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.
There was almost full compliance in Warri and environs with the restriction of movement order by the Delta Government as the council polls began on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that only very few persons and vehicles on special duties were seen on the ever busy major roads in Warri and environs.
Multi sources report from Ughelli North area of Delta State said that some armed men stormed the Ughelli Local Government Secretariat around 8:30 am this morning and started shooting sporadically into the air, with residents scampering for safety around the area. The report added that the hoodlums set ablaze the Secretariat Buildings, where elections materials for today’s
Today’s election in Delta State will go down as one of the most anticipated Local Government elections in the history of the state. 7:41 AM: The city of Warri is absolutely calm with security personnel patrolling round the city. Security officials include Army, Navy, Police, and NSCDC are seen on the waterways. Follow us on Twitter @gbaramatuvoice
Temitope Balogun Joshua, founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, says 2018 will be a battle for survival. In a video of the church’s service on December 31, 2017, posted on YouTube, the cleric said he was waiting for ‘divine directives’ before releasing revelations for 2018. However, he said the year would be filled with
Students of Gbaramatu kingdom, which hosts the Nigeria Maritime University, under the aegis of the National Association of Gbaramaru Students (NAGS) has flayed the office of the Attorney General and the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami for its interference in the location of the institution. In a statement it issued on Friday, which was signed
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said there was no going back on the Gelegele Seaport project in the state, assuring that the rule of law, peace and order will be maintained in the state as government pursues its programmes and policies. Obaseki said this when elders and leaders of thought from the
The Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson, on Friday ordered the release of N5.6billion out of N14.8billion Paris Club Refund he received in December last year for the payment of one- and- half month salary arrears owed workers during the economic recession of 2016. It was gathered that the governor called a meeting of top
Bayelsa State Government on Thursday said there is no cause for alarm, calling on fleeing members of Ndoro community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state to return home as everything is now under control. The assurance is coming in the wake of a meeting between Governor Seriake Dickson, security chiefs, officials of the
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Friday, said without the rule of law, peace and order, there would be no progress and the realisation of individual and collective ambition in any society. Obaseki made this disclosure at the Government House when he met with the elders and leaders of thought and the leadership of the
•Asks Buhari to sack Malami “Ijaws and people of Okerenkoko would never accept any attempt to cede their land to anybody” A statement made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over the location of the Maritime University, in the Niger Delta, has been generating a lot of reactions, that may lead to
…condemn FG’s interference in Institution’s issues Ijaw’s frontline youths group, Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has condemned the attempt by officials’ illegal attempt to effect the relocation of the proposed Maritime University. In a tersely-worded press statement titled “RE: CORRECT LOCATION OF PROPOSED MARITIME VARSITY IN DELTA STATE: A INVITATION TO CRISIS IN THE NIGER DELTA
Fresh tension has started mounting between Ijaw in Delta State and their Itsekiri neighbours over a purported memo from the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN) advising the National Assembly not to change the name of Maritime University, Okerenghigho to Okerenkoko, as proposed in a bill to the National Assembly. In a memo
Saturday’s Local Government election in Delta State has claimed its first victim in Gbaramatu Kingdom, as a Councillorship candidate, Blessing Boi Ebikeme, withdrew his candidacy for the exercise. Ebikeme, who was supposed to run for the Azama Ward in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area, in an open letter to the Delta State Independent Electoral
•DSIEC must conduct credible, free, and fair election – Dekawei, President The Delta Ijaw Youths Movement for Political Advancement, DIYMPA, has called on all Deltans irrespective of ethnic inclination to come out en-mass to vote for their desired candidates in the forthcoming local council polls billed for Saturday 6th, January 2018. This was stated recently in a
…Gov to meet with Ijaw leaders today in Benin A statement by the leadership of Ijaw Freedom Fighters, IFF, a coalition of all Ijaw Freedom Fighters in Six States in the Niger Delta area, has announced a temporary suspension of attacks on the Oba of Benin palace and Edo State Government House over the derogatory
There was near-confusion at Thursday’s hearing into the lingering fuel crisis rocking the nation at the Senate, as the crisis rocking the Independent Marketers Petroleum Association of Nigeria came to fore again, as three individuals presented themselves as the President of the association. Three combatants are Sanusi Fari, Chinedu Okorokwo and Obasi Lawson, who have been involved
An Ijaw youth group; ”Delta Ijaw Youth Movement for Political Advancement, DIYMPA, has advised all stakeholders involved in Saturday’s Local Government election on conducts expected of all those involved in the exercise. In a press statement signed and released by the group’s Spokesperson, Comr. Ajosibe Justin Bebenimibo; Comr. Eric Egenimiekumor, Secretary and its President, John Dekawei, titled ”Admonition to desist from
GBARAMATUVOICE, South South’s leading newspaper, has launched its digital election reporting centre ahead of the January 6th Delta State Local Government elections. The GBARAMATUVOICE Election Centre is a comprehensive resource platform for the LG elections. GBARAMATUVOICE is renowned for its fast-paced and accurate reporting of events around Niger Delta. The election centre will showcase extensive
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday described as shameful Nigeria’s inability to refine its crude oil. He stated this during the investigative public hearing on the current scarcity of petrol in different parts of the country. The minister vowed that the Federal Government would ultimately address the problem. Meanwhile,
The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday described as lies and deceit, claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that thousands of APC members in Kolokuma-Opokuma local government area of the state defected to the party. The Acting Chairman of APC in Bayelsa, Mr. Joseph Fafi, said it was regrettable
The former chairman of Kokodiagbene community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has sent a strong message to both the Federal and Delta State government to step up activities in the area in 2018, as the 2019 election year approaches. Comr. Mulade spoke with GbaramatuVoice on
•FG Should Dialogue With Tompolo – Frank Ekpemupolo A renowned Niger Delta freedom fighter, General Freedom Adowei Binaebi have declared that his unjust victimization and subsequent incarceration for 14 months will not deter or make him change his resolve to develop his community and empower his people. Adowei Binaebi spoke recently through his Media Assistant, Comr.
