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.
James Ibori’s letter to DSP Alamieyeseigha you must always read (First published in 2016) DSP, I write this with a mixture of a heavy heart and compelling sense of pride. Even as I mourn, I find comfort in the love, admiration, reverence and even veneration that have gushed out for you from all parts of
We signed MOU for preliminary processes for railway network, Says NDDC The Niger Delta Development Commission has made a U-turn, saying it truly signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a $15b rail project. A statement signed by the Chairman, NDDC Governing Board, Lauretta Onochie, on Friday, had said the MoU was with Atlanta Global Resources
Confusion as Onochie denies NDDC MoU with US firm to build mega rail project in Niger Delta …Says board has no knowledge about the deal The Chairman, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Governing Board Lauretta Onochie said publication in some National dailies purporting signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between a US firm, “Atlanta
Ikeazor joins Leadership Council of Elephant Protective Initiative Foundation Sharon Ikeazor, the Honourable Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, has joined the Leadership Council of the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Foundation. This was announced in a statement issued to the press and signed by the Director (Press & Public Relations), Deworitshe Patricia on Sunday.
NDDC signs MoU with US firm to connect all Niger Delta states by rail The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Consulate and a United States-based firm, Atlanta Global Resources Inc., AGRI, to build a railway network that will connect the nine states of the
Shell reveals how Nigeria lost N2.3tn to oil theft in 12 months Nigeria has lost an opportunity to produce and sell about 65,700,000 barrels of oil in the last one year due to issues bothering on pipeline vandalism and the resultant oil theft. This translates to about N2.3tn loss in oil revenue if the prevailing
SHOCKING! Canadian Actor Saint Von Colucci dies after 12 plastic surgeries to change his looks Canadian Actor Saint Von Colucci has passed away at the age of 22 after undergoing twelve cosmetic surgeries to look like BTS singer, Jimin. Colucci died on Sunday at a South Korean hospital after complications from his most recent procedure.
Niger Delta stakeholders, experts gather for NDDC PPP Summit in Lagos Major stakeholders of the Niger Delta region and captains of industry in the private sector have gathered at the behest of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for a Public-Private Partnership, PPP, summit to explore ways of driving sustainable development in Nigeria’s oil-rich region.
Many ladies are not qualified to be wives even at 28 – Mike Bamiloye Televangelist and founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Mike Bamiloye has said a lot of Nigerian ladies are not qualified for marriage even at the age of 28. Bamiloye, in a post on Monday, said many ladies nowadays “prepare more for
PHOTOS: President-elect, Tinubu lands in Abuja Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, has returned to the country from a trip to France. Tinubu arrived in Nigeria around 4:30 pm on Monday via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the country’s capital. ALSO READ: I’ll be your servant – Read full text of Bola Tinubu’s acceptance speech The
SINCE 1984: This is the oldest surviving restaurant in Warri. It serves local South South delicacies Holyland Restaurant was established by Mr Ezekiel Okathe, an Isoko man from Umuti in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta state in 1984 making it the oldest surviving restaurant in Warri. Holyland is one of such places in
GbaramatuVoice tour by boat to creeks and coastal communities of Delta and Bayelsa states will reveal that the much-anticipated end in sight of gas flaring is actually not in sight.
Three months after, NRC resumes operations at Warri-Itakpe railway (SEE TIME TABLE) Three months after its suspension by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), the Warri-Itakpe train has resumed activities on Monday, April 24, 2023. The train station is located in Ujevwu, Udu Local Government Area of Delta state. Recall that in January 2023, 148 passengers
A lawyer has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband after he discovered their houseboy was her biological son.
A view of the Niger Delta through the lens – Bayelsa Ox-bow Lake in pictures The Ox-bow Lake is located in Yenegoa, the capital of Bayelsa state, Nigeria. It is a waterfront that presents a coastal view of the capital city, and it has facilities that make it a tourist delight at all times. The
Moment Bayelsa APC governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, stormed Gbaramatu for 2023 Amasiekumor Festival, received royal blessings from Gbaramatu monarch. In Oporoza on Sunday, April 16, 2023, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, showered prayers on the Immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, on his
PHOTO NEWS: Heavy downpour leaves Delta roads flooded as motorists, commuters groan The pictures below is the popular Jakpa road in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state.
