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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye One notorious kidnapper terrorizing Ughelli and environs has been shot dead by operatives of  the Delta State Police Command in Ughelli, during a fierce gun battle. The suspect, Joel Joseph, who hails from Ekakpamre community in Ughelli South LGA, had been on the operatives’ wanted list before he met his waterloo during the crossfire. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, revealed the suspect, upon sighting the operatives, opened fire on them, and in the ensuing gun duel, the suspect sustained serious gunshot injuries and was taken to the General Hospital, Ughelli, where he died while…

***Urges Tinubu, Akpabio, Others To Save Democracy Restoration of true federalism and good governance are critical if Nigeria is to make reasonable progress in the comity of nations, Prof Igho Natufe, renowned political scientist and President General of Okpe Union has said. ‘’Basically, to restructure a political system is to reform its components and redefine the relationships governing the powers and responsibilities of all levels of government. Especially in a supposedly federal system like Nigeria, such a restructuring is expected to recognize the exclusive jurisdictions of the federating units in critical sectors of industry and the economy as…

Leaders and stakeholders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta South Senatorial District of Delta State have passed votes of implicit confidence on the state’s Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. The party leaders, at a crucial meeting held in Warri, on Sunday, said the vote of confidence on the governor stemmed from the giant developmental strides recorded in the nooks and crannies of the state within the first one year of his administration.   The Leaders, including  elected and appointed public officers at the state and federal government levels acknowledged the uncommon transformation of the state in all…

A socio-cultural group, Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, has congratulated Mr. Monday Odigwe, on his emergence as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship flag bearer for Ika North East in the forthcoming local council election.  The congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and made available to newsmen.    Comrade Ikeogwu, said the emergence of Mr.  Monday Odigwe as the Chairmanship flag bearer for Ika North East Local Council, has demonstrated deep rooted practice of the party to always go for experience,…

By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has said that the enviable wealth of experience of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a former legislator, has in no small measure impacted positively in articulating the programmes and policies of the state government under his leadership.   The Speaker who stated this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, said the Governor’s MORE agenda is on course and that the Delta State Assembly will continue to support him to succeed.   Guwor noted that Rt Hon Oborevwori has proven to be a…

…Two In Critical Condition Report just reaching Southernvoicenews.com had it, that the convoy of the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been involved in a fatal accident. Though the detail are still sketchy, but reliable source who witnessed the accident disclosed that the accident occurred at Asaba, immediately after the Federal College of Education Technical, opposite the GSM steel company in Asaba. “What happened i think was a burst tyre because we were at the other side going to Ibusa”. The source also disclosed that two persons, including one of the orderlies and the driver were seriously injured.…

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Parent and guardians have been cautioned to ensure their children and wards are given proper upbringing coupled with the fear of God and respect for humanity. This advise was handed down by the President General and Leaders of Ogbonvwa community in Ughelli North local government area, Delta State, over what they described as action that is capable of destroying homes and marriages. They made this call at the community town hall while settling paternity rift over an alleged statement made by one Favour Igho Odeme with the social media name, Amromata Favour. It was gathered that Favour Igho Odeme (18),…

As Delta State marks Governor Oborevwori’s first year in office, the immediate past chairman of Okpe Local Area Area, Hon. Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa has urged Deltans to rally behind the Governor and support his vision for the state’s progress. In an interview, with our Crew of DENNIS OTU and DANIEL BAYAGBON, Hon. Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa, praised the Governor for his impactful initiatives and dedication to improving Delta State. Hon. Esiovwa acknowledged Governor Oborevwori’s commitment to infrastructure development, highlighting the significant road projects undertaken across the state. He commended the Governor for entrusting renowned construction giant, Julius Berger with the…

…Tasks Oborevwori, Dafinone, Others On Development The people of Okpe Kingdom have been urged to wake up from their apparent slumber to develop Sapele and Okpe Local Government Areas. The charge was contained in a message delivered at the weekend by the President General of Okpe Union, Prof Igho Natufe. The specialist in International Relations and Soviet/ Russian Foreign Policy noted with sadness the stunted growth and development in Okpe Kingdom. ‘’While we share the Orodje’s lamentation on the neglect of Sapele and Okpe Nation by “successive governments”, we situate the problem more in the failure of Okpe elected/appointed political…