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 Ebi Perekeme A traditional Chief in Delta State, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, the Ibe-Soremowei of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has called on Nigerians to obey the sit-at-home order of the Federal and State Governments aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Chief Mulade, who is the National Coordinator of a renowned peace, human rights
By Ebi Perekeme A renowned environmental expert from Warri South West LGA of Delta State in Gbaramu Kingdom, Engr Messiah Doupade Olaye has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s approach to the war against Covid-19 as proactive and laced with readiness and willingness to help Nigerian citizens to conquer the battle and to curb the further spread
By Ebi Perekeme The 49th birthday Symposium/Celebration in honour of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), the Ibe-ebidouwei of Ijaw nation, slated to hold on April 12, has been suspended due to COVID-19. The suspension, according to a statement by Mr. Jacob Abai, Coordinator/Publicity, Mr. Michael Tonlagha, Chairman, Local Organising Committee, and Mr. Fiyebo
The Tompolo Foundation, a brain child of former G.O.C of MEND and Niger Delta agitator, High Chief Government Ekpomupolo aka Tompolo, had on April 6, donated food items worth several millions of Naira to Gbaramatu Communities of Warri South West Area of Delta State to cushion the effects of the 14 days lockdown over the
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has released N2billion for the procurement of essential foodstuffs to ease the pains of residents from the COVID-19 induced lockdown of the state. The governor disclosed this to newsmen at the Government House, Port Harcourt. He also announced the composition of a 33-man committee for the procurement and distribution of foodstuff
Delta State Police Command, Monday confirmed the arrest of a lady from Cote D’Ivoire and her driver, at Udu Local Government Area, Delta State handing her and the driver over to health officials. The lady and the driver, newsmen gathered have been placed on self-isolation for 14 days and to be monitored by the health
By Ebi Perekeme The Gbaramatu Traditional Council has ordered a total shutdown of all religious activities and sundry in the area in compliance with the Delta State Government’s directive for the 14days lockdown to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement in the kingdom by High Chief Godspower Gbenekama JP, Fiyewei of Gbaramatu kingdom, said
By Ebi Perekeme A member of the House of Assembly, Hon Success Torhukerhijo has faulted the composition of the committees set up by the Ondo State Government to source fund and to distribute palliatives to the people of the State over the CODVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world. The lawmaker representing Ese-Odo state constituency said the
The Delta State Government has urged the public, particularly Deltans, to discountenance video clips purportedly on Warri residents defying the stay-at-home order of the state government over the Coronavirus pandemic and confronting security operatives, saying it was concocted and therefore, fake. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made the call in a statement on
Following the proliferation of new coronavirus cases in neighboring states, Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade has imposed new restrictions on residents. These are: No citizen or resident of the state will be allowed to leave home without a face mask from Friday. Failure to adhere to this directive will lead to the arrest and
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board No matter how developed a given state might be, remote areas won’t be in dearth. Such areas would be very difficult to access, occasioned by lack of access roads. An example of such areas is the riverine communities in Warri South West, Burutu, Warri North and Bomadi Local Government Areas of
By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it will commit over one billion naira to assist the nine states in the Niger Delta region in the fight against the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19, just as it directs a shutdown of its operations. Speaking in his office at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt,
By Ebi Perekeme A renowned environmentalist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has expressed gratitude to Your Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun the II, Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West LGA, Delta state for conferring him with a traditional title as Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State. In a press release personally signed by Mulade and made available
By Faith Abo Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), has donated food materials worth millions of Naira to communities in Egbema and Gbaramatu kingdoms in Warri North and Warri South West Local Government Areas of Delta State, as part of its efforts to ameliorate the effect of the deadly Coronavirus. The donations were made today, Tuesday,
By Ebi Perekeme Hundreds of travellers in and out of Delta State were stranded at the Asaba end of the River Niger Bridge head following the enforcement of the closure of land borders by the government. Security agents were at the border points to ensure no one entered the state, a situation that resulted to
Ondo State Government has said that there is no confirm case of COVID-19 in the state. It said 12 individuals were tested for suspected covid-19 but the results of five returned negative. Checks however showed that Ondo State has 11 ventilators but that only five are in good working condition. Ondo State Commissioner for Health
Arogbo, the traditional and spiritual headquarters of Arogbo-Ijaw kingdom has been thrown into a state of confusion following a tested case of the dreaded Corona virus. The confusion set in around 3:PM today when a team of medical doctors reportedly traced an Ijaw woman, who came from the United Kingdom, to Agadagba-obon recently. The said
