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 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) needs Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for its rescue mission in the next general elections, says Olusegun Mimiko, former Ondo State Governor. Mimiko spoke on Wednesday at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Azikiwe -Iloabuchi Road in Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Speaking during the event, he said, “Your Excellency, our Party, the PDP, a Party for which you have laboured so much, seems saddled with the historical duty of forging this unity, a unity premised on truth, equity, and justice, a unity upon which…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor David Umahi of Enugu State has said that university education is not for everybody. He said education and security were the most challenging problems bedeviling Nigeria. Governor Umahi, Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum, stressed that it was unreasonable for the Federal Government led by the President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow over N1 trillion to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Umahi stated this on Wednesday while reacting to the ongoing industrial action by lecturers at the nation’s varsities, when he received a delegation from the Nigerian Police Trust Fund by…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency David Umahi, has warned against illegal selling and buying of lands and shops at the popular Kpirikpiri market in the state. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abakaliki by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Uchenna Orji. The Governor warned the people involved to desist from the transaction, noting that the state government would punish perpetrators. “All occupants are directed to proceed to the state Ministry of Market Development for appropriate documentation and payment to the government”, he said. “Take note that…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, the lawmaker representing the Enugu East Senatorial District at the red chamber, has condemned attacks on presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Senator Nnamani condemned the attack on the alleged ill-health of the former Lagos governor, stating that those mocking Asiwaju may also have their shares later. The lawmaker, in a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle, described Tinubu as “the hardest working Politico of this generation.” The former Enugu State Governor however said he would cast his vote for his party, the Peoples Democratic Party…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Governor Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, boasted that he could perfom very well outside the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying leadership is not about party He said his widely acknowledged outstanding stewardship in office reflects his personal capacity and passion to deliver enduring development to Rivers state people, and not because of the PDP. Wike during Tuesday’s commissioning of dualised Ogbunuabali – Eastern Bypass Road project in Port Harcourt, bragged, “Take me away today from PDP to another party, I will still perform. So, it is not because I’m in PDP that I’m performing.” He said,…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The chairman of the Enugu chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Theodore Odo has vowed that the indefinite strike embarked upon by the primary school teachers three weeks ago would continue, unless the government pays minimum wage to teachers. In July, primary school teachers and local government workers in Enugu State declared an indefinite strike, to force the state government to pay them the national minimum wage of N30,000, which the state started paying civil servants in February 2021. However, primary school teachers, local government workers and workers in the state parastatals…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has assured the State’s collaboration that his administration will tackle oil theft, saying that it poses a serious threat to the Niger Delta region. The Governor stated this in Government House, Yenagoa, when he received a Federal Government delegation, led by Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva. Governor Diri regretted that the menace had negatively affected the environment and image of the oil-rich area. He canvassed urgent actions against the economic crime in the interest of the region and the nation at large. Diri lamented that…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A former governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha has debunked a report making the rounds on social media that he called the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi crafty. Ihedioha said the report did not emanate from him, adding that it is the handiwork of purveyors who are trying to dent his image. Ihedioha made his stance known in a press release by his media aide, Chibuike Onyeukwu on Tuesday titled, ‘RE – 2023: Igbos Should Wait Till 2031, Peter Obi is Crafty: Fake News: Please Disregard’. The former governor said he did…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- There are speculations that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ebonyi State Chapter is allegedly plotting to suspend Ann Agom-Eze, from the Party. Agom-Eze was Governor David Umahi’s closeth rival for APC Ebonyi South Senatorial ticket. It was gathered that the move to suspend Mrs Agom-Eze by the leadership of the party in the state, was made known last week. However, it was stalled by some party faithful at her (Agom-Eze) Umudomi Ward in the Onicha Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that the alleged move was geared towards removing her from the…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- National Coordinator of South South Elders Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, on Tuesday criticized Governor Nyesom Wike over his plan to demolish hotels found harbouring political gatherings. Governor Wike had vowed to demolish the spot for allegedly stirring violence over the 2023 general elections in Rivers state. Responding to Wike’s warning, Sara Igbe, former National Publicity Secretary, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) noted that such threats would not suppress ongoing efforts to rescue Rivers state from the grips of the governor. He said, “This is time for rescue mission. Rivers state has been seized by Governor…