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)- Nicholas Ukachukwu, a prominent politician and businessman in Anambra, has formally requested robust security arrangements, comprising 16 soldiers, 20 policemen, and 12 operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure his safety during the upcoming festive period. This request stems from heightened security concerns in the region, particularly following a recent attack on the convoy of Chief Chris Uba, a former political heavyweight in Anambra State, where two policemen and four other individuals lost their lives. Ukachukwu, who recently tied the knot with Miss Universe Nigeria, Mitchel Ihezue, submitted separate letters to the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted and secured the conviction of thirty-seven individuals involved in internet fraud. The convictions were obtained before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.A. Olajide, J.O. Adeyemi, Bayo Taiwo, and M.O. Ishola of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan; Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State; and Justices A.A. Babawale, A.A. Akinyemi, and S.O. Adeniyi of the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta. The defendants, arraigned between November and December 2023 on separate one-count charges, pleaded “guilty” to the charges…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A child rights advocacy group, DO Foundation, on Thursday, kicked against the December 26 marriage between a four-year-old and a 54-year-old man at Akeddei community in Sagbama LGA Area of Bayelsa. The marriage was allegedly consummated at the instance of the child’s parents. The 54-year-old man was identified as Elder Akpos. The group described the marriage as illegal, criminal and a child marriage, which is against the Constitution and the Child Rights Act. In a statement signed by its chairwoman, Elvis Mannie, the group condemned child marriage as horrendous, despicable, and a criminal activity. According…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Alex Otti has assured that the story of Abia will never be the same again with the support of his government by everyone. Otti said in a bid to rebuild the state, the 2024 budget had been designed to reflect Abia’s dream to be the best in the comity of states. “Just a few hours ago, I signed into Law the 2024 Abia Appropriation Bill. We decided to take the bull by the horns and thought that we should have a budget that reflects our dreams,” Otti stressed. He added, “When you have a…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- As part of efforts to address the escalating security challenges, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State signed into law the creation of the Sokoto Community Guard Corps on Thursday. The state House of Assembly had earlier approved the governor’s proposal on December 21, emphasizing the need for a community-based security initiative. Governor Aliyu, while signing the bill at the Government House, emphasized that the establishment of the Community Guard Corps is aimed at complementing the efforts of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration in ensuring the safety of the populace. He clarified that the new security…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reports a significant surge in eNaira circulation, jumping by 284.6 per cent to N9.78bn in August 2023, as disclosed in its recently published ‘Economic Report.’ Meanwhile, notes and coins experienced a decline of 14 per cent to N2.65tn during the same period. It said, “There was a substantial increase in the eNaira, which rose by 284.6 per cent to N9.78bn, although the ratio of eNaira to CIC at 0.37 per cent remained insignificant, compared with notes and coins which accounted for 99.63 per cent.” The apex bank emphasizes that…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Zambian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Stanley Kakubo, has tendered his resignation on Wednesday following the release of a video showing him accepting approximately $200,000 in cash and a luxury Mercedes-Benz from Chinese contractors as a bribe. The video, reportedly recorded in 2022, captured the minister pledging to sell lucrative mineral mines to Chinese businessmen, but the scandal unfolded when he failed to fulfill these commitments. In his resignation statement, Kakubo expressed his desire not to distract President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration with the controversy. He vowed to provide accurate context surrounding the developments…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Oyo State Governor and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced a three-day state mourning period following the passing of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State. The directive, conveyed through a statement by the Special Adviser Media to Oyo State Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, also includes the order to fly all flags at half-mast in public offices throughout the state during this mourning period. READ ALSO: Ondo State: Two More Aides Resign Following Gov Akeredolu’s Death The statement reads in part, “Oyo State…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, Borno State, has confirmed the arrest of a soldier for allegedly killing a truck driver at a checkpoint along Maiduguri – Dikwa- Gamboru road. The incident occurred after a misunderstanding between the soldier and the truck driver at the checkpoint. The incident, which occurred on Boxing Day, has led to a boycott of the busy border road in protest by commercial drivers leaving many travellers stranded. Confirming the arrest on Thursday in a statement, the 7 Division Public Relations Officer, Lt. Col. A.Y. Jingina said the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF)- The Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command apprehended a 24-year-old Nigerien, Seidu Ali, for allegedly stealing electrical cables. The arrest took place on the Third Mainland Bridge on Wednesday, as reported by the Lagos State Police Command on its official Twitter handle on Thursday. According to the tweet, “Yesterday, around 1 pm, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad on routine patrol of Third Mainland Bridge arrested a suspected cable thief and retrieved from him four bounded strands of cables. READ ALSO:Police Arrest 5 In Katsina For Illegal Possession Of Firearm The arrest of…