Almost all members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State Chapter, have distance themselves from the State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie’s petition against Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary (NPS) for gross abuse of office and called for his removal. This is even as they called on the National Working Committee (NWC) to take immediate disciplinary action by suspending Sobotie from his position as State Chairman. In the petition letter address to Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the APC National Chairman, the Delta State SEC expressed utmost dismay and condemnation of the action. According…
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Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission, has pledged optimal legislative service delivery to the state. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr Sunday Ebrieri gave the assurance while declaring open a refresher course for middle management staff of the State Legislature who are due for promotion in 2025. Mr Ebireri at the flag off of the training programme, held at Professor Chike Edozie Secretariat complex in Asaba, explained that to achieve the set goal, capacity development through training and retraining of staff would remain a top priority of the Service Commission. He pointed out that the refresher course would further…
Speaker Delta State House of Assembly, the Right Honourable Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for making security a core policy of his administration. The Speaker gave the commendation during Tuesday’s plenary of the House, while reacting to report of the restoration of peace and security in Uwheru, Ughelli North local government area of the state, which has been under the siege of herdsmen. Guwor stated that Governor Oborevwori has shown so much capacity in governance and is determined to ensuring the safety of residents in the state as encapsulated in his MORE agenda. Describing him as a…
Following the Tuesday declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by Nigeria President Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, citing prolonged political crisis and appointing Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as the state administrator, Southernvoicenews.Com takes us back to history of what transpird in 2004, 2006, and off course 2013.. President Tinubu gas during a live broadcast, mentioned a constitutional breach by the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his decision. The decision barred Fubara, his deputy and members of the Rivers House of Assembly from functioning for six months. However, this is not the first time a state of emergency has…
Ahead of the inauguration of the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday, March 22, 2025, Comrade Omorere Ochuko JP, has congratulated Olorogun John Oguma, the leadership and organizers of the forum as well as the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, stating that its a right step towards a right direction for the party. Comrade Omorere, who is the Secretary of the PDP Youth Force For Sheriff- Ughelli-Udu Federal Constituency, said it is a welcome development to have such a forum which he said will foster unity of purpose, stronger grassroot…
Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Health, has commended the Sheriff Oborevwori’s led administration’s efforts to addressing decline of manpower in the health sector with the establishment of College of Health Technology, Ovrode, in Isoko North local government area. Chairman of the Committee, Hon (Chief) Ferguson Onwo gave the commendation when he led members on an oversight inspection visit to the College for on the spot assessment of the ongoing construction work at the administrative and academic facilities in the institution. Hon Onwo said construction work on the project has reached 80 percent completion and appreciated the speed and…
The National Publicity Secretary of Urhobo Awareness Youth Association (UAYA), Ejovwoke Uvwo, who hails from Agbarho in Ughelli North local government area and Ovu, Ethiope East local government area, both of Delta state. In this phone interview with Ejovwoke Uvwo, he spoke extensively on a lot of issues as it concerns Urhobo nation, her political development, leadership and variety of issues. EXCERPT: The activities of Urhobo Awareness Youth Association, UAYA, has been silent over the years, giving the impression that the group has gone into oblivion? That is not true. That we have not been in the media space doesn’t…
By Annabel Ogheneganre Hate speech, as the United Nations denotes it is an offensive discourse that targets a group or individual based on inherent characteristics, such as race, religion, or gender, and has the potential to threaten social and pollical harmony. This occurs both offline and online, with the intention to discriminate against or degrade an individual or group. Most hate speeches stem from prejudices and long-held notions about individuals and groups. The most dangerous and destructive attributes of hate speeches is when they highlight a stereotypical profiling of a character no matter how good or bad the individual is.…
By Festus Ahon The recent recognition of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, by non-indigenes residing in the state, underscores his dedication to inclusive governance and unity. This honour reflects the widespread appreciation of his leadership style, which embraces all ethnic groups, ensuring that every resident of Delta benefits from the government’s policies and programs, regardless of their origins. Governor Oborevwori’s administration remains committed to fostering peace, development, and equal opportunities for both indigenes and non-indigenes. Through his emphasis on inclusivity, he has strengthened social cohesion and enhanced economic participation among Delta’s diverse communities. The recognition by non-indigenous groups…
In a significant display of solidarity and trust, over 200 legislative aides of the 29 members of the Delta State House of Assembly, Thursday, passed implicit Votes of Confidence in the Presiding Officer and Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. The Confidence Vote, in the motion moved by the Private Secretary to the Member Representing Burutu 2 Constituency, Anthony Gbafade, seconded by the Legal Assistance to the member representing Ika North East, Barr Hannah Enyawuile, was also extended to the Speaker’s team of the leadership of the 8th Assembly. This endorsement came during a 3-day workshop organized…