Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly has congratulated Chief Godwill Obielum, a People’s Democratic Party, PDP Chieftain in the State on his 67th birthday anniversary. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke rejoiced with Chief Obielum on the birth anniversary and prayed to God to grant him many more years of service to his Creator and humanity. Guwor commended the commitment of the celebrant for a peaceful and prosperous Delta state and prayed to God to grant him the wherewithal to live a fulfilled life. He said “Happy 67th birthday to…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience in news reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
An America based Medical Practitioner and Philanthropist, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani has been honoured with “Outstanding Citizen in Leadership Award” by Nigerians In Diaspora Organization Americas, NIDOA, Atlanta Chapter. Dr Ubani was honoured alongside others in recognition of his commitment and unwavering dedication for better society, during an event organized by the Atlanta Chapter of NIDOA to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, held at Rendezvous Lounge, Pleasanthill, Duluth, Atlanta Georgia, USA. NIDOA also highlighted that the award on Ubani was for inspiring others through dedication and vision as well as demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities and commitment to…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has commended Nigerians in diaspora for their continued desire to contribute to Nigeria’s growth. Rt Hon Guwor at a ceremony organized by Nigerians In Diaspora Organization Americas, NIDOA, in Atlanta Georgia, USA, called for more collaboration towards achieving a strong, stable and prosperous Nation. In his remarks at the event put together by the Atlanta Chapter of NIDOA to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, the Speaker enjoined the people to remain committed to the development of their father land as they gathered to…
By Lucy Ezeliora The people of Okwe Community, in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, has appealed to Governor Sheriff Obowevwori over an attempt to exclude their community and Traditional Ruler, HRH Obi, Samuel Akaraiwe, in the sharing ratio for development and remuneration meant for three Traditional rulers of Asaba, Oko and Okwe. Speaking during a protest,the President General of Okwe Community, Comrade Ijeh Steve, disclosed that there is an accrued statutory amount meant to be shared amongst the three communities, Asaba, Okwe and Oko but no amount is coming to Okwe community till date. According to him,…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye There is palpable tension in all the local government councils in Delta state as the Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC, has began a serious probe into the activities of the past and present council chairmen. A reliable source privy to the invitation confided on SOUTHERNVOICENEWS.COM, that currently all the local government chairmen have been invited by the EFCC for possible investigation of all funds that came to the councils in the past years. The source who is very close and privy to the invitation, disclosed that most of the council chairmen are under frustration and tension as previous…
Promise To Donates More Beds, Solar Street Lights, Repairs & Provide Uniforms, Books For Pupils By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Jaro Egbo has emphasised the importance of good health and its benefits to human. Egbo stated this at the Primary Health Centre, Uwheru, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, when he paid a working visit to the health centre to inspect the facilities. He noted that without good health, all human struggles and efforts will be in vain, but assured that his administration will not neglect the health sector but give all…
Parley Journalists In Ughelli By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, Hon. Barr. Jaro Egbo on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, said the council has saved over 23 million naira within the last 90 days from Internally Generated Revenues of the council. Egbo gave this disclosure when he held a media parley with members of the Ughelli Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Chapter. Egbo, in his welcoming speech said the media parley was to collaborate and familiarized himself with the journalists so that factual information and the happenings in the…
The Leader of the Legislative Arm of Warri South West Local Government Council, Rt Hon Ekpemupolo Idukedoumene Samuel, has emerged the State Coordinator of the Forum of Leaders of the Legislative Arms of the 25 local government councils in Delta State. Rt. Hon. Ekpemupolo emerged through a process facilitated by the Chairman, Delta State Chapter of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, Hon (Chief) Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa. The Okpe Council Boss had hosted a meeting with all the Leaders of the Legislative Arms of the 25 local government councils at Orerokpe, headquarters of the local government. The meeting…
…Policemen Are Human, They Deserve Protection Too-Public By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye It was indeed a black Monday for the Delta State Police Command, following the gruesome killing of the Divisional Police Officer DPO, attached to the Agbarho Division in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. It was reported on Monday when the news of his death filtered in that the DPO had received a distressed call at about 1:30am on Monday, October 13, 2024, that suspected kidnappers had abducted some passengers travelling along the Agbarho axis of the East-West Road by the (Train Station) Railway flyover, just close to the…
Delta State Police Command has received commendation from stakeholders including the Civil Society Groups, the Police Community Committee Relations amongst others for their effective policing and in ensuring security of citizens. This commendation was handed down on Saturday, October 13, 2024 when the command played host to stakeholders as part of activities lined up to commemorate the NPF 2024 Servicom Week. The command had engaged members of various communities in town hall meetings, and students at various higher institutions in the state where concerns were raised and possible solutions deliberated upon. The command also visited some Primary and Secondary Schools…