High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, a renowned Niger Delta activist and scholar, was conferred with a PhD in Comparative Politics and Development Studies on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. The prestigious ceremony took place at the University of Benin, located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro, the Ibe-Uyadonwei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, situated in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, is a significant figure in the Niger Delta struggle. After years of dedication and hard work, he was able to participate in the vibrant convocation ceremony and proudly return home with his…
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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.
Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, was among the prominent figures who traveled to Canada for the unveiling of the initial unit from a set of 10 new Airbus A220-300 series airplanes procured by Ibom Air. During Emmanuel’s tenure, the state-owned airline, Ibom Air, had committed to acquiring 10 new aircraft from Airbus at the Dubai Airshow in 2021. Established in 2019 under Emmanuel’s administration, Ibom Air’s top management, led by Captain Mfon Udom (Managing Director) and Mr. George Uriesi (Chief Operating Officer), accompanied Emmanuel to inspect and take delivery of the first aircraft at Airbus’…
Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State, Prof. Paul Omaji, has disclosed that the goal behind the establishment of the Nigerian Naval University was to raise luminary leaders that will provide solutions to the world and Nigerian problems but not established merely to issues certificates. Professor Omaji stated this during the second convocation ceremony of the institution on Thursday, November 24, 2023, stating that successes recorded so far was an outcome of the continuous support of the Nigerian Navy. He said all the academic activities carried out in the institution were in line with the standard set aside by…
In what could be termed an 11th hour decision, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) cancelled their planned protests for and against the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal on the Kano State governorship election petition, which sacked Governor Abba Yusuf of the NNPP and declared APC’s Dr. Nasiru Gawuna as the winner. The two rival political parties had issued strong notices to shut down business and commercial activities in the state yesterday with massive protests against and in favour of the judgment of the Appeal Court, triggering fears of a…
…Says Judiciary Remains Hope Of Common Man Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Sir Fetus Ahon, has said the Court of Appeal judgement which validated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as winner of the March 18, gubernatorial election in the state confirmed the judiciary still remained the hope of the common man. Speaking with newsmen on Friday night, Ahon described the judgement which coincided with his (Ahon) birthday anniversary as a perfect gift from God. He said: “This victory and of course all the court victories that have been recorded by our Governor is a clear testament to the…
By Elohor Alex Ekiugbo The ruling of the Appeal Court reaffirmed the resounding victory of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewori, the governor of Delta State. Elohor Alex Ekiugbo (JP), a leading contender for the chairmanship of the Ughelli North Local Government Council, applauded the court ruling, describing it as a victory for democracy and the citizens of Delta State. Alex Ekiugbo, who is aspiring on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), highlighted in an interview with the Southern Voice over the phone that the ruling is a testament to the collective will of the people,…
By Augustus Onwumere Contrary to Central Bank assurances of surplus cash in circulation, residents in Delta State have in the past weeks experienced difficulties accessing cash from their commercial banks accounts. Our Correspondent who visited number of commercial banks in Warri, Ughelli and environs, can authoritatively report, that customers who visited their banks for withdrawals were only allowed to withdraw only N5,000. A customer at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) in Warri, said they were compelled to withdraw only Five thousand Naira, while at Eco bank, customers were denied access into the bank. Meanwhile, as customers are denied access…
Oshimili South Local Government Chairman in Delta State, Hon. Obi Kelvin Ezenyili, Ph.D, has during an interaction session, ‘Mirror Platform’, organised by journalists of the Indigenous Correspondents Chapel of the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Asaba, on Friday, November 24, 2023, gave some of his achievements since assumption of office. The chairman whose local council area is situated in the heart of the state capital, Asaba, was represented by the Secretary to the Lical Government, Hon Brendan Iyeh alongside Barr. Mrs. Nwulu Ndidi, head, legal department. He highlighted some of his achievements made to include; setting up…
The Nigerian Maritime University,NMU, Okerenkoko is set to confer an ordinary Doctorate degree on Ex-militant leader,High Chief Government Ekpemupolo Alias Tompolo and Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Kingdom in Bayelsa,HRM. King Alfred Papapreye Diette-Spiff for their positive contributions towards the growth and development of the school as it holds its first convocation ceremony tomorrow Saturday, November 25. The event will hold commence at about 10am in the school’s premises in Okerenkoko in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The event will be streamed live by Channels TV and Aruse Television, PEBNEWS can report. In a telephone chat with…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the ground-breaking for the construction of three flyovers, cloverleaf and pedestrian bridges in Effurun and Warri metropolis would take place on Monday, November 27. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II) and his delegation on a condolence visit at his private residence in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of the state. The Governor commended the Ooni of Ife for his peace moves across the country and for helping to resolve a brewing crisis between Ijaws and Yorubas in Delta State. He…