National News

Why we sent NAF Special Forces to Niger Delta – COAS

The Chief of Air Staff (COAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday said the Nigerian Air Force deployed its personnel in the Niger Delta to help in combating crimes in the region, stressing that the action was intended to resolve the crime situation in the region. The COAS, who said the NAF would continue to work

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News

Group Visits Flood Communities, Proffers Solutions

…the Ijaws are suffering – IWC President By Magdalene Agbadamashi A concerned Ijaw body, the Ijaw Flood Control Unit (IFCU), set up to access the level of flood impact on affected communities in Delta and Bayelsa states, in a recent visit to the affected areas has made available solutions to help stem the disaster as well

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News

GbaramatuVoice gets set to do groundbreaking of world standard media facility

Come Monday, December 3rd, 2018, all roads will lead to Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the GbaramatuVoice Media House. According to a statement from the CEO of the publishing outfit, Jacob Abai, the gargantuan structure would house all the operating

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National News

NASS tasked to restructure Niger Delta intervention agencies

By Enaibo Asiayei The National Assembly has been tasked to restructure the policy framework governing the operations of agencies and structures established for the development of the Niger Delta region. This was part of the demands of the Niger Delta Amnesty Vendors Association (NDAV), contained in a communique issued in Warri Delta state on Wednesday

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News

My grass to grace story – Chief Gbenekama, as he clocks 55

…I started life as a poor fisherman – Fiyewei …Dad taught us to be honest – Barr. Gideon, first son A prominent chieftain in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Godspower Gbenekama JP, whose 55th birthday held yesterday at his residence in Warri, has disclosed in a brief chat

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Opinion

Okowa and conspiracy

By Prince Abugo IN Delta the tripod of traitors, sycophants and irredentist tribalists are never satisfied no matter the goodwill or generosity showered on them. They cling on any straw to vent their venom of greed and avarice pulling down opponents and desecrating everything society values. They also urinate on family shrines and defecate on

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National Oil & Gas

Niger Delta: University Don Blames Illegal Refineries for Air Pollution

The director, Centre for Disaster, Risk Management at the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Prince Mmom says ending soot and other related air pollution activities in the South-South region requires the support of all stakeholders. Professor Mmom stated this while delivering a lecture entitled air pollution as a disaster threatening “to envelope the Niger Delta

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National News

FG approves $64m for Escravos power project

The Federal Government has approved $64.2m for the power project in Escravos communities in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The approval was granted at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the State House yesterday. Speaking with journalists on some of the outcomes of the

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National News

Niger Delta’s first modular refinery to process 10,000bpd crude, November

…another 5,000 bpd modular refinery to be ready, October ..vision, part of implementation of FG 16-point agenda The first modular refinery owned by Niger Delta Petroleum Resources, in the Niger Delta region, located in Ogbele, Rivers State, is expected to refine 10,000 barrel of crude oil daily, after its upgrade from 1,000bpd capacity come November.

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Edo News

World Maritime Day: Benin River Port will boost economy – Obaseki

The Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that the Benin River Port, on completion, would significantly improve the state’s economy through international linkage with actors in the global shipping business. Obaseki who gave the assurance in commemoration of the World Maritime Day marked on September 27 each year, explained that “the Benin River

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National News

Ex-agitators actions can jeopardise amnesty programme – General Preye

By Shina Badmus An ex-agitator, General Preye Alamene, has said that the recent protest by ex-militants in Bayelsa state, calling for the removal of the coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, over the nonpayment of their monthly stipends, can ruin the amnesty programme. The ex-agitator made this remark during an interview with GbaramatuVoice

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News Ondo

Pere of Arogbo-Ijaw wants constitutional roles for monarchs

The 10th traditional ruler of Arogbo Ijaw community, in Ese Odo council area of Ondo State, the Agadagba of Arogbo Ijaw Kingdom, Pere Zaccheaus Egbunu, wants constitutional roles for monarchs to enable them contribute to the development of the country.  “Apart from the statutory advisory role stipulated for the Council of Chiefs as contained in

