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 Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro paid Chief James Ibori a visit to solicit the former governor support for his 2023 governorship ambition. ALSO READ: Otuaro Visits Former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja The meeting took place at the Oghara residence of James Ibori on Saturday. See photos below…
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, on Friday met with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in Abuja. ALSO READ: 2023: Kingsely Otuaro picks PDP nomination form, urges Deltans to be patient The reason for the meeting was not disclosed, but it won’t be unconnected with the forthcoming 2023 general elections. See photos
Few days after signifying interest to contest for the governorship seat of Rivers State, a group, the Youth Mandate, has purchased the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial form for Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo, a member House of Representatives representing Degema/Bonny federal constituency. The Group said they obtained the PDP’s Governorship Expression of Interest and Nomination
Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsely Otuaro has on Friday picked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship nomination form in Abuja. GbaramatuVoice had earlier reported that Otuaro will pick the Governorship Nomination form and the Expression of Interest on Friday, March 24. GbaramatuVoice recalls that Otuaro has earlier started consultative visits to various delegates and
Nigeria’s oil thieves and illegal refiners have constructed a network of pipelines which transits through the bushes into reservoirs, which in some cases, spill and waste. Making the startling revelation was the Force Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF), South-South, ‘Operation Delta Safe’, Rear Admiral Aminu Hassan. He said this while giving a situation report
Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsely Otuaro will pick the Governorship Nomination form and the Expression of Interest on Friday, March 24. GbaramatuVoice recalls that Otuaro has earlier started consultative visits to various delegates and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in their different local government areas telling them of the need to support his
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared his intention to run in the 2023 governorship race, under the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform. The Speaker, who was accompanied by some lawmakers as well as his political associates across the state, made the declaration, Wednesday, at the state
Information reaching the GbaramatuVoice is that the Delta state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, is scheduled to pay an official visit to Gbaramatu kingdom on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. According to an impeccable source, Okowa will be commissioning some road projects, among other things. ALSO READ: Gbaramatu Kingdom announces date for Gbaraun-Egbesu, Ibolomobo-ere and Amaseikumor festivals He
A popular Urhobo music maestro, Joseph Odjewhedje popularly known as Okpan Arhibo, is dead. Okpan who hails from Agbarho Kingdom of Delta State, died Tuesday at 75 years. GbaramatuVoice recalls that the music star was diagnosed with a kidney ailment in October 2021 and needed a transplant which was confirmed by the mucisian’s son, Kesiena
2023: The odds favour Goodluck Jonathan BY MAHMOOD JIBRIL In the next few weeks, the two main political parties in our country– the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP)– will bring out their presidential candidates for the 2023 election. In the game of wits necessary in party politics, it will
Immediate past chairman of the Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori, is set to bury his father, Late High Chief Richard Kuroiye Ukori, the Amaokosuwei of Jamagie town in Egbema Kingdom, Ovia South/West LGA of Edo State, on the 25th day of March, 2022. He died at the age of 98. See
OTUARO’S TRANSFIGURATION ON OTUARO’S DAY BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE Biblical scholars maintain that Jesus Christ once had a moment of transfiguration. Moments of transfiguration are historically rare moments weighted to communicate a significant message. Understandably, moments of transfiguration can only come upon one for whom God has a special message and assignment because transfiguration as a
DELTA 2023: Why Ijaw gubernatorial aspirants must shun politics of divisiveness, blackmail By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board It is a common knowledge that the race to occupy the Osadebe House, Asaba, Delta State, come May 2023, has begun. Making the development interesting is that the Ijaw ethnic nationality, predominantly resident in six councils of Delta State,
Effurun was agog on Sunday as a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Pius Donyegha, celebrated his diamond jubilee birthday anniversary thanksgiving service. GbaramatuVoice reports that it was a service dedicated to thanking God for his mercies upon the Ijaw leader. The event which was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God,
Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, on Saturday, ahead of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) primaries to elect its governorship candidate, has sounded a note of warning to those plotting to undermine his influence in Delta politics, saying that anyone conspiring to disgrace him shall suffer shame. The former governor, who stated this
Witches’ association urges Vice President Osinbajo not to join 2023 presidential race White Witches Association of Nigeria (WWAN), has come out with a damning prediction on the political future of Vice President Yemi Osibanjo to the effect that he would not win the forthcoming presidential election no matter how hard he tries. The Association said
