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.
A house divided against itself cannot stand, therefore, the coming together of different groups in the region is highly commendable as it will serve as a platform through which the Niger Delta yearnings are presented to the government and the world in general.
Are the people of Odimodi community ready to embrace peace? Because peace cannot be achieved by one man or some group of people. God said my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, turn away from their wicked ways, they will hear from above and He will heal their lands.
The Acting Rector of the Bayelsa State Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Pst. Enetimi Seighabor have debunked reports alleging him to have slumped and died at an hotel in Ughelli during alleged sex romp with an unidentified female teenager today. The Ekowe rector, who spoke to Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper while dismissing the news of his death, described
In whose doorstep does the issue of bombing now lie? Michael Johnny or Tompolo?
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. (Deacon) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro has congratulated HRM Major-General Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom on his 10th anniversary on the throne billed for Saturday 26 November 2016, saying he remains a shining example of promoting inter-ethnic harmony in the state. Otuaro, in a letter to the
*Hails Udu Youth Council for resolutions while maintaining that they are brothers *Says we are not joking
5 injured in Sandfield two, Warri corner as residents cries out
Vows to deal with instigators of war WARRI–Urhobo Youths Operating under the auspices of Udu Youth Council, UYC an umbrella body covering all youths in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State have today condemned calls for war with their alleged Ijaw brothers. The youth group however, appeals to Ijaws not to vacate their land,
Says we are running out of patience as there is a limit to everything
WARRI-The umbrella body covering students in Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, the National Association of Gbaramatu Students worldwide, NAGS, have announced its forthcoming three days annual students convention in December 2016. This was contained in a statement by the President of NAGS, Comr. Seiyefa Ekpemupolo who stated that the
Accuses Johnny of being responsible for bombings Says he did not send anyone to attack oil facilities Again, alleges that his case with the EFCC will not make himself resort to any act of violence Drama as the most dreaded ex-agitator in the Niger Delta, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo have threatened to
As Kurutie women protest Sources within Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, particularly Kurutie community have today once again witnessed military invasion. A source that would not want his name mentioned in print, called from the forest of Kurutie in the Kingdom disclosed to Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper alleged that
WARRI ~ Foremost sociocultural group in the Niger Delta, the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Worldwide have appealed to the Urhobo youth leadership over a 14 days ultimatum handed out for Ijaws living in the Udu axis to vacate or face its wrath to shield their swords, stressing that the Ijaws and Urhobos have had a
Appeals to well meaning Ijaws to actualize her dreams WARRI – The reigning beauty queen of Ijaw, Miss Gesibena Endakwe have on Thursday celebrated her birthday with orphans at the St. Ann’s Orphanage Home in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State as she presents gifts and other items to mark her birthday. Gesibena,
ONDO – The paramount ruler of Tubutoru in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, His Royal Majesty, Pere Gbebokedi Ajirioba, Oguruyeke, Okirimini 1 of Tubutoru kingdom have on Tuesday this Week confers 13 chieftaincy titles to illustrious sons and daughters of the kingdom at Taribo community, the traditional headquarters. It would be recalled that
I knew Nigeria was in trouble when I saw DSS personnel raiding BDC cafes and forcefully negotiating the dollar exchange rates through playing to sentiments and regionalization. You don't use militarization or romanticism to negotiate currency parity, it is the strength of your economic policy that determines the cost parity market..
As community leader appeals to Chevron, NDDC, DESOPADEC, State Government, others for sand filling GBARAMATU—FLOOD has submerged Benikrukru community in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, rendering more than 300 residents homeless and destroying property worthing millions of nairas Confirming the flood, Mr. Solomon Eris, former Public Relations Officer of Benikrukru community
Receives massive support from lawmakers As Saraki refers bill to tertiary education and Tetfund committee ABUJA-The bill for establishment of Nigerian Maritime University at Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, have on Wednesday scaled second reading at the Senate, months after Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, announced scrapping of the project. The bill sponsored by
Final now 18th November 2016 at Burutu between Oborotu FC and the Egodor FC Scouts to scout players during final at Burutu Football analysts divided over who wins the first prize As Barrister Smooth promises Ν50,000 for the winner Political leaders commends Pondi for sport initiative WARRI -As the football tournament hosted by Rt. Hon.
