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 Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Immediate past Special Adviser to the Governor on Government Affairs, now Commissioner designate, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor has promised to remain a good ambassador of Udu State Constituency. Hon Uviejitobor who gave the assurance when the College of PDP Ward Chairmen in Udu local government area, paid him a congratulatory visit, said he will never betray the confidence reposed on him by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the people of Delta State. Promising to remain a vessel for peace, unity and prosperity in Udu, Uviejitobor stated that Governor Oborevwori’s MORE agenda is on course and Udu local government…

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…Okirighwre-Benin Road, Others In Sapele To Be Reconstructed By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Government, Monday, said it would reconstruct the failed Okirighwre-Benin Road and other internal roads in Sapele to ease movement for motorists within the area. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this to journalists after an inspection of the road.  Aniagwu, who was in company of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Kingsley Esiso, the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Hon. Bright Abeke, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, said the…

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By Akpokona Omafuaire THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Udu Branch Sunday congratulated Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN on his emergence as President Elect at the just concluded 2024 NBA National Officers’ elections. Udu Branch in a congratulatory message signed by J. E. Odohisi, ESQ, Chairman and Austin E. Nyekigbe, ESQ, Secretary respectively expressed confidence on the new President. According to the message: “On behalf of the members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Udu Branch, Delta State, we congratulate you on your emergence as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association at the just concluded 2024 NBA National Officers’ elections. “Your…

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A socio-cultural group, Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, has congratulated the Executive Chairman, Ika North East Local Government Council, Hon. Monday Hunkanma Odigwe, in his electoral victory at just concluded local council elections in Delta State and his successful swearing-in.The congratulation message is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, and made available to newsmen. Comrade Ikeogwu described Hon. Odigwe”s victory and swearing in as a very welcome development to the group in particular, Ika North East people and Deltans in general. He said that the group was convinced of Hon. Odigwe”s victory the day…

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By Southernvoicenews Former General Secretary of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)  Mazi Afam Osigwe, on Saturday, emerged as president-elect in the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) election. It was gathered that Osigwe had 20,435 total votes, surpassing his closest contender, Chairman of NBA-Institute of Continuing Legal Education Governing Council, Tobenna Erojikwe, with 9,437 votes. The voting began online at midnight and ended at 11.59 pm. The live results for all positions were also presented online. As of midnight on Sunday, Osigwe secured 20,395 votes, defeating Erojikwe, who garnered 10,970 votes while former NBA Lagos Branch…

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By Patrick Ochei Children of Prowess International School, Okpanam, Delta State have appealed to government to address the issues of electoral malpractice to curb incessant distrust in the society which ultimately leads to insecurity. A graduating pupil of the school while on a talk show segment of the school’s graduation activities, Master Igili Dominion Chukwuma dissected the issues and the challenges surrounding electoral malpractices, insisting that such electoral cheating has often led to a lot of economic and social negativities bedeviling the Nigerian nation. While giving an idea of what politics is all about and the intendment of the…

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The process was initially scheduled to commence on the 29th of July, 2024. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has suspended the proposed enforcement process on the Electronic Central Motor Registry Registration Process (e-CMR).  In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the relaxation of enforcement is to allow for massive enlightenment to highlight the benefits and effectiveness of the e-CMR initiative, which is designed to ensure the safety and security of all types of vehicles, including motorcycles by collating data imputed into the system by vehicle owners, and acting on such to flag the…

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By Southernvoicenews The Delta State contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage have been given an award for good conduct in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The award, which was presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was received by the Chairman of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and leader of the delegation, Alhaji Auwalu Tukur. The Saudi Arabian authorities had expressed appreciation to the Delta contingent for their exemplary conduct and as one of the best and peaceful performing state in Nigeria in the 2024 hajj. Alhaji Tukur who presented the award to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, in Asaba…

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…Suspected Female Trafficker Chinyere At Large By Southern voice news The Delta State Police Command has announced the arrest of one Chioma Edafe ‘f’ (36) of Umuogbezea Community in Imo State, who run a hotel were trafficked teenage girls are used as sex workers in Ughelli, as twenty three teenagers are rescued.   The police have equally organised a manhunt for one Chinyere, who trafficked teenagers from the East to the above hotel for forced prostitution.   In a release made available by the state police image maker, SP. Bright Edafe, revealed that acting on credible information received by the…

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Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has assured Management and Staff of the State Legislature of sustained efforts towards building capacity of the workforce. Rt Hon Guwor who gave the assurance, while declaring open a two day retreat for management staff of the State Assembly, said the retreat, with the theme: “Towards Effective Collaboration For Delivering The Legislative Agenda of the 8th Assembly”, is to further promote efficiency and ensure optimal results in the implementation of the recently unveiled Legislative Agenda of the 8th Assembly.   The Speaker stated that the 8th Assembly, under his…

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