Author: Alexandra Dominic-Chukwu

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A 19-year-old, Muhammad Ibrahim, has been arrested for the alleged murder of his girlfriend in Bauchi. The tragic event unfolded when Ibrahim, a resident of Sabon Layi, Kano Road, reportedly stabbed his girlfriend in the upper chest region during a heated argument over a N5,000 debt related to a previous affair. According to Ahmed Wakil, the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Police Command, the suspect had initially stolen N400,000 from his father’s account to fund a rendezvous with the victim, identified as Emmanuella Ande. The altercation escalated when Ande demanded the repayment…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye, has revealed a notable surge of 100 per cent in psychiatric patient admissions for the year 2023. He said: “It can be deduced that in 2023, the total number of all patients’ attendance increased by three per cent. There was a seven per cent increase in new cases attended, compared to no increase in 2022. “We also have a 100% increase in admission cases in which the drug abuse cases is 10 per cent increase and discharge cases is reduced…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, asserted that same-sex marriage contradicts the teachings of Jesus Christ for Christians. He made these remarks during the opening ceremony of a joint event, the Global Crusade with Kumuyi, and the 2023 National December Retreat, themed “Emmanuel,” held at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre on KM 48 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. In response to recent developments where Pope Francis permitted blessings for same-sex couples, Kumuyi reiterated the Christian doctrine that marriage is intended for a man and a woman, aligning with the commands of…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Officers from the Ojo Division apprehended Imo Lawrence (35) and Magnus Nwonka (42) for being in possession of counterfeit drinks. As the investigation unfolded, the suspects cooperated with detectives, revealing a hidden, multi-room ‘factory’ where they produce the illicit fake beverages. This was disclosed by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State on his Twitter handle. The clandestine facility, discovered during the course of the investigation, underscores the sophistication of the operation, raising concerns about the widespread circulation of counterfeit products in the market. “Officers of Ojo Division today arrested…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Katsina State Police Command says it has arrested five persons found to be in illegal possession of AK-47 rifles in Kurmi village, Bakori Local Government Area. The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina. The spokesman said, “On December 19, 2023, based on credible intelligence, our operatives attached to Bakori Divisional Police Headquarters, in collaboration with members of the vigilante, while on patrol, successfully identified and apprehended five suspects. READ ALSO: Anambra Police Rescue 4 Siblings Kidnapped By Suspected Herdsmen “The suspects are Sharhabilu Dahiru, 20, Abubakar…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Abia State Government has declared its intent to enforce a ban on street trading, particularly in the commercial city of Aba, starting from 2024. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, made this announcement during a press briefing after the State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. “With all the efforts Government has made, this menace (street trading) keeps rearing its ugly head, particularly in Aba. Incidentally, most of the new roads that the government has constructed, people use them to trade, and this will not augur well for these new roads. “There has been a…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Naira demonstrated resilience against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market, marking a 4.90 per cent gain as it closed at N844.85 compared to the previous day’s rate of N888.35, according to data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Despite an 18.90 percent drop in dollar liquidity on Tuesday, the spot rate for the willing buyers and sellers stood at N1,189.12, stronger than the N1,249 spot rate on Monday. The lower bid rate on the spot trading remained at N720 per dollar. However, the daily foreign exchange market turnover,…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, has traveled to Egypt for discussions on potential truce agreements and the release of hostages in the Gaza war. Haniyeh, based in Qatar, arrived in Cairo to meet with Egypt’s spy chief to address the ongoing aggression in the Gaza Strip. The visit follows Haniyeh’s meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Qatar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed efforts to free hostages, revealing that Mossad chief David Barnea had engaged in talks with CIA director Bill Burns and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Gunmen have kidnapped Justice Joy Uwanna in the Oron Local Government Area, kidnapping her and her driver while fatally shooting the police orderly along the Uyo-Okobo Road after a court sitting in Oron. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko MacDon, termed the incident unfortunate, revealing that the commissioner of police, Olatoye Durusinmi, has initiated a discreet investigation. MacDon assured a thorough effort to reunite Justice Uwanna with her family, expressing condolences to the deceased orderly’s family and pledging justice against the perpetrators. READ ALSO: Tragedy As Police Inspector Takes Own Life After Mistakenly Shooting…

ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB’s Eastern Security Network (ESN) issued warnings to herdsmen, vigilante outfits, and alleged criminals in the South-East, urging disbandment of political thugs and illegal security outfits. The group vowed to confront those involved in criminal activities and safeguard the region. ESN issues warning by IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, demanded the disbandment of all political thugs and vigilante outfits, including the Ebubeagu militia established by South-East governors. The group ordered all alleged government-sponsored criminals, car-snatching gangs, kidnappers and rapists operating in Imo and Anambra States to vacate their camps. Parts of…