Author: SouthernVoiceNews

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…

The award was presented to him by Professor NKO Concepts, organisers of ‘The Gathering of Eagles’ Conference, which held in Asaba on Sunday 1st August, 2021.

By SouthernVoicenews, The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc,  has recommended the immediate suspension of DCP Abba Kyari, the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), from the Service of the Nigeria Police Force, pending the outcome of an ongoing internal investigations touching on him.  The IGP, in his letter to the Police Service Commission, dated July 31,  2021, and signed by CP Frank Mba, noted that the recommendation for the suspension of the officer, is in line with the internal disciplinary processes of the Force.  The IGP further noted that the suspension is also expected…

By SouthernVoicenews, This was contained in the 9th National Assembly Mid-Term Assessment Report conducted by Order Paper Nigeria in collaboration with Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), dotCivics and Coalition of Nigeria Compatriots (CNC) and made available to newsmen in Delta State. The mid-term report indicated that Senator Omo-Agege of APC, sponsored the highest number of bills of 20, amounting to 83.33 % of all the bills sponsored by the three senators from the state. The report added that 16 of the bills were sponsored in the first legislative year of the 9th Assembly, prominent among which was the passed Sexual…

By SouthernVoicenews, The Divisional Police, Orerokpe on Monday July 26, 2021 embarked on mission to rescue a kidnap victim in Delta State, emerges triumphantly. This information was related to the public by DSP. Bright Edafe, Ag. Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, Asaba in a press statement released on the Friday 30th July 2021. According to the Press release, on 26th July, 2021, information was received by the DPO Orerokpe Division, which revealed that somebody had been kidnapped at Aragwa community and the kidnappers took the victim to the bush. The Divisional Police then led a combined team of…

…Says His Return As Member of State Executive Council Is A Welcome Development …Hails Governor Okowa For Bringing Amgbaduba Back As Oil And Gas Commissioner By SouthernVoicenews, The Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro has felicitated with the immediate past Commissioner for oil and gas in Delta State, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, describing his reappointment as oil and gas Commissioner by the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as a welcome development. In a press statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Asaba, the Gbaramatu Chief said that he was not surprised that Prince Amgbaduba was…

…Ogor Community Blames Ughelli ‘A’ Division DPO For Alleged Inaction By SouthernVoicenews, A 30 years old motorcyclist simply identified as Edoja Imoni Ediri has been gruesomely murdered by unknown persons at Oviri-Ogor community and his motorcycle taken away in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State. It was gathered that the body and helmet of the deceased who hails from Igbuku-Orogun were found in an uncompleted building in the area with his hands and legs tied up causing panic in the peaceful community. This is just as concerned person from the community have lambasted the DPO of ‘A’ division Ughelli,…