The Ekeremor Elders Stakeholders Forum (EESF) has urged the Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to uphold the existing zoning arrangement in the Bayelsa West Senatorial District ahead of the 2023 general elections. The group insisted that the zoning formula, which alternates the district’s Senate and House of Representatives seats in the
Tompolo prays for Ijaw nation as Bini-ebi Madinorbo festival comes to an end The three days annual Bini-Ebi Madinorbo festival has finally come to an end as the Chief Priest of the temple, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemopolo aka Tompolo, offered prayers to the deity. GbaramtuVoice writes that the annual ritual took place in the
The Nigerian Navy has arrested a Vessel; MT Queen of Peace over its involvement in maritime illegalities on Nigeria’s Maritime domain with naval authorities disclosing that the arrest is a fall out of operationalization of Exercise Obangame Express 2022, the multinational sea exercise currently ongoing. Director of Naval Information, Commodore AO Ayo-Vaughan while confirming the
The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has said the performance of Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, is nothing to write home about as no significant development is happening in the state. In a trending interview CapitalTV online, Dokubo said if asked to rate Governor Wike, he will score him
How we lost golden opportunities to develop Niger Delta region By Sunny Timothy Kiri Once upon a time, God answered all our prayers in the Niger Delta, but we were still praying for the Messiah from heaven to supply all our needs. Perhaps, this made way to the gain of the Federal Government and the
Bianca, the wife of late Odumegwu Ojukwu, has explained why she slapped Ebele Obiano at the inauguration ceremony of Prof. Charles Soludo. Bianca in an interview with Arise TV on Friday said Ebele Obiano was noticeably absent as the inauguration ceremony started but arrived an hour later. She said: “I did not pay any attention
A peep into the secret temple of Bini-ebi in Ogulagha, where Tompolo is the chief priest See photos of the temple where Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka TOMPOLO is the Chief Priest.
‘Nnamdi Kanu is evil’ – Asari Dokubo reveals deep secrets about IPOB
All votes belong to political parties in Nigeria BY FEMI FALANA ON Tuesday, March 8, 2022, the Federal High Court sacked the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi; his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, along with 15 lawmakers in the state over their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. In sacking
In a bid to assist and provide better study environment to less privileged pupils and students in rural areas, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Delta Pikin Initiative in conjunction with Hilary Neots Foundation, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, donated some educational materials to assist over 500 pupils in Delta State. They distributed school uniforms, bags, exercise
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arrested the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. GbaramatuVoice learnt that Obiano, who had been on the watch list of the EFCC, was arrested while trying to board a flight to the United States. ALSO READ: Full text
Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo was sworn-in as the governor of Anambra State on Thursday. The ceremony took place at the Government House, Agu-Awka, with few guests in attendance. Below is the full text of Soludo’s inaugural address: Inaugural Address as Governor of Anambra State, Government House, Agu-Awka, Awka Anambra State: 17th March, 2022 PROTOCOL Umunne
An agent, who claims to be working under the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the national government of United States has alleged that Instagram celebrity Hushpuppi has received fresh charges as US prosecutors submitted court documents showing that he committed fraud and laundered over $400k while in prison. The documents which were presented before the
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed N40 million for the nomination form of its presidential aspirants. While expression of interest form is put at N5m, the nomination form is put at N35m. The party approved this at the 95th National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party held on Wednesday in Abuja. ALSO READ: PDP
THE MOMENT DELTA STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR, BARR. KINGSLEY BURUTU OTUARO UNVEILED HIS CAMPAIGN OFFICE IN ASABA
A group, Bomadi and Patani Political Mandate, has called on the Member representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, to re-contest for the federal constituency seat come 2023. The group made the call at a press briefing in Asaba, the Delta State capital, shortly after endorsing him as their
The Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT) on Tuesday disagreed with the proposed amendment of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act 2007 that states that the agency will provide 12 per cent of its revenue to the Nigerian Maritime University, (NMU) located in Okerenkoko, Delta State. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, while
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on Tuesday, said he has been chosen as the next governor of the state come 2023. Otuaro also said he has the blessings of his boss, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to embark on the 2023 governorship project, insisting that nobody would ask him to step down.
Delta 2023: Deputy Governor Otuaro visits PDP delegates, leaders in Aniocha south, calls for support ●Intimates them of plans to succeed Okowa ●Hopes to preserve Okowa’s Legacies As the 2023 general elections approach, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsely Otuaro, has paid a consultative visit to delegates and leaders of the Peoples Democratic
