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)- Abba Bichi, son of the State Security Service (SSS) director-general, Yusuf Bichi,has come under attack after a video surfaces of him showering bundles of new naira notes on actress Regina Daniels. The act, recorded at an Abuja nightclub, violates the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy against the spraying of naira notes. Despite public criticism for his display of wealth on social media, especially on Instagram, Bichi continues to draw attention, raising concerns given his father’s position. The CBN Act 2007, section 21, sub-section 3 and 4, said: “For the avoidance of doubt, spraying of, dancing…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, calls on the Federal Government of Nigeria to prioritize addressing the economic hardship faced by Nigerians in the coming year. In his New Year message, Atiku expresses gratitude to God but acknowledges the challenges of 2023, emphasizing the need for a well-thought vision in national planning to prioritize the welfare of the common people. He urges the government to show clear policy direction and avoid navigating in uncertainty. READ ALSO: Tinubu Will Pull 50m Nigerians Out of Poverty In 42 Months – Humanitarian Minister He said: “The rising cost of…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has assured Nigerians that 2024 would witness a renewed vigour in tackling poverty and humanitarian crises among the poor and vulnerable. Edu, in a New Year message, urged the citizens not to despair because all vulnerable people would experience renewed hope in 2024. She also promised to commit all resources towards pulling the poor Nigerians from poverty in 2024 in line with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’. “This new year 2024 holds great promise for Nigeria’s economy under the great leadership of our President Bola…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Labour Party has challenged the reported ‘mechanical completion’ and ‘flare start-off’ of Port Harcourt’s largest crude refinery, alleging a deception by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government. In response, the APC urges constructive criticism and clarifies that the refinery’s operation is a privately funded project led by Indorama Petrochemicals, emphasizing that not every issue should be politicized. The disagreement surfaces a week after the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources announced the near-completion of the refinery, with a combined refining capacity of 210,000 barrels per day, with the old plant having an output of…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A 32-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for alleged illegal possession of a firearm. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on his X account on Monday. READ ALSO: Lagos Police Arrest 23-Yr-Old Suspected Cultist, Seize Firearm Hundeyin said, “Illegal possession of firearm: 32-year-old Abubakar Yahaya Ibrahim and two others were stopped by police officers at about 2am in Igbo Elerin area. “Though all three fled, Abubakar was eventually apprehended and searched. “Found in his bag were a locally fabricated double-barrel firearm, one expended…
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…