All stakeholders in the forthcoming Delta State Local Government Election coming up on January 6, 2018 have been advised to play according to the electoral laws governing the conduct of elections in the state. In a press release signed by the Chairman of the Delta Online Publishers Forum, (DOPF), Mr Emmanuel Enebeli, and its Secretary, Mr Shedrack
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board For a greater part of 2017, Niger Delta had enjoyed mixed media reportage; the good, the bad and at some points, the message of hope. In line with our tradition at GbaramatuVoice, we present an objective prognosis of some of the events that attract national and international attention to the Niger
•Says FG, State Government, Responding To Their Open Letter Following the expiration of the 21 days ultimatum to the Executive Governor of Edo state and the Oba of Benin to apologize to the Ijaws for their hate speech which elapsed on Thursday 28th December, 2017, the Ijaw Leaders of Thought in Edo State have called
Scores of students from the Niger Delta embarked on a peaceful protest to demand the dropping of all corruption charges against former militant and fugitive, Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in courts. Tompolo’s travails obviously began after the defeat of his benefactor and political leader, Dr Goodluck
•The carnival is aimed at showcasing our rich cultural heritage – Community Chairman •As 17 years old Victory Mike crowned Benikrukru Carnival Queen 2017 Call it a carnival, a funfair or a combination of both, you may not be far from the truth as the le de la crème in the society within Delta State
•This show of love will propel us into further action- Comrade Paul Bebenimibo •Seek collaboration with Tompolo – Student bodies tell FG For its unalloyed support to educational development in the Niger Delta through different scholarship programmes, the Tompolo Foundation was on Thursday December 28th, 2017 in Warri, conferred with two different awards by the National Association
•Let us join hands to develop our community By Abai Francis After so many years of struggle for recognition as an oil producing community, good news finally came the way of Kunukunuma community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta as the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) has recognized them as an impacted community.
By GbaramatuVoice Editorial Board An elaborate Ijaw National Merit Award (INMA) recently organized by the Proudly Ijaw Indigenes of Nigeria (PIIN) , a socio-cultural group on Friday 22nd December, 2017, where the Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, His Excellency, Henry Seriake Dickson, GbaramatuVoice Newspaper among others received different awards has again renewed the need for unity among the
By Badmus Shina Sunday the 24th of December, 2017, will remain fresh in the annals of GbaramatuVoice Newspaper as it was the day the newspaper unveiled its new corporate logo and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for its television station (GTV) as well as announced the organization’s long-term strategic plan. The General Manager of the news
The Miss Benikrukru Carnival Queen 2017 pageant took place yesterday (25th of December, 2017) in Benikrukru community, Gbaramatu Kingdom with 17 year old Miss Victory Mike representing Oporoza emerging as the winner of the most coveted crown. Results as follows: 3rd Runner up – Miss Denyefa Titon (Tebujor) 2nd Runner up – Miss Gloria Uti
It is a routine family reunion – Chief Ekiyor It is a sign of good things to come – Chief Gbenekama The Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, in Oporoza Town, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday 22nd December, 2017 played host to the
•Our cultural festivals not barbaric – Hon. George Ekpemupolo A call has gone to all Ijaw sons and daughters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, and the Ijaw Nation at large to embrace Ijaw cultural festivals as that remains the best way of promoting and protecting the Ijaw cultural heritage. Engr. Kestin Ebimobowei Pondi stated this on Friday
As a way of putting smiles on the faces of his constituents and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in general, the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor on Saturday 23rd December, 2017 distributed food items worth several millions of naira. The food items which include 200 bags of rice, cartons of tin
