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By SouthernVoicenews, The people of agrarian community of Ute-Okpu, in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, on Saturday in a canival-like manner, trooped out in their numbers to celebrate the life and times of the former acting Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Late Rt. Hon. (Prince) Sam Onyeka Obi. The event which took place at the popular Etiti Primary School, Ute-Okpu, commenced with a rally on major streets within the Kingdom in honour of the late great politician cum clergyman, whom they described as an illustrious son who contributed in no small measure to the overall development…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, has urged the Federal Government to make public the list of those sponsoring criminality in the country as earlier promised by the Attorney General of the Federation and called for the establishment of state police to complement the existing security architecture in the country.

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, Police in Delta State has announced the arrest of a prime suspect, Akpoghene Shoemaker, who used his machete to kill a 50-year-old, Mrs. Patience Komone, a trader at Umeh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. In a press release made available by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edafe Bright, confirmed that the suspect who was at large has been arrested. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the State Police Headquarters, Asaba, the Commissioner of Police, Ari Muhammed Ali, said he gave an order to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Oleh, headquarters…

The wife, Mrs. Rose Okoro, said her 14 years old son, was also arrested, handcuffed with the father and paraded like a common criminals while their telephones were confiscated, adding that her son was in detention for over three weeks before he was released, but that her husband was refused bail on several attempts by her lawyer.

…Promises Synergy With Urhobo Nation By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, Leaders and stakeholders of Isoko ethnic nationality have stated that the Urhobo people are doing well by coming together as a force to demand for what they think is legitimately theirs. Senator Chief Ighoyota Amori High Chief Eta Enahoro, Traditional Prime Minister of Oyede Kingdom and Prof. Christopher Akpotu, President General of Isoko Development Union who spoke in same vein during the Consultative visit of DC-23 to Isoko nation, posited that its only those who invest in the incoming government that will become relevant. According to them, “We are impressed with your…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, One of Urhobo famous and illustrious son, Brigadier General Sir, Dominic Oneya Rtrd. KSM, has on Thursday, August 5, passed on at the age of 73. Born on May 26, 1948, Oneya, who hailed from Ehwerhe in Agbarho Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, reportedly died in his home in GRA, Effurun, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. According Punch Newspaper, current NFF President, Amaju Pinnick has also confirmed Oneya’s death. Oneya was NFF boss from 1999 to 2002. He served in various capacities in CAF committees and recently headed the…

By SouthernVoicenews, The Ahavwan king-makers family group in Ewu Kingdom, in Ughelli South Local Government area of Delta States, has send an SOS message to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over what it described as an attempt to rape the tradition and culture of the kingdom by alleged troublemakers. They also faulted media publication in the Vanguard Newspaper of 19 July, 2021, page 20, where it was stated that one Mr. Bernard Awarieta has been accepted as the Ovie of Ewu Kingdom. The kingmakers in an open letter addressed to the governor and signed by Mr. Ibadan Ivwidiotu, Awotu of Ahavwan king-makers…

…Governor Okowa Stresses Importance Of The Bills By SouthernVoicenews, The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has presented five bills passed by the House to the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for his assent. The Bills, presented to the Governor for assent by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oborevwori, who was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Christopher Ochor and other principal officers, were the Delta State University (Amendment) Bill, 2021and Delta State Printing and Publishing Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Others were Delta State House of Assembly Service (Establishment etc.) Bill, 2021; Delta…

By SouthernVoicenews, The people of Ute-Okpu community in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, have fixed Saturday August 7, 2021, to celebrate the life and times of one of their illustrious sons, His Excellency, Late Rt. Hon. (Prince) Sam Onyeka Obi. Late Sam Obi, who the community described as a living legend, passed on April 3rd, 2021, and given a befitting state burial by the Delta State Government on July 15th, 2021, in his home town, Ute-Okpu, left a legacy that will forever be in the political history of Delta State and beyond. According to a statement signed…

By SouthernVoicenews, The Delta State Police Commissioner Ari Mohammed Ali, on Wednesday, August 4, has during a press briefing, present the command achievements from the months of June till August. Excerpts Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press,I once again welcome you to this briefing which create a platform for us to interact and to showcase some of the Command’s achievements in crime control and management in the state. The successes recorded so far is a credit not only to the Police, but to all well-meaning persons who have been assisting us by providing us with timely and useful information in…