I wash my husband’s clothes, make him fresh food daily, hold the bowl for him to wash his hands – Lawyer A Nigerian lawyer identified as Princess Jemaimah has revealed that she washes her husband’s clothes everyday. Princess made the disclosure on Facebook as she highlighted some other roles and duties she does in her
A woman can propose to a man and tell him I want to marry you – Aisha Yesufu Nigerian socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has advised young unmarried women to normalise walking up to men and asking them out or proposing to them instead of waiting on men to make the offer while they age. She
BREAKING: PDP’s Fintiri wins Adamawa governorship poll The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ahmadu Fintiri, has emerged winner of the supplementary governorship election in Adamawa State. ALSO READ: Confusion as INEC suspends Adamawa guber collation, declares REC’s action void As announced by the returning officer of the election, Ahmadu Fintiri who is the incumbent governor
APC chieftain, Michael Johnny, heaps praises on Pere of Gbaramatu for chieftaincy title A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta state, High Chief Michael Johnny, has heaped praises on His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba and the council of chiefs for honouring him with the revered chieftaincy title “AGADIWEI” of Gbaramatu
INEC suspends Adamawa REC from elections activities The Independent National Electoral Commission has ordered a Resident Electoral Commissioner, Barr Hudu Ari, to stay away from all election activities in Adamawa State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to INEC, Rose Oriaran-Anthony on Monday. ALSO READ: Confusion as INEC suspends Adamawa guber collation,
Culture in full display at 2023 Amasiekumor Festival in Gbaramatu: The moment Amaseikumor, the king of all masquerades appeared from the river More photos from Amasiekumor Festival GbaramatuVoice captured the colourful moment on Saturday, April 15, from Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta state, during the grand finale of this year’s festival. See photos
BREAKING: Confusion as INEC suspends Adamawa guber collation, declares REC’s action void The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the collation of results of Adamawa governorship supplementary elections after the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Hudu Yunusa declared Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani of All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of the poll. Breaking News:The attention
PICTORIAL: Display of rich Ijaw culture and tradition at 2023 Kabowei Day Festival If you were at the Opukabu Primary School Field, Patani, on Saturday, April 15, you would appreciate the Ijaws for preserving their cultural heritage. The ancient city of Patani, headquarters of Kabowei kingdom in Patani Local Government Area of Delta state, was
BREAKING: Timipre Sylva Emerges APC Governorship Candidate in Bayelsa The immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has emerged the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the November 11 Bayelsa state governorship Election. The APC gubernatorial primaries were conducted in all 105 wards in the state on Friday, using the
Pere of Gbaramatu installs Michael Johnny, 9 others as new chiefs On Saturday, 15 April 2023 at Pere Palace in Oporoza, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, the Pere and Agadagba of Gbaramatu Kingdom conferred chieftaincy titles on a few Gbaramatu indigenes who have done well in the kingdom and beyond. It was also
APC holds Governorship Primaries in Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo today The All Progressives Congress (APC) will today conduct primary elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo States to produce governorship candidates. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had fixed the off-cycle elections on November 11, 2023. However, in Kogi State, the Deputy Governor Edward Onoja
Shisha smoking increases risk of heart diseases – Says study Researchers at Qatar University have recently found that shisha smoking or water pipe smoking increases the risk of heart disease in adults. Shisha, also known as hookah, is a kind of water pipe used for smoking flavoured tobacco. It originated in the Middle East and
Warri on standstill as Niger Deltans join Tompolo on peace walk (PHOTOS) The city of Warri stood still on Wednesday for High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, aka TOMPOLO, as Niger Deltans from across various states gathered in the city for the 2023 Peace Walk to mark the birthday of the renowned freedom fighter. Hundreds of
BREAKING: Douye Diri emerges PDP governorship candidate in Bayelsa for second term Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in the state to contest November 11 governorship election for a second term in office. Diri, an incumbent governor of the state who was the sole
NDDC to commission Ondo electricity project The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says that all hands are on deck to ensure the completion and inauguration of the 132/33kv electricity sub-station being constructed by the Commission in Okitipupa, Ondo State. Speaking during an inspection of the project, the NDDC Executive Director Projects, Mr. Charles Ogunmola, stated
Peter Obi ‘detained’ in UK airport over impersonation The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, was detained by the United Kingdom’s immigration authorities during the Easter break over offences believed to have been committed by an imposter, the party’s Presidential Campaign Council said on Wednesday. The LP PCCC, in a statement by Diran
7 kingdoms to compete as Gbaramatu Amasiekumor Football Tournament begins on Monday About seven kingdoms wil compete at the Gbaramatu Kingdom 2023 Amasiekumor Football Tournament scheduled to commence on Monday, April 10, as part of activities to spice up the ongoing festival. The sports competition tagged: ‘Peace and unity’ will see neigbouring towns and kingdoms
OML 42: NNPC/NECONDE under fire as oil workers embark on strike over poor welfare …Nigerians attack NNPC, NECONDE NNPC Production and Exploration Limited and Neconde Energy Limited, operators of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 42 in Delta state, have come under severe criticism after the workers embark on strike over poor salaries and treatment meted out
