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.
Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, has joined the 2023 Presidential race. Amaechi, who has severally denied being interested in the race, declared his interest at Amiesimaka Stadium Port Harcourt, venue of the Rivers APC Thanksgiving service, on Saturday. ALSO READ: Dakuku to Amaechi: Declare for presidency now He said, “I stand before you
Nigerians experience blackout as national grid collapses again About two weeks after the second and third collapse of the Nigerian electricity transmission system, otherwise known as the national grid, the system gave in again late Friday night, thereby plunging the country into darkness. Before now, the last two incidents occured last month, precisely on March
Energy giant, Shell, has recorded an increase in its oil spills by a factor of two, to 3.3 thousand tonnes from 1.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, according to the organization’s most recent sustainability report. The company, in its 2021 sustainability report, said all sabotage and theft-related spills in 2021 occurred in Nigeria. The number of
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan not to be discouraged by the recent accident that happened in Abuja, especially as it regards his peacebuilding efforts. Recall that Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan narrowly escaped death as his convoy was involved in an accident near the Abuja airport. But two of his aides were
The Nigerian Navy’s newest Landing Ship Tank (NNS KADA), on Thursday, arrived Port of Al Duqum, Oman, on the first leg of her homeward voyage to Nigeria. The Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the ship’s visit was the first
The Deputy Governor of Delta State and a frontline contender for the governorship ticket of the People’s Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, has submitted his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms at the national secretariat of the party. GbaramatuVoice reliably gathered Otuaro submitted his form on Friday, at the National
While most photographers specialize in one or two different types of photography experimenting with various photography styles can help to expand your skill set. The technical and creative skills required often cross multiple photography genres. This means that as you improve in one area, you can learn valuable lessons and techniques that make you a
Otuaro’s first epistle BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE Mariam Ba is known for her power of correspondence as her own novel, SO LONG A LETTER, is built around a long letter written. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is also designated for his skill and passion for letter-writing, particularly when he is bothered by some burning national issues. Late
The Ijaw Youth Council, (IYC) western zone, has berated the Arewa youth Assembly for its statement urging the federal government not to continue giving any pipeline contract to High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo better known as Tompolo. GbaramatuVoice had earlier reported that the Arewa group made this known in a statement by its leader, Abdulsalam
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People in the United States (MOSOP USA) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order the discontinuation of gas flaring in Ogoniland and Niger Delta area. In a letter signed by Elder DineBari Augustine Kpuinen, President, MOSOP USA, noted that gas flaring contribute to the causes of
The Bayelsa State Executive Council has approved the construction of Phase One of the Nembe-Brass Road in Bayelsa East Senatorial District of the state. This was disclosed on Wednesday at a joint press briefing after the 70th session of the executive council in Government House, Yenagoa. Speaking with newsmen, the state Commissioner for Information, Orientation
The Senate Committee on Finance, in its bid to recover and increase revenue to bridge recurrent budget deficits, has directed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to stop all tax-evading international oil companies from lifting crude oil from Nigeria. The companies were directed to pay requisite tax to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has asked for establishment of a special court to try cases of oil theft. Kyari made the appeal while appearing before the house of representatives committee on petroleum resources upstream on Thursday April 7. The NNPC GMD noted that oil theft gas affected
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has corroborated the claim by the Chairman of the United Bank of Africa, Tony Elumelu, that Nigeria is losing 95 percent of oil production to thieves at Bonny Terminal, Rivers State. Mr Elumelu had in a Twitter thread on March 17,
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has vowed to shut down Nigeria’s economy if any evil happens to Goodluck Jonathan, a former President. The threat is in response to a fatal accident involving the former President’s convoy on Wednesday, in which two of his police orderlies died. Jonathan had explained in a statement, that the
Warri – based industry player in the downstream and midstream sectors of the oil and gas sector, Mr. Erefoluwa Keka, has described the call by Arewa Youths Assembly for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, not to award pipelines’ surveillance contract to Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo and other competent indigenous investors from the state as
Dickson seeks naming of new NDDC headquarters after Harold Dappa Biriye Former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West senatorial district, has sponsored a motion seeking to retain the name of foremost Niger Delta activist and leader, Harold Dappa Biriye, in the new permanent head office of the Niger Delta Development Commission
Heirs Insurance Limited (HIL) has reiterated its commitment to gender inclusion with the launch of its motor insurance plan for women, Her Motor Plan. Prioritising safety, the plan offers subscribers 24-hour road rescue and vehicle repair services, as well as access to an exclusive community of like-minded businesswomen. The launch was held on March 31,
The United States made history on Thursday as the Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. The 51-year-old’s appointment means white men will not be the majority on the nation’s high court for the first time in 233 years. President Joe Biden called it a
Leke, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has tendered an apology to pastors after describing them as ‘goats’. Recall that Adeboye referred to all RCCG pastors, who nonetheless preach their very own messages after the GO had preached his sermon, as “goats”. He disclosed that
A governorship aspirant in Rivers State under the All Progressives Congress, Dakuku Peterside, has urged the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to declare for the 2023 Presidency without “further hesitation”. Peterside, a former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, made the call in Port Harcourt, saying that Amaechi is “eminently qualified” to preside over
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared free nomination forms for female aspirants in the forthcoming general elections in 2023. Addressing a press conference Thursday at party’s national secretariat, newly elected national women leader, Betta Edu, said the decision was reached to encourage all female aspirants against all kinds of limitations.
