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.
History and biography of late Pa Abraham Michael Diri, father of the governor of Bayelsa state (1935-2023) PROLOGUE King Solomon opens his writing in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, with the famous words, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: A time to be born and a
Okowa, Obaseki, others to attend funeral of world oldest monarch, Ohworode of Olomu The Governors of Delta and Edo states, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka; Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria,CAN, and many others are set to storm Ogoni-Olomu on Friday for
LP’s Apapa faction warns Peter Obi, Obidients over Tinubu’s inauguration, says Tinubu must be sworn in The Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party has distanced itself from the calls for an interim government and the agitations that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, should not be sworn in on May 29, pending the determination of the
Bob Marley was ranked 11th on Forbes’ 2021 list of Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities. His brand includes speakers, turntables, headphones, clothing, psychedelics, and more. According to Forbes, his songs are streamed 1 billion times per year in the US - showcasing the enduring love for his music.
Presidential election tribunal adjourns Atiku’s petition The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja has adjourned the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar for the live coverage of proceedings. Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former vice president, on May 8 filed an application for an order to allow the live coverage
Collapsed Gbaregolor-Esama Bridge: We’re trapped, Delta communities plead to Gov. Okowa, NDDC The people of Esamna and Gbaregolor communities in Bomadi and Ughelli Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Delta state, have cried out for help over a collapsed bridge that has cut the communities off the rest of the state. GbaramatuVoice writes that socio-economic activities
19 Days to Go, President Buhari request Senate’s approval for fresh $800m World Bank loan ...Nigeria’s debt profile becoming unsustainable – Budget Office President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to approve a fresh $800m loan from the World Bank to enable the administration sustain its social investment programme. In the letter read at plenary
NYSC AT 50: Read full details of why NYSC was established in Nigeria The history of the NYSC is of great importance in nation building as every Nigerian graduate of tertiary institutions of learning must pass through the scheme. The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC scheme was established in order to make Nigeria great again
PHOTO SPEAK: Prophet Jeremiah visits Ooni of Ife at his Palace in Ife General Overseer and Founder of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry aka Mercy City, Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, earlier today, Wednesday, May 10, visited the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, at his Palace in Ife,
FEC approves additional N129bn for Ogoni clean-up in Niger Delta The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday, in Abuja, approved the sum of N129.8bn for various projects in the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, particularly the mandate of the United Nations Environment Programme on Ogoni Clean-up. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,
Shell wins UK Supreme Court case over 2011 Niger Delta oil spill Britain’s highest court ruled Wednesday it was too late for people in the Niger Delta region to lodge pollution claims against energy giant Shell after a huge oil spill more than one decade ago. The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom said in
PHOTO SPEAK: THE WIVES OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE
IN PICTURES: See how Bayelsa women stormed Governor Douye Diri’s father’s funeral in grand style So, it all went down in this past weekend in a display of elegance, grace and poise where women from all walks of life stepped out in style in varying attires of fashion beauty, at the funeral ceremony of Pa
President Buhari directs NUPRC to take over supervision of all crude oil export terminals President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to take over the supervision of all crude oil export terminals in the country. This directive was contained in a letter, dated May 3, 2023, addressed to both the Chief
BREAKING: APC adopts Akpabio, Abbas as senate president, speaker The All Progressives Congress (APC) has nominated Godswill Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta affairs, as president of the senate. The ruling party also pick Abbas Tajudeen, a ranking member of the house of representatives, as speaker. It was reported that Tinubu settled for Godswill
72 ex-senators endorse Akpabio for senate president [FULL LIST] As the race for the 10th Senate presidency gets ‘tougher’, 72 non-serving senators have endorsed former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, to head the 10th Senate. Earlier, the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, projected Akpabio as the next senate president. A former senator
Check out former first lady Dame Patience Jonathan’s beautiful outfit with her husband, Former President Goodluck Jonathan to Governor Douye Diri’s father’s funeral in Sampou, Bayelsa state.
