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.
By Badmus Shina Former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has divulged his plan to join the Delta State governorship race come 2023. Gbagi, who is a business mogul, made this known to pressmen in Oginibu, his country home in Ughelli South of the state, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. He said he had been
…Buhari Mourns By Ebi Perekeme Tam David-West, former minister of petroleum and energy, has died at the age of 83. David-West was born in Buguma, Kalabari, Rivers State. He received his higher education at the University of Ibadan (1956–1958) and earned a BSc degree at Michigan State University (1958–1960), an MSc degree at Yale University
…Community wants Chevron to pay land fee By Shina Badmus Opuama, oil-rich Ijaw community in Egbema kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta state, has cried out over what it foresees as impending crisis between itself and a neighbouring Itsekiri community due to neglect by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL). This was made known to
Don’t be shocked. That is what Timaya wants for himself. Yeah, you may know him as the otherwise aggressive, sometimes brash-talking music star with occasional lurid songs like ‘Ukwu’, Pull Up, My Body, and Girl Dem among others; but deep down, the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa as he is also known, has a relationship
By Ebi Perekeme Major stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have passed a vote of confidence on the three-man Interim Management Committee approved by President Muhammadu Buhari to oversee the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Speaking on Nov. 7, during a courtesy visit at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, some of the
The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River State has ordered a rerun election in Essien Udim Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State. Essien Udim is one of the LGAs in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District of the state where Senator Godswill Akpabio of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost to Senator Christopher
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says crude oil and products worth $11 million is lost to theft and pipeline vandalism daily. In a policy brief titled ‘Stemming the increasing cost of oil theft to Nigeria’ released on Wednesday, Nov. 6, NEITI said crude oil and refined product worth $41.9 billion was stolen between
By Our Reporter In view of the astonishing revelations emerging from the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in recent days, the pan-Niger Delta Elders’ Forum (PANDEF) has urged the new committee to immediately publish the names of suspicious contractors who drained the commission of funds in any guise. PANDEF
By Ebi Perekeme The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Gbene Dr Joi Nunieh, has assured that the Interim Management Committee of the Commission will defend the wealth of the people of the Niger Delta region. In a press statement Thursday, Nov. 7, by Charles Obi Odili, Director, Corporate Affairs, said Dr Nunieh,
By Our Reporter The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has raised alarm over the challenges of flooding in most parts of Bayelsa state, saying it was posing a huge threat to the smooth conduct of the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in the state. The National Commissioner and Chairman, IVEC, Festus Okoye, Esq, made this known during
— Time to build strong governmental institutions – Delta Police Commissioner Adeyinka Adeleke Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro has said that security in the oil Niger Delta region, especially Delta State, was very critical to the nation’s economy. Otuaro, who chaired the annual lecture of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, Asaba
The Federal Government has declared Monday, Nov. 11, as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eid-ul-Mawlud in commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Interior, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni
By Ebi Perekeme The progressive Youth Leadership Foundation PYLF of Niger Delta, has directed every Niger Delta politician to stop playing politics with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This was contained in a press statement by the President, Chief Diplomat, Adam Ogomugo Marbo. The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn concerning the recent
By Shina Badmus A group under the aegis of Niger Delta Intellectual Patriots (NDIP) has affirmed their support for the Interim Management Committee (IMC) setup by the Niger Delta Minister, Chief Godswill Akpabio, to carry out a thorough audit in the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. This was contained in a press release sent to GbaramatuVoice
By Ebi Perekeme A bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State, passed Second Reading in the Senate on Thursday. The bill titled: “A bill for an Act to Establish the Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State to Provide Full-time Courses in Technology, Applied Science, Management and other
By Godbless Motiola A delegation from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) paid a courtesy visit to Izisco Obos Institute of Maritime Studies and Technology in Warri, Delta State on Tuesday November 5, where they discussed opportunities for collaboration on capacity-building with the Managing Director, Capt. Isaac Oyazi Seide. ITF team was led by Senior Training
It was a journey of fear and apprehension as the GbaramatuVoice team travelled from Warri, Delta state, through some feared roads in Rivers State to interview one of the once feared ex-agitators in the Niger Delta struggle but now a repented and peace-loving personality, Hon. (Amb.) Sobomabo Jackrich, who was a former Caretaker Committee Chairman
