Author: SouthernVoiceNews

…Vows Stricter Accountability, Improved Welfare, Stronger Justice System Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said his administration abolished the arbitrary upward review of contract sums in order to promote accountability, ensure value for money, and protect public resources in the state. Governor Oborevwori made the disclosure on Monday, at the thanksgiving service marking the opening of the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the Delta State Judiciary, held at Emmanuel the Saviour Catholic Church, Asaba. He said: “We have ended the old practice of arbitrary review of contract sums and variations after agreements have been signed. “Today, every state contract…

 …Over 200 residents screened for diabetes, hypertension, TB, and eye defects in one day It was a festival of health and gratitude on Saturday in Aghalokpe, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, as Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, brought the fifth phase of his Free Diabetes Sensitization and Testing Medical Outreach to the community. The event, held at the Aghalokpe Primary Health Centre, was powered in partnership with the National Health Fellows and drew a massive turnout from across the locality. By 8:30 a.m., the health centre was already buzzing. Elderly men and women, pregnant mothers,…

Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as bold and tough but necessary steps to rescue Nigeria’s economy. Speaking at Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders Meeting on Sunday at the Government House, Asaba, Okowa said that although the economic policies may have caused temporary hardship for citizens, they were already laying the foundation for long-term national prosperity. According to him, the reforms may have been difficult at the beginning, they were essential to save the economy from collapse. “As leaders, we must help our people to…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, on Sunday, passed explicit vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and endorsed both leaders as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came during a well-attended APC Stakeholders Meeting held at the State Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba, which drew together top leaders of the party, serving and former National and State lawmakers, Commissioners, Local Government Council chairmen, Local Government party chairmen, and political heavyweights across Delta’s three senatorial districts. The motion of confidence was moved by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace…

By Sunny Awhefeada At the onset of what was to snowball into disdain for the military in 1993, Nigeria’s retiring Chief of Army Staff in the soldierly character of Lt. General Salihu Ibrahim told the nation that the Nigerian army had “become an army of anything goes”. The general and gentleman officer reputed for being one of the most apolitical and brilliant soldiers the nation ever produced made that germane point during the ceremonial pulling out that marked the end of his glorious career in an institution that had become notorious for being inglorious at that time.  The army General…

Popular Nigerian Gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey, has said he never lost faith in God despite the many trials he went through with his wife, Sarah. Bassey recounted how his wife, Sarah, went through five miscarriages while he continued to lead praise sessions during the popular Hallelujah Challenge. The singer in the wee hours of Friday, this weekend, during the ongoing Hallelujah Challenge, shared the emotional testimony. Speaking during the live session, Bassey said, “My wife will have to forgive me. Do you know that there were times during the Hallelujah Challenge when we had a miscarriage, and nobody knew? I…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned business mogul, Chief Andrew Chukwu Okocha, Chairman and CEO of the A.C. Okocha Group of Companies. He died at the age of 78. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commiserated with Okocha family and the people of Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area. The Governor described Chief Okocha as a visionary industrialist whose contributions to the economic development of Delta State and Nigeria at large will not be forgotten. He said: “Chief Andrew Okocha was a…

Beneficiaries of the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has expressed gratitude and joy over what they described as hope reassured as the Senator once again demonstrated his commitment to public health through the fourth phase of his Free Diabetes Sensitization and Testing Medical Outreach, which took place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Uvwie Local Government Secretariat. The outreach, organized in partnership with the National Health Fellows, and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), brought vital medical care to hundreds of residents who trooped out early to…

It was indeed a significant milestone achievement in the history of Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State, on Friday, October 10, 2025, as the Royal Majesties of Asaba and Oko Kingdoms reconciled after nearly a decade-long dispute.  The reconciliation  facilitated by the Executive Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Council, Hon. (High Chief) Ezenyili Obi Kelvin, Ph.D (Eko) and held at Asaba the state capital, did not only signifies the end of the long-standing dispute, but also pave the way for unity, progress, and cooperation between the two kingdoms. The reconciliation which held amidst pomp and jubilation, signaled the…

 …Urge Dr. Ominimini To Stop Parading Himself As APC Constituency 1 Chairman  Contrary to insinuations and speculations that the ousted Ughelli North Local Government All Progressives Congress (APC) party chairman, Mr. Onoabedje Obakpororo, was orchestrated by the newly appointed acting chairman, Mr. Samuel Evwighono, has denied having hands in his woes, saying that all that happened was within the party constitution. Narrating what led to the removal and subsequent suspension of the former chairman Mr.Onoabedje, from the party, Mr. Evwighono, explained that he, as the former treasurer to the APC party in the local government did not over throw nor…