Nigerian workers fired

Anger after thousands of Nigerian workers fired

About 4,000 government employees in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state have been sacked, sparking outrage among trade unions.

The state government said the workers, mainly in administrative posts, were unproductive, and were dismissed to reduce the "bloated bureaucracy" and the wage bill.

Their dismissal is the latest shock for government employees: earlier this month, 22,000 teachers were fired after they failed a competency test.

Labour unions say the government is sacking the workers to hire those loyal to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) party, whivh took power in elections in 2015.

They have vowed to challenge the dismissals in court.

Comments

Meet the top 7 most stylish Ghanaian footballers

Sports Meet the top 7 most stylish Ghanaian footballers We tip our hats to the most fashionable Ghanaian players off the field. Footballers are among the highest-paid athletes on the planet. But it seems that a large salary does not always transfer into wise wardrobe contents. Their big pay packets, you would think, ought to stir-up a breeding ground of stylish 20 to 30-somethings roaming the training grounds, gated communities and Michelin starred restaurants of global footballing cities. More often than not, however, it’s more a case of ‘all the gear but no idea’. These Ghanaian footballers have an excellent taste for fashion and can qualify as fashionistas on any day. Kevin-Prince Boateng The handsome Ghanaian national who has played for Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, Schalke 04 and Las Palmas definitely has an eye for fashion and labels which he seems happy to shows off. ...

10 best new Ghanaian artistes of 2017

Newcomers 10 best new Ghanaian artistes of 2017 Yourblogafrik Ghana entertainment editor, Andy Munufie has picked up 10 best newcomers who made imaginal impressions and shook 2017. 10 best new Ghanaian artistes of 2017 10 best new Ghanaian artistes of 2017 2017 brought to light tons of promising debuts. From Richie Mensah’s new dazzling catches, KiDi and Kuami Eugen e to new school Hip-hop hotshots, B4Bonah and Strongman , a wealth of new musicians changed Ghanaians’ perceptions about what modern music should sound like. PS: This list is in no order. 1. Akan Akan (Instagram) He is a mixture of the pioneers of Hiplife, Obrafour, Okomfour Kwadee and Lord Kenya, with a credible wealth of knowledge about the genre that originated from Ghana. Akan has had an impressive year. Even though with no major hit, his deb...

How Hard Is it to Be Truly in Love?

How Hard Is it to Be Truly in Love? We all want it, but some of us run from it. Not the chemistry or the attraction. I'm talking about the ability for "ease," which happens when we get one another. There's no threat, no weird jealousy, just a willingness and understanding that exists naturally. It doesn't mean falling in love is all gumdrops and lollipops; it means there's a common ground at the base of the relationship. It's not about forcing our agenda. We have some control over how open or closed we are to others and their way; we also decide how open we are to real love. We may meet someone and have that ease but may not know what to do with it, so we keep looking for what we know, a partnership that is a battle for control. The battles begin, with lines drawn in the sand, and then the nitpicking comes, while each side hopes the other will finally get it. It's a struggle and it ain't about love! Why do people walk away from ease , and go w...

Yourblogafrik

Search This Blog