Author: SouthernVoiceNews

Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience of reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies 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. He is married with children.

By SouthernVoicenews, Statutory delegates in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, have endorsed Rt. Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro Esq., for the House of Representatives, Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, saying her first and second terms records remain unbeaten. Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sapele Local Government Area, Alhaji Tanimu Adamu who made this known on behalf of the delegates when Rt. Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro Esq., paid them consultative visit, said it was through Oboro they realised that a member of the House of Representatives could influence projects and empower constituents. According to Adamu, “all what you said…

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By Kenneth Orusi, Friends and associates from Ughelli South comprising of Olomu and Ughievwen blocs of Ughelli South State Constituency, have purchased the 2023 Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for Pastor Engr. Elvis Peters Uto, ahead of the election. Engr. Uto, is eyeing the Ughelli South State Constituency seat on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The two blocs which later presented the forms to the topmost DTHA aspirant at the PDP Secretariat in Asaba on Monday, March 28th, 2022, said it’s in fulfillment of their pledge for justice, fairness and…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, Frontline House of Representatives aspirant for Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro Esq, has consulted some notable leaders in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State with promises to raise the standard of representation, if elected in 2023. The former lawmaker who made this known when she visited the Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Olorogun Kingsley Esiso; Member, Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Felix Anirah; Chief Austin Ayemidejor, Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Chief Eugene Inoaghan; Chief Perkins Umukoro and Sunny Nwakego, said she decided to consult the leaders…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, The aspiration of Chief Ugochukwu Lucky Nwokolo (aka Overdo) to represent the Ndokwa /Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has received a major boost following the purchase of nomination and expression of interest forms for him by the leadership of the Ndokwa Youth in Politics. Speaking, Thursday, March 24th, 2022, on behalf of the Ndokwa Youths in Politics, the Chairman of Ndokwa West Chapter of the Union, Hon. (Comrade) Christopher Okwuepusu appealed to Chief Ugo Nwokolo to accept the forms in good faith, stressing that the people of Ndokwa Nation were tired of ineffective representation…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , has on Thursday, March 24, 2022, picked up the 2023 Governorship nomination form.  In a Press Statement made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu, the Speaker promised to run an all inclusive government just as his incumbent, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa. According to the Statement; ” On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, I was at the PDP Secretariat in Asaba to consult with the party Exco on my Governorship ambition and today, Thursday, March 24, I took a step further in…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, A middle-aged man was today, set ablaze in Ughelli town, Ughelli North Local Area, Delta State, following an alleged attempt to rob a POS operator.   File Photo The suspected hoodlum was set ablaze on yesterday morning after an attempt to rob his victim of her valuables items. It was learnt that the deceased allegedly attacked a female POS attendant at Evueta street, adjacent to UBA with a local gun to attack her. Luck ran out of him as the POS attendant raised alarm and he was followed by hot chase by mob who later set him ablaze…

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By SouthernVoicenews, Medical women under the aegis of Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter have expressed their profound appreciation to the Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for donating a brand new Toyota Hiace bus to them. The women who in their number could not hold back their emotions as they publicly let out their inner joy today, Wednesday, 23rd March, 2022, while the bus was being presented to them by the Secretary to Delta State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah. Ukah in a brief ceremony at the SSG’s conference centre, specially welcomed the elegantly looking…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, The Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, Dr (Mrs) Josephine Anene-Okeakwa, has reiterated her resolve to rid the College of untoward vices and reposition it to pursue the core mandate establishing the institution and make it a citadel of teaching and learning towards attaining academic excellence. Dr. (Mrs.) Anene-Okeakwa spoke to our Correspondent who visited her office to clarify issues surrounding a recent publication by an online medium, accusing her of dissolving the Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit of the College (ACTU) (an ICPC-watchdog in tertiary institutions) and suspending its chairman for exposing some…

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By Truman Whonana, Yesterday 21st March, 2022; I followed a post in one Urhobo page on the purported endorsement of Sen. Amori by Ibori. Over one hundred comments on the post were seriously against the “endorsement.” One question that came to me was, why are we always recycling old folks and thereby reenforce failure?We are in a progressive society, remaining static is an invitation to diminish. WE SHOULD NOTE THAT: Sen. Ighoyota Amori first appearance in the senate was truncated by a court of appeal ruling which led to the first emergence of Sen. Omoagege.2.) The few time Amori spent…

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