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) – The Federal Government of Nigeria, says its not just to focused on eradicating poverty, but to also prevent Nigerians from sliding into poverty. This was made known by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, in Maiduguri, Borno State, during a two-day working visit to the state, according to a statement issued in Abuja by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Rasheed Zubair. The minister, who was received by the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, said President Bola Tinubu, had vowed to minimise humanitarian crisis and eliminate poverty in…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The camp of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has again slammed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. A spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Daniel Bwala, made the remarks on X (formerly Twitter). He alleged that the former Rivers State Governor has never been faithful or loyal to anyone who has helped him. Bwala specifically accused Wike of deceiving Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, as well as former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Furthermore, he alleged that Wike…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom under the auspices of Association of Nigerian Professionals in the UK, have hailed Wednesday’s judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal which upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 25 February presidential election in Nigeria. In a statement jointly signed by its Coordinator, Innocent Udoidiong and Secretary-general, Kingsley Omole, on Friday, the group urged the petitioners to respect the Tribunal’s verdict. It added that resorting to appeal would be a distraction to the president who is already saddled with the responsibility of salvaging the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The crisis rocking the leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has taken a new twist, as the faction of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso plans to amend the party’s constitution and logo. The decision to amend the constitution was confirmed during an exclusive interview with Ladipo Johnson, the National Auditor of the party. This is coming three days after the faction of the party under the leadership of Major Agbo expelled the presidential candidate of NNPP for alleged anti-party activities and misappropriation of campaign funds. Kwankwaso’s expulsion was announced in a statement released by the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Chevron Nigeria Limited, operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL – NNPCL/CNL JV – has denied alleged involvement in crude oil theft in the Niger Delta creeks. The Punch gathered that one of the online media platforms had blamed international oil companies, with particular reference to Chevron and another IOC, in the report purportedly attributed to the Chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee set up to investigate crude oil theft in the region. In a statement made available to journalists in Warri, Delta State on…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to play a major role within the G-20 and contribute to shaping a more equitable world. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, on Saturday in Abuja. Addressing world leaders at the 18th G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, Tinubu called for global unity and cooperation in tackling pressing challenges, fostering inclusiveness, and establishing a fairer world order. He acknowledged the vital role of the G-20 in shaping a rules-based world order that promotes shared prosperity…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The operatives of the State Intelligence Bureau of the Police Command in Bayelsa have busted a gang of criminals who specialised in using tricycles to steal mobile phones. SP Asinim Butswat, spokesperson of the police in Bayelsa, said on Saturday in Yenagoa that the feat follows an upsurge in cases of mobile phone theft in Yenagoa. Butswat said the suspects, Daniel Patrick, Oyinmi Gideon, Abdulmalik Sa’adu, Ebenezer Samuel, David Ebikabowei and John Okon, were arrested at different locations within Yenagoa Metropolis after sustained surveillance by police operatives. According to him, four commercial tricycles, assorted types…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River is consolidating plans to clear the N24 billion worth of gratuities owed to retirees in the state. Otu disclosed this on Saturday in Calabar during an engagement with journalists to give an account of his stewardship in his first 100 days in office. The Governor, who asserted that the state could not forget the labours of its heroes past, said the backlog of money owed retirees in the state was nothing to be proud of. According to him, the saddest part of the whole scenario is that some of…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – In his inaugural meeting with information officers at the Ministry of Information hall in Enugu, Commissioner for Information, Mr. Akaeze Aka, has called for innovation and excellence. In his message of change and improvement, Aka urged information officers across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to seek innovative approaches to their work. This call for innovation and excellence was conveyed through a press release issued by Ngozi Ngene, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure in Enugu State, at the weekend. Aka stressed the importance of punctuality and dedication in their…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- During the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and Conference held on September 6th, 2023, in New Delhi, India, Tony O. Elumelu C.F.R., Chairman of Heirs Holdings Group, delivered a compelling message to the Indian private sector. The event, jointly organized by the High Commission of Nigeria to India, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Nigeria-India Business Council (NIBC), provided a platform for fostering economic ties between the two nations. Tony Elumelu, renowned for his leadership in building pan-African financial service businesses and overseeing substantial power and natural resources ventures aimed at enhancing Africa’s value, was…