… A Tale Of Man’s Inhuman Treatment To Man, Creation Of Poverty In Nigeria To Nigerians There is this popular Nigerian slogan, ‘This life nor balance at all’, judging from these, one would agreed that truly life is not balance as some persons are looking for just a square meal while others changes jets like bicycle. This is the case of the people of Odidi 1, Odidi 2, Egwa 1 & Egwa 2, Batan and Jones Creek in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, host communities of OML 42. Despite these communities being host to the Oil Mining Lease OML-42 and their contributions…
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SouthernVoiceNews
Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a registered Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focus more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas.
The overzealousness of security personnel’s and protocol to top government, political and religious officials is an issue that needed urgent attention. On Saturday, September 23, Dr. Pastor Enenche and his wife was at Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North LGA, Delta State for the official commissioning of a microfinance bank, Revelation Micro-Finance Bank, along Post Road Ughelli. Though the program was scheduled for 9:00am, and guests seated even before the time. The man of God who arrived Warri on Friday, came late possibly as a result if his busy schedules. He arrived at exactly 12:35pm. With the excitement, guests…
Images at the unveiling ceremony 1. Main building of the Revelation Micro-Finance Bank 2. 3. Guests awaiting the arrival of the Dunamis founder Details soon
The General Overseer and Founder of Wellspring of God Ministry, Agbarha-Otor in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, Pastor Alex Itedjere, has reportedly chopped off the head of a young girl said to be member of his church for alleged ritual purposes. It was learned that the remains of the victim was discovered in the pastor’s house on Friday morning, while the girls mother was not also spared as the pastor also matcheted her hand. Impeccable source disclosed that the cleric, whose church is located at No. 4 Onomuke street in Agbarha-Otor, butchered the young girl with a machete,…
BY DENNIS OTU I watched the birds as they flew to their hiding places and out there in their comfort zones, they sang beautifully and the melodies reached out to high heavens. Those in the serene vicinity enjoyed the melodies from the birds. I did also. You must have seen those beautiful birds at the Ubulu-Uku General Hospital in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. They are always there to welcome you to the hospital in a special way. Yes, singing sweet songs in the hospital that has further witnessed massive transformation since the State Governor,…
The Delta State Coordinator, Comrade Esike Mike and all members of the Progressive Forum Delta State Chapter has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the nomination of the Ondo State Coordinator Mr. Ayodele Olawande as a Minister of the federal Republic of Nigeria. The Delta Chapter of the Progressive Forum, in a statement issued by its leader, Esike Mike while commending President Tinubu for the nomination, described Ayodele as a man with capacity and competence to make impact while carrying out his national assignment. The group recalled how Ayodele , using his leadership influence all members of the Progressive…
…Past Governors, Senators, Ministers Amongst Those Affected. Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has announced the revocation of 167 plots of land in some highbrow districts of the nation’s capital, Abuja. Areas affected are Maitama, Gudu, Wuye which had the highest revocation, 41; Katampe, Katampe Extension, Wuse 2, Jabi, Utako, Idu Industrial zone, and Asokoro which had the second highest revocation, 39. In a notice issued Thursday night in Abuja, the administration said the plots were revoked due to the refusal or failure of their allottees to develop them. “The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA hereby informs the general…
The Holy Father, Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zaria, Nigeria. Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh, is of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Kaduna, currently Rector of the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kaduna. Curriculum Vitae: Bishop Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh was born on 10 June 1970 in the Zangon Kataf area, in the Archdiocese of Kaduna Nigeria. After attending Saint Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary in Makurdi and Saint Augustine’s Major Seminary in Jos, he was ordained a priest on 10 July 1999 for the Archdiocese of Kaduna. He has held the following positions…
The intellectually savvy traditional ruler of Ugboba Kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Obi Agbogidi Ezedimbu Emmanuel Nkebakwu 111, has lauded the agrarian prowess of Ugboba people, commending them for a bountiful harvest season in 2023. He made this statement while briefing newsmen during the celebration of his new yam festival (Iwaji Obi Ugboba), in his Palace on Wednesday 20th September, 2023. The amiable king thanked his people for their support to him and loyalty to the throne of his forebears, describing his relationship with his people as symbiotic and mutually trustworthy. According to…
A major challenge faced by security agencies in Nigeria is the interference by politicians and corrupt personnel among the security apparatus which compromise the statutory commitment of security operatives to fight crimes, protect lives and property across the country. We hear of situations where crimes are committed, suspects known to the public, yet allowed to walk the streets freely because he is being backed by a political godfather. Criminals are no longer afraid of the long arm of the law. They believe the law is not meant for them, but others. They abuse, violate the law with impunity, confident they…