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.

Speaker of the Delta State Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has rejoiced with a frontline politician in the state and notable figure in Ijaw nation, Dr Braduce Angozi on his birth anniversary. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, and made available to newsmen in Asaba, described Dr Angozi as a Leader and an elder brother with unique passion for love of others and progress. Rt. Hon. Guwor pointed out that the celebrant has shown much commitment and unwavering dedication towards achieving a better society, particularly  growth and development in his immediate environment.…

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As part of efforts to minimized  police brutalization of citizens and as well redeemed the image of the force, an Assistant Commissioner of Police and Area Commander in Ughelli, ACP, Ademola Adebayo, has issued query  to an Assistant Superintendent of Police, only identify as ASP Jeremiah and default other officers in his team for allegedly assaulting a commercial driver Mr Malcom Esumei, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The query came following an alleged physical attack on a truck driver, Mr Malcom Esumei, by a team of police officers led by ASP Jeremiah. The driver whose right…

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The Hon. Anthony Isikuru campaign team of Ewu in Ughelli South Local Government Area, has described the demised of the former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Agbedia Utuama, as a great lost to the entire Urhobo nation, people of Ughelli South  in particular and Delta in general. Leader of the team, Hon. Anthony Isikuru stated this in a condolence statement on behalf of his campaign team to the immediate family of the renowned law teacher and politician, saying that his contributions to governance in Ughelli South, Delta State and Nigeria at large is well noted. “Particularly, we the…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye  Olorogun Fred Majemite, a former Commissioner and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Delta state, has described the death of former Deputy Governor of Delta State and legal luminary, Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama (SAN), who passed on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 77 a great loss to the Urhobo nation and Nigeria in general.  Born on June 5, 1947, the late Prof. Amos Utuama was a law teacher for many years, later serving as the state’s Deputy Governor from 2007 to 2015, under Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. He was also the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Delta State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its resolve to ensuring that the State Budget for the 2025 fiscal year captures critical needs of the people. Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Dennis Emomotimi Guwor gave the assurance in his closing remarks at the end of a four day retreat for the review of the Delta State Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, 2025 -2027 for members of the Delta State House of Assembly, ahead of the state’s budget presentation for the 2025 financial year.   Rt Hon Guwor stated that the 8th Assembly has resolved to only…

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It was a gathering of who is who in Uduere Community of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, when the community organized a warm reception party for their son Olorogun Jaro Egbo Ksc, over his emergence as the Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government. The event which attracts notable sons and daughters of Uduere Community and Ughelli Kingdom in general, had the immediate past Secretary to the Delta State Government SSG, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, as the Chairman of the occasion amongst other notable personalities including the Ughelli North PDP chairman,…

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Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, Saturday, joined other well meaning Deltans to mourn the demise of a former Deputy Governor in the state, Prof Amos Agbe Utuama. Rt Hon Guwor said the passing of Prof Utuama leaves a void in his heart and many others, particularly the leadership of Delta State and the People’s Democratic Party, PDP family in the state. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, condoled with the Member Representing Ughelli South in the State Legislature, Hon Festus Utuama, the immediate family…

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By Sunny Awhefeada The vulgar title of this piece owes its shocking essence to the vulgarity of a lawbreaker who masquerades as a lawmaker. I have resolved not to mention his name throughout this intervention in order not to dignify him and reduce this column to the base degree of his character. The lawmaker who is a member of the Federal House of Representatives is also a fake senator as he thumped his chest and told his victim “I am a senator”.  That wasn’t a slip of tongue, but an attempt to intimidate the poor. In a video that has…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye The Delta State House of Assembly is poised to ensuring that the State Budget for the 2025 fiscal year is result oriented, realistic and implementable in line with the developmental goals of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s led administration. The Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, who gave the assurance in his remarks at the opening session of a four day retreat for the review of the Delta State Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, 2025 -2027, said the House is desirous more than ever before to consider and pass an effective and efficient budget that is responsive to State issues,…

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