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.
Ogbuku as a change agent in Niger Delta development By Ifeatu Agbu The rapid development of the Niger Delta region, which is the core mandate of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, got an impetus when the current Management, led by Dr Samuel Ogbuku, mounted the saddle at the Commission’s headquarters on January 5, 2023.
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[BREAKING] MINISTERIAL NOMINEES: Tinubu picks Festus Keyamo, withdraws Shetty’s nomination President Bola Tinubu has replaced a ministerial nominee, Maryam Shetty, choosing two others, including Festus Keyamo and Dr Maigari Mahmud. This was revealed when Senate President Godswill Akpabio read out a letter by the President at Friday’s plenary session. Details later…
See pictures of fresh vessel with stolen crude oil intercepted by men of Tantita Security in Delta creek A vessel carrying crude oil, suspected to have been stolen, has been intercepted in the Koko area of Delta State by men of Tanita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security contractor of the Nigerian National Petroleum
IZONEBI’S SEASON OF DEGRADATION BY EKANPOU ENEWARIDIDEKE The cycle in the life of man is cosmically decreed. In the cosmically decreed cycle of life composed of consciousness driven by social existence(as Karl Marx would say) there are behaviourally earned demarcated phases of praiseworthiness, blameworthiness, elevation and humiliation. It appears the behaviourally earned phase of blameworthiness
BREAKING: Tompolo’s Tantita intercepts another vessel escorted by Naval officials with stolen crude oil in Delta creek Operatives of Tanita Security Services Nigeria Limited which is private security contractor of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have intercepted a vessel loaded with crude oil suspected to be stolen. The vessel, MT PRAISEL, was being escorted
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Lokpobiri, 18 others in fresh Ministerial list President Bola Tinubu has appointed Henieken Lokpobiri, who served as Minister in the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari. He also appointed former Governors Bello Matawalle (Zamfara), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Simon Lalong (Plateau), and Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe) and Isiaka Oyetola (Osun). In all, there are
PHOTOS: MEET THE PONDIS, ONE OF THE RICHEST FAMILIES IN THE NIGER DELTA
Nigeria loses two judges in one day The Nigerian judiciary has suffered a huge loss as two judges died hours apart. Justice Centus Chima Nweze of the Supreme Court and Justice Peter Mallong of the Kaduna Division, both died on Sunday in Abuja. In a statement on Monday signed by the publicity secretary of the
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation, today, Monday. Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, disclosed this on Monday in a terse statement. According to him, the broadcast will occur by 7 pm. “Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to
LOVE IN A CANOE: Bayelsa journalist, Onitsha releases exciting pre-wedding photos with beautiful bride Bayelsa-based Journalist and Founder of NaijaLiveTV in Yenagoa, Mr. Saint Miepamo Onitsha, and his heartthrob, Miss Happiness Francis have released their culture-inspired pre-wedding photos in a canoe showcasing the rich traditional occupation of the Ijaw people. GbaramatuVoice reports that Onitsha and
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[VIDEO] We’re going to build new towns, tackle flooding in Bayelsa – Eradiri, LP guber candidate The Bayelsa state governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the November 11, 2023 in the governorship election, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has promised to build new towns to decongest the state capital and tackled the perennial flooding in
PIA: Shell unveils Ogulagha, Iduwini, Itsekiri development trusts in Delta state …Benikurukuru, Anoruse, Omagbitse inaugurated as chairmen The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV), has unveiled three Host Communities Development Trusts (HCDTs) in Delta in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The three Host Communities Development Trusts in Delta
Senate unveils Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees (FULL LIST) The Senate has unveiled President Bola Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees. The names were read by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday. The latter containing the list of the ministerial nominees was personally delivered by the Chief of Staff and former Speaker of the
Adamawa governor approves N10,000 for workers and pensioners Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved N10,000 monthly subsidy allowances for workers and pensioners on the payroll of the state government for the period of six months. The Chief of Staff Government House, Yola Dr Edgar Sunday who is the chairman special committee on mitigating
Tonmene, Ijaw born physically challenged Keke operator in Lagos cries out for help …Calls on Sanwo-Olu, Oborevwori, Diri, others for assistance …Says family going through agonizing economic hardship Gift Captain Tonmene, a physically challenged tricycle (Keke) operator in Mile 12 area of Lagos state has cried out to the Executive Governor of Lagos state, Mr.