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Ben Ayade as Cross River governor. The PDP had taken Ayade to court to seek an order directing him and his deputy, Ivara Esu, to vacate office over their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ayade was elected on the
TOMPOLO: Egbesu Brotherhood fires back at Arewa Youth Assembly …says Tompolo is the peace keeper of Niger Delta waterways Ijaw socio-cultural group, the Egbesu Brotherhood has reacted to the statement by the northern youths under the umbrella of Arewa Youths Assembly asking the Federal Government not to award a contract for oil pipelines surveillance to
Workers of NPDC/NECONDE JV in OML 42, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, on Wednesday protested against the delay in payment of their salaries and emoluments. The workers barricaded the entrance of NPDC yard in Edjeba, Warri with placards to state their requests . The protesters, who are from various contractors including
Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (“NNPC”) and CNL, has refuted claims that the company is hindering full operation of the of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (“NLNG”) by not allowing the transportation of third-party gas through its pipelines to increase gas supply to the
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed gratitude to God for making former President Goodluck Jonathan, escape unhurt in a ghastly accident that sadly left two of his police aides dead. The governor said it was a thing of joy that President Jonathan came out unscathed, after his convoy got involved in an accident
The Senate has passed a bill that seeks to establish a Federal University of Transportation in President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown, Daura, Katsina State. The proposed university is pegged at $50 million and is already 50 per cent completed. The bill was passed during plenary on Wednesday after the lawmakers considered a report by the Committee
The Oghara Traditional Council in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta state, led by His Majesty, Noble Eshemitan Orefe lll, Ovie of Oghara Kingdom, has expressed displeasure over the handing over of a vast expanse of land belonging to them to the Nigerian Army by Olu of Warri, Ogiamme Atuwatse III. Specifically, the Oghara
Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has, Wednesday, escaped death when his convoy got involved in an accident earlier today in the vicinity of the Abuja airport, while on his way out of the airport. The crash resulted in the loss of two police officers attached to him. Jonathan has since expressed deep sadness
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed May 30th, 2022 for the party’s presidential primary. It also proposed dates for the governorship, House of Assembly, and National Assembly primaries. The ruling party also said it plans to hold the House of Assembly primary on May 17th and May 19th for the House of Representatives. ALSO
COVID-19: Nigerian govt lifts midnight curfew, crowd restriction at weddings, concerts, others Nigerian Government has eased the nationwide midnight curfew and llimitations on gatherings along with other restrictions imposed in 2019 to curb the spread of coronavirus. This is after the country recorded 3,142 deaths from 255,468 cases since the start of the pandemic, according
The federal government is to give loans to 98,000 persons in another phase of its empowerment programme, under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. The beneficiaries, who cut across the nation’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, have since been engaged in the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, otherwise known
Political appointees of the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who are delegates to primary elections have been asked to resign their appointment latest April 11. This was contained in a memo by the Office of the Deputy President of the Senate to all members of staff obtained on Tuesday. The memo, which was signed by
Delta State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday directed all its local government wards to produce their delegates for national and state primaries. This directive was issued in Asaba during a meeting of high taking political stalwarts, party aspirants with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his predecessor; Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan in attendance. ALSO
