NASS NDDC Probe: Questions Begging For Answers
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board The July 23, 2020, Senate probe of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
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Edo
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BREAKING: Obaseki takes oath of office for second term as Edo governor
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, have been sworn in for a second term in office. The Oath of
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Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha begins 15th coronation activities in grand style
By Ebi Perekeme All roads lead to Obotobo 1 in Burutu Local Government Area of the Delta State, today, where activities marking the
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Attempt to defraud former maritime university VC, suspect arraigned at Warri FHC
By Ebi Perekeme A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has fixed November 17th, 2020 for the trial of three persons
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GbaramatuVoice Niger Delta Awards: Chief Otuaro Bags Ijaw Peace Maker of the Year
By Ebi Perekeme The Ibe-uyadonwei of Gbaramatu kingdom, Chief Dennis Otuaro, has bagged the 2020 GbaramatuVoice Niger Delta Award as Ijaw Peace Maker
Opinion
Dennis Otuaro: A Scholar’s Stentorian Voice In the Niger Delta Struggle
By Segun Adebowale “Your long-term happiness and fulfillment depend on your ability to fulfill your soul’s unique purpose and to fill the place
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Ondo
All Set For Olugbo of Ugboland’s 11th Coronation Anniversary
By Our Correspondent All is now set for the 11th coronation anniversary celebration of the Olugbo of Ugboland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.)
Entertainment & Events
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BBNaija’s Nengi appointed SSA to Bayelsa governor
By Our Correspondent A former Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) housemate, Rebecca Nengi Hampson has bagged a political appointment as a Senior Special Assistant
Opinion
John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo: Nigeria’s bard, playwright and activist
Sola Balogun, Federal University, Oye Ekiti Ahead of his death on October 13, 2020,the renowned Nigerian poet and playwright John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo had
National
News
13 percent derivation: Omo-Agege accuses Niger Delta govs of diverting funds
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege has decried the diversion of the 13 percent oil derivation funds by oil-producing states. Omo-Agege,
Delta
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Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Makes Epoch Visit To Pere Of Gbaramatu kingdom (Photos)
By Our Correspondent The visit of the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1
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Oil & Gas
BREAKING: Chevron Nigeria gets new chairman/MD
Rick Kennedy Becomes New Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited By Ebi Perekeme Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture
National
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Ijaw International Film Festival kicks off
The long-awaited Ijaw International Film Festival is here and the unveiling of the festival logo is taking place January 15, 2021 in Yenagoa,
National
Press Release
Ondo State Ex-agitators Forum makes case for inclusion as decision makers in Amnesty Programme
PRESS STATEMENT Sequel to the current challenges assailing the Presidential Amnesty Office, we simply advise the current boss to be open to taking
Delta
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Mysterious deaths hit Delta as over 15 persons die within 14 days
By Our Correspondent There is anxiety in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, following the mysterious death of over 15
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Rivers
Oyigbo residents fleeing, dying, running out of food as soldiers invade area
By Our Correspondent Reports coming out from the ongoing military operation in Oyigbo, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State indicate that there
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Watch Ijaw Women of America (IWA) 4th Annual Convention & Fundraiser LIVE
Ijaw Women of America (IWA) 4th Annual Convention & Fundraiser 2020 happening now Follow the link to watch https://fb.watch/1tpEKVB_fJ/https://fb.watch/1tpG5bIebM/
Delta
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Niger Delta: Ogulagha monarch receives Lifetime Achievement Award from GbaramatuVoice
By Our Correspondent In appreciation of his numerous contributions to peace, development, conflicts resolution and humanitarian service in Ijawland and Niger Delta as
Bayelsa
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Supreme Court didn’t cede disputed Oil Wells to Rivers – Bayelsa
By Joshua Williams Bayelsa State has said Tuesday’s verdict of the Supreme Court on the matter it instituted over the disputed oil wells
National
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FG negotiating with N’Delta stakeholders, militants over 21-day ultimatum
The Federal Government has reportedly started dialogue at Abuja with Niger Delta stakeholders and militants, who, last week, gave it a 21-day ultimatum
Entertainment & Events
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Otuaro marries his heartthrob in Isoko
By Ebi Perekeme One of the younger brothers of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro is set to marry his
Bayelsa
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Ijaw Women of America (IWA) donates relief items to flood victims in Bayelsa
By Ebi Perekeme The Ijaw Women of America has eased the pains of victims of the recent flooding in parts of the Bayelsa
National
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WORLD NEWS
Okonjo-Iwela emerges WTO’s president
By Loveth Ojogun Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s ex-finance minister and nominee for the office of the director-general of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has
National
News
HOSCON worry as militants declares support for EndSARS protest
By Ebi Ebikeme Leaders of oil-bearing communities, under the aegis of Host Communities of Nigeria, Producing Oil and Gas, HOSCON,Tuesday, said they have
National
News
Akpabio decries N26b budget for N’Delta Affairs as infinitesimal
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, described the sum of N26,592billion allocated to the ministry in the 2021 budget
National
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Ex-militants threaten to go back to hostility over presidential Amnesty non-compliance
Ex-militants, under the Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, have threatened to go back to the creeks over the plight of beneficiaries
Bayelsa
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Oil & Gas
Brass community cautions Agip over oil spillage
By Joshua Williams The people of Okpoama Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have reported an oil spillage at an
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IYC makes case with IPOB
—Directs FG to implement 2014 Confab The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC) has warned that it would not allow any secessionist group such
Education
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Why schools in Bayelsa are closed – Commissioner
By Ebi Perekeme The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Gentle Emelah has explained why the state government ordered the closure of schools in
Delta
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#EndSARS: EGCDF postpones 2020 AGM
By Ebi Perekeme The Egbema-Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) has announced the postponement of its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for October
National
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Tompolo’s man debunks alleged outing to cause chaos
By Ebi Perekeme A close ally of foremost ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemukpolo, popularly known as Tompolo, Bello Bina, has debunked
Delta
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Fourteen communities in Burutu LGA covered by flood
—We have been on this for over 25 days – Residents —Let govt sandfill our communities – Community leader —Over 5,000 displaced after
National
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NHSA says govt provided a lot to calm effects of flooding
The Director-General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NHSA), Mr. Clement Nze, has said that the Federal Government provided a lot of relief to cushion
Delta
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Gbaramatu: Inikorogha community cries for help, begs Delta state govt as flood threatens lives, properties
By Ebi Perekeme The people of Inikorogha community in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have cried to
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Opinion
GUNSHOTS: Wike, Thanks For Speaking Now
BY ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE Your Excellency, Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike. Greetings sir. Thank You for speaking up about the unrest