By Ebi Perekeme The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Gbene Joi Nunieh, says the Commission has suspended the monthly payment of N1 billion to a consultant that collects money from International Oil Companies, IOCs, on its behalf, reports GbaramatuVoice. Dr Nunieh, who spoke in an interview with newsmen at
By Our Reporter Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has cried out that people he called the Niger Delta Vultures are after him, but denied the insinuation going round that he collected money from the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Isima Ekere, to frustrate the ongoing probe
The senate has confirmed the appointment of 15 nominees to the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In August, governors of Niger Delta states rejected the NDDC board nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. On Tuesday, the senate confirmed them after Peter Nwoboshi, chairman of the NDDC committee, presented a report to the chamber. While
“During the Goodluck Jonathan administration when there were issues of missing dollars in the NNPC, a forensic audit was ordered and the substantive board of NNPC or the Managing Director of NNPC was not dissolved. An interim management committee was not set up for the NNPC to enable forensic audit.- Eric Omare By Shina Badmus
By Ebi Perekeme The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin, the Edo State capital, Monday, Nov. 4, upheld the victory of Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta Central; and Senator James Manager, representing Delta South. Omo-Agege, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeated Evelyn Oboro of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while Manager of
By Our Reporter At its 10th annual conference press message by CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, CEO/National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, said that the organization was collaborating with key agencies to ensure that Justice is done to the theme of this year’s annual conference. He added that CEPEJ was in collaboration with
The Court of Appeal, Benin Division on Monday affirmed the election of Senator James Manger of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 Senatorial election for Delta South. Details shortly
Comade Joseph Evah is a former Publicity Secretary of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), one of the founding fathers of Bayelsa State and Coordinator, Ijaw Monitoring Group (IMG). In this interview, he talked about the NDDC and Niger Delta Ministry, saying that Akpabio wants to destroy the Niger Delta with lies. As a major stakeholder
Contrary to claims by the Presidential Amnesty office that their parley with first phase camp leader of the scheme and other stakeholders in Calabar, Cross River State, was successful and addressed issues, the meeting was inconclusive and never addressed any of their concerns for which they want him removed from office. According to the national
The Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI, a rights group, has described as strange the inclusion of Northern representatives on the board of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, saying since North is not part of Niger Delta region, Federal Government should immediately delist them. National President of the group, Mr. Austin Ozobo, who queried the composition
By Our Reporter The electoral materials for the conduct of the Bayelsa State governorship elections would be delivered across the eight local government areas with helicopter, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) who disclosed this in a press briefing to give an update on the preparedness of the Commission
By Our Reporter Delta State Government has approved the construction of drainage in oil rich city of Warri and its twin town, Effurun. Both cities have been at the receiving end of constant flooding in recent years. Addressing Government House reporters at the end of the State Executive Council meeting in Asaba, Commissioner for Information,
By Ebi Perekeme Hundreds of indigenes from 14 communities in Nembe and Brass Local Government Areas in Bayelsa State at the weekend barricaded the offshore facilities belonging to the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to protest their neglect by the oil firm. The angry stakeholders, led by their Chiefs, traditional rulers, youth leaders, women and
Dr. Ebierin Otuaro, FNSE, is the wife of Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro. She teaches at Delta State University. In this interview, she talked on her love for children, especially the girl-child, the reason she gives them scholarship, and encouraged them to major in science courses. What propels your giving out scholarships
By Badmus Shina The Publisher of GbaramatuVoice, Niger Delta most leading and trusted newspapers, Mr. Jacob Abai has been inducted into the Ijaw nation Hall of Fame. The induction took place on Thursday, October 31 2019, and was conducted by the Eastern Zone chairman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Comr. Sammy George in Port Harcourt, the
The United State Agency for International Development USAID has engaged the service of FullPlan Associate to carry out comprehensive block mapping and enumeration of water consumers in 10 communities in Delta state. FullPlan Associate is a private firm. Under the USAID E-WASH, the international body is embarking on the exercise in collaboration with the Delta State Urban
Leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, has directed members of the militant body to mobilise support for the All Progressives Candidate (APC) candidate, David Lyon, in the November 16, 2019 polls in Bayelsa State. Henry Okah, who is in jail in South Africa over criminal charges, is generally believed
