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)- President Bola Tinubu asserts that his decisive actions in the past seven months, including the removal of the fuel subsidy and reforming the foreign exchange system, were crucial in preventing Nigeria’s financial collapse. In a nationwide New Year’s message, Tinubu acknowledged the discomfort caused by these decisions but emphasized the necessity of such sacrifices for a brighter future, urging citizens to stay resilient. “Over the past seven months of our administration, I have taken some difficult and yet necessary decisions to save our country from fiscal catastrophe. “One of those decisions was the removal of…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- In response to the tragic Christmas eve attacks that claimed ovaer 150 lives in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang announces seven-day mourning period starting 1 January. The Governor, addressing the state in a New Year broadcast, condemns the coordinated attacks, describing them as acts of criminality, insurgency, and terrorism. Governor Mutfwang also grants state pardon to Danladi Musa and three others, previously sentenced, while expressing deep condolences to the affected communities. The governor said, “It is true that we ended the year 2023 on a sad note because of the many precious lives we lost…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Siminilayi Fubara says he remains steadfast, declaring that political challenges will not hinder the successful completion of his administration’s term in Rivers State. This is coming barely 24 hours after the House of Assembly Speaker loyal to him resigned both as a Speaker and a lawmaker, Despite recent resignations, he emphasized his commitment to quality leadership and urged citizens to stay resilient during ongoing crises. Speaking at a New Year’s Eve church service, Governor Fubara expressed confidence, stating, “What they want is this red biro but it is still with me. We are the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured that the Federal Government of Nigeria will implement a new national living wage for industrious workers in 2024. According to him, the decision was not only for good economic sense but “because it is the morally and politically correct thing to do.” The President in a New Year message on Monday in Lagos, explained that this would ensure that the economic aspirations and material well-being of the poor, most vulnerable, and working people are not neglected. “We will work diligently to make sure every Nigerian feels the impact of…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The police in Lagos State have arrested a man who allegedly paraded himself as a police officer before commercial motorcyclists, whom he allegedly defrauded of the sum of N670,000. The command’s public relations officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to journalists on Sunday. Mr Hundeyin said that the suspect was arrested after information about his activities was received for allegedly printing a fake police ID card and issuing the same to some motorcyclists, who paid him between N50,000 and N70,000. He said that the purpose of issuing them the card was to serve as…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist, 23-year-old Rafiu Odeyemi, and recovered a firearm during an incident at a Lagos residential estate. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the arrest on his official account on Sunday. According to Hundeyin, Odeyemi and his alleged fellow cultists had entered the residential estate to retaliate against a prior attack on their group by a rival cult. READ ALSO: Lagos Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Over Cable Theft Quick intervention from estate residents led to the capture of Rafiu with his firearm, while the others managed to…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- President Bola Tinubu is set to address the nation in a broadcast on New Year’s Day, 1 January, 2024, at 7 am. This announcement was made through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale. READ ALSO: Tell Tinubu The True State Of Nigeria – Fayemi Tells Ganduje In the brief statement, Ngalale urged television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets to connect to the network services of the Nigeria Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast. The terse statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has urged Nigerians to put the partisan politics of 2023 behind them and unite to make the country a better place in 2024. The Lagos State APC chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, made this remark in his New Year Message on Sunday in Lagos. “My dear Lagosians, let’s agree to make this year a better one than 2023. Let’s put the partisan politics that dotted 2023 behind us and forge ahead to continue to make our state the Centre of Excellence and, by extension, make Nigeria an excellent nation.…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Tosan Erhabor, the registrar of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), said that so far, 10,697 medical laboratory scientists have left the country. “The total number of medical laboratory scientists that have migrated is 10,697,” he said, noting that 4,504 left in 2023. Erhabor attributed the migration of medical scientists from the country to different reasons. “Some are leaving as a result of poor remuneration and uncertainties in the career progression in teaching hospitals; others are leaving to study abroad, acquire new skills and enhance their professional status,” said the registrar. READ ALSO:…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) posed a significant threat in the South-East, while Yoruba Nation agitators were a concern in the South-West in 2023. During a briefing in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operation, highlighted that the South-South region faced challenges such as oil theft, cultism, and youth restiveness. He emphasized that various security threats across the country, including kidnapping, armed robbery, communal clashes, and cattle rustling, were fueled by the proliferation of small arms and the influx of illegal arms and…