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War against oil theft: NNPCL gives fresh updates, says 93 illegal pipeline connections discovered in one week The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that the country recorded 40 incidents of crude oil theft between July 15 and July 21, 2023. The company stated this on Tuesday via its official Twitter account. According
PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY: Bayelsa APC elders deny calling for Ndiomu’s sack Prominent elders and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, have clarified that at no time did they call for the sack of the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj-Gen, Barry Ndiomu (Rtd). The elders at a news conference
Jubilation as Diebiri-Batan community inaugurates new executive …My leadership will ensure widespread development – Ekpebide, new chairman Oil-rich Diebiri-Batan Community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, on Sunday, July 23, 2023 inaugurated a 14 Member Executive Committee to drive development and growth of the community for the next two years. The
Billionaire’s wife, Blessing Pondi, releases gorgeous photos to mark her birthday Warri-based billionaire’s wife and businesswoman, Mrs Blessing Pondi turns a year older today the 25th of July, 2023 and took to her social media platforms to share some gorgeous photos as she celebrates her special day. Blessing is married to billionaire businessman, entrepreneur and
"If we are not good enough to be where our God-given wealth will be shared in the state, we will do all within our powers legally to halt oil operations, where this monumental injustice is not addressed."
BREAKING: Tribunal sacks Labour Party Reps member, declares PDP’s Elumelu winner in Delta The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has nullified the election of Mr. Ngozi Okolie of the Labour Party as member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Constituency at the House of Representatives. The tribunal in a judgement on Monday, held that
Oborevrwori, Okowa, traditional rulers, party chieftains honour Guwor at thanksgiving The Delta State Governor. Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa were among top dignitaries that graced the thanksgiving service of the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor and his wife, Timi, were he dedicated his reelection and successful inauguration as
Governor Diri, it is time to make Bayelsa a true glory of all lands By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board It is a well established truth that Bayelsa state capital, Yenagoa, is susceptible to high risk of annual flooding. It is equally a statement of fact that successive administrations in the state particularly Governor Douye Diri led
Umo Eno re-appoints all Udom’s commissioners in Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has reappointed all cabinet members that served in the immediate past administration of Udom Emmanuel whose tenure came to an end on May 29. All the commissioners and one special adviser that worked with Udom Emmanuel have been re-nominated
7 oil-producing states get N70.3b FAAC windfall as Delta receives highest allocation of N23b for June Seven of the nine oil mineral producing states left Abuja yesterday with a combined cheque value of N70.408 billion being their allocation from the June 2023 revenue distributed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Thursday. Delta State
Declare me winner because of 21 states’ results – Atiku tells tribunal in final address The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has asked the Presidential Election Petition Court to declare him the winner of the February 25 presidential election, having won won in 21 states. This was as he stated that
Nigerian military sacks IPOB/ESN enclave in Delta, captures gunmen, fire arms Members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) fled various camps in Asaba, Delta State capital, in the early hours of Saturday. They fled their camps following a joint raid conducted by troops of Nigerian military and the operatives of Department of State
754,000 barrels of crude lost to spillage from 2006 to 2022 in Nigeria Indications have emerged that beyond the severe environmental impact of oil spill in the Niger Delta, the volume of oil spilled in the region within the last 17 years was not less than 754,196.44 barrels of oil. Data compiled by our correspondent
PAP: Distracting Ndiomu portends danger to Niger Delta, says ex-militant A prominent Niger Delta ex-agitator and leader, Francis Muturu, popularly known as General Aboy, has warned that ongoing attempts to distract the Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) is dangerous to the development and peace in the region. Muturu, a businessman and former aide to
OIL THEFT: Nigerian military gives details of operations in Niger Delta The military high command says it has discovered and destroyed no fewer than 23 illegal crude oil refineries and arrested 60 suspected oil thieves in the last two weeks. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this on Wednesday during military’s
Fuel Subsidy Removal: Governor Diri inaugurates Bayelsa transport scheme, unveils 106 vehicles Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has unveiled a new transport scheme in a bid to alleviate the suffering of commuters in the state occasioned by the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy. Governor Diri, who inaugurated 100 cabs and six luxury
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Fubara sacks over 1,700 university workers in Rivers The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has terminated the appointments of over 1,700 staff members employed in the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. The sacked staff members were employed about two months ago. Mr Fubara, a former accountant general in the state, succeeded
IJAW MEETS ITSEKIRI: Otuaro sets to marry Itsekiri bride this weekend | SEE PHOTOS Joshua, one of the younger brothers to the immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, is set to walk down the aisle with his Itsekiri bride, Miss Toju Mebije. The grand ceremony will take place on Saturday,
Niger Delta monarch to Tinubu: Expand Tompolo’s surveillance contract to save Nigeria’s economy …Says recent arrest of foreign vessel a show of capacity Prominent Niger Delta monarch, Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta, His Royal Majesty, King Obukowho Monday Whiskey, Udurhie 1, has urged President Bola Tinubu to expand
BREAKING: Keke operators on rampage in Delta over multiple levies, harassment Tricycle operators, popularly called keke riders in Udu road, Udu Local Government Area of Delta state are currently protesting against multiple, obnoxious levies and harassment by officials of state government task force. The protest has grounded human and vehicular movements in the Udu axis
