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.
Bayelsa State Correspondent of The Guardian, Mr. Julius Osahon, escaped death by a whisker after he was brutalised by a Police Sergeant attached to the state security outfit, Operation Doo Akpo. The policeman, identified as Idus Emmanuel, with Doo Akpo vehicle number 082, battered the journalist with fist blows and slaps, after which the police
The Presidency on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s extended family was bereaved with the deaths of two members in quick succession. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, announced this in a statement made available to journalists. “President Muhammadu Buhari’s extended family has been struck by the loss of two senior
The Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Barrister Shadrach Erebulu, Aduo lll, who is a trained Lawyer has been labouring to revive the traditions and cultures of his people. Even though he is highly educated, he has been reluctant to allow modernization to wash away the ways of his people. In this interview, he
The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the killing of Mr Okaye Igali, the Southern Ijaw branch Chairman of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE) by unidentified assassins. DSP Asinim Butswat, the Spokesman of the state Police Command, confirmed the murder to newsmen Saturday in Yenagoa. “Igali `m`age 53, was shot and killed by unknown
Mr Solomon Adeola, the Chairman Senate Ad hoc Committee on Local Content, has commended the management of Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI) on its 16 billion dollars (N5.76 trillion) Egina project in Nigeria. Adeola, who gave the commendation during the committee’s oversight function in Lagos on Friday, promised total support for the local content development
Political godson of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief George Turnah, has lashed out at a former Senate President, Ameh Ebute, over his unkind and uncharitable comments against Jonathan. Senator Ebute, had in his reaction to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, on the state of the nation, allegedly disparaged Jonathan’s administration. In
An Israeli F-16 fighter has been shot down by Syrian anti-aircraft fire on a raid to destroy Iranian facilities allegedly responsible for launching a drone into Israel. The Israeli military claims it shot down the drone and struck Iranian targets in Syria after what it called a “severe and irregular violation of Israeli sovereignty”. The
In a befitting ceremony, that shows public display of affection, a Niger Delta Businessman, Philanthropist and the Executive Director of FENOG Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, was on Thursday, February 8, 2018, toasted and feted by friends and family. It was at a brief reception held to mark his birthday, by his well wishers. The private reception
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted partly cloudy weather conditions over the central States of the county on Saturday. The agency said that the states would record 33 degrees Celsius to 41 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees Celsius day and night temperatures. In the Weather Outlook by its Central Forecast
A 32-year-old businesswoman, Adenike Bolarinwa, has urged an Agege Customary Court, Lagos, to dissolve her eight-year-old loveless marriage, citing sexual harassment and constant battering. Adenike, an indigene of Abeokuta, Ogun, told the court on Friday there was no more love between her and the husband, Abiola Bolarinwa. The mother of two, who resides at Obawole, Okeira in
President Muhamamdu Buhari has approved the compulsory retirement of Justice A. F. A Ademola of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court and the dismissal from office of Justice O.O Tokode of the Benin Division of the Federal High Court. The approval was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Friday by the Senior Special
Nigerian superstar, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, on Thursday, joined the family of a Niger Delta philanthropist and Director of FENOG Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, to celebrate his birthday. Happy birthday celebration to an uncle, father, economic guru, an intellectual, illustrious son of Gbaramatu Kingdom, a rare species with good sense of humour,
No fewer than 150 communities and all the tertiary institutions in the state will contest for the N10 million prize money in the Governor Seriake Dickson Football Tournament, tagged, “The Restoration Cup.” Organisers of event have said that the second edition will kick off in a few weeks time. The Tournament Director General, Mr. Ono Akpe,
Angry mob on Thursday burnt three trucks at Agbede along the Benin-Auchi-Abuja expressway after one of the trucks accidentally hit some persons along the road. It was gathered that the truck had a brake failure and rammed into several persons standing by the roadside. The mob blocked the highway and caused heavy vehicular traffic that
Nigerian superstar, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, on Thursday, joined the family of a Niger Delta philanthropist and Director of FENOG Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, to celebrate his birthday. Below are some photographs taken at the get-together.
