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.
THE People of Ofougbene in Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has appealed to Government at all levels including its developmental agencies for the electrification of the community. Speaking to Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper, the leadership of the community disclosed that the town is lacking virtually everything that would have make life meaningful
Colombia in the early hours of today defeated Nigeria’s Dream Team VI in the last Group B match of the men’s football event of the ongoing Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. The Colombians went into the lead as early as the fourth minute in a match in which the outcome did not matter to the
A fresh public opinion poll by NOIPolls on Wednesday revealed that Nigerians have been compelled to adjust the feeding patterns of their families, while others have resigned to fate, resorting to seeking divine intervention through prayers as the country’s economic situation worsens. The poll conducted in conjunction with Business Day Media revealed that about two-thirds
•Calls on Governor Mimiko for renovation. The people of Taribor community, Tubutoru kingdom in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has urged Governor Olusegun Mimiko to rescue the dilapidated government owned primary school from extinction. While speaking to Gbaramatu Voice, The Amananawei of the community, Chief Monday Ebiye alleged that St. Timothy A/C Primary
Henry and Charles Okah, leaders of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), have threatened to file a legal action against former President Goodluck Jonathan over the allegation of assassination levelled against them. The Okah brothers, who are standing trial for alleged terrorism in Nigeria and South Africa, said they had asked
*Vows to attack Warri, Port Harcourt refineries *Soldiers to comb Niger Delta creeks to battle militants A new militant group, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) have yesterday announced its presence in the troubled region with a threat to bring down the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries as well as Otorogun Gas Plant. The group
Following intense rainfall and rises in water level, the National Emergency Management Agency has advised communities along the river Niger to evacuate immediately to safer ground over the likelihood of floods that may occur at any moment from now. The Director General of NEMA, Muhammad Sani-Sidi, who gave the advice said the agency received alerts
A manhunt has begun for militants who killed three soldiers attached to the Operation Delta Safe in Bayelsa State on Monday, according to the Nigerian Army. Meanwhile, the state government has condemned the killing of the soldiers in Nembe community, describing the action as barbaric and not in the best interest of the people. Similarly,
In spite of the hard times international oil companies (IOCs) are going through in the hands of militants in the Niger Delta region, oil and gas major, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), has kicked off the construction of a Surgical Theatre and Consultation Rooms at Ekpan General Hospital in Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State. The
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If one considers the more obvious indices of the rising costs of food, energy and transportation; alongside the largely receded minimum wage, huge unemployment figures in the country, the increasing immiseration of the people, and an environment still basically unfriendly to businesses – leading to the continuous shut down of small and medium scale enterprises
*Described allegation as voodoo The media consultant to former militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo have maintained its stance that his boss have nothing to do with the activities of Niger Delta Avengers. The spokesperson for the warlord, Comr. Paul Bebenimibo who was also fingered as a sponsor of the economically dangerous group dismissed
Nigeria’s Dream Team VI booked their place in the quarterfinals of the men’s soccer event of the Rio 2016 Olympics, following a lone goal victory over Sweden at the Amazona Arena in Manaus on Monday morning. Nigeria entered the game seeking to imprint the gung ho approach that produced two goals in four of the
PRESS RELEASE August 7, 2016 My attention has been drawn to a malicious publication in SaharaReporters of Saturday, August 6, 2016, in which a faceless group, Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA), claimed I am one of the sponsors of the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). This is yet another attempt to discredit my hard-earned
*Says, I prefers to be a genuine general than be an illegal one. *Blast MEND WARRI -President general of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), the umbrella body covering all Ijaws worldwide Engr. Udengs Eradiri have today lambasted reports that he is the spokesperson of the Niger Delta Avengers as he alleged that he is not Mudoch
WARRI -Embattled ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo have against all storm splashed special masters degree scholarships to seven first class graduates of Ijaw from the Benson Idaghosa University, BIU, Benin City, Edo State to study in any foreign Institution of their Choice. The former leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of
The president National Association of Itsekiri Graduates, NAIG, Comr. Collins Edema have accused political leaders of the Itsekiri ethnic nationality for allegedly responsible in the infrastructural underdevelopment of its nation and blamed them for allegedly selling out job slots to other ethic groups. The graduates in a statement by its President, Collins Edema, said that
