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 Police command in Benue has rescued a four-year-old baby girl allegedly stolen in Naka. The command has also arrested three suspected child traffickers concerning the alleged theft. This is contained in a statement by police spokesman SP Sewuese Anene on Tuesday. The statement said on August 26, the Naka Police Division received a report that the four-year-old was missing. It said during an investigation, a man, last seen with strangers in the neighbourhood around children’s playground, was arrested. READ ALSO: Gunmen Disguise As Police Operatives, Whisk Away Kogi Monarch From Palace According to the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has urged employers to stop rejecting corps members posted to their establishments for primary assignments. Fintiri said this while declaring the 2023 Batch ’B’ Stream 2 orientation programme closed at Damare orientation camp, Girei LGA. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta, described the situation as an “ugly trend,” saying that the state government seriously frowns at it. “Rather, you are to accept them and accord priority to their welfare and provide the enabling environment for them to develop their potentials,” he said. READ ALSO: Sani Shinkafi Lists Three…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Zamfara State Executive Council has granted approval for the enlistment of 4,200 civilian members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) to strengthen security efforts and address the issue of insecurity within the state. During the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Dauda Lawal on Tuesday, the recruitment of the civilian JTF was a prominent topic of discussion, as outlined in a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris. Furthermore, the council also endorsed initiatives to construct new classrooms, refurbish existing ones, and provide furnishings for schools, underscoring the government’s dedication…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Most Rev. Biereonwu Livinus Onuagha, the Methodist Archbishop of Okigwe Archdiocese and Bishop of Okigwe, has raised serious concerns about the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to Archbishop Onuagha, this situation represents a potential crisis for Nigeria, likening it to a ticking time bomb. The Archbishop’s comments were in response to alleged media reports suggesting that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo organization, was appealing to Northern elders and Asari Dokubo for Kanu’s release. Archbishop Onuagha dismissed such pleas from Igbo groups as “arrant nonsense.”…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Renewed worries have surfaced regarding the possible influence of first-time voters on the judicial system during the 2023 general elections. The human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, voiced his concerns during a recent interview on Channels TV Politics yesterday. Falana emphasized the unprecedented level of blackmail and intimidation faced by the judiciary ahead of the impending judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja, scheduled for Wednesday, 6 September 2023. Falana stated, “Some of the people involved are voting for the first time, and they believe rightly or wrongly…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused the Department of State Services (DSS), of denying him access to visitors of his choice. The IPOB leader explained that the action of DSS violated a subsisting court order that granted him access to his visitors. Kanu’s counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, made this known after his routine meeting with him (Kanu), at the DSS facility in Abuja on Monday. READ ALSO: SSS Arrests CBN’s Deputy Governor Kingsley Obiora According to a statement issued by Ejiofor, Kanu’s lead counsel, Mike Ozekhome, has begun…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The naira has depreciated against the dollar again as it exchanged at N747.87 at the Investors and Exporters window. The naira dropped by 1.01 per cent compared to the N740.38 it exchanged for the dollar after the close of business on 1 September. The open indicative rate closed at N772.06 to the dollar on Monday. READ ALSO: Naira’ll Bounce Back, Stronger Than Dollar – Pastor Adeboye A spot exchange rate of N799.90 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded within the day’s trading before it settled at N747.87. The naira sold for as low…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The national and state assembly elections petitions tribunal in Benin has upheld the victory of Adams Oshiomhole in the 25 February Edo North senatorial district election declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The tribunal also upheld the election of Ihonvbere Julius of the APC, representing the Owan federal constituency. The three-man tribunal, led by Justice O.A. Chuioke, dismissed the petition filed by a former senator, Francis Alimikhena of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for lack of merit. Alimikhena, through his counsel, Rasak Isenalumhe, had contested the election of Mr Oshiomhole, alongside INEC and…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Ajuri Ngelale, the spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, says his principal is not worried about the possible verdict of the presidential election tribunal. He said this while speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Monday. According to Ngelale, President Tinubu sees no need to threaten judicial officers regarding the election petition. The tribunal has fixed 6 September to deliver judgment on the petitions challenging Tinubu’s victory in the 25 February election. The victory was contested by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Olabode George, former National Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed worry over the role of the judiciary in electoral matters. The elder statesman said the judiciary should not tell Nigerians who won a particular election. He said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), should be able to stand its ground in making the right decision at all costs, over the electoral matters, even if it takes conducting multiple elections to arrive at the right results. Recall that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, announced its readiness to deliver judgment on the…