Author: SouthernVoiceNews

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.

The Organising Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor has called on Ward Chairmen in Isoko North Local Government Area to prioritize party unity and work toward securing victory in the 2027 general elections. Egbabor made the appeal during a strategic meeting held today in Ozoro where the 13 ward Chairmen were all in attendance. He said the meet is aimed at ensuring unity among the ward Chairmen as well as the local government party chairman. He emphasized the importance of setting aside personal differences and consolidating efforts to deliver the party’s candidates at…

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Former Deputy Senate President and 2023 Delta State APC governorship candidate, Barr. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Saturday, declared Delta State an “APC territory” as he formally welcomed members of the Delta Unity Group (DUG) into the party during a rally held at the Old Bendel Hotel, Boji Boji Owa, Agbor. The event, which began at 10 a.m., drew key political stakeholders and party faithful from across the state. Addressing the crowd, Omo-Agege praised the rapid growth of the APC in Delta, saying, “Your Excellency, you are coming to Delta State at a time where the party in Delta has undergone serious,…

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By Unue Emeka, The senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, has made it clear that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is not welcome in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwoko stated that the Delta APC will defeat the governor and his party, the PDP, in the 2027 general elections. He made this statement at Agbor, which has been termed a significant political realignment in Delta State, following the official defection of members of the Delta Unity Group (DUG) in Ika Federal Constituency from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The gathering, attended by APC bigwigs,…

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Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), on his 53rd birthday anniversary. Rt Hon Guwor, in a congratulatory message to the foremost Niger Delta Icon, described High Chief Ekpemupolo as a great uncle and legendary leader with exceptional courage and leadership qualities. The Speaker explained that the celebrant’s guidance, wisdom, and inspiration have shaped countless lives, including his and wished him another wonderful year of seamless leadership, growth, and success. Guwor, in a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Nkem Nwaeke,…

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…Its A Land Disputes Between Two Families Not Communities, We Have Lived Peacefully For Years …Call On IGP To Investigate Police Killing, Brutality In Edjekota By Staff Reporters The people of Edjekota community in Ogor Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, have debunked the news making the round that the community is having communal clash with the people of Ewu-Urhobo community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, calling on the Nigerian Police to put the record straight instead of misinforming the public. Speaking to Journalists during a press briefing held at the Edjekota community town hall on Sunday,…

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Felix Morka, a lawyer and National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been described as a special talent made for the challenges of being the spokesperson of a ruling party. In a birthday message signed by the Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and made available by Mr. Sunny Areh, his media adviser, to mark the 60th birth anniversary, Omo-Agege stated that contrary to the widely held view, handling the public relations of a ruling party is a lot more challenging than when in opposition, and thanked Morka for his services to the country…

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to renowned Niger Delta activist and former militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as he marks his 54th birthday anniversary on April 12. In a statement released on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described Tompolo as a distinguished son of the Niger Delta who had made remarkable contributions to the peace, stability, and development of the region and the nation at large. He commended Tompolo for his role as Chairman of Tantita Security Services, noting that his leadership had…

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George Urhie By every permutation, calculation, or mind game applied, 2027 is the inescapable season the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will lose its hegemony over Delta State. Predictably, more than any concerned individual or group, the state ruling party, since 1999, sees this looming political doom staring its leadership and increasingly shrinking followers in the face. It’s further glaring that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the only visible opposition in the state, is the platform to uproot the vestiges of a Delta PDP hegemony that has long overstayed its welcome. Not even the anti-party shenanigans of Hon. Francis Waive and…

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The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, have express grave concern over the growing rumours surrounding the safety of Most Rev. Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe, CMF, Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, and his priest, Revd Fr Remigius Ihyula, following the Bishop’s courageous and truthful statements on the persistent killings, violence, and displacement of innocent citizens in Benue State and across Nigeria . In statement signed by Rev. Fr. Joseph Terfa BEBA, Chairman, NCDPA – Makurdi Diocese on behalf of the Priests of Makurdi Diocese said; Bishop Anagbe, known for his unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and the sanctity of…

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The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Nkem Nwaeke has felicitated with a member of the team, Barr. Vincent Nadifa as he marks his birth anniversary today, 11th April 2025. The CPS described Barr Nadifa who is the Legal Adviser to the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor as calm, respectful, responsive, supportive. honest and dependable. Nwaeke maintained that the celebrant has proven to be an exceptional person who has the interest of others at heart and watches out for the best for those around him at all times. While wishing Barr.…

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