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 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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By Patrick Ochei, Notable sons and daughters of Anioma, including the Secretary to Delta State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, the Executive Chairman of Oshimili North LGA, Hon. Innocent Esewezie and the immediate Past Chairman of Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission, Chief Barr. Mrs Ada Josephine Kachikwu have paid glowing homage to Her Royal Majesty, Obi Martha Dunkwu, Omu Anioma, during the Omu Annual Otite Festival which held Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Omu Anioma Palace, Okpanam in Oshimili North LGA of Delta State. Others who brought gifts for Omu Anioma are: Barr. Adaeze Ezete from Abuja, Mr.…

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By SouthernVoicenews, The Omus in Anioma Nation will converge at the Omu Anioma Palace Okpanam on 11th September, 2021, at 11am to celebrate the Omu Annual Otite (Roasting of Yam) Festival. This Inaugural Edition is the prelude to subsequent yearly editions. The idea of Omu Annual Otite Festival was made possible in our concerted effort to reenact our value system and bring renaissance into our culture. We deemed it necessary to leverage on the gains of our over the years consistent media campaigns and advocacies which have yielded enormous relevant results, to establish a legacy on ground. On this note,…

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By SouthernVoicenews, The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio on Thursday, submitted the Forensic Audit Report on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The report was submitted to the President through the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN in Abuja. Akpabio, who noted that although the exercise had a checkered history, thanked the President and all those who supported and ensured its success. He stressed that the exercise was not done to witch-hunt anyone but to ensure that the huge sums of funds committed to the area yearly were justified.…

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By SouthernVoicenews, The Delta State Coordinator of the People’s Democratic Party Youth Alliance (PDPYA), Chief Sunday Apah, has condoled with Dr. Charles Omini, National Coordinator, PDPYA over the death of his Mother, Late Mrs. Nma Rose Omini. Rt. Hon. Sunday Apah In a condolence message signed by Chief Sunday Apah, he expressed shock over the death of Mrs. Omini, whom he described as a mother of inestimable values. According to the message, “National Coordinator sir, this is not a time to mourn. It’s time to look back and remember all the good things in life that she did for you.…

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