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)- About 119 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, Niger state, have escaped. This is following hours of heavy downpour which destroyed parts of the facility on Wednesday night. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday, by the spokesman of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, Adamu Duza. Duza said: “A heavy downpour that lasted for several hours on the night of Wednesday, 24 April 2024 has wreaked havoc on the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, Niger state, as well as surrounding buildings, destroying part of the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Umar Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the party would provide solutions to the challenges bedevilling the country. Ganduje stated this during the APC grand finale campaign and presentation of party flags to the 11 local council chairmanship candidates on Wednesday in Gombe. The Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC) had fixed April 27 for LG polls in the state. Ganduje, who presented APC flags to the candidates, said the party under President Bola Tinubu was doing a lot to tackle the challenges of the country and get…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Enugu State Government has banned all forms of illegal tolls and extortion of motorists by touts. The state government therefore warned that flouters of the order would face the full wrath of the law. Also, it announced the cancellation of all existing produce and haulage revenue collection contracts by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying those responsibilities would now be taken over by service hubs to be established in partnership with Heavyhaul Services Limited to meet the needs of logistics businesses and heavy-duty vehicles that transport goods in and out of Enugu State.…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has withdraw its application at the Court of Appeal against the ex-Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. According to the anti-graft agency, the notice of withdrawal is predicated on the fact that the application filed has been overtaken by the decision of the Kogi State High Court. This was made known in court application filed at the Court of Appeal Abuja judicial division on Wednesday by J. S. Okutepa, SAN and others on behalf of the Commission. READ ALSO: Delist Yahaya Bello From EFCC Wanted List – Kogi…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, released 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria to Enugu State Government, following the request by the Governor Peter Mbah administration. The properties were handed over to the Governor Mbah, by the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, during a brief ceremony at the agency’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. This was even as Governor Mbah assured that the recovered assets would be used to the optimum benefit of the people of Enugu State. Speaking at the event, Olukoyede, who disclosed that the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Abba Yusuf has arrived in the U.S. for a high-powered symposium organised by the U.S. Institute of Peace. This was disclosed in a statement issued Wednesday by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature. Governors of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Plateau are attending the three-day symposium. The statement said the event would address insecurity in northern Nigeria and proffer solutions to the challenge. READ ALSO: PDP Crisis: Northern Group Rejects Atiku, Backs Wike As Party Leader It said the intensive executive engagement would enable the governors of some of the security-challenged…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) says the commission is committed in protecting Nigerian authors’ intellectual property in line with its mandate. The State Director, NCC, Enugu, Mrs Ngozi Okeke, stated this during the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day, held at the National Library of Nigeria (NLN), Enugu on Tuesday with the theme “Read Your Way”. The World Book and Copyright Day is a special day set aside by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), to celebrate writers, authors, publishers, to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Voiceofnaija.ng reports that the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- In a surprising turn of events, the Rivers State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Zaccaeus Adangor, SAN has rejected his redeployment to the Ministry of Special Duties within the Governor’s Office. He subsequently tendered his resignation from the State Executive Council. Adangor’s decision came swiftly after Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced a minor cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, which included Adangor’s redeployment, as well as that of Isaac Kamalu, the State Commissioner for Finance. Governor Fubara’s directive, communicated via a letter issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, saw Adangor and Kamalu,…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Rivers State Police Command have apprehended individuals involved in criminal activities within the state. In a recent development, Ododo Kingsley, commonly known as Obubochi, the vigilante commander in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area, was arrested alongside three of his associates on charges related to armed robbery and vandalism. According to spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests were made following a meticulous operation conducted by law enforcement officers. The other individuals apprehended were identified as Mark Prince, Destiny Onuigbo, and Azubuike Orlu, all executive members of the local vigilante group. The…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the determination of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to improve the quality of life of Nigerians. Shettima said this on Tuesday in Abuja when a delegation from the United Nations Population Fund led by its Executive Director, Dr Natalia Kanem, paid him a courtesy visit. According to the vice president, the administration’s determination is demonstrated in some of the policies and programmes planned by the government. He also said that the renewed hope administration was committed to harnessing the potential of the country’s huge population, adding that though there…