Nigeria’s under 23 footballers overcame tumultuous travel arrangements to beat Japan 5-4 in their opening game of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The Nigeria team arrived Brazil on the Thursday (day of the game) and showed little signs of fatigue, especially in the first half as they raced into the lead in
The National University Commission(NUC) has approved the Law Degree Programme of the Edwin Clark University (ECU), Kiagbodo, Delta State. Announcing the approval of the faculty of law to newsmen in Warri , the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Olagbemiro said the faculty of law of the university which has all the necessary facilities to take off
The Niger Delta Avengers ( NDA) yesterday said that the Nigeria Military was playing some war game on some illegal bunkering camps and showing video of how they carry out the bombardment,saying that they cannot be intimidated. According to the militant group, the call for restructuring of the country has gone beyond them (NDA). “That
Dare devil armed robbers on Thursday afternoon stormed Government House Annex in the oil-rich city of Warri, Delta State and killed a driver in a failed attempt to rob a vehicle believed to be conveying huge amount of cash to officials in the annex. Eye witness account said the driver and some staff of Government
A known Niger Delta activist, Comr. Daniel Ezekiel from Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State has been arrested by Security operatives and his whereabouts unknown. However, the purpose of his arrest have not been made known. More details later……
The umbrella body covering all students in Gbaramatu Kingdom, National Association of Gbaramatu Students (NAGS) in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have scheduled a Congress to hold on Saturday this week. The notification of the meeting was contained in a letter sent to Gbaramatu Voice Newspaper jointly signed by the Association’s
YENAGOA -The Caretaker Chairman of Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Hon. Bello Bina as part of events marking his birthday in Yenagoa, visited the Okaka Prison, Gloryland Orphanage home, Federal Medical Center (FMC), and the State Anti-Robbery Squad ( SARS) to donate gift items worth millions of Naira. The Chairman, who worshiped with
By Freb Brisibe The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), a militant group which sprang with an avowed mission to negotiate the Niger Delta people out of economic and political slavery, recently filled the air with its averment in favour of regional autonomy. The subtle review of its initial demand for an outright break-up through the bloodless
WARRI -It has been gathered that suspected unknown militants have blown up a major crude Oil Exporting facility , Trans Ramos trunk line close to Odimodi Community in Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State last night. It was gathered at the time of filing this report that no militant group in the
WARRI -President of the Foundation for Human Rights and Anti Corruption Crusade (FHRACC) , Barr. Alaowei Cleric have narrated his three days ordeal after regaining freedom from the hands of his abductors, the dreaded Fulani Herdsmen at Lokoja. It would be recalled that Alaowei in the company of others mostly from the Ijaws extraction where
•Says his nomination is a rape on the NDDC Act AKURE -A sociocultural group, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) Akure Chapter, Ondo State have moved to stop Mr. Olatokumbo Ajasin from emerging as the member to represent the state in the board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This was contained in a Press Release
• Says alienation of Ijaws responsible for renewed militancy • Says true federalism is the way out •Calls for the immediate withdrawal of troops in Niger Delta Communities. WAARI -Ijaw elders drawn from the seven Niger Delta States have today flooded Warri in Delta State to proffer solutions on the lingering insecurity challenges that have
WARRI -Edwin Clark, prominent Ijaw leader, says any dialogue between the Federal Government and militants in the Niger Delta region would not yield result without the involvement of Ijaw elders. Clark said this in Warri on Saturday during a consultative council meeting, which had in attendance Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa governor, and Kingsley Otuaro, Delta deputy
PHOTOS FROM THE IJAW LEADERS MEETING CONVENED BY CHIEF E. K. CLARK IN WARRI, DELTA STATE From Left: Chief E. K. Clark, Ijaw National leader; His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa and His Excellency, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, the Deputy Governor of Delta State during Ijaw leaders meeting in Warri,
• Says he was not informed on ongoing remembrance of late. King Ebizimor. WARRI -Popular Ijaw musical gazelle, Chief Barrister Sojawei Smooth have warned his traducers not to tarnish his God given image. Barrister, gave the warning while reacting to reports that he was not present at the anniversary of the late. Ijaw musical King,
BY KESTIN PONDI The intensified terrorism perpetrated in parts of Nigeria by the savage sect now popularly referred to as Boko Haram started like a child’s play with so much hearsay: it will fizzle out soon, it’s politically motivated, it’s a northern agenda, and it’s a gang of renegades and criminals. Amidst all of these
WARRI – There have been jubilation as Hon Simeone Bebenimibo, a member in the Delta State Waterways / Land Security and Mr. Bomby Oluba both from Okerenkoko Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have reportedly regained freedom from the Joint Task Force (JTF) today. It will be recalled
By Fred Brisibe The Niger Delta Question has never lost its footing anytime in the several years of the struggle by way of changing its course of agitation for equal rights and justice. Each agitator, in his own turn, endeavoured to sustain this primordial question with great verve and gusto. The variegated shades of activist
