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.

***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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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… 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…

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By Patrick Ochei, The Association of Resident Doctors, FMC Asaba has perfected all plans to carry out School Visitation, Health Talk on Oral Hygiene/General Hygiene, Distribution of Oral Hygiene items, Distribution of Sanitary items, Distribution of School Materials, Free Dental Checks and lots more at Oko Amakom in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, on December 7, 2021. According to the press release, signed by the ARD FMC Asaba Publicity Committee Chairman, Dr. Awunor Alexander Chidubem and Publicity Committee Secretary, Dr. Uwadia Omozele respectively, the programme which will hold at Oko Amakom Primary School 1&2 is part of…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, A House of Representatives aspirant for the Ndokwa /Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections, Chief Ugo Nwokolo (aka Overdo) has said that he is going to the Green Charmbers of the National Assembly to give his people a better deal. Speaking to newsmen at the weekend in Ashaka, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, after a consultative visit to PDP local government area executives and some leaders of the party in the area, Chief Nwokolo said that he joined the House of Representatives race to ameliorate the plight of his people. Chief Nwokolo…

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By SouthernVoicenews, A student of Erhimu Secondary School, Abraka, (a private owned school) in Delta State, Michael Ogbeife, sent a staff of the school, Joseph Ossai Ezeugo, to his grave after a fight that broke out between him and one of the SS3 student’s on Thursday, December 2. Late Teacher The late teacher was in charge of Agricultural Science and Biology in the said school until his demise. The SS3 student is said to have fought with the teacher after the teacher flogged his younger sister, Promise Ogbeise who was involved in a dispute with her classmate. According to sources…

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…Commends Okowa For Youth Empowerment  By SouthernVoicenews, The member representing Isoko Federal Constituency at the Niger Delta Youth Parliament (NDYP), Hon. Favour Awodeha has advised Nigerian students to shun peers and parental influence in choosing a career for themselves. Awodeha gave the advise during a two day educational outreach/career sensitization for selected secondary schools in her constituency conducted by her office in collaboration with Keen Advocacy Struggle Initiative. According to her students need to be intentional about their career choices, adding that there was need for them not to downplay the role of discipline and mentorship in their career journey.…

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