BREAKING: INEC declares Usman Ododo winner of 2023 governorship election in Kogi State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Kogi State
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BREAKING: INEC ADJOURNS BAYELSA COLLATION TO MONDAY
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa State has adjourned the announcement of results from the remaining two local government areas (LGAs)
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BREAKING: INEC Officials Held Hostage in Brass LG During Bayelsa Governorship Election
Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are reported to be held hostage in Brass Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa State.
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Bayelsa Governorship Election: INEC Announces Complete Results for All 8 LGAs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the collation of results for the Bayelsa Governorship Election at its State Collation Centre in
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BREAKING: Hope Uzodimma Emerges Winner of Imo State Governorship Election
Hope Uzodimma, the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared the winner of the Imo State governorship
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BREAKING: Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma Wins in All 27 Local Government Areas
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, running under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has won all 27 Local Government Areas of the
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Early Trends Show Governor Douye Diri Leading in Bayelsa State Re-election Bid [LIVE UPDATES]
Early indications suggest that Governor Douye Diri is leading the governorship race in Bayelsa State as collation of results progresses. Governor Diri, seeking
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Timipre Sylva Alleges Harassment of APC Supporters, Security Bias in Bayelsa Governorship Election
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 governorship poll in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has accused the
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan Urges National Assembly to Halt Off-Season Elections
Former President Goodluck Jonathan Urges National Assembly to End Off-Season Elections in Nigeria Jonathan stated this in an interview with newsmen after casting
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Bayelsa Election Updates: Police Deployment Shows Early Impact, INEC Faces Obstacles, PDP Cautions Against Ganduje’s Visit
The Nigeria Police Force reports that the deployment of officials ahead of the Bayelsa governorship election is yielding positive results. The Force assures
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ANALYSIS: Bayelsa Governorship Election Unveils Tensions and High Stakes
Today, Saturday November 11, Bayelsa State stands at a pivotal juncture as voters embark on a highly competitive governorship election. This event coincides
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Don’t engage in thuggery, violence Ndiomu tells ex-agitators
Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu (rtd), has called on ex-agitators in states holding off cycle elections this
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FAREWELL TO A LEGEND – THE BURIAL OF AMA-OKOSOWEI OF OKERENKOKO
On Tuesday, November 7, Okerenkoko Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, bid farewell to the late Ama-okosowei, Pa Emmanuel Oyibo Oduwere Ebieju Ayetan.
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Shettima Reiterates President Tinubu’s Commitment to Niger Delta’s Development
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, November 8, reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment towards the overall development of the Niger Delta as well
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GbaramatuVoice Sparks Dialogue on Night Burials in Ijaw Land: Insights and Recommendations
A recent conversation hosted by GbaramatuVoice brought participants together to explore the nuances of night burials in the Ijaw land. This in-depth dialogue
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The Mystique of Ijaw Night Burials and the Echoes of the Past
By Jacob Brakere Abai Once upon a time in the Ijaw community, a tradition prevailed—a tradition that was passed down through generations. It
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Bayelsa Governorship Election: 2 Days to Go – GbaramatuVoice Dey Yan Di Mata
As we dey approach di Bayelsa Governorship election wey dem set for November 11, campaign activities dey reach dia climax with just 2
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INEC Complies with Court Order, Includes APC’s Timipre Sylva in Bayelsa Gubernatorial Candidates List
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the name of Timipre Sylva to the list of candidates contesting the Bayelsa governorship election.
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Poem of the week: Ozigizaga by Vanessa Prebor
In Ijaw land, where waters gleam so bright,A dance emerges, pure joy takes its flight.Ozigizaga, the rhythm in our veins,A dance of unity,
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“Ozigizaga”: The Unstoppable Ijaw Dance of Unity
There’s a rhythm in the air, a spirit that’s sweeping through the Ijaw nation and beyond. It’s the spirit of “Ozigizaga,” a dance
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Niger Delta Traditional Rulers Reiterate Strong Backing for PAP Administrator, Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu
Traditional rulers in the Niger Delta, operating under the umbrella of the Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum in Delta State, have reaffirmed their unwavering
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Udengs Eradiri’s Revolution: How He Ended the Importation of Bread and Sachet Water in Bayelsa
In the annals of Bayelsa State’s history, one name stands out as a beacon of transformation and innovation: Engr. Udengs Eradiri, the Labour
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Bayelsa’s Top Three Contenders: What’s at Stake?
As Bayelsa State gears up for the upcoming gubernatorial election on November 11, GbaramatuVoice takes a closer look at the top three contenders
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Bayelsa Poll: Neglect of Ijaw communities, not done by Yorubas or Northerners – Eradiri, LP Governorship Candidate Speaks Out
Engr. Udengs Eradiri, the Labour Party Governorship Candidate for Bayelsa State, has brought the issue of underdevelopment in Ijaw communities to the forefront
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Ogulagha Kingdom Bids Farewell to ‘I meet Good’ – Late Pa Jonathan Okebor Remembered
On Friday, November 3, the oil-rich Ogulagha community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, came together in a grand celebration to
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Benikrukru Community Chairman, Joel Tonjoh, Presents One-Year Stewardship Report
Oil-rich Benikrukru Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, convened an Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The event marked the first
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A Grand Carnival of Farewell: The Spectacular Funeral Celebration of Mama Tuesday Tuasinde in Ogulagha
The oil-rich Ogulagha community in Ogulagha Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, witnessed a grand spectacle as they celebrated the life
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Governor Oborevwori, It’s Time to Revive Uduaghan’s Transportation Legacy in Delta State
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board In the transition from one administration to the next, the concept of “continuity” plays a pivotal role in sustaining
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Elder Abel Uttoh: The Uncelebrated Hero of Trado-Medicine in Ijaw nation
By Jacob Brakere Abai In a world where modern medicine often takes the spotlight, it is essential to remember and honor those individuals
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BREAKING: Appeal Court Verdict Confirms Francis Waive’s Election Victory
The Court of Appeal in Lagos, on Wednesday morming has upheld the victory of Rt (Hon) Rev Francis Ejiroghene Waive as the Honorable
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In Loving Memory of Late Mr. Famous Birinimughan Abai, My Father, the Fisherman, by Jacob Abai
I could not recall the particular day, but it was a fateful Monday in October 1990 when our lives took a devastating turn.
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BREAKING: Appeal Court Reinstates Timipre Sylva as APC Candidate in Bayelsa Governorship Election
In a major legal twist, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the earlier nullification of Chief Timipre Sylva’s candidacy within the
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Brotherhood Rekindled: The Historic Visit of the Ovie of Uvwie to the Pere of Gbaramatu
On the 23rd of October 2023, a momentous and historic event unfolded, signifying a remarkable occasion dedicated to fostering unity and commemorating the
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Clark Warns Against Plot to Impeach Rivers State Governor – Urges President Tinubu to Intervene
Chief Edwin Clark, an elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has raised concerns over a political plot allegedly
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Rivers State Crisis Deepens: 24 Lawmakers Sign Impeachment Notice Against Fubara
The ongoing crisis in Rivers State has taken a new and significant turn, as GbaramatuVoice has learned that 24 out of the 32