Author: 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)- Two Groups, Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network and DOHS Cares Foundation, both Non Governmental Organisations, have accused some operatives of the Lagos Police State Command and officials of the Lagos State Judiciary of working together to free a businessman, Uche James, who was accused of sodomising his maid. The members of the groups with an interest in the protection of children also stated that operatives of Bariga Police Station convinced the maid’s father, Apostle Ifeanyi, to withdraw the case. The organisations also alleged that the policemen under the Lagos State Police Command forced…

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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- About 20 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Oyo State.  Their arrest was made known in a statement by the anti-graft agency on its X handle on Saturday. It was gathered that the alleged fraudsters were arrested on March 20, 2024 at Akobo area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following actionable intelligence on their suspected fraudulent internet-related activities. READ ALSO: EFCC Indicts Yahaya Bello In N100bn Misappropriation Case Items recovered from them included 10 exotic cars, 12…

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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Peter Mbah on Mainstream Media, Dan Nwomeh, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah to ensure access to clean water for every household in the State. Speaking at the inaugural CSO/Media Exchange, a collaborative effort between the Network of Water Rights Initiative, the Global Society for Anti-corruption, the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, and the Media Unit at Government House, Enugu, Nwomeh underscored the governor’s earlier promise to deliver water within 180 days. Remarkably, he said the governor has stayed true…

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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A suspected bandit leader in Kaduna State identified as Yakubu Saidu, has been arrested by the Operatives of the State Police Command.  Saidu was said to have allegedly masterminded the September 7, 2023 attack on St. Raphael Catholic Church, Kamantan, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state, which led to the death of a seminarian, Stephen Naaman. His arrest was disclosed by the spokesman of the Command, Mansir Hassan, on Saturday in a statement he issued. READ ALSO: Abducted Farm Manager To Be Released Soon- Ogun Police  It would be recalled that Naaman died…

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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The 287 abducted schoolchildren in Kuriga, Chicken Local Government Area of Kaduna State have regained freedom from their abductors. This was announced by the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, in a statement he personally singed on Sunday morning. In the statement on his X handle on Sunday at 4:20am, Sani said: “In the name of Allah the Beneficient, the Most Merciful, I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. READ ALSO: Political Motives Behind Kaduna School Children Abduction – Ohaneze Ndigbo  “Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed…

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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated Federal Civil Servants on study leave to provide evidence of approval obtained from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. This requirement comes as part of a broader initiative to ensure accountability and transparency within the civil service. Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan, outlined the new directive in a memo addressed to all permanent secretaries in Abuja. The memo also highlighted the implementation of a routine verification mechanism to verify the location of workers in the service. This move follows the…

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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Barely two days after the invasion of its secretariats, the leadership of Labour Party has formally petitioned relevant government institutions requesting that an urgent intervention be taken to protect the party against further aggression from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). In four separate letters written to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi; Ministry of Labour and Employment and Registrar of Trade Unions, Falonipe Amos, the party also called for disciplinary action to be taken against the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other union leaders…

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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Sixteen state governors have voiced their support for establishing state police. They have also submitted reports to the National Economic Council (NEC), recommending constitutional changes to facilitate this initiative. The reports were presented at the 140th NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The Special Adviser to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a statement titled- NEC endorses take-off of $617M i-DICE programme across states. According to Nkwocha, the NEC is still awaiting reports from 20 states but expressed confidence that…

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ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Friday, arraigned the detained president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on a three-count charge bordering on terrorism. Mr Bodejo, arrested on January 23 in Malia, Nasarawa, and kept in the Defence Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) custody, was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo. Mr Bodejo’s arrest was predicated on the alleged raising of an armed militia to the detriment of the nation’s unity, contrary to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The government, in a motion ex parte…

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 ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on the people from the South-East to defend and support the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Kalu, who said Tinubu gave them a sense of belonging, called on critics to understand and support the policies of the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to him, the President means well for Ndigbo and indeed, the country at large. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu stated that the economy is gradually rebounding with an increased number of investors coming into the…

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