Author: Alexandra Umeh
Alexandra Umeh
Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu is based in the eastern region of Nigeria. She covers politics, news writing, feature stories, among others. She has multitasking skills and can easily adapt to any working condition. She enjoys reading and writing.
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Some key figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have condemned the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. According to them, such actions could fracture the party and harm its future prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Eno who is also, a member of the PDP, publicly declared his support for Tinubu’s re-election during the inauguration of a 65-kilometre, three-lane dual carriageway project in Nsit-Antai Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom. “Let me end by assuring…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Archbishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has made a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu, asking him to rescue Nigerians from the “cross of pain and hunger” currently afflicting the nation. In his Easter message delivered on Sunday, Kukah painted a grim picture of Nigeria’s worsening security and economic crises, calling on the government to rise to the occasion and shield citizens from the threats they face daily. “Mr. President, hunger, sickness and desolation stalk the land. “We still believe removing the subsidies was the right decision. We note that the country…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a consignment of cocaine hidden in religious books destined for Saudi Arabia and arrested a courier supplying drugs to a wanted terrorist leader, alongside several other suspects in a sweeping nationwide operation. According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the cocaine, concealed in 20 religious books, weighed a total of 500 grams. The discovery was made at a Lagos courier company on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, during a routine check by operatives of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) inspecting export cargoes bound for…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), has issued a strong caution to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to “stop playing God” and warning that his government is veering Nigeria off track. Bakare delivered this blunt message on Sunday during a state-of-the-nation broadcast at his church auditorium in Ikeja, Lagos, Vanguard reports. He called on the President to adopt humility in governance and avoid authoritarian tendencies. “Stop playing God,” Bakare declared pointedly. He emphasized that while he fundamentally disagrees with Tinubu’s leadership, he does not desire his failure. …
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the people of the state to embrace peace, unity, and collective commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous Rivers State. While delivering his Easter message on Saturday, Fubara described the season as one of “reconciliation and unity,” encouraging residents to let the peace of Christ fill their hearts and guide their daily lives. “Easter is a sacred season of reconciliation and unity. It is a time when the peace of Christ dwells richly in our hearts, restoring relationships, comforting the afflicted, feeding the hungry, and…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his administration’s response to Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, particularly the recent killings in Benue State. In a strongly worded statement released via his official Facebook page, Atiku accused President Tinubu of being absent and indifferent at a time the nation is reeling from violent attacks that claimed dozens of lives in the Logo and Gbagir communities of Ukum Local Government Area. “The Tinubu administration has proven, time and again, to be utterly incapable,…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- As part of appreciation and admiration, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. Okechukwu Edeh, has hosted the Nkanu East football team to a reception at his office in Enugu on Friday. This is even as the players and the management commended the chairman for the support the council had given to them throughout the tournament season. The gesture was necessitated by the team’s remarkable victory at the recently concluded Rauf Badamosi Football (RBF) Championship held at Ibagwa-Aka in Igboeze-South council area where the team emerged third, winning a…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not ready for the 2027 general elections, blaming the party’s lack of a solid structure and internal unity. Speaking during a live media parley in Abuja on Friday, Wike criticized the party’s internal disorganization and questioned its seriousness in preparing for the next electoral cycle. “The PDP is not ready for the 2027 election. It is very obvious. “For instance, I have an examination and I am going to class to read. Indeed, am I reading?…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come down hard on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for pushing a coalition of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Wike accused Atiku of prioritizing personal ambition over party unity. Atiku, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been at the forefront of efforts to forge an alliance aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the next general election. He recently announced that the coalition would adopt a platform capable of delivering good governance to Nigerians. However, speaking during…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- As the political turmoil in Rivers State continues, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he is open to reconciling with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if the governor genuinely seeks forgiveness. Wike, who governed Rivers State before Fubara succeeded him, made this known during a media parley on Friday in Abuja. He responded to a question about whether he would forgive Fubara if the governor reached out for reconciliation. “Sincerely,” Wike replied, confirming he would forgive Fubara under genuine circumstances. The rift between Wike and Fubara, once close allies, has deepened in…