…A Call To Stop Their Excesses By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Intelligence gathering through diligent investigations is key to curbing crimes in society. Where the police with statutory duty to maintain internal law and order has been overwhelmed by worsening criminal activities, engaging extra support to boost intelligence gathering through establishment of community policing structures becomes inevitable. This is what informed the establishment of vigilantes and other security bodies in Ughelli and environs in Delta state where the police has undeniably been overwhelmed by unending killings, robberies, kidnapping and sundry crimes. The other notable group set in place to provide that extra…
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SouthernVoiceNews
Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a registered Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focus more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration 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.
The leadership, stakeholders and members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Ward 8, Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has adopted the report of the five man zoning Committee for the forthcoming elections of principal officers of the party in the Ward. At the well attended meeting, held on Sunday 31st March 2024 at Evwreni, the people adopted recommendations that the Ward Chairmanship Position should go to Unenurhie Community in the kingdom, while positions of the Vice Chairman and Secretary were zoned to Okpawha and Urevwe communities respectively. The Uneni community in Evwreni got the…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor as he clocks 44. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon on Monday, joined the parliament, Warri-South West constituents, friends and family of Guwor in celebrating a man of great destiny. He said that Guwor had made invaluable contributions to good governance, as well as growth and development of the state. He commended the speaker on his wise direction of the legislature, noting in particular the calm that had persisted in the House…
The Editor-in-Chief of The Story Publishing House, publishers of the The Story cum Chief Press Secretary to the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the March 18th 2023 election, Kenneth Orusi, has been bestowed with the Media Merit Excellence Awards by the Nigeria Radar Magazine. The event took place on Thursday 21st March 2024, at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), otherwise known as Labour House, in Asaba, the State capital. Orusi, who is presently serving his first term as Chairman, Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council bagged…
As Christians all over the world mark celebrates Easter, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Deltans and other Nigerians to show love to one another and be willing to make sacrifices for the greater unity, peace and progress of the country. Governor Oborevwori, in the Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Sunday, urged Deltans and Nigerians in general to use the Easter season to soberly reflect on what they need to do as a people in order to guarantee peaceful co-existence, while working towards a better future for all…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has enjoined Christian faithfuls to continue to uphold the true essence of Easter in their daily lives. Rt Hon Guwor who stated this in his message to Deltans on the Easter celebration, particularly urged the Christian community to use the period to pray for the state and the country at large. The Speaker’s message is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke and made available to newsmen in Asaba, the State capital. Guwor stressed the need for Christians to reflect on the…
The Executive Director, Projects, on the Board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Hon. TalebTebite, has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme on his 59th birthday anniversary. Olorogun Tebite described the birthday as a special one with all the blessings from Heaven being his first birthday anniversary as Deputy Governor. He noted that Sir Onyeme is a distinguished technocrat who has brought his wealth of experience to bear in actualizing the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He recalled that Sir Onyeme excelled creditably well when he held sway at the Delta…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitates with the State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Sir John Monday Onyeme as he turns 59 today. The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, rejoiced with Sir Onyeme on his celebration of 59 years and as the number two citizen of Delta State. Rt Hon Guwor stressed that the 59 birthday celebration of Sir Onyeme is unique and historic being the first to be celebrated since he assumed office as Deputy Governor. The Speaker on behalf of constituents…
Donates Food Items, Cash To The Vulnerable By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye In keeping with the spirit of the season, Azuka and Ify Foundation, Friday gave out cash and food items to orphans, widows and elderly in Igbodo community in Ika North East local government area of Delta State, South- South, Nigeria. The event which took place at the palace ground of the Obi of Igbodo, HRM Barr. Ikechukwu Nkeobikwu Osadume, marked another milestone in the Foundation’s efforts towards the welfare and wellbeing of others. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Azuka and Ify Foundation, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani, said despite the unfriendly and hash…
The Nigerian Police Public, Delta State Command has handed over the traditional ruler of Ewu-Urhobo, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, who was declared wanted by the Nigerian army, Defence Headquarters on Thursday March 28th 2024, The Story can authoritatively report. Following his name on the wanted list, the king turned in himself to the police same Thursday evening to prove his innocence in the whole saga, leading to the murder of 17 soldiers around Okuama community in Ughelli south local government area of Delta State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Edafe Bright,…