By Southernvoicenews The Bayelsa State Government is now set to entered into partnership with Trinidad and Tobago in order to develop the state’s industrial park.The two government on Monday, July 15, agreed on when the Trinidad and Tobago High Commissioner in Nigeria, Amb. Wendell De Leandro, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Government House, Yenagoa. Amb. Leandro stated that his country had the expertise to convert gas flared at oil production facilities to energy that would power the state’s industrial park. He explained that when operational, the industrial estate would be powered to produce feed stock, urea and…
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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.
By SouthernVoicenews The recent ruling of the Country’s apex court on local government financial autonomy has been described as a welcome development and relief to state governments by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.Governor Eno made the observations while fielding questions from journalists at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, upon his return to the state from an official engagement. The governor however expressed concerns over its effective implementation and the ability of LGs to handle their financial responsibilities. He noted that the Supreme Court verdict on local government autonomy remains sacrosanct, being the pronouncement of the final…
Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded local government council elections Apostle Joshua Ogbodo, has congratulated Prince Godwin Ogorugba on his emergence as Chairman-Elect of Isoko North Local Government Council. Ogbodo in a congratulatory message on his Facebook page prayed for wisdom on the Chairman-Elect to pilot the affairs of the Council to deliver democratic dividends to the people. He wrote: I want to use this medium to congratulate the chairman elect of Isoko North LGA. “I pray may God give you wisdom to pilot the affairs of Isoko nation and deliver the dividends of…
UDU – AHEAD of the Nigerian Bar Association General Election, the Udu Branch on Sunday 14th July, 2024 in their monthly general meeting, adopted Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN and Lawrence Ayewa, Esq as its Presidential and Assistant Publicity Secretary candidates respectively. The adoption of the Presidential candidate was sequel to a motion moved by Esiri Jaho, Esq which was seconded by C.D.S Omon-Irabor, Esq. Earlier, in a motion moved by Patrick Mekako, Esq and seconded by Ese Evbierhurhoma, Esq, the branch adopted Lawrence Ayewa, Esq as its Assistant Publicity Secretary candidate. Udu Branch then call on her members to massively…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Special Adviser to Governor of Delta State, in-charge of Government Affairs, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor, has said that his Boss, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, scored another exciting goal on Saturday, July 13, 2024, with the landslide victory of the candidates of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the local government councils election in the state.Reacting to the development, Hon Uviejitobor, a two term member of the Delta State House of Assembly, said Rt Hon Oborevwori has been so committed to good governance since assumption of office as Governor of the state. The Special Adviser explained that the massive…
Critically examining all that transpired over Delta state Local Government (LG) elections for Ughelli North Local Government Area (LGA) held Saturday 13 July 2024, it is not in doubt to say about 80% of the electorate in the Area reposed their trust, love and confidence in the brand new Executive Chairman elect for Ughelli North Local Government, Olorogun Jaro Christopher Egbo popular known also as ‘High Voltage’.This assertion is backed by facts and actions witnessed beginning from the day he was unanimously endorsed and adopted as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) party flag bearer by members, Elders and Leaders of…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye In tts firm commitment in making public schools more active and functional in the state, the State Universal Basic Education Board SUBEB, Delta State, has warned and maintained that days were teachers earned salaries without work was over. Chairman SUBEB, Delta State, Hon Samuel Mariere stated this during a meeting with Education stakeholders in Warri South and Warri South West local government areas, in continuation with it ongoing discussions towards uplifting standards in public primary schools in the state. Mariere, a former member of the Delta State House of Assembly and one time Commissioner for Water Resources…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye A former Students’ Union Government SUG, President of the defunct Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Comrade Abel Edigbe, has been elected and inaugurated as President of the Isoko National Youth Congress (INYC) Worldwide. The new executive was inaugurated, weekend, by Grand Patron of INYC and Commissioner Representing Isoko Ethnic Nationality on the Board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Victor Egbo at the Stop n Chop Event Centre, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. Egbo in his remarks, charged the youths to shun violence, cultism and other social vices and partner…
…Optimistic Of PDP’s Victory In LG Polls By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state government had no issue with Supreme Court’s judgement on Local Government Autonomy. He also affirmed faith in the transparency of the Local Government polls in the state, saying their transparency reflected his personal faith in democracy and due process. Oborevwori said that the State Government had over the years supported financial autonomy for legislature and the judiciary. Speaking to journalists shortly after voting at Unit 33, Osubi Ward 6 in Okpe Local Government Area of the state,…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye DESPITE the heavy downpour and slight delay of electoral voting materials in Ughelli North, voters in their large numbers came out to cast their votes in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.The heavy downpour started as early as 7: am in Ughelli never deterred voters to exercise their franchise. Commending the large turnout, chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ughelli North, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, who casted his vote at about 10:25 am in DSIEC Ward 05, Unit 35 said, “The rain disrupted the early voting but our were not disturbed they turned…