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)- A devastating incident unfolded in Niger State as three siblings and two other children, aged 5 to 10, tragically suffocated to death inside an abandoned Honda Civic car with Registration No. GO 778 ABC. The event occurred on Sunday in the Gurara Albishir area along Bida Road, where the children, caught up in their play, inadvertently locked themselves inside the abandoned vehicle for over five hours. The vehicle had been abandoned for two years before the incident occurred. An eyewitness, Bala Usman recounted the heart-wrenching scene, describing how the children, after inadvertently locking themselves in…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-President Bola Tinubu on Monday unveiled the African Counter-Terrorism Summit at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja. The event which is organised by Nigeria, is currently ongoing, will be held from Monday to Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with the theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism’. READ ALSO: Insecurity: Reps To Convene National Dialogue On State Police The event is organised with support from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, The Presidency announced on Sunday that the summit aims to enhance multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation. Details later…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ondo State Wale Akinterinwa, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He is being investigated for alleged mismanagement of billions of Naira, a source said. The governorship aspirant is being held in connection with the ongoing investigation of his tenure as Commissioner for Finance in the defunct Akeredolu administration. Akinterinwa until the State Executive Council was dissolved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who succeeded the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, served as commissioner for over seven years. Although Akinterinwa participated at the weekend direct primary…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Zaria Division, CSP Kasimu Abdul, has attributed moral decadence and societal decay to too much love parents have for their children. He disclosed this on Sunday at the formal handing over of a vigilante office donated by a philanthropist to beef up security in Kofar Gayan Low-Cost in Zaria. The DPO, represented by SP Abdullahi Aliyu, assistant officer-in-charge of Low-Cost Police Outpost, tasked parents on the need to ensure the proper upbringing of their wards. He observed that parents’ excessive love for their children in most cases makes…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Amidst protest over the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was early on Monday morning declared winner. The Chairman of the party’s Primary Election Committee for Ondo State and Governor of Kogi, Usman Ododo said that Aiyedatiwa having satisfied the requirement of the law and scored the highest vote was the winner. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 171,922 members of the party were revalidated to vote in 203 wards in the 18 local government areas of the state. Ododo said that Aiyedatiwa polled…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The family of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, former governor of Kogi State, refutes claims of providing refuge to the immediate past governor, Yahaya Bello, dismissing reports circulating on social media. Mohammed Abubakar, son of Prince Audu, clarified that their family residence in Ogbonocha, Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State, is exclusively for family members, not a hideout for political figures. In a statement, Abubakar emphasized their commitment to honesty and integrity, urging the public to exercise caution and discernment when encountering such baseless claims. READ ALSO: Breaking: EFCC Declares Yahaya Bello Wanted The Audu…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Concerned by the escalating insecurity nationwide, the House of Representatives will host a national dialogue on state policing today, Monday, April 22,2024. Vice President Kashmi Shettima, alongside two former Nigerian leaders and top security chiefs, will lead discussions at the one-day event, set to take place at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former President Goodluck Jonathan will deliver special remarks, joined by key figures including Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, and Minister of Police Affairs, Sen. (Dr.) Ibrahim Geidam. Expected speakers also include representatives from…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The newly appointed deputy governor of Edo State, Chief Marvellous Omobayo, has vowed to collaborate closely with Governor Godwin Obaseki to deliver signature projects within the remaining six months of their tenure. He made the pledge on Sunday, April 21, and also assured his support for Obaseki, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to conclude their term on November 12, 2024, on a strong note. READ ALSO: Edo: Godwins Vows To Work With Plans He Met On Ground Omobayo made these remarks during his inaugural visit to Akoko-Edo Local Government in Edo North Senatorial…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested three members of an organised criminal organisation which specialises in illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Europe and America. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the suspected drug traffickers had been declared wanted by the agency for over two months. He said their arrest followed the recent seizure of the single largest consignment of heroin intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. “A total of 51.90 kilogrammes of heroin had been recovered from members…
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Not less than 1,473 illegally acquired security materials, have been recovered by the Nasarawa State Police Command, from banned ethnic vigilante groups and other organisations in the state. Items recovered by the police include; 267 sets of uniforms, 102 black belts, and 189 infantry lanyards, all recieved from the Kungiyar Zaman Lafiya Nomad vigilante group. This operation marks an important step in curbing illicit activities and maintaining peace and security in Nasarawa State, according to a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday and signed by the state police spokesperson, DSP Rahman Nansel. Other items…