October 9, 2019 – Newsbits NG

Minimum Wage: FG, Labour In Another Round Of Discussion

October 9, 2019 AlienMedia

Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, we understand has again commenced dialogue with the Labour Unions in Abuja earlier today as time runs out on a deadline issued by Labour for the payment of a new wage approved for workers by the Federal Government of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a report by NAN, the meeting is the latest in a series of meetings with Labour leaders to commence the payment of the consequential adjustment in the new minimum wage, signed into law by the President on April…

‘I Will Always Choose England Over Nigeria’ – Tammy Abraham

October 9, 2019 AlienMedia

For most Nigerians especially football lovers and followers who had wanted Tammy Abraham, the Chelsea youngster to play for Nigeria rather than England, well the young chap has made his choice by dumping Nigeria for England, his colonial masters. As if that was not enough, he told SportsMail in an interview, that he would always choose England over Nigeria any time any day. Tammy Abraham insists his international dream has always been to represent England. The Chelsea striker is in line for his competitive England debut in the Euro2010 qualifiers…

Hong Kong Protest: 14 Persons Accused Of Violating Mask Ban

October 9, 2019 AlienMedia

Fourteen people have been accused of wearing face masks in protests. The people were the second group of violators under arrest after the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) enacted the anti-mask law in an effort to curb escalating violence. The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts held the trial against those suspects, who, along with 12 other people, were also charged of participating in riot near Hennessy Road, Wan Chai on Sunday. The HKSAR government on Friday invoked the power under the Emergency Regulations Ordinance and put in…