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)- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa extended a Christmas gift to village heads at Lundi Primary School in Zvishavane by presenting 54 bicycles as part of an initiative to enhance local mobility. Through the Zimbabwean Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting, President Mnangagwa expressed that the bicycles were intended to support local mobility. In a statement, the ministry shared, “Today, His Excellency President Mnangagwa #edmnangagwa donated 54 bicycles to Chief Mapanzure, at Lundi Primary School in Zvishavane. “The bicycles will be distributed to village heads.” READ ALSO: President Mnangagwa Wins Zimbabwe Election, Opposition Rejects Result In…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- In a tragic development, Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has passed away after a prolonged battle with leukemia. A family source revealed to SaharaReporters on Wednesday that the Governor breathed his last in Lagos. Akeredolu, aged 67, had been under the care of State House doctors until his demise, as his deteriorating health prevented them from flying him abroad for treatment. “Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” the source disclosed. “They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.” The ailing governor returned to Nigeria in…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has emphatically affirmed the safety of funds in Nigerian banks, highlighting the robust stability of the country’s banking sector. In response to unverified reports not originating from the CBN that stirred concerns about the health status of Nigerian banks, the apex bank urges the public to maintain their regular banking activities. Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, stated, “Nigerian banks remain safe and sound.” The CBN dispels any apprehension caused by reports and assures the public that it is fully equipped to…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Ghali Umar Na’Abba, the 4th speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, passed away at the age of 65 at the National Hospital in Abuja around 3 am on Wednesday. Born on September 27, 1958, in Tudun Wada, Kano state, Na’Abba served as the speaker from 1999 to 2003 under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1979, and later completed a postgraduate program on Leadership and Good Governance at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, in 2004. READ ALSO:…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- In an interview on a Channels Television program, former Osun State Governor, Bisi Akande, asserted that former President Muhammadu Buhari refrained from removing fuel subsidy to avoid public criticism. Akande disclosed that despite initial intentions to eliminate the subsidy, Buhari faced backlash when he attempted it in his first term, leading to a cautious and gradual approach over the subsequent years. He said, “Removal of subsidy—between the time Buhari was elected president and the time he was inaugurated, we had several discussions, sessions, and meetings to see that the subsidy should be removed. READ ALSO:…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A one-storey building collapsed on Friday morning at the Ebute-metta area of Lagos State, resulting to casualties. This was confirmed by Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, in a statement. Adeseye added that a baby and a female adult were trapped in the rubble. READ ALSO: Gospel Singer Collapses, Dies During Show The statement read, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending to an emergency which was reported at 09:00 hours to 122, Herbert Macaulay Way, Lagos Bus Stop, Ebute Meta, Lagos where a one storey building…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Federal Government of Nigeria has outlined its commitment to reintegrate 15 million out-of-school children into classrooms by 2027. While the current number of out-of-school children remains undisclosed, the government expressed embarrassment over Nigeria’s persistent association with the highest global count and shared that it has successfully returned 230 children to school under the current administration. Minister of Education,Prof. Tahir Mamman, who address newsmen, yesterday, in Abuja, said: “I will not want to bother you with the number of Out of School Children in the country, suffice it to say that it is an embarrassment…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Francis Nwifuru has approved N100,000 as additional pay to each civil servant in Ebonyi as a Christmas bonus. Nwifuru announced this on Thursday, during the maiden edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) of Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu. “I have seen that the contribution I made earlier to the workers as Government was not sufficient, and that’s why I have decided to take a bold step; it is very hard, but I have to do it. READ ALSO: Workers Celebrate As Governor Approves N100,000 Christmas Bonus “The workers of the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned banks and point of sale (PoS) operators to refrain from disrupting the distribution of naira notes. According to a statement by CBN’s spokeswoman Hakama Sidi-Ali, failure to comply with the warning will attract severe sanctions. The apex bank was investigating reported cases of collusion by banks and the PoS operators, which could undermine the smooth running of the economy, said the statement. “The attention of the CBN has been drawn to alleged cases of collusion between some DMBs and PoS operators affecting the availability of cash and disrupting…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- About seven suspects, including a former political ward councillor, have been arrested by the Police Command in Enugu for criminal activities within the Enugu metropolis. Items recovered from the suspects include six firearms, 16 live cartridges, and a snatched motor vehicle from the suspects. The Police disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Thursday in Enugu. According to the Police, a brief description of the arrests and recoveries showed that police operatives serving in the Abakpa Police Division, in synergy with the Neighbourhood Watch Group, on 6 December…