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 Patrick Ochei In an apparent show of superiority in the game of politics, the Honourable Commissioner for Technical Education and former House of Representatives member for Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Hon. Pastor Joan Onyemaechi popularly known as Ada Anioma, has made known her stance as far as Aniocha South Chairmanship election is concerned in line with the zoning arrangement which currently favours the Ubulu clan, stating that those trying hard to blackmail her think that politics is their farm land where they can always harvest even without sowing. The Ada Anioma made this revelation in a special interview session…

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LAGOS: TANTITA Security Services Limited on Saturday night at the prestigious Eko Signature Hotel was awarded the Daily Independent newspapers Security Company Award for the year 2023 for it’s uncompromising battle against oil theft in the country. Tantita Security Services is a private company of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo which has waged war against illegal oil bunkering leading to the Country’s improved economy. Receiving the award on behalf of Tompolo and Tantita Management, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo promised that the company is poised to continue the war against bunkerers. The Erudite Scholar said, “The Chairman, board and management…

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Olorogun Sir, Taleb Tebite, Executive Director Project, Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission DESOPADEC, has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi. Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, a business tycoon, politician and Former Minister of Education died on Saturday, May 4, 2024. In a statement by his Special Assistant, Hon. Ochuko Omorere, JP, Tebite described the death of Olorogun Gbagi at 62, as a great loss to Oginibo Community, Ughelli South LGA, the Urhobo nation and Delta State in general. He stated that Gbagi was a notable figure and a proud son of Urhobo nation…

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Youths under the aegis of Comrade Lucky Olerhimena Ofomukoro Support Group, has appealed to the people of Ughelli North to rally round and support Lucky Ofomukoro as chairmanship aspirant at the forthcoming local government election slated for July 13, by DSIEC. The group made this appeal during a million man March organized by Comrade Lucky Olerhimena Ofomukoro Support Group in Ughelli North local Government Area of Delta state. The group disclosed that Lucky Ofomukoro chairmanship aspirant in Ughelli North Local Government area under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP is one of the most popular aspirants who has paid…

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Says Ewu Ward 1 Deserves Chairmanship Position By Godwin-Maria UTUEDOYE Following agitations by some individuals in Ewu Ward 2 and 3 calling for the chairmanship position to leave Ewu Ward 1, Hon. Anthony Isikuru, one of the frontline Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Chairmanship aspirants and renowned grassroot politician in Ewu town, Ughelli South LGA, has said certain indices needed to be looked upon critically and politically before taking decisions. Speaking to a group of PDP faithful at Otor-Ewu, Friday, the famous grassroot mobilizer argues that; “Politics shouldn’t just be it is my turn, but also the voting strength. ” For…

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…Promises Collaboration Of 8th Assembly With Oborevwori’s Administration By Godwin-Maria UTUEDOYE Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Education has said that successive governments in the state  always placed high priority on quality education and academic excellence. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Charles Chukwuemeke Emetulu, who stated this during members’ oversight visit to the University of Delta, Agbor to round off tour of MDAs and state owned higher institutions under the Committee’s mandate, restated the resolve of the 8th Delta Assembly in collaborating with Sheriff Oborevwori led administration to achieving more in that regard.   Accompanied by the Vice Chairman…

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 As WHO Predicts 250,000 Death In 2035 As A Result Of Climate Change By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye As the world celebrates the 2024 International Press Freedom Day with the theme; “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of Environment Crisis”, the President of the Catholic Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, CAMPAN, Chimdi Oluoha, has said it is the duty of journalists to highlight cases of despair, loss and dislocation due to environment issues for possible assistance to the victims.  Oluoha, in a press release made available to Journalists in Umuahia, Abia State, noted that every May 3, journalists are…

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The Nigeria Majority Leaders’ Forum has pledged their unwavering support to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his obvious effort to rescue Nigeria from her present economic crisis and security challenges. The Executive members of the Forum made the pledge as a commitment arising from their meeting which held recently in Asaba, Delta State. In their 6-point Communique as signed by the Forum’s Administrative Secretary, Comrade Patrick Ochei, the Forum also resolved to continue to support the Conference of Speakers towards achieving their set agenda, while congratulating the Governor of Benue State for taking the lead in…

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The stage is gradually getting set for Afrobeat crooner Sugarbana to take the Music scene by the storm anytime soon with “Winner” . Our Entertainment Correspondent reports that the upcoming Afrobeat Crooner Sugarbana’s “Winner” is billed for release shortly as he is working around the clock with prominent acts in the studio to ensure that he comes out with a bang in his maiden album, Ashes. Highly talented Sugarbana who has been taking his time to give a different meaning to Afrobeat music, according to our Entertainment Correspondent is featuring Mr Real and Smangori in “WINNER” and Afrobeat music lovers…

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The All-Ijaw Elders Forum has condemned, in strong terms, the self-serving and relentless pursuit of wealth and dominance constantly exhibited by Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. The statement released May 3 was jointly signed by regional representatives of the forum, including Prof. Johnstone Salolomo, representing Bayelsa, Elder Alabo Senebe from Delta, High Chief Christmas Ekiyor from Rivers state, Chief Powede Kubor from Edo, and Deacon Chief (Engr.) and Hon. Oliver Clarkson representing Ondo. They described Tomopolo’s inordinate adventure as a growing threat to the unity and welfare of the Ijaw people. “We have watched curiously over…

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