Author: SouthernVoiceNews

A group, Forum of Concerned Niger Delta Ex-Agitators based in Okosugbene community of Delta State has exposed a desperate plot to destabilize the Presidential Amnesty Programme by some bitterly disposed and criminally intended night soil individuals, aimed at pulling down the Amnesty Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro. The Ex-Agitators in a Press Statement at the weekend fingered Kingsley Kuku, Boyloaf and Shoot-At-Sight as those in a desperate plot to destabilize the Presidential Amnesty Programme and pull down its Administrator, Dr Otuaro. The Press Statement signed by Chief ( General) Otegha Ayebi ( The Last Don), General Benjamin Ekeremor ( The…

The Ex-Agitators in a Press Statement at the weekend fingered Kingsley Kuku, Boyloaf and Shoot-At-Sight as those in a desperate plot to destabilize the Presidential Amnesty Programme and pull down its Administrator, Dr Otuaro

Ogoma Primary School Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State, has won the Second Edition of the State’s School Sports Competition. Organized by the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Ogoma Primary School Ogwashi-Uku, top the medal table during the finals of the competition held at Delta State the University Science and Technology, Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area. The competition which commenced on the 12th of September had 24 Primary Schools in the state competing for medals. Ogoma primary school Ogwashi-Uku defeated Orhunwhonrun Primary School, Orhunwhonrun…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Government, Friday, said it would next week Tuesday, distribute 9,000 bags of fertilizers to farmers’ associations to support food security and productivity in the state. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu disclosed this at a meeting with the leadership of the farmers’ associations in Asaba. The fertilizers were distributed accordingly to oil palm 1,490 bags; Cassava 1,100; Banana and plantain 350; Maize 70; Yam 120bags; Rice 150; Vegetables and green house farmers 200; Independent farmers 150 bags. He appealed to the farmers to utilise the fertilizers judiciously to improve food production in the…

A member of the Delta State Child Rights Implementation Committee and child protection activist, Comrade Patrick Ochei, has suggested to government at all levels to formulate policies geared towards conscious moral lessons, sex education and entrepreneurship training as part of the education policy for the Girl-Child in the society. Ochei who is also a journalist, is promoting this advocacy amidst the challenges faced by girl children when they are not morally sound to handle some pressures associated with female development in today’s society, revealing that irresponsible men are always on the prowl looking for girl children to devour. Leveraging…

The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Thursday, expressed hope that the nightmare faced by motorist plying he Benin-Onitsha Expressway would soon be over with the commencement of remedial works on the failed portion of the road at Asaba-Onitsha axis. Onyeme who went on on-the-spot assessment of the failed portion of the roads and the internal roads in Asaba metropolis which have been witnessing a lot of traffic as a result of the failed portion of the federal road, said that the contractor handling remedial works on the road have assured him of the completion of side of…

Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has described music as a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Onyeme stated this on Wednesday at the International Festival for Choral and Traditional Music held in Asaba. According to him, music connect people of diverse backgrounds and mobilize people towards a common cause. The Acting Governor said; “it is fitting that Asaba was chosen to host this edition of the event in Nigeria. “Delta State is a hub of music and entertainment, indeed, the state has a rich history of producing talented musicians and entertainers; for the foreigners among…

…Lost 2 Officers, Recovers 4 AK-47 Rifles The police in Delta State Command has neutralised three suspected kidnappers that attempted to abduct the wife of a Delta State House of Assembly member on September 2, 2024. The failed attempt occured at Okoloba Junction Jakpa Road, Uvwie LGA, where the suspected kidnappers murdered two mobile Policemen and the driver Mr. David Imela.  The Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, on receiving the information immediately ordered water-tight deployment around Warri and environs as well as narrowing the roads and blockage of all exit points, but it didn’t take long as Police operatives…

 Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Health has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the state government under its jurisdiction to be steadfast in implementation of budgetary provisions in the health sector. Chairman of the committee, Hon Ferguson Onwo, who gave the charge during a two day interactive sessions with heads of various health institutions in the state, also called for clean financial records by the MDAs at all times. The Lawmaker said the Committee expects optimal budgetary performance of the MDAs in 2024, stressing that the state government is committed to meeting up with the health needs of…

…Recovers Arms, Cash By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Police Command on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Ughelli Police ‘A’ Division, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, paraded ten persons suspected to be armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists. Speaking while parading the suspects, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright disclosed that one of the suspects had being on the wanted list of security agents. He said, “You will recall that when the CP was deployed to Delta State in February, 2024, we were faced with numerous challenges which includes cases of kidnapping and armed robbery particularly…