The GbaramatuVoice was established in 2015 as a monthly tabloid published by the Gbaramatu Publishing Company Limited. It hit the newsstand first on August 2015. The newspaper’s sole objective is to bring to public glare what the management saw at the cradle of its formation as information gap and asymmetrical reportage of the activities and people of the Niger Delta.
•NDA does not enjoy our support or receive our blessings •We are partners in development with the FG The Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Worldwide has declared that despite the fact that their communities play host to some of the demands made by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), their youths are neither members nor associate with the members of the
Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday declared that the era of Executive/ Legislature face-off is over. Saraki stated this while ruling on a motion alleging the irregularity in the renewal of the tenure of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board members. He declared: “The days of balderdash are over. It was in reference to the
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, says the state deep seaport at Agge in Ekeremor will be ready before the end of his tenure in February 2020. He said the government had already acquired and surveyed 15, 000 hectares of land for the construction of the seaport. Dickson gave the assurance on Wednesday evening while inaugurating
The king of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba) has warned operatives of the dreaded Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and all those aiming to attack oil pipelines, to stay off his kingdom. The monarch, who spoke through the spokesman of the Gbaramatu Traditional Council, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, also advised the federal government
Prince Kimilayefa Steven who is the 4th child and 2nd son of the Pere of Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Gold Oro Tiemo JP, KSQ, AMBP (Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom) is set to walk down the aisle with his beautiful girlfriend. The introduction has already taken place in September 2017 at Eku, Delta State, where
The Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), has called on the Federal Government and the military in particular to imbibe the culture of respecting the rights of citizens. CEPEJ stated this recently at her 8th Annual Conference which had as its theme; ‘Sustainable Security & Environment in the Niger Delta: A Key to Nigerian
Best team to pocket N500,000 – Comr. Akpule As part of his youth empowerment programme in his constituency, Rt. Honourable Julius Pondi, member representing Burutu Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representative has unfolded the plan for this year’s annual football competition. This was contained in a recent release signed by the programme’s Coordinator, Comr.
-Avengers is not a community-based organization -Tompolo’s antecedents is not connected to the Avengers – IYC -Peaceful response by the FG is panacea – Oweilaemi The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on the Federal Government not to use Gbararmatu Kingdom or any other area in the Niger Delta region as a battlefield in the name
Controversy is trailing the extension of tenure of the managing director and the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by the Federal Government. It was learnt at the weekend that the board members had received the letters extending their tenure till 2020 contrary to the extant law which terminates the tenure by next
This government out to rubbish the previous administration –Ekpemupolo The Coalition of Niger Delta Voices has called on President Muhammadu Buhari government and his handlers to swing into action and dwell less on talking, as Nigerians are tired of their promises. CNDV stated this in a release signed by Frank Ekpemupolo and Williams Welemu, Coordinator
•Chevron provides job to indigenes nominated by the RDCs-Esimaje •Anyone with complaint should channel it via RDCs or CCDC – CNL A new twist was on Monday added to the impasse between the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) worldwide, the Nigeria Welders Association (NWA) Gbaramatu Unit on one hand and Chevron Nigeria Limited on the other hand as CNL
•There is no Avenger in Gbaramatu Kingdom- Gbenekama •We Are Peace loving People •Even children And Pregnant Women scampered For Safety Palpable fear on Tuesday gripped the residents of Oporoza the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom Delta States as two military fighter jets hovers around the town paying a disciplined attention to the palace of the Pere of Gbaramatu
Ibok-Ete Ibas, chief of naval staff (CNS), says the Nigerian navy is fully prepared to deal with any group trying to vandalise the nation’s assets. Ibas said this on Monday when he visited the Nigerian Navy Engineering College in Sapele, Delta. His statement comes two days after the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), a militant group in
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas, says the Nigerian Navy is fully prepared to deal with any group of militants trying to vandalise the nation’s assets. Ibas said this on Monday when he visited the Nigerian Navy Engineering College in Sapele, Delta. He said that the Navy did not have to
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has sent a passionate appeal to the Niger Delta Avengers not to embark on further attacks on oil facilities in the Niger Delta. Okowa made the appeal in a statement issued on Monday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu wherein he noted that Deltans will lose more
Miss Loveth Ojogun, a student of the Department of Mass Communication, School of Business Studies, Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro on Industrial Training. Coming to the GbaramatuVoice Newspaper for my compulsory Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) popularly called Industrial Training has been more revealing than expected. Obviously speaking, my intention was to come and fulfill
•I cannot destroy the facilities I once protected •True federalism, the only way out of this impasse High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw nation has said that he is not behind the planned bombing by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) describing the allegation as malicious and the handiwork of mischief makers.
More than 400 members of a militant group in Ondo State, United Sea Wolf Avengers, have announced plan to surrender arms and their inclusion in the Federal Government’s Amnesty programme. The group made the announcement in a statement issued and signed by its leader, Gen. Deji Ehinmowo and the General Secretary, Gen. Akinfemi Raymond, in
One British hostage kidnapped in Nigeria has been killed, while three others have returned home safely, the Foreign Office in London announced Monday. The four, who were working with a Christian medical charity providing free health treatment in southern Nigeria’s Delta state, were kidnapped on October 13. Ian Squire was killed, while Alanna Carson, David
The Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has urged members of the militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), to maintain the existing peace in the region. Boroh, also Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Matters, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. He said
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani, on Monday met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting held at the Presidential Villa was meant to brief the President on the ongoing efforts to reposition the oil-rich region. In an interview with State House correspondents after the meeting, the minister appealed to the
A big Congratulations to the recently passed out Youth corpers. Smooth or not, you have served your fatherland the best way you can, Your khaki wearing days are over, no more CDS, no more PPA and there is no more payment of 19,800 to your accounts monthly. Now that your service year is over, what
Community leaders in Nigeria’s oil-rich south on Monday urged militants not to resume attacks on pipelines but give peace talks with the government another chance. The Niger Delta Avengers group last week threatened to resume its targeting of oil and gas infrastructure that in 2016 led to a slump in output that helped tip Nigeria
The Bayelsa Government on Monday denied media reports that it was taking a fresh loan. Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the state Commissioner for Information, denied the reports in a statement on Monday in Yenegoa. Iworiso-Markson said that the state government only approached the State House of Assembly for the restructuring of repayment of the N40 billion
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron in Akwa Ibom State is to limit admission of applicants seeking entry into the academy to 270 from the next academic session. The Acting Rector of the academy, Commodore Duja Effedua, stated this at the weekend during the maiden edition of the national convention of the alumni of the Academy. It
Super Eagles’ Captain, John Obi Mikel is in line to be voted the player of the year for his Chinese team, Tianjin Teda when they hold their end of season award event, reports owngoalnigeria.com. Despite missing three months due to a knee injury, the former Chelsea midfielder is among the candidates for the player of
OIL and gas giant, Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), is at the forefront of improving Nigeria’s ability to develop quality manpower in different fields through its numerous contributions to education in the country. This was the submission of the Chairman/Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Ltd, Mr Jeffrey Ewing, as a special guest of honour at the
Oil prices hit their highest levels early on Monday as markets tightened, while Saudi Arabia’s crown prince cemented his power over the weekend through an anti-corruption crackdown that included high profile arrests. Brent futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, hit $62.44 per barrel early on Monday, their highest level for years now. U.S. West
•Threatens to shutdown NGC operation in Gbaramatu Gbaramatu communities affected by August 25, 2017 gas explosion along the Escravos to Warri gas pipeline has given two weeks ultimatum to the Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) to carry out an assessment of the extent of damage done to the people and communities. The ultimatum as issued demands also
The sudden threat to resume hostilities in the Niger Delta region by Niger Delta Avengers should be to all a reality to worry about. The reason is simple, if such outing which they promised will be brutal, brutish and bloody is allowed, it will again portray us as a nation that has not learned any useful
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board When President Umaru Yar’adua in August, 2009, offered an unconditional pardon and cash payment to agitators who agree to lay down their arms and assemble at screening centres over the next sixty days, that was meant to achieve a particular deal. And that deal by the Nigerian government for militants in
•Calls for release of take-off grant of the maritime university The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (Aketekpe, Agadagba) has appealed to the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to sheath their sword and give peace a chance hoping that the Federal Government will do the needful. He made this statement today in Warri through
•Igoba community has just one government teacher, two community teachers By Loveth Ojogun As part of their effort to encourage learning culture among youths, the National Association of Gbaramatu Students, NAGS, recently paid an official visit to selected schools in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. NAGS, while on its official
Professor Wole Soyinka is going back to Donald Trump’s America, less than a year after he tore his Green Card following the election of Donald Trump as the president. He will be delivering from 14-16 November the Richard D. Cohen Lectures at Harvard University Centre for African Studies. “I’ll go in as an alien, an
Fresh crisis is looming in the Niger Delta region over allegations of unfulfilled promises and corruption levelled against the Federal Government and Office of the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and ex- militants respectively. Following what it described as unfulfilled promises and insincerity on the part of the Federal Government,