PICTORIAL: The historic moment King Charles III was crowned in London, England King Charles III after he sworn to govern the people with justice and mercy, and to uphold the Anglican Church of England and the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, has been crowned king. https://youtube.com/shorts/wRnBu20giI4?feature=share The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as
PHOTOS: Adeleke, Obaseki, others at late Pa Diri’s wake-keep, father of Bayelsa Governor in Sampou At the traditional wake-keep in honour of late Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, father of the Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri in Sampou Town, Kolokuma-Opukuma Local Government Area. ALSO READ: Goodluck Jonathan, wife, others attend Governor Diri’s
PHOTOS: Goodluck Jonathan, wife, others attend Governor Diri’s father’s service of songs A service of songs was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, as part of activities of the funeral of late Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, father of the Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri. https://www.youtube.com/live/upMH7VFEGH0?feature=share Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife,
Senate suspends consideration of NDDC’s 2021-2023 budgets after protest by former Bayelsa governor The senate on Wednesday, May 3, suspended the consideration of three budgets of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) after former Governor Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa west, objected to it. The consolidated budgets are for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 fiscal
Niger Delta youths take part in Aaron Bebenimibo’s 20th Remembrance Walk Hundreds of Niger Delta youths on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, joined the people of Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, to mark the 20th Remembrance Walk of Apostle Aaron Bebenimibo. The event was to commemorate the passing
PHOTO STORY: How children paddled their way to school in the creeks of Niger Delta One of the major challenges that children in the creeks of Niger Delta face just to be able to go to school is difficult journeys. Schools can be a hard-won luxury in some parts of the world. Many children in
PICTORIAL: Obasanjo Commissions 23.4km Road In Akwa Ibom Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, inaugurated the 23.4km Eket- Etinan dual carriageway constructed by the Akwa Ibom State Government. The dual-carriageway, which has three bridges is said to be the longest road ever constructed by the administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel as he
IYC to FG: Allocate oil blocks in Gombe, Bauchi, others to Niger Delta indigenes The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on the Federal Government to allocate licences for oil blocks in the Northern parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Nasarawa and Kogi to people from the Niger Delta. The IYC President, Peter Timothy Igbifa, in
Funeral rites for Bayelsa governor’s father, Pa Diri, begin Wednesday Preparations are in top gear, for the burial ceremony of the Father of Bayelsa state Governor, the Late Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, whose passing occurred on February 12, 2023 at the age of 88 years. The invitation letter sighted by GbaramatuVoice, stated that the burial
Wike declares one day public holiday for Tinubu Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared Wednesday, 3rd May 2023, a public holiday to enable the people of Rivers State give the President-Elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a rousing welcome. The President-Elect during his two days official visit to Rivers State is scheduled to commission
BREAKING: NAFDAC bans importation of Indomie noodles over cancer scare The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has banned the importation of Indomie noodles into the country. The Director General of the Agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this in an interview with journalists, on Monday. The Nigerian regulatory body took the
FOR THE RECORD: Full text of inauguration speech of Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa | May 29, 2015 Being Inaugural Address By Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, On Friday May 29, 2015 At Asaba Protocols… Preamble Fellow Deltans, I am grateful to God, and consider it an honour, to stand before you today as your Governor.
MAY 29: Nigerian witches and wizards promise to provide 300 members to secure Tinubu …Invites Dino Melaye for counsel White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria, yesterday, urged aggrieved politicians not to scuttle the inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on May 29 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The group also said Tinubu
May Day Celebration: Keep the flag flying, Oborevwori tells Nigerian workers Delta State Governor-Elect and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended workers in the country for their “immense and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic development of the country.” In a Press Statement to mark this year’s Workers’ Day,
James Ibori’s letter to DSP Alamieyeseigha you must always read (First published in 2016) DSP, I write this with a mixture of a heavy heart and compelling sense of pride. Even as I mourn, I find comfort in the love, admiration, reverence and even veneration that have gushed out for you from all parts of
We signed MOU for preliminary processes for railway network, Says NDDC The Niger Delta Development Commission has made a U-turn, saying it truly signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a $15b rail project. A statement signed by the Chairman, NDDC Governing Board, Lauretta Onochie, on Friday, had said the MoU was with Atlanta Global Resources
Confusion as Onochie denies NDDC MoU with US firm to build mega rail project in Niger Delta …Says board has no knowledge about the deal The Chairman, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Governing Board Lauretta Onochie said publication in some National dailies purporting signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between a US firm, “Atlanta
Ikeazor joins Leadership Council of Elephant Protective Initiative Foundation Sharon Ikeazor, the Honourable Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, has joined the Leadership Council of the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Foundation. This was announced in a statement issued to the press and signed by the Director (Press & Public Relations), Deworitshe Patricia on Sunday.