Bombs Agip, Oando, Shell pipeline in Bayelsa Says time is running out Pledges determination to continue economic war The most economically sophisticated group in the new phase of the Niger Delta armed struggle operating under the aegis of Niger Delta Avengers, NDA have today through its alleged strike team three bombed the Nembe 1, 2
WARRI -The oil city of Warri was agog on Saturday penultimate week as Pastor Simon Andafa from Ojobo town in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State gave out his daughter Barr. Bestie Tamara Andafa to Flight Lieutenant Akpoebi Samuelson Atti, son of Air Vice Marshal A. S. Atti (rtd) from Ekeremor town in Ekeremor
OGULAGHA-Fired by the desire to positively affect the lives of Youths in Nigeria, a Niger Delta based Non-Governmental Organization, One Love Community Development and Promotion of Peace Initiative, OLCDPPI have earmarked no fewer than 300 youths to acquire different vocational skills. Founder of the NGO, Apostle (Dr.) Godspower Tomone made the remark during an orientation
OPOROZA-The Gbaramatu Traditional Council of Chiefs have stated that the official presentation of staff of office to His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom has been rescheduled to commence on December 6th 2016. Confirming the postponement, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, the Ibe-benemowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom revealed to Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper
Niger Delta Avengers have appealed to leaders and royal fathers under the leadership of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark over the continuous attacks on oil assets. The elder statesman had led stakeholders under the umbrella of Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) to a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja. At
WARRI-Women under the auspices of Ijaw Women connect, IWC have today while marking the 2016 Ijaw women’s day in Warri at the event center of the Petroleum Training Institute, (PTI) Effurun in Delta State have called for the restructuring of the Nigerian federation. Speaking at the event as a guest lecturer, Comr. Gabriel Allen, President
The National Coordinator of the Center For Peace and Environmental Justice ( CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade has appealed to Nigerian security agents to sustain the relative peace in the oil rich Niger Delta region and support the President’s dialogue process aimed at finding a lasting solution to numerous problems in the region. He also appealed
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten the Desert Warriors of Algeria 3-1 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Chelsea forward Victor Moses scored Nigeria’s first goal in the 26th minute after a mix up in the Algerian defence. Captain Mikel Obi added a second on 42 minutes after beating the offside trap set
Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State is currently on the run as Soldiers are currently invading the community. Confirming the invasion, a source who spoke to Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper via electronic means disclosed that many have taken to their heels as they are now
WARRI – Reports reaching our news desk reveals that there is currently an ongoing gun battle between the people of Aladja and Isaba Communities in both Udu and Warri South West Local Government Areas of Delta State Confirming the report, a source within Isaba community who would not want his name mentioned in print alleged
The Niger Delta Avengers on Wednesday claimed it has blown up another Trans Forcados Export Pipeline in the creeks of Warri South West Council Area of Delta State. This is coming barely 24 hours after operatives of the Operations Delta Safe around Batan community repelled them from carrying out a similar attack on another pipeline
Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton calls Republican candidate Donald Trump, to concede the election and to congratulate him on his victory.
Suspected militants on Tuesday bombed a state-run oil pipeline near the city of Warri, the second attack within a week, a community leader and army officer said. “The line which was undergoing repair after the previous attack was billed for commissioning either today or tomorrow,” before the latest attack, chairman of Batan community Dickson Ogugu
Calls on Buhari to withdraw troops Says Governor Okowa should play his role Appeals to militants to end bombings Following the alleged ransacking of communities and stationing of military houseboat in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, the Ibe-Benemowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom have cried out over alleged military
Oil-rich Ogulagha Kingdom, which plays host to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), and Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC), is a coastal Ijaw Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. The community is a hotbed for oil exploration and is surrounded by multi-billion naira oil facilities of the multinational oil companies and Government, such
Reports reaching our news desk reveals that the Nigerian military have stormed Benikrukru Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State at about 9:Am this morning. Reports of casualties, arrests and the operations of the military is still sketchy as at the time of filing this report as everyone is