By Ebi Perekeme The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM Oboro Gbaraun II, has started cleansing rites of all the communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom because of COVID-19 and other deadly diseases currently ravaging the entirety of the world. In a statement signed by the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, T.D.A (JP), Pere of Gbaramatu
By Loveth Ojogun The people of Bikumor Community, a fishing settlement, which is located in Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have lamented over alleged military unbecoming against them. This has led the people finding it difficult to perform their fishing activities freely in the area. According to one
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says more actions are needed even in this time when the world is facing a devastating health challenge occasioned by the coronavirus. In a communique shared on social media, Dr Jonathan said this is not a time to fear or despair; noting that it is a moment of responsibility, courage, and
By Ebi Perekeme The Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, a frontline Nigeria-based non-governmental organisation, has embarked on a sensitization campaign to support government’s efforts in preventing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in parts of Nigeria. Abuja FCT and Delta State in particular. The National Coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff who led the
By Ebi Perekeme The Delta State Government on Thursday ordered the closure of the Asaba International Airport following the rising cases of Coronavirus in the country. The state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who gave the directive in a special broadcast to people of the state, also said land borders in the state would be shut down
Six patients being treated for the coronavirus have recovered and will soon be discharged by the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Lagos. Tunde Ajayi, special assistant to the Lagos state governor on health, disclosed this on twitter on Thursday afternoon. He wrote: “Six of our #COVID19 inpatients have recovered and will be discharged soon. There is something Lagos
By Loveth Ojogun One of the leading aspirants for the office of the National Secretary of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Comrade Godswill Doubra Wuruyai, has received royal blessing from the Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom, His Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, at his palace in Oporoza town, Warri South West Local Government Area of
The speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, has tested positive to Coronavirus. Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, disclosed this Wednesday while briefing journalists. He said the state is taking measures to tackle further spread of the virus in the state. Detail later….
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has announced partial lockdown of Rivers State. He also suspended operations of night clubs, cinemas and public parks as part of measures to prevent the Coronavirus pandemic. Though the state has not recorded any positive case of the pandemic, Wike has been rolling out measures to stop the virus from getting
By Jerome-Mario Utomi “What’s crucial about a vision is not its originality but how well it serves the interests of important constituencies-and how easily it can be translated into a realistic competitive strategy” -John P kotter, Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School. By contrast, if a visit is presently made to the coastal areas
Agency Reporter Social distancing is the order of the day, so it’s not a good time for sexual contact. It’ll be toughest for single people. But for couples, isolation could prove to be a second honeymoon … or hell on Earth. The coronavirus is changing everything, including our sexual relationships. The most obvious sign of
By Ebi Perekeme The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has suspended visits to its offices as part of measures to help in preventing the infection and transmission of the ravaging Coronavirus disease, COVID-19. A statement signed by the Acting Managing Director, Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, stated that the suspension of visiting days in the Commission’s offices
By Ebi Perekeme Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and CNL, has said that none of its employees has contracted the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infection. “Chevron continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world and has been utilizing the guidance of international and local health
A former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Ben Murray-Bruce, has lost his wife to cancer. She was 43-years-old. Murray-Bruce made this disclosure on Friday via his verified Twitter handle. He wrote, “I’m broken. Just lost my beautiful wife to cancer. She was my best friend for 43 years and my wife for 41 years.
Koko community has been thrown into mourning with the death of its paramount head, Deacon Stephen Ejueyitsi Aganbi, who passed on to the great beyond in the early hours of today, March 19, at the age of 99. Speaking to journalists at his office after plenary, the leader of the Warri North legislative arm, Hon.
The two communities in conflict over land and boundary adjustment dispute in Udu Kingdom; Oghior and Ukpiovwin communities have agreed to embrace lasting peace in the area with the signing a peace pact. The peace pact, which was signed at the instance of the Senior Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Peace Building and Conflict
A middle aged man, named Oghenekparobo Kpedi was stabbed to death by yet to be identified run away armed bandits in Ginuwa Road at about 8pm on Monday March 16, 2020. Kpabo as he was popularly called, aged 41 years,met his untimely death when he was said to have walked into the hands of men
Twenty four hours after a decrease in pump price was announced by the Federal Government, most filling stations visited by our correspondent in Uvwie and Warri South local government areas were yet to effect the new price as at the time of filing this report. All the pump attendants who spoke to our correspondent at