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National Politics

2019 Presidency: Jonathan backs David Mark

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday threw his weight behind the presidential ambition of Sen. David Mark, saying the former senate president will strengthen the bond of unity in Nigeria. The former president, who hosted the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant in his Yenogoa residence, said Nigeria was in dire need of unity. Jonathan said

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National News

Flood Strikes Again: Ofonibeinghan Community Residents Rendered Homeless 

By Shina Badmus Yet again, Ofonigeinghan a community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has been struck by the unending activities of flood that is ravaging the communities. The rise in water level of the river has caused a complete takeover of their community, hence leaving the people homeless. Since there is no

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Delta News

Justice of Peace is a call to responsibility – Delta Attorney-General

…248 Justices of the Peace sworn-in …It is part of the peace building process By Shina Badmus Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Delta State, Barr. Peter Mrakpor, has said the Justice of the Peace (JP) honour is not a chieftaincy title but a call to duty and responsibility.  He made this remark during the swearing-in

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Delta News

Obaseki leads global icons to Ekpoma for Ambrose Alli’s memorial

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will lead a train of global icons, including business and political leaders, activists, academics, and civil society groups, to Ekpoma, in Edo Central Senatorial district, for the 29th Memorial Day Celebration of former governor of old Bendel State (now Edo and Delta states), Prof. Ambrose Alli. In a

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National News

Land Grab: Uvwie people threaten brimstone and fire

By Enaibo Asiayei The people of Uvwie in Delta state, after waiting patiently for so long without getting justice from the Judiciary, the National Assembly and even the presidency, have decided to beat the drums of war as they are now ready to damn any consequence to resist the continued illegal  acquisition and occupation of

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Delta News

Okowa has neglected the flooded Ijaw communities – IIA

By Loveth Ojogun Ijaw Interest Advocates (IIA) has accused the Delta State Governor, Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa of socially discriminating against the Ijaws citing as an example his refusal to visit the flooded Ijaw communities. In a statement signed jointly by its national coordinator, Arerebo Salaco and Obiri Jonathan, the national spokesman, IIA said: “While he has placed emphasis

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Sport

Nigeria now 48 in FIFA World Ranking , 4th in Africa

Nigeria moved one place from 49th position to 48th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking as Belgium and France share the top spot for the first time in the table’s 25-year history. According to the rankings posted on the FIFA official website on Thursday, the Super Eagles amassed 1415 points to finish 48th in the month

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Life & Living

Divorce: My husband is a gossip, liar

A 43-year-old housewife, Titilayo Akaba, on Thursday asked a Badagry Customary Court in Topo Garage, to dissolve her marriage to Maselin Akada, whom she accused of been a habitual gossip and liar. Titilayo, a food vendor, who resides at Baale Street., Torikoh, Badagry, in her application for divorce, told the court that she had spent

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National News

Breaking: Amaju Pinnick re-elected NFF president

Amaju Pinnick on Thursday won the presidential election Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to retain his seat as the federation’s president. “Amaju Pinnick re-elected NFF President. He scored a total of 34 votes, Maigari 8 votes, Ogunjobi 2 votes, and Okoye 0 votes,” NFF confirmed his victory in a tweet. Details later Share your story with

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Maritime

Nigeria to become largest supplier of seafarers in Africa- Dakuku

Nigeria is set to become the largest supplier of seafarers in the West and Central Africa, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Director-General Dr Dakuku Peterside said yesterday in Egypt. The country, he said, will achieve the feat in the next two years. Addressing delegates and stakeholders at the ongoing African Maritime Administrations (AAMA)

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News Politics

2019: I’m not vying for the position of Vice President – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will not be vying for the position of Vice President of the country as being speculated in certain quarters ahead of the 2019 elections. Governor Wike said though some of the Presidential aspirants seeking his support have offered him the position of Vice President in

