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.

…Commends Okowa on educational development By SouthernVoicenews, As part of his efforts to complement the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s educational desire in the State, an Olomu borne philanthropist and Special Assistant to the governor on Youth development, Prince Sony Jifas Ogbon has donated learning and teaching materials to primary schools in Ughelli South local government area of the State. Prince Sony Ogbon while flagging off the presentation of learning and teaching materials to the primary schools pupils across the local government area said that it’s part of his plan to contribute to the society and encouraged the children towards education. While…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, Nemesis was on Tuesday, September 14, caught up with one Master Emmanuel Erhieganoma, 20, a resident of Okuokoko in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State as he attempted killing her mother for ritual purposes. According to the mother, his son Emmanuel, has been telling her that he must drive his Mercedes GLK penultimate week, but unknown to the mother she would be the victim and source of his sons means of purchasing the Mercedes GLK. Eye witness alleged that the son invited her mum, Mrs. Oke Erhieganoma to his house at Caroline Street, Okoukoko at about…

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By SouthernVoicenews, The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba Alikali Psc+ FDC, NPM has approved the posting  of DSP Edafe Bright as the new Spokesperson of Delta State Police Command with immediate effect. DSP Edafe Bright before his current posting was the acting image maker of the command. The new PPRO holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, he was one time the Administrative Officer, Area Command Asaba and he has also served in Ekiti State Police Command. The New PPRO however, appeals to the general public and journalists to accord him same support that…

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By SouthernVoicenews The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, listed six Nigerians as financiers of Boko Haram and terror activities in Nigeria. State-run WAM news agency reports that the information was released at the country’s federal cabinet meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Nigerians are Abdurrahaman Ado Musa, Salihu Yusuf Adamu, Bashir Ali Yusuf, Muhammed Ibrahim Isa, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan and Surajo Abubakar Muhammad.They were prosecuted in 2020 for wiring funds to Boko Haram.The full list of 53 individuals and entities indicted include:  1. Ahmed Abdulla Mohammed Alshaiba Alnuaimi (UAE)2. Mohamed Saqer Yousif Saqer Al Zaabi (UAE)3. Hamad Mohammed…

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…Empowers Police Officers Wives By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, Wife of Inspector General of Police and President of Police Officers Wives Association POWA, Hajia Hajara Usman Alkali Baba has paid a three day visit to Delta State Command and also visited notable monarchs in Delta State.  The POWA president arrived Delta state on September 9, 2021 with a three point agenda which included Welfare, Health and Education. Immediately after a courtesy call to the Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, the wife of the Inspector General of Police proceeded to the Police Children Primary School Asaba, where she commissioned the renovated…

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…Says Its Time To Inaugurate NDDC Board By SouthernVoicenews, Niger-Delta Ex-militants under the Urhobo-Isoko Youth Wing and Ex-agitator leaders of the phase 1, 2 and 3 of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), yesterday, said President Muhammadu Buhari can no longer hide under the Forensic Audit report as excuse not to inaugurate the NDDC board. The Urhobo-Isoko Ex-militants Youth Wing and Ex-Agitator leaders who spoke to newsmen through its Chairman, General Joseph Figbele and Vice Chairman, Solomon Adu said since the Forensic Audit Committee had submitted its report, that it is expected that Buhari ought to have inaugrated the board instead of…

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By SouthernVoicenews, Following the recent submission of the NDDC Forensic Audit Committee report, Niger Delta Ex Militant has come out against President Muhammadu Buhari over his unnecessary delay to inaugurate the already screened NDDC Board for relative peace and the common interest of the Niger Delta region. The Niger Delta Ex militant, General Solomon Adu who addressed newsmen in Warri yesterday, said since the forensic audit committee had completed its report that he doesn’t see any reason holding back President Buhari from inaugurating the appointees already screened and confirmed on November 5, 2019, by the senate. General Solomon Adu had…

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By Patrick Ochei, Issele-Uku, the headquarters of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, is reputed for her traditions and culture which are carefully kept and nurtured for centuries. Saturday, 11th September, 2021, is another festive season that brings sons and daughters of the Ancient Kingdom together in love, peace and unity. It is a festival usually marked with joy known in our local parlance as “Ine Onyimi” where people make merry and are free to say anything they like, even to the King. The Ine Festival is satirical in nature. There is no holds back in exposing what…

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