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Two people killed as over 1,000 gunmen attack communities in Niger

Over 1,000 armed gunmen have allegedly taken over communities in the Akere axis of Zungeru, Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State and killing two person. The incident it was gathered occurred on Thursday morning. The bandits riding on motorcycles were said to have blocked Minna/ Kontagora highway at Kundu and moving to Akere area
Two people killed as over 1,000 gunmen attack communities in Niger

Over 1,000 armed gunmen have allegedly taken over communities in the Akere axis of Zungeru, Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State and killing two person.

The incident it was gathered occurred on Thursday morning.

The bandits riding on motorcycles were said to have blocked Minna/ Kontagora highway at Kundu and moving to Akere area towards Mashegu local council without security to hinder their movement.

This development is coming barely a week after the state Governor Mohammed Bago, in an interview on a national television, claimed that there is no hardship in the state and it is safe for investors and citizens.

Sources from the area said the bandits, estimated to be around 2,000, were well-armed and carried sophisticated weapons.

The sources disclosed that the bandits shot two people, killing one civilian and a vigilante, while another civilian was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

A community leader described the current attack as the first in history, seeing such a large number of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons in the area.

He appealed to the state and federal governments to deploy security operatives to protect the areas and residents who have fled their homes for safety.

It was further learnt that communities in the axis are stranded in Zungeru town, seeking safety.

When contacted for reaction, the State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO SP Wasiu Abiodun who did not confirm the development, promised to verify from Zungeru axis before giving comments on the matter.

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Soludo approves new round of employment for healthcare workers in Anambra

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved fresh employment of healthcare workers in the state. This is after engaging over 8,000 teachers and more than 1,000 health workers during the early days of his administration as effort to strengthen critical sectors. In the new employment drive, the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development
Soludo approves new round of employment for healthcare workers in Anambra

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved fresh employment of healthcare workers in the state.

This is after engaging over 8,000 teachers and more than 1,000 health workers during the early days of his administration as effort to strengthen critical sectors.

In the new employment drive, the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency, ASPHCDA, announced that the recruitment for health workers will be community-based, this it said is to boost primary healthcare delivery at the grassroots.

A circular by the agency showed the available positions to include; Junior Community Health Extension Workers, JCHEWs, and Assistant Community-Based Health Workers.

It said: “Applicants are expected to possess qualifications such as FSLC, WAEC, JCHEW certificates, valid professional licenses, NIN, while computer proficiency will be an added advantage.

“Applications should be submitted online on or before September 8, 2025, while interviews will hold on September 9, 2025, at the Jerome Udorji Secretariat, Aroma, Awka, a notice was signed by Pharm. Chisom Uchem, Executive Secretary of ASPHCDA read.

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Seyi Tinubu celebrates Catholic youths, describes CYON as beacons of hope

Nigerian president’s son, Seyi Tinubu has congratulated the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, CYON, describing the body as a beacon of hope and a platform that has nurtured generations of Nigerian youths in faith, service, and community impact. Tinubu gave the commendation at the 40th anniversary of the Catholic Youth Group at St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
Seyi Tinubu celebrates Catholic youths, describes CYON as beacons of hope

Nigerian president’s son, Seyi Tinubu has congratulated the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, CYON, describing the body as a beacon of hope and a platform that has nurtured generations of Nigerian youths in faith, service, and community impact.

Tinubu gave the commendation at the 40th anniversary of the Catholic Youth Group at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, Anambra State.

He was represented by the National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, YOWICAN, Belusochukwu Enwere, who delivered a goodwill message on Thursday, August 28, at the Cathedral.

He commended CYON for its four decades of dedicated service to God and humanity, highlighting its role in promoting spiritual growth, unity, and compassion among youths across the country.

“For four decades, CYON has been a beacon of hope, a platform for spiritual growth, and a nurturing ground for countless young lives dedicated to the cause of Christ.

“Your unwavering commitment to sharing the Gospel, fostering unity, and impacting communities with love and compassion has touched hearts, transformed lives, and glorified God”, Seyi Tinubu said

He paid tribute to the past leaders and members of the organization, offering prayers for those who had passed on while celebrating the current leadership for sustaining the vision.

Seyi Tinubu further urged the youth body to renew its zeal and passion for its mission, stressing the need to continue empowering young people to grow in faith, uphold truth, and spread the love of Christ.

“Congratulations on 40 years of impactful, resourceful and result-oriented apostolate. May the Lord continue to bless, strengthen, and lead CYON into greater heights for His glory”, he said.

The Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, founded in 1985, is the umbrella body of Catholic youths nationwide, with a mission to foster unity, moral growth, and service to society in line with Christian values.

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I remain authentic Edo NLC Acting chairman – Bernard Egwakhide

As the crisis over the leadership of the Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, persists, the Acting chairman of the union, Bernard Joman Egwakhide, said he remains the incumbent leader of the council. DAILY POST reports that two factions are now laying claim to the executive of the union in the state.
I remain authentic Edo NLC Acting chairman – Bernard Egwakhide

As the crisis over the leadership of the Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, persists, the Acting chairman of the union, Bernard Joman Egwakhide, said he remains the incumbent leader of the council.

DAILY POST reports that two factions are now laying claim to the executive of the union in the state.

The factions are Prof Monday Igbafen-led executive backed by the president of the union, Joe Ajaero and that of Bernard Joman Egwakhide, allegedly backed by the Edo State House of Assembly and the state government.

The Monday Igbafen-led caretaker committee was sworn in on Thursday, 28, 2025 by officials from the national headquarters of the union led by Oluwole Adeleye Sunday, in an undisclosed location in Benin City, following the sealing of the secretariat by security agencies.

The inauguration of the caretaker committee followed the alleged dissolution of the Comrade Bernard Egwakhide-led executive by the national leadership of the union.

Speaking with newsmen at the union secretariat, Bernard Egwakhide insisted that he remains the authentic acting state chairman of NLC.

Egwakhide, opined that the representatives of the National leadership of the union failed to show up for the inauguration of the authentic caretaker committee scheduled to hold at ‎the State NLC secretariat located at Temboga road in Benin City.
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He said the executives and members of the union waited all day for the national officials for their inauguration but they were, however, disappointed that they never showed up.

“From the directive and the letter sent by the National secretary, it stated that they are coming to inaugurate a committee. We have been here since morning. Other workers have been here too.
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“We have not seen anybody who comes into this place to inaugurate any committee. So, we feel that nothing has happened again.
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‎”In all, Comrade Bernard Egwuakhide remain the authentic chairman of Edo NLC. I emerged as the caretaker committee chairman of the Edo NLC after 43 affiliate unions gave me their nods”, he said.
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He stated that he emerged as the caretaker committee chairman following the alleged removal of the erstwhile chairman, Odion Olaye, from office.
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He, however, accused the Joe Ajaero-led National leadership of the union of causing trouble in the Edo State chapter after he attempted to impose other caretaker committee members on the workers.

‎Egwuakhide alleged that Joe Ajaero also flouted the Edo State House Assembly resolution on the state’s NLC leadership for peace to reign.

I remain authentic Edo NLC Acting chairman – Bernard Egwakhide