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News Ondo

Pere is free choice of Arogbo people – Akeredolu

By Brakerekebina Birinimighan Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has stated that he is glad that the choice of His Majesty, Pere Doubra  Egbunu as the Agadagba of Arogbo-Ijaw Kingdom in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state is a free choice of the people through their revered kingmakers and in line with extant Chieftaincy Laws

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Edo Politics

Our problems will not get to the level of that of Lagos – Edo APC chieftain

By David Owei A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Honourable Charles Idahosa, has dismissed insinuations that Governor Godwin Obaseki would be made to face the same predicament being experienced by Ambode of Lagos State. “Our problems will not get to the level of that of Lagos State. We will not let it get to

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Delta News

FLOOD: Rep calls for special attention for Ijaw, Itsekiri communities

By Brakerekebina Birinimighan The member representing Warri Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, has appealed to the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), its Delta state counterpart including relevant Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) to urgently visit Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in the Warri North Local Government Council axis of the Warri Federal Constituency

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Video

GBARAMATUVOICE 3RD ANNIVERSARY AWARD DINNER 2018: RED CARPET VIDEO

Here are some red carpets moments at the GbaramatuVoice third anniversary award dinner at KFT Place, Warri, Delta state on Tuesday 11th September, 2018.  

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News

DUO FIGHT NDDC ON FOI

By Enaibo Asiayei The duo of Jeremi Ombebe and Ayaware Oroupade have instituted a case against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In the suit no: FHR/WR/CS/69/18, which the duo instituted at the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, they are asking the court among others to compel the respondent to file an audited report of

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News Oil & Gas

Better days are here for Itsekiris, says Chevron

By Loveth Ojogun Graduation ceremony of the Itsekiri Regional Development Committee (IRDC) Skill Acquisition Program took place recently at its Secretariat in Warri, Delta State. There were 438 beneficiaries of the programme sponsored by NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL). In his speech, Mr Sam Daibo,Area Manager, PGPA Field Operation, who representated Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy, Government

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News Oil & Gas

Ogoni fishermen raise alarm over oil spillage

By Brakerekebina Birinimighan Fishermen of the oil-rich Ogoni ethnic nationality, Rivers state, have raised the alarm that oil has taken over their rivers, causing fishes and crabs to run away. The anglers spoke at Ogoni Freedom Centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of the state, when Health of Mother Earth Foundation and other Non-Governmental

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News Politics

I am more reliable than Manager and Uduaghan, says Micheal Johnny

By Abai Francis Chief Micheal Johnny, one of the leading contenders for the Delta South Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asserted that he is the most reliable and tested of all the contenders. “I am more reliable, more transparent, more tested and trusted. Among other contenders. I am

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News

GbaramatuVoice Has Come To Stay, Says Publisher

By Loveth Ojogun Mr. Jacob Abai, the publisher of GbaramatuVoice, has reiterated that the newspaper is a brand that has come to stay. He made the assertion when presented with an award of Excellence Performance in Reporting and Intellectualism by the Progressive Youths of New Jerusalem Zion, Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri

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Sport

Army Colonel Leads International Observers to Nigeria for NFF Elections

The heat is in the air ahead of Thursday’s elections into the executive board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). As gathered on Monday, officials from world football –ruling body, FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be arriving Nigeria in a couple of days as international observers for the elections which will

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Delta Politics

Warri S-West constituency not conceded to anyone— Atete

Former National President of Ugborodo youths body and House of Assembly aspirant in 2019 general election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Julius Atete, has said it was not true that the Warri South-West constituency position had been ceded to the Ijaws of the constituency. He said the only

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Uncategorized

Ex-DTHA Speaker, Igbuya Dumps PDP

Impeached Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and member representing Sapele constituency in the House, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the All Progreasives Congress, APC. Igbuya who was impeached in May, 2017 by 22 out of the 29 members of the House over his alleged “high-handedness

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