Author: Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu
Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu
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)- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, held an emergency closed-door meeting on Tuesday with heads of security agencies in the FCT and Chairmen of the six Area Councils. The meeting was prompted by recent incidents, including the deaths of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar and 13-year-old Folasade Ariyo, both victims of kidnappings in the Bwari and Dutse-Alhaji areas of the FCT, respectively. Wike reassured FCT residents, stating that there is no need to panic. He emphasized that he and security agencies are actively addressing the security challenges in the territory. The Minister expressed concern about…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a New York court on Tuesday for the second phase of a civil case involving writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault and defamation. In May of the previous year, a jury found Trump liable for sexually assaulting Carroll in 1996, awarding her approximately $2 million for the assault and $3 million for defamation related to Trump’s dismissal of her claims as “a complete con job” in 2022. The ongoing trial will assess the damages Trump should pay for separate remarks he made…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- With the commencement of operations at the $20 billion Dangote Refinery following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu in May, expectations are high for various positive impacts on Nigeria’s economy. On foreign reserves, the refinery, expected to produce 650,000 barrels per day, presents an opportunity for Nigeria to boost its foreign reserves through the exportation of refined petroleum products. Energy expert Yomi Sola Falana highlighted the potential enhancement of the country’s foreign currency earnings. The Lagos-based energy expert, said: “The expected exportation of the refined petroleum products by the Dangote Refinery will…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- During his official visit to Imo State to witness the inauguration of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s second term in Owerri, President Bola Tinubu addressed the growing concern over the mass exodus of skilled professionals, locally known as “Japa,” seeking opportunities abroad. Tinubu reassured Nigerians not to be overly worried about this phenomenon, emphasizing that the country would focus on training more individuals to fill the vacancies created by those relocating overseas. READ ALSO: God Will Grant Tinubu Long Life To Turn Nigeria Around, He’s Doing Well– Sunday Igboho Using the local parlance, he stated, “Don’t worry…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The altar of a church in Upper Bavaria has been re-consecrated after a couple had sex on it. The altar in the Catholic Church in Schechen in the district of Rosenheim had been cleared for the Catholic rite and the local priest had then blessed it again with incense and holy water during a liturgy of the word. The blessing had already taken place before Christmas, a spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising told dpa. The case made headlines in 2023: the couple, who had sex in the church and documented it, had…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- At the beginning of the workday on Monday, the Naira recorded a significant gain, at the official foreign exchange market. According to data from FMDQ, the Naira weakened to N838.95 per dollar on Monday from N890.54 per dollar on Friday. This shows a N51.79 gain or a 5.79 per cent gain in the local currency compared to the N890.54 it closed on Friday. The Naira however, depreciated slightly at the parallel forex market. READ ALSO: Dollar Pulls Back As Bitcoin Jumps Ahead Of ETF Deadline The exchange rate quoted at N1,265 per US dollar, representing…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday gave his assent to the N2.2tn 2024 Appropriation Bill passed by the state House of Assembly last week. The approved budget, totaling N2,267,976,120,869, includes N1,315,545,553,871 for capital expenditure and N952,430,566,998 for recurrent expenditure. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted an additional N21.743bn by the House, emphasizing its allocation towards the completion of ongoing projects. Presented on 13 December, 2023, the initial budget estimate of N2.2tn underwent a legislative adjustment, reflecting 58 per cent for capital expenditure and 42 per cent for recurrent expenditure. READ ALSO: Supreme Court Confirms Sanwo-Olu’s Election Victory…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- In a horrifying incident around the Federal Low Cost area in Makurdi, Benue State, a young man invaded the residence of retired nurse Mrs Esther Amali, resulting in the tragic deaths of Mrs Amali and her housemaid, Mercy Mwuese. The fatal attack occurred on Sunday around 4:30 pm. According to an eyewitness account provided to Punch, the assailant, who had consistently warned Mercy to disassociate his friend from her pregnancy, scaled a fence to access the house in the absence of the retired nurse. The eyewitness said, “As soon as the retired nurse entered and…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government of Nigeria will provide electricity to unserved communities. The minister said this on Monday during the project inspection and impact assessment of 90KW solar hybrid mini grid at Adafila, Ogbomoso, as part of his working tour on power facilities in Nigeria. Adelabu said that the project has capacity to power over 1,300 households, including clinics, schools and mini businesses in the community. “The solar mini grid system uses solar panels embedded in the community, distributing power to the entire community without passing through the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices, including the supreme sacrifice paid by members of the armed forces, saying that the State Ggovernment would continue to support them in their efforts to make the country safe. Mbah, who assured that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes would not be in vain, however, urged Nigerians to eschew all expressions of hate and acts of violence and insecurity. The Governor stressed that only by so doing would the country truly reciprocate the gallantry of the servicemen and honour the…