Author: 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.

Popular Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igboho urged the Tinubu-led Federal Government to drop the treasonable charges against Nnamdi Kanu in a video released on Monday, where Igboho emphasized that releasing Kanu is crucial to attending to his failing health.   He stressed that Kanu, like himself, is an agitator fighting for the interests of his people in the Southeast. “Please release Nnamdi Kanu, stop politics. This guy did not do anything. Today…

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The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, passed into law the Delta State Merit Award Scheme. The House also repealed the Delta State Merit Award Law of 1989 Cap. D30, laws of Delta State, 2008.   Sponsor of the bill, Hon. Engr. Emeka Emmanuel Nwaobi, the Majority Leader of the House in a statement said; ” It is the first Private Member Bill to be passed in the 8th Assembly. “The Delta State Merit Award Scheme Law has the mandate and capacity to reward hard work amongst the citizens of the State who have distinguished themselves…

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By Patrick Ochei The Organisation For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC), the culture umbrella body of Anioma Nation, led by its President, Arc. Kester Ifeadi has paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Chike Joseph Edozien on Monday 26th February, 2024. The OFAAC President eulogized the unique Monarch for his sterling leadership qualities that spiked development in Asaba and brought everybody in Anioma together. He was one of the brains behind the formation of OFAAC and also stood as a foremost supporter of its activities throughout the years. We are 20…

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct, fiscal discipline and judicious allocation of resources, transparency and accountability. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the Delta State Audit Forum held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba with Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu and the State Head of Service Mr Reginald Bayoko among others in attendance. The Governor who was represented by his Senior Policy Adviser, Chief Funkekeme Solomon, urged all participants to embrace the culture of collaboration and cooperation among audit stakeholders including government agencies,…

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Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday, in Asaba, charged members of the state’s task force on the recovery of government lands to demolish all illegal structures on such lands.   Inaugurating the Taskforce in Asaba, the governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, disclosed that taskforce was constituted “in response to reports of widespread and flagrant violation of Federal, State and Local Government lands across the State by land speculators.     “Even private lands and properties have not been spared in these illegal acquisitions as many citizens have been dispossessed of…

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and management of a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) on Monday, recorded a major stride in the war against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region as a Federal High Court, Abuja, in a landmark judgement,ordered the forfeiture of an illegal crude oil vessel, MT Kali and its content to the Federal Government.   The police in the Charge NO. FHC/ABJ/CR/18/2024 B/W: INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE V. MT KALI & 22 ORS, had arraigned the vessel and its 22 crew members before the Federal High Court, presided over by  Justice…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Ahead of the planned protest scheduled to hold tomorrow, February 27th and 28th, 2024, by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)  alongside all affiliates bodies, the Delta State Police Command has called for a peaceful protest and warned against violence during the protest as it is criminal and won’t be tolerated. Commissioner of Police for Delta State, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, in a statement signed by the PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe, said the warning is line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.     The statement disclosed that as a result of the…

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By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Pursuant to the third reading and possible passage of the Delta State Protection of Persons Living with Disability Bill, the State House of Assembly, Monday held a public hearing on the bill to gather inputs from relevant stakeholders. The public hearing was at the instance of the Delta State House of Assembly joint committee on Housing, Women affairs, Humanitarian Support Services and Girl Child Entrepreneurship, headed by the member representing Oshimili South, Hon Bridget Anyafulu and Committee on Special Bills, which has the Majority Leader of the House, Hon Emeka Nwaobi as Chairman. The public…

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Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, weekend, charges graduands of the 3rd batch trainees of the  Eric Igban Foundation to work hard to achieve greatness for themselves, family and society at large. 87 indigenes of the oil rich Ugborodo community in Warri South West local government area of Delta State were trained on different Skills Acquisition.   The ceremony presided over by the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Dr Andrew Igban, in memory of his late elder brother, Eric Igban, had in attendance the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly,…

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By Patrick Ochei Prowess International School Okpanam, an award-winning and famous Montessori within the Asaba capital territory, has celebrated its Parents in a programme tagged “Proud Prowess Parents’ Hangout 2024”, held at the popular Triggs Event Centre, off Okpanam Road on Saturday 24th February, 2024. The Management of the school speaking through its Director, Mrs. Chinwe Dike, said it thought it wise to celebrate the ever loving parents who never gave them any troubles, insisting that the Hangout was worth it and would continue as a prominent programme of the school. She said the maiden edition was experimental, but…

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