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By SouthernVoicenews, With the ransom of 11 million naira paid, the Kidnapped Chairman of Private School Owners Association, Delta State Chapter, Deacon Monday Ifoghere who was abducted alongside his Wife, on Sunday, December 12, at about 5:00 am  were reportedly  released near Oviorie Junction along Eku road, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the State. Deacon Monday Ifoeghere The couple regained their freedom after spending seven days in the den of their abductors. Reliable source revealed that the sum of N11 million was paid as ransom to secure the release of the couple. According to the source, it takes the efforts…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, The monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Delta State which normally holds every last Saturday of every month has been scheduled to hold tomorrow, Saturday, December 18, 2021 between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.00 am. This exercise is holding before the last Saturday of the month due to the yuletide coming up next week. A statement signed by the Director of Information, Mrs Theresa Oliko and made available to newsmen, said during the period of the exercise, there will be NO restrictions on movements of persons and vehicles. The statement advised residents to fumigate their premises,…

The Brand Marketing Manager, West Africa region, Mr. Oke Umurhohwo, speaking to newsmen at Oharisi school, said the company decided to bring this phase of their programm to their people of Ughelli North so that their children could enjoy the kind gesture of Itel Mobile company.

… As 2,258 Corp Members Pass Out Of Orientation Course In Delta By Patrick Ochei, Director General, National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has urged corps members across the country to avoid using the social media for ethnic jingoism, rumour peddling and the promotion of hatred but engage in activities targeted at self-improvement and promotion of unity, peace and prosperity of Nigeria. Corp Members On Parade The DG gave this advice in his address which was read at the Terminal Parade/Closing Ceremony of the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream 11 Orientation Course, held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021,…

***Lauds Ethiope East LG Boss, Ofobrukueta On Economic Plan Initiative By SouthernVoicenews, The Delta state government has said it is prepared to support and partner with any local government council in the state with the initiative of a viable economic development plans to transform its area. 4th Left: Gov Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa Representative, Dr. Kingsley Emu, Economic Adviser to the governor, 5th Middle – Ethiope East LG boss, Hon. Victor Ofobrukueta, 4th R – HRM Mike Omeru, Ogurime-Rime UKORI 1, Ovie of Agbon, 3rd R – HRM Air Vice Marshal Lucky Ararile, Avwaeke 1, Ovie of Umuaghwa Abraka Kingdom, 2nd…

By Patrick Ochei, The Delta State Child’s Rights Implementation Committee, a body empowered by law to protect and enforce the rights of children within the State, has x-rayed and analysed the remote cause of death of the Delta born Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr., adding that meting out appropriate sanctions would act as deterrent to any individual or corporate entity that impedes on the rights of children. The Committee met, brainstormed and came up with far-reaching decisions amidst the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, where it took critical cognisance of the alleged gruesome murder of the…

Invests Three Priests As Monsignors, Ordain Ten To Priesthood …Says Priesthood Is Not A Carrier By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, The Catholic Church in Warri on Wednesday, December 8, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, had multiple liturgical celebration which includes the inauguration of the diocesan phase of synod of bishops, conferment and investiture of three of her priests as Monsignors, ordination of ten deacons to the Catholic priesthood as well as the celebration of the feast of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and closing of the year of St. Joseph. One Of The Newly Ordained Priests Praying For The Faithful Laying…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, The President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Prince Williams Akporeha has commended the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on the relative peace in the state as a result of the security strategy of the state government. Prince Akporeha stated this recently at Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area during the final traditional burial rites of late Queen Regina Akporeha. Queen Regina who died at the age of 70 years, was the wife of the late Odiologbo of Onogbokor Kingdom, HRH Gideon Akporeha who died four years ago. The NUPENG Chief…

By SouthernVoicenews, The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed sadness over the demise of the wife of the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Mrs Esther Zenab Kolawole. Late Mrs. Esther Zenab Kolawole Mrs Kolawole died on Sunday , December 5th, 2021, after a brief illness. She was 50 years old. In a Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker said that he was shocked with the news of the wife of his colleague and personal friend, Rt Hon (Prince) Matthew Kolawole. “The news of the…

… Says There Is No Stephen Akemu Led Faction Of EDC By SouthernVoicenews, A former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Delta State, Chief Victor Otomewo has been told loud and clear that he cannot foist Mr. Stephen Akemu as the Chairman of Ekpan Development Committee (EDC) on the people of Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area of the State. The Secretary of the EDC, Deacon Matthew A. Emewakeme in a statement on behalf of the EDC warned against break down of law and order in Ekpan community, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, saying that the former…