the Ramadan period to pray and work towards a solution path to the pandemic ravaging the world. Adebule said this in a message to felicitate with Muslims world-over on the commencement of Ramadan fasting. According to her, Ramadan is a […]
