Author: SouthernVoiceNews

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…

By SouthernVoicenews, The Executive Chairman of Ethiope East local government area of Delta state, Rt. Hon. (Pharm) Victor Ofobrukueta, on behalf his family, good people Ethiope East, Deltans and Nigeria at large congratulated the political guru and symbol of greatness, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the Odidi-gborigbo of Africa on his auspicious occasion of his 63 birthday anniversary. Chief James Onanefe Ibori The Ethiope East Council boss, Rt. Hon. (Pharm.) Victor Ofobrukueta, who gave this congratulatory message through his Press Secretary, Mr. Akpevwe Ehwarieme, while celebrating the political icon in a grand style for his excellent performance as governor of Delta…

By SouthernVoicenews,   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. 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 presentation of pleading with us for support. Our house…

An eyewitness reported that, the victim who was at the shop at the time of the robbery, was not lucky enough as he was shot in his stomach, with his intestine gushing out. 
An unconfirmed source disclosed that the victim was  but later rushed to the hospital immediately the hoodlums completed their operation which was said to have lasted for over 20 minutes.

…Angry Youths Beat Vigilante To Death By SouthernVoicenews, 51 years old Mr. Fredrick Ighoshemusua, immediate past President General of Ukpiovwin Community in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State has been shot dead by a local Vigilante who was also beaten to death by angry youths in the community. It was gathered that the incident occurred during the weekend at the swearing-in ceremony of a set of newly elected executive committee of the community. According to sources, the Late Mr. Frederick had earlier handed over to his successor at the event which held at the community’s Secondary School. Reliable source further narrated …

By SouthernVoicenews, The leadership of Delta Ijaw Comrades Community (DICC), has felicitated with Ambassador (Dr), Comrade Shedrack Agediga, Executive Director, Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS), Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) on his two years in office. The commendation was contained in a press release personally signed and issued to newsmen in Warri, by Ambassador Binebai Yerin Princewill, President general Delta Ijaw Comrade Community (DICC) on behalf of the group. The group noted that the Delta Ijaw Comrade Community has so many reasons to celebrate Ambassador (Dr), Comrade Shedrack Agediga, ED, PRS, DESOPADEC, stressing that his leadership qualities…