Peter of the estranged Psquare group, has announced plans to commence his first solo tour after the split. The singer and dancer, who goes by the moniker ‘Mr P’, shared the news on his Instagram page @peterpsquare where he wrote: “Europe Confirm!!! All Eyes on Me Tour, April to May. Let us know the country/city
The Star Boy jersey, “Wizid FC”, an official jersey of Nigerian Musician Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, unveiled by International Sport wear Nike, has set twitter on fire. The Star Boy jersey, unveiled on Thursday by Nike, is part of Nike’s jersey shop campaign where stars can customise jerseys for their fans and friends. The deal
…Ask president to call Delta Gov to order The Itsekiri people of Ugborodo community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing the state government of initiating actions that might jeopardize the peace being enjoyed by the communities in the state. According to the
A sister in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Aisha Mamman, is dead. Mamman, 75, died in the early hours of Thursday. The Information Officer of the Daura Local Government Council in Katsina, Alhaji Salisu Haro, made the disclosure in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Daura. He said the deceased died at
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Ayo Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has landed in Benue state to commiserate with the people over the clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Over 80 persons have been killed in the state this year alone. Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, was on ground to receive Fayose, who is chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC ) has said it will take delivery of two cargoes of petrol per day for the rest of February to boost supply and eradicate queues. A statement by the NNPC Spokesman, Ndu Ughamadu in Abuja on Thursday stated that two cargoes of 50 million litres each, making a total
Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram insurgents, says he is tired of the “calamity” that has befallen his sect. Shekau said this in a video released on Wednesday. The Boko Haram leader called on his members to shoot any Nigerian “if he is deliberately against us”. He said anyone who protects the interest of
The Plateau State Governor has dissolved his cabinet, relieving all his commissioners of their positions. A statement by the governor’s director of press and public affairs, Emmanuel Nanle, on Thursday directed all the sacked commissioners to hand over to the permanent secretaries of their respective ministries immediately. The governor did not give any reason for
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has dropped the Commissioner for health, Dr Nicholas Azinge and Dr Dan Okenyi of Arts and culture in a minor cabinet reshuffle. The Governor has already sent the name of one Dr Mordi Ononye to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation perhaps to replace Dr Nicholas
It is often said that the most difficult phase in the life of a successful Nigerian businessman is when he or she has made it in life and has reached the point when they decide what to do to others and how to control the lives of others. Such are the outsized privileges and perks
…”we shall not condone further attacks” Following yesterday’s shooting at its former President, the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, have expressed shock over the alleged attack, by suspected Fulani Herdsmen. A statement by the President of the group, Oweilaemi Pereotubo, through its Spokesman, Daniel Dasimaka claimed that the vehicle of its former President, Dr. Chris
Edo State Government has advised residents in the state to be wary of the deluge of fake news of alleged herdsmen attacks trending on the internet and circulated by people they know too well. Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said “the false alarm originated with some
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday donated N200m to the people of Benue who were displaced from their homes following herdsmen invasion of their communities. Wike also called for comprehensive measures to resolve the “unfortunate killing” of Benue people by persons suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. The governor said the donation was for the
Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its troops destroyed a large scale Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory and captured several Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest and Lake Chad region. Col. Onyeama Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Operation Lafiya Dole, made the disclosure in a statement in Maiduguri. Nwachukwu stated that troops of Operation
Cigarette smoking is not only dangerous to your health — it may soon start burning holes in your pockets. Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, is proposing increased tariff for cigarette and alcohol. Her proposal is in line with the implementation of the ECOWAS common external tariff (CET), one of the instruments of harmonising member states
Mr Kazeem Afegbua, spokesman to the former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, declared wanted by the Police, on Wednesday, stormed the Force Headquarters in Abuja, in a style with a team of lawyers and some of his family members. Afegbua, who arrived the Lious Edet Force Headquarters’ House around 10:32 a.m. in the company of a team
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said, it would begin a major deployment of troops to the troubled states of Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Kogi and Niger to restore peace and orderliness. The exercise is tagged: Ayem Akpatuma (Tiv Language) meaning ‘Cat Race’. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the exercise which runs from
The chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brittania-U Nigeria Limited, Mrs Catherine Uju Ifejika has said that no amount of ‘blackmail’ or campaign of calumny can discourage the company from carrying out its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in the Niger Delta region, particularly in its host communities of Ogulagha Kingdom, Delta state. Mrs Ifejika, a
…Decries FG inability to disarm herdsmen Delta State, Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has declared that the state does not have land for cattle colonies. The Governor made this declaration on Tuesday in Asaba while addressing stakeholders at a meeting involving herdsmen, farmers, community leaders and heads of security agencies. He decried what he described as
