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 family of former Ethiope East Council Chairman, Hon (Pharm.) Victor Ofobrukueta buries mother late Mrs. Onovwerosoke Ofobrukueta (Nee Umukoro) on Saturday 8th November, 2025. According to the press statement for the burial arrangements signed by Engr. Friday Ofobrukueta and Hon. (Pharm.) Victor Ofobrukueta, on Thursday 6th November, 2025, Service of Song at her compound in Okurekpo, Okpara town. On Saturday 8th November, 2025, Funeral Service, Interment and Entertainment at Umiaghwa Secondary School, Oria-Abraka at 10am. On Sunday 9th November, 2025, Thanksgiving Service at New Ark of Salvation Ministry, Okurekpo, Okpara town at 10am.

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The Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, has expressed profound appreciation to the Delta State House of Assembly for the passage of the Dual Mode Programme for Colleges of Education in the state. In a statement on Friday, in Asaba, Prof. Tonukari specially lauded the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Hon. Charles Emetulu, for his leadership and commitment in championing the bill that paved the way for this groundbreaking initiative. He described the dual mode programme as a *transformative milestone in the state’s education sector, noting that it allows students to obtain both the NCE…

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Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has  said that the DELTA STATE ANTI-TERRORISM AND ANTI-CULTISM (AMENDMENT ) BILL is a definite declaration of government’s commitment to securing lives and properties of citizens. The Speaker also explained that the successful passage of the proposed legislation which was read the third time and passed at Wednesday’s plenary after exhaustive scrutiny,  has provided a powerful tool for law enforcement agencies to work. Speaking after hitting the gavel that sealed the procedural processing of the bill, Rt Hon Guwor said the significance of the amendment of the…

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By Nelson Agbajor Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, joined dignitaries and top security officials on Monday, October 28, 2025, at the official decoration ceremony of AIG Mohammed Dankwara, who was elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). Our correspondent noted that the ceremony marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership within the Nigeria Police Force. However, in his congratulatory message, Senator Dafinone commended DIG Dankwara for his remarkable professionalism, discipline, and unwavering dedication to duty. He described the promotion as a well-deserved…

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The foremost political pressure group, NDOKWAFORWARD, at its caucus meeting held in Asaba on Sunday, 26th October 2025, unanimously resolved to continue its unwavering support for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The group also reaffirmed its commitment to Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, commending him for his steadfast loyalty and dedication to His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. During the well-attended meeting, members agreed to intensify outreach efforts to traditional rulers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders across the three local government areas of the Ndokwa nation. The aim is to further galvanise grassroots support for both President…

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The 2025 Basic Education Schools Sports (BESS) Competition, organized by the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has come to a successful conclusion, showcasing impressive displays of talents, teamwork, resilience and determination among pupils from across the 25 local government areas of Delta State. The over two-week-long sporting event, which began at the local government level and progressed through the senatorial districts, climaxed on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro, Isoko North local government area. It featured keen contests in football, Scrabble, table tennis, athletics…

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…Alleges Planned  Attack On Them By Edjekota Community By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Ohwodo family of Ewu-Urhobo community in  Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, on Monday, raised a  fresh alarm indicting the people of Edjekota community in Ughelli North Local Government Area, of sales of 13 acres from the disputed land that led to a communal crisis and subsequent killing of several persons early 2025. It could be recalled that in April 7, 2025, Ewu Urhobo and Edjekota community’s had a communal clash over a land dispute between two families, but it later escalated to a full blown communal…

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Nigerians have been advised to hold their respective state governors and local government chairmen accountable for the hardship they are going through in the country. Speaking in Abuja, at the public presentation of ‘Vicious Red Circle,’ a book on human trafficking authored by Alex Oriaku, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, charged Nigerians to begin to demand tangible development and people oriented projects from sub national leaders, given the significant increase in monthly allocations to states and councils. “No governor in Nigeria collects less than three times, up to four times what they…

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…Says Delta Ready To Support Manufacturing, Job Creation Under MORE Agenda Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for a stronger partnership between the executive and legislative arms of government to reposition Nigeria’s automotive industry for global competitiveness. The governor made the call on Monday while declaring open the retreat of the House of Representatives Committee on Industry and the National Automobile Design and Development Council (NADDC), held in Asaba. He was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Johnson Erijo. Speaking on the theme, “Building a Global Competitive Automotive Sector in Nigeria through Effective Executive–Legislative Partnership,” Governor…

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