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.
The Nigerian Navy has called on the Department of State Security ( DSS ) to go after the sponsors of notorious sea pirate network believed to be terrorising costal waterways in Rivers and environs. Capt. Victor Choji, the Executive Officer of the Nigerian Navy Ship ( NNS ) Pathfinder, Port Harcourt made the call when
For the fifth time, Zimbabwean man, William Masvinu, has won the title of Mr. Ugly. He had lost last year to Maison Sere in controversial circumstances. However, he won this year’s edition of the competition held over the weekend in Ruwa area of Zimbabwe. The “Ugliest Man in the Land” walked away with $500, and a
Mrs Ogechi Ololo, Imo State Commissioner for Happiness and Couple’s Fulfillment, on Tuesday, advised those critical of her appointment, to `keep quiet.’ Ololo, who is also Gov Rochas Okorocha‘s sister, was among the 28 commissioners sworn in on Monday. Ololo, on her twitter handle @MrsOgechiOlolo in response to series of criticism on her appointment expressed
To contain activities of militants and sea pirates in Niger Delta, the Nigerian Navy has deployed 80 boats, 13 ships and two helicopters to the region. While the 80 boats were deployed over the weekend to various creeks and back waters to flush out militants and illegal refineries, the capital ships on Tuesday commenced navigation
The Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, will begin Shiloh, the annual gathering of its members all over the world, on Tuesday, December 05, 2017. Shiloh 2017 will feature main sessions by Dr David Oyedepo, the Presiding Bishop of The Living Faith Church worldwide alongside other ministers. Aside the main sessions which
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has arrived the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja. Accompanied by a large crowd of supporters and praise singers, Atiku was received by the Spokesman for the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye. Atiku is currently meeting members of the National Caretaker Committe of the party led by Senator
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has developed a technology that will enable it transmit election results electronically direct from polling units to its states’ headquarters. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ebonyi, Prof. Godswill Obioma, disclosed this at a meeting with faith-based organizations on Tuesday, in Abakaliki. According to him, the new
In fulfillment of his administration’s pledge to make Gbaramatu Kingdom the preferred tourism destination in Riverine communities, Chairman of Benikrukru community, Hon. Godwin Olufemi has lent his weight behind the hosting of this year’s Benikrukru Street Carnival, which will hold at the community ultra modern cultural event centre on December 25 as private sponsors-driven event. Hon. Olufemi
Governor Rochas Okorocha has sworn-in 28 new commissioners, amongst who is his younger sister, Ogechi Ololo, as commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfilment. Ololo, who is married to Chuks, an engineer, was the All Progressives Congress’ candidate into the House of Representatives for the Owerri Federal Constituency seat in 2015 and she has served in various
A militant group in Ondo State, the United Sea Wolf Avengers, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for incorporating militants in the state into the Federal Government Amnesty programme. The group, in a statement by its leaders, General Deji Ehinmowo and General Secretary, Akinfemi Raymond, appealed to the Federal Government not to extend its Amnesty programmes.
The Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigeria Army, Brigadier-General James Ataguba on Monday advised the militant youths in the Niger Delta area of Ondo State to surrender their arms and embrace the amnesty programme of the Ondo State and the Federal Governments. The state governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, had given the militants
•He was a rallying point for the kingdom- Barr. Otuaro •He has left a very big shoe for me – Eldest Son •We shall all miss him – Gbaramatu Kingdom To the people of Okerenkoko community and the entire Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Saturday 2nd December will remain
The people of Gbaramatu Kingdom has called on the Federal Government and all the relevant agencies to urgently save the kingdom from pollution occasioned by a fresh gas explosion along the Escravos to Warri Gas Pipeline owned by the Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company Limited. This call was made today 4th December 2017 by Mr. Edwin
•The award will act as a tonic for us to render more selfless service — Jacob Abai Mr. Jacob Abai, the publisher of GbaramatuVoice and twenty-four others were on Saturday 2nd December 2017 honoured with awards of excellence by the body of Ijaw Pastors and Ministers Fellowship (IPMF). Bishop Dr. Samson Amajene JP+ conferred these awards
•Calls On Government, Oil Companies For Support As a way of supporting the socioeconomic well-being of the girl-child in Gelegele community, the National Association of Ijaw Female Students (NAIFS), University of Benin Chapter have recently empowered thirty girls of Gelegele Community in Olodiama Kingdom, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. This was contained in a
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board The recent reaction of the Oba of Benin and the entire members of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) to the coronation of King Godwin Ogunyenabo as the new Pere of Olodama kingdom in Edo has again heightened the hostility among the Binis and Ijaws in the state. For a clearer understanding,
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere, has called on the people of the Niger Delta region to give credit to President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the execution of development projects in the region. Speaking at the commissioning of the Otuoke Internal Road and Atubu Road Network, in Ogbia Local
Rear Admiral Suleiman Apochi, the Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to the Niger Delta Operation Delta Safe, on Friday decorated four newly promoted officers under his command with their new ranks. The ceremony, which took place at the Headquarters of JTF in Yenagoa, three officers namely – Thomas Otuji, Roy Nweke and Obiora
Bayelsa has emerged the overall winner of the just concluded Gov. Wike National Wrestling Championships which was held in Port Harcourt. The state contingent clinched 51 medals comprising 17 gold, 18 silver and 16 bronze. Ondo came second with 13 gold, four silver and five bronze medals while Delta came third with seven gold, nine
Today, all roads will lead to Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta as Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs lead Ijaw nation as well as Nigerians to bid their Fiyewei, the late Chief Alfred Makaraba Bubor, a final farewell. The late Chief Bubor, popularly known as OLOGBO, died on June
