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 Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to a viral video of alleged Ebubeagu Commander, who was shot dead and dragged into a pit by some hoodlums. IPOB insisted that the victim in the video is not a member of Ebubeagu but a hoodlum deceived into joining a gang of fake Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to a statement by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, on Thursday, the video was done in bad fate to tarnish the image of IPOB and ESN. Powerful said: “IPOB want to clarify that the viral videos showing the execution…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi says his administration is reconstructing more than 10 police stations destroyed during the #End SARS protests in the state in 2020. The Governor announced this on Wednesday in Abakaliki, the state capital, while receiving the management of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund on a courtesy visit. He said the state government was also integrating several police stations in the rural areas with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). “What happened at Abuja with the break at the Kuje Correctional Centre couldn’t have occured if the facility was well equipped with CCTV,” he said.…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has threatened Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential running mate, over alleged secret killings in Delta State. The group said it will make Okowa’s Vice Presidential ambition a mirage if the killings in Delta State continue. Spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful, urged the Delta State Governor to stop the alleged secret killings of citizens by security operatives in the state. Powerful noted that contrary to reports of security agents, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), has no connection to the killings. In a statement he…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Dawari George, former member of the House of Representatives, has emerged the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), for the 2023 elections. Dawari, a political ally of former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, had last month, denounced his membership of his All Progressives Congress, (APC). Through a substituted election, the former lawmaker who was the sole gubernatorial contender, polled an aggregate of 93 votes to emerge winner of the ticket on Wednesday. The guber primary was witnessed by representatives of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), some members of the Department of State Services…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has called on all Nigerians to desist from spreading lies, malice and denigrating other presidential candidates. The former Anambra State Governor noted that the campaign should be based on what will advance the growth, progress and stability of Nigeria. Obi stated this while responding to the call of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Ahmed Bola, to call his supporters to order. Tinubu’s campaign organization on Wednesday said Obi’s supporters are defaming the former Lagos State Governor. Reacting, Obi in a statement